选修八Unit1 A Land of Diversity Warming up and reading课件（共38张PPT）
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课件38张PPT。Can you guess it ?It is a very young country in the world,
which has only a history of 200~300 years.
There is a Statue of Liberty in the east
coast. It is about 46 meters high. The head
office of the UN was set up there.
Now it is the strongest country of the world. Unit 1 A Land of DiversityThe Statue of Liberty Wall StreetThe White House Hollywood Film City Universal Studios The Central ParkCapitol Hill
(国会山庄)Golden Gate BridgeHow much do you know
about the USA?Warming up---a quiz1. Which flag is American flag?
A. B. C. C 2. Which city is the capital of the
USA?
A. New York
B. Washington D.C
C. Los Angeles B A.B.C.D. 3. Which stands for the USA? National
Emblems
(国徽)C 4. How many states are there in the USA?A.B.C.D.47484950D 5. Who is president of America now?A.B.C.D.Barack Hussein Obama George H.W. Bush Putin Bill Clinton B A.B.C.D.6. Which doesn’t belong to the USA?Statue of
LibertyGolden
BridgeWhite
HouseEiffel
TowerC 7. Which are not American brands?ABCDGermanyB F G EFGGermanyFinland8.The largest state---Texas9. The first presidentGeorge Washington Look at the map of the USA. Work with your group to write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can. Compare your answers with other groups.Warming up---describing the mapSeattleSan FranciscoLos AngelesDenverHoustonNew OrieansMiamiAtlantaBostonNew YorkPhiladelphiaWashington, D.CRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoDetroitSt. LouisCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiGreat lakesABCDEFGHIJKLMNOGulf of Mexico地理位置 美国位于北美洲南部，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北接加拿大，南靠墨西哥及墨西哥湾.国土面积是936万平方公里,是世界上第四大国. 它有许多重要的港口城市,如东部海岸的波士顿、纽约、费城,南部海岸的休斯顿、新奥尔良,西部海岸的圣弗朗西斯科和旧金山.
L. SuperiorL. MichiganL.ErieL. HuronL. Ontario地理位置 美国位于北美洲南部，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北接加拿大，南靠墨西哥及墨西哥湾.国土面积是936万平方公里,是世界上第四大国. 它有许多重要的港口城市,如东部海岸的波士顿、纽约、费城,南部海岸的休斯顿、新奥尔良,西部海岸的圣弗朗西斯科和旧金山.
The United States lies in the southern part of North America ．The Atlantic Ocean is on the east coast and the Pacific Ocean on the west coast．It borders Canada on the north，and reaches south to Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. The total area of the country is 9,360,OOO square kilometers，which makes it the fourth largest country in the world．It has many important cities, like Boston, New York, Philadelphia on the east coast, New Orieans and Houston on the south coast, San Francisco and Los Angeles on the west coast.California (one of the 50 states of the USA)CALIFORNIA Lying on the Pacific Ocean,
California is on the west coast of
the United States, which is diverse
in topography(地形), climate and
ecological environment. It has an
area of 411 square kilometers,
and it is one of the US states with the
largest population, with the most
developed economy. Meanwhile,
its pleasant weather, long beach,
and graceful natural landscape
make the tourism prosperous.
Pre-readingCalifornia ReadingRussiansLater
Arrivals peopleThe SpanishMost Recent ArrivalsNative Americans1. How many kinds of people are mentioned
in this text?Gold Miners
Step1.skimming2.The main idea of each part: Part 1
Part 2
Part 3The introduction of CaliforniaThe history of
settlement of CaliforniaThe futureNative AmericansThe SpanishRussiansGold minersLater arrivalsMost recent arrivalsPara.1(Para.2-9)Para.10Step 2. Match the new words with their meanings in the text.distinction
live on
by means of
majority
make a life
despite
hardship
keep up
booma. sudden increase in trade and economic activity.
b. most of the people in a paticular group
c. a clear difference
d. enter a foreign country to live there permantly
e. continue to exist
f. Severe suffering or discomfort
g. continue to practice or observe sth
in spite of
by using of
begin a new life
1. After the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th
century, _______.
A. Native people were killed or forced into
slavery.
B. Many native people died from diseases
brought by Europeans.
C. None of the native people could survive
the terrible times.
D. Both A and B.DStep 3. Multiple choices. Choose the correct answer after reading the text.Choose the correct answer after reading the text.2. Why is there strong Spanish influence in
California? _______
A. Because there were many Spanish staying
in California.
B. Because Spanish was one of the settlers
living there.
C. Because the local people loved Spanish culture.
D. Because California was once ruled by Spain.D3. Which of the following is false according to
the text? _____
A. During the Gold Rush Period many people went
to California in the hope of becoming rich.
B. Actually every few gold miners became rich.
C. During the Gold Rush Period many Chinese
immigrants arrived in California only to find
gold.
D. California became a state of the US two
years after the gold was discovered there.CStep 4 Beside each time note down an important event in Californian history.First settlers crossed
the Bering Strait from
Asia. These people are
now known as Native
Americans.Spanish soldiers
arrived in
South America.California
became
part of Mexico.The US declared
war on Mexico.Gold was
discovered
in California.California
became the 31st
state of the US.Step 5 Besides each cultural group, write the period in which they first came to California in large numbers.in the early
16th centurylate 1840s/
early 1850sfrom about
the 1970s early 18001920sin the late
19th centurybeginning of
the
20th centuryin the more
recent decadesStep 4 Besides each cultural group, write the period in which they first came to California in large numbers.1800s1911from about
the 1970sin the more
recent decadesNative Americans
the Spanish
Russians
Gold miners
later arrivals
most recent arrivals
the futureMake a SummaryStep 6 1.Native Amecansri
15,000 years ago, cross
in the 16th century, suffer
2.The Spanish
in the early 16th century, fight, take their land
two centuries later, settle
3.Russians
In the early 1800s, begin settling
4.Gold miners
the first to arrive, adventurers, follow
few…,some…, but most…
5.Later arrivals
In the 1860s, Chinese, the building of the rail network, bring
In the 19th century,Italians,arrive
In 1911, Denish, establish
By the 1920s, Jewish, film industry, attract
At the beginning of the20th century, Japanese, arrive
Since the 1800s, Africans, live
Between 1942 and 1945, people from Mexico, work
6.Most recent arrivals
become home to
which has only a history of 200~300 years.
There is a Statue of Liberty in the east
coast. It is about 46 meters high. The head
office of the UN was set up there.
Now it is the strongest country of the world. Unit 1 A Land of DiversityThe Statue of Liberty Wall StreetThe White House Hollywood Film City Universal Studios The Central ParkCapitol Hill
(国会山庄)Golden Gate BridgeHow much do you know
about the USA?Warming up---a quiz1. Which flag is American flag?
A. B. C. C 2. Which city is the capital of the
USA?
A. New York
B. Washington D.C
C. Los Angeles B A.B.C.D. 3. Which stands for the USA? National
Emblems
(国徽)C 4. How many states are there in the USA?A.B.C.D.47484950D 5. Who is president of America now?A.B.C.D.Barack Hussein Obama George H.W. Bush Putin Bill Clinton B A.B.C.D.6. Which doesn’t belong to the USA?Statue of
LibertyGolden
BridgeWhite
HouseEiffel
TowerC 7. Which are not American brands?ABCDGermanyB F G EFGGermanyFinland8.The largest state---Texas9. The first presidentGeorge Washington Look at the map of the USA. Work with your group to write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can. Compare your answers with other groups.Warming up---describing the mapSeattleSan FranciscoLos AngelesDenverHoustonNew OrieansMiamiAtlantaBostonNew YorkPhiladelphiaWashington, D.CRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoDetroitSt. LouisCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiGreat lakesABCDEFGHIJKLMNOGulf of Mexico地理位置 美国位于北美洲南部，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北接加拿大，南靠墨西哥及墨西哥湾.国土面积是936万平方公里,是世界上第四大国. 它有许多重要的港口城市,如东部海岸的波士顿、纽约、费城,南部海岸的休斯顿、新奥尔良,西部海岸的圣弗朗西斯科和旧金山.
L. SuperiorL. MichiganL.ErieL. HuronL. Ontario地理位置 美国位于北美洲南部，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北接加拿大，南靠墨西哥及墨西哥湾.国土面积是936万平方公里,是世界上第四大国. 它有许多重要的港口城市,如东部海岸的波士顿、纽约、费城,南部海岸的休斯顿、新奥尔良,西部海岸的圣弗朗西斯科和旧金山.
The United States lies in the southern part of North America ．The Atlantic Ocean is on the east coast and the Pacific Ocean on the west coast．It borders Canada on the north，and reaches south to Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico. The total area of the country is 9,360,OOO square kilometers，which makes it the fourth largest country in the world．It has many important cities, like Boston, New York, Philadelphia on the east coast, New Orieans and Houston on the south coast, San Francisco and Los Angeles on the west coast.California (one of the 50 states of the USA)CALIFORNIA Lying on the Pacific Ocean,
California is on the west coast of
the United States, which is diverse
in topography(地形), climate and
ecological environment. It has an
area of 411 square kilometers,
and it is one of the US states with the
largest population, with the most
developed economy. Meanwhile,
its pleasant weather, long beach,
and graceful natural landscape
make the tourism prosperous.
Pre-readingCalifornia ReadingRussiansLater
Arrivals peopleThe SpanishMost Recent ArrivalsNative Americans1. How many kinds of people are mentioned
in this text?Gold Miners
Step1.skimming2.The main idea of each part: Part 1
Part 2
Part 3The introduction of CaliforniaThe history of
settlement of CaliforniaThe futureNative AmericansThe SpanishRussiansGold minersLater arrivalsMost recent arrivalsPara.1(Para.2-9)Para.10Step 2. Match the new words with their meanings in the text.distinction
live on
by means of
majority
make a life
despite
hardship
keep up
booma. sudden increase in trade and economic activity.
b. most of the people in a paticular group
c. a clear difference
d. enter a foreign country to live there permantly
e. continue to exist
f. Severe suffering or discomfort
g. continue to practice or observe sth
in spite of
by using of
begin a new life
1. After the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th
century, _______.
A. Native people were killed or forced into
slavery.
B. Many native people died from diseases
brought by Europeans.
C. None of the native people could survive
the terrible times.
D. Both A and B.DStep 3. Multiple choices. Choose the correct answer after reading the text.Choose the correct answer after reading the text.2. Why is there strong Spanish influence in
California? _______
A. Because there were many Spanish staying
in California.
B. Because Spanish was one of the settlers
living there.
C. Because the local people loved Spanish culture.
D. Because California was once ruled by Spain.D3. Which of the following is false according to
the text? _____
A. During the Gold Rush Period many people went
to California in the hope of becoming rich.
B. Actually every few gold miners became rich.
C. During the Gold Rush Period many Chinese
immigrants arrived in California only to find
gold.
D. California became a state of the US two
years after the gold was discovered there.CStep 4 Beside each time note down an important event in Californian history.First settlers crossed
the Bering Strait from
Asia. These people are
now known as Native
Americans.Spanish soldiers
arrived in
South America.California
became
part of Mexico.The US declared
war on Mexico.Gold was
discovered
in California.California
became the 31st
state of the US.Step 5 Besides each cultural group, write the period in which they first came to California in large numbers.in the early
16th centurylate 1840s/
early 1850sfrom about
the 1970s early 18001920sin the late
19th centurybeginning of
the
20th centuryin the more
recent decadesStep 4 Besides each cultural group, write the period in which they first came to California in large numbers.1800s1911from about
the 1970sin the more
recent decadesNative Americans
the Spanish
Russians
Gold miners
later arrivals
most recent arrivals
the futureMake a SummaryStep 6 1.Native Amecansri
15,000 years ago, cross
in the 16th century, suffer
2.The Spanish
in the early 16th century, fight, take their land
two centuries later, settle
3.Russians
In the early 1800s, begin settling
4.Gold miners
the first to arrive, adventurers, follow
few…,some…, but most…
5.Later arrivals
In the 1860s, Chinese, the building of the rail network, bring
In the 19th century,Italians,arrive
In 1911, Denish, establish
By the 1920s, Jewish, film industry, attract
At the beginning of the20th century, Japanese, arrive
Since the 1800s, Africans, live
Between 1942 and 1945, people from Mexico, work
6.Most recent arrivals
become home to