Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and thinking 阅读课件(共32张PPT，内镶嵌视频)-人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册
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UNIT2 Iconic Attractions
Reading and Thinking
Lead-in
1.What does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？
“Iconic Attractions”refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace.
2.What do you know about the place in the picture
That is Sydney Opera House.
It is an iconic attraction of Australia.
iconic attractions in the world
China
France
America
India
Egypt
Japan
the Great Wall
Eiffel Tower
the Pyramid
Mount Fuji
the Taj Mahal
the Statue of Liberty
Sydney Opera House
Australia
Pre-reading
What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
koala
kangaroo
sandy beach
desert
aboriginal culture
（土著文化）
Pre-reading
Experience the iconic features of Australia (P14-15)
Welcome to Australia
Reading for text type
What is the type of the text
A. A blog B. A biography C. A brochure D. A guide book
Entry 1
Entry 2
Entry 3
Entry 4
________ The foundation of Australia
________ Reflections on multiculturalism
________ Political divisions
________ First impressions
________ Preparing to travel
________ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Fast reading
Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.
First impressions
Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Reflections on multiculturalism
Preparing to travel
25 Sep
1 Oct
3 Oct
6 Oct
First impressions
Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Reflections on multiculturalism
Preparing to travel
25 Sep
Before travelling
While travelling
Post travelling
Read the text again and answer the following questions.
While-reading
1. What does “down under” mean
2. How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures Give two examples.
3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
4. What are the writer’s first and biggest impressions of Australia Why
1. What does “down under” mean
While-reading
Australia, because it located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe.
British culture. A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British.
Asian cultures. The influence of Asian cultures led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
While-reading
2. How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures Give two examples.
Nature
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground. The didgeridoo, a typical Aboriginal musical instrument, is made from a tree branch.
While-reading
3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
The writer’s first impressions of Australia are all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her.
The writer’s biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation, because of the many different kinds of people she met.
While-reading
4. What are the writer’s first and biggest impressions of Australia Why
Work in pairs. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Discussion
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups
Musical instruments
Clothes
After reading
Jiaozi, because it is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north.
Tea, as an old Chinese saying goes, “Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.”
Food and drinks
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Tourist sites
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
After reading
The pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music and it has enlightenment on similar instruments in Japan and Korea.
Musical instruments
The Miao people love singing their life aloud; the Dong people live with their traditional wind and rain bridges that give people shelter when it rains. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.
Ethnic minority group
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Summary
Open-air BBQ
British: Sunday roast
Asian: Bean curd, Dim sim &Asian herbs
Multiculturalism
Preparation
Food
The natives & the features
Location & Landmarks
Unique animals
Real interests
The Aboriginals
Be close to nature
Special musical instrument
Western culture
Minority cultures
“There is nothing like Australia.”
Blog 1
Blog 2
Blog 3
Conclusion
Blog 4
Language points
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referred to as “down under”.
Para 1
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can't wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.
Para 2
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food!
Para 3
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
Para 3
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia's Northern Territory. We're here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines,who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
Para 4
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
Para 5
The didgeridoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play the didgeridoo, you put your mouth on one end and blow while vibrating your lips. Unlike a horn, there are no finger holes. The didgeridoo player has to change the shape of his mouth in order to change pitch. A skilled player can play for along time without stopping to breathe. He does this by continually breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. I tried to learn how to play it, but after trying for hours, I was convinced that Icould never make a musical sound with this instrument!
Para 6
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
It's almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I've enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
Para 7
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan:“There's nothing like Australia. ”
Para 8&9
1 iconic attractions
2 think of
3 over the school holidays
4 do some research on
5 can’t wait to do sth
6 major in
7 experience their culture
Language points: Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)
标志性风物
想起；想出
趁学校放假
做一些关于...研究
迫不及待做某事
主修
体验他们的文化
8 typical Australian food
9 on the other hand
10 premier food experiences
11 be native to
12 visible influence
13 be in close contact with nature
14 the spiritual world
澳大利亚的特色美食
另一方面
顶级的美食体验
精神世界
源于……的；原产于
显而易见的影响
与大自然保持密切联系
Language points: Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)
15 be made from
16 a skilled player
17 without stopping to breathe
18 breathe in through one’s nose
19 make up the nation
20 minority cultures
由……制成
娴熟的演奏者
不用停下来换气
用鼻子吸气
构成这个国家
少数族裔文化
Language points: Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)
UNIT2 Iconic Attractions
Reading and Thinking
Lead-in
1.What does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？
“Iconic Attractions”refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace.
2.What do you know about the place in the picture
That is Sydney Opera House.
It is an iconic attraction of Australia.
iconic attractions in the world
China
France
America
India
Egypt
Japan
the Great Wall
Eiffel Tower
the Pyramid
Mount Fuji
the Taj Mahal
the Statue of Liberty
Sydney Opera House
Australia
Pre-reading
What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
koala
kangaroo
sandy beach
desert
aboriginal culture
（土著文化）
Pre-reading
Experience the iconic features of Australia (P14-15)
Welcome to Australia
Reading for text type
What is the type of the text
A. A blog B. A biography C. A brochure D. A guide book
Entry 1
Entry 2
Entry 3
Entry 4
________ The foundation of Australia
________ Reflections on multiculturalism
________ Political divisions
________ First impressions
________ Preparing to travel
________ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Fast reading
Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra.
First impressions
Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Reflections on multiculturalism
Preparing to travel
25 Sep
1 Oct
3 Oct
6 Oct
First impressions
Aborigines and the didgeridoo
Reflections on multiculturalism
Preparing to travel
25 Sep
Before travelling
While travelling
Post travelling
Read the text again and answer the following questions.
While-reading
1. What does “down under” mean
2. How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures Give two examples.
3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
4. What are the writer’s first and biggest impressions of Australia Why
1. What does “down under” mean
While-reading
Australia, because it located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe.
British culture. A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British.
Asian cultures. The influence of Asian cultures led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
While-reading
2. How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures Give two examples.
Nature
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground. The didgeridoo, a typical Aboriginal musical instrument, is made from a tree branch.
While-reading
3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
The writer’s first impressions of Australia are all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her.
The writer’s biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation, because of the many different kinds of people she met.
While-reading
4. What are the writer’s first and biggest impressions of Australia Why
Work in pairs. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Discussion
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups
Musical instruments
Clothes
After reading
Jiaozi, because it is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north.
Tea, as an old Chinese saying goes, “Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.”
Food and drinks
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Tourist sites
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
After reading
The pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music and it has enlightenment on similar instruments in Japan and Korea.
Musical instruments
The Miao people love singing their life aloud; the Dong people live with their traditional wind and rain bridges that give people shelter when it rains. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.
Ethnic minority group
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Summary
Open-air BBQ
British: Sunday roast
Asian: Bean curd, Dim sim &Asian herbs
Multiculturalism
Preparation
Food
The natives & the features
Location & Landmarks
Unique animals
Real interests
The Aboriginals
Be close to nature
Special musical instrument
Western culture
Minority cultures
“There is nothing like Australia.”
Blog 1
Blog 2
Blog 3
Conclusion
Blog 4
Language points
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referred to as “down under”.
Para 1
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can't wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.
Para 2
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food!
Para 3
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
Para 3
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia's Northern Territory. We're here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines,who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
Para 4
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
Para 5
The didgeridoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play the didgeridoo, you put your mouth on one end and blow while vibrating your lips. Unlike a horn, there are no finger holes. The didgeridoo player has to change the shape of his mouth in order to change pitch. A skilled player can play for along time without stopping to breathe. He does this by continually breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. I tried to learn how to play it, but after trying for hours, I was convinced that Icould never make a musical sound with this instrument!
Para 6
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
It's almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I've enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
Para 7
25 Sep9月25日
Next week I'm travelling to Australia to visit afriend there over the schoolholidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. Ihave already done some research on the country. Located to the south of theequator, below many other countries on the globe, it's often informally referredto as “down under”。趁学校放假，我打算下周去澳大利亚看望那里的一位朋友。我计划用这个博客记录我的所见所闻。我对澳大利亚做了一番研究。它位于赤道以南，在地球上许多其他国家的下方，常被非正式地称为“down under”。
I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House andthe Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can'twait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I'm moreinterested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture,food,and way of life.我也看了一些标志性景点的介绍，比如悉尼歌剧院和大洋路，还有可爱的考拉和袋鼠等动物的资料。我迫不及待想见到所有这一切！不过，因为我主修社会研究，所以我对结识澳大利亚人并体验他们的文化、饮食和生活方式更感兴趣。
1 Oct
10月1日
I'm here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my firstopen-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals withme, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot oftypical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide someof the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, alongwith Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.我在悉尼啦！自我来这儿之后，朋友就带着我去吃了这辈子第一次的露天烧烤，还和我分享了许多风格各异的美味佳肴，所以我对澳大利亚的第一印象就是美食！很多澳大利亚的特色美食都源自英国，比如星期日烤肉。随处可见的面包店、快餐连锁店、肉店、咖啡馆和餐馆提供世界顶级的美食体验。另一方面，在亚洲文化的影响下，除了灵感源自中国的点心等澳大利亚版的食物以外，还引入了豆腐和亚洲药草。
Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan:“There's nothing like Australia. ”
Para 8&9
1 iconic attractions
2 think of
3 over the school holidays
4 do some research on
5 can’t wait to do sth
6 major in
7 experience their culture
Language points: Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)
标志性风物
想起；想出
趁学校放假
做一些关于...研究
迫不及待做某事
主修
体验他们的文化
8 typical Australian food
9 on the other hand
10 premier food experiences
11 be native to
12 visible influence
13 be in close contact with nature
14 the spiritual world
澳大利亚的特色美食
另一方面
顶级的美食体验
精神世界
源于……的；原产于
显而易见的影响
与大自然保持密切联系
Language points: Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)
15 be made from
16 a skilled player
17 without stopping to breathe
18 breathe in through one’s nose
19 make up the nation
20 minority cultures
由……制成
娴熟的演奏者
不用停下来换气
用鼻子吸气
构成这个国家
少数族裔文化
Language points: Important phrases (P13 ~ P15)