Book 8 Unit 1 A land of diversity Reading[下学期]
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课件63张PPT。Unit 1 A Land Of DiversityHow much do you know about the USALet's have a quiz!1. Which flag is American flag?
A. B. C.2. Which city is the capital of the USA?
New York
Washington D.C
Los Angeles A.B.C.D. 3. Which stands for the USA?√ National
Emblems
（国徽）4. How many states are there in the USA?A.B.C.D.474849505. Who is president of America?A.B.C.D.George W. Bush George H.W. Bush Putin Bill Clinton A.B.C.D.6.Which doesn’t belong to the USA?Statue of
LibertyGolden
BridgeWhite
HouseEiffel
Tower7.Which are American brands?ABCDEFGGermanyGermanyFinland8.Who are Americans?ABCDEkeanu
ReevesDavid
BeckhamSteven
SpeilbergTracy
McGrady Ronaldinho BritainBrazilLook at the map of the USA with your group. Write on
The map the names of as many of the following as you
can.
Ocean on the east coast Atlantic Ocean
Ocean on the west coast
Country to the north of USA
Country to the south of USA
California
Mountain range in the west
Great Lakes
Longest river in the USA
Some important citiesSeattleSan FranciscoLos AngelesDenverHoustonNew OrleansMiamiAtlantaBostonNew YorkPhiladelphiaWashington, D.CAppalachianRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoDetroitSt. LouisCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiSuperiorMichiganErieHuronOntarioOcean on the west coast: Pacific Ocean
Country to the north of USA: Canada
Country to the south of USA: Mexico
Mountain range in the west: Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario
Longest river in the USA: Mississippi River
Some important cities: New York, Washington DC,
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New OrleansbeachLet’s appreciate some pictures of CaliforniaSunrise and seagullSan Francisco Golden BridgeGolden Gate BridgeStatue of LibertyIt is 305 feet tall, given by France as a gift.Symbol of American democracy 帝王山谷中九月雪花飘的奇观位于加州中部的KING CANYON NATIONAL PARK（暂译为：帝王山谷国家公园）里，有着世界上第三大的巨树，树龄已超过1700年。golden gate park 唐人街
(Chinatown in LA)环球影城好莱坞星光大道街景 (Hollywood,LA)入夜后的洛杉叽唐人街牌坊.The Mississippi River
is the longest river
in the US (3760km).The Yangtze River
in China is the world’s third-longest
river (5530km).The longest river
in the world is the
Nile River (6690km). California is also called Golden State.
It’s the third largest state, behind Alaska and Texas, and runs almost 800 miles from north to south. It is not surprising that it offers a contrasting landscape and a diverse geography. Read the text,
then fill the blanks:First readingNative
AmericansArrived firstSpanishBecame part of MexicoBecame the 31st stateDiscovered&Rush for goldDeclare war&Given back1800s1860s1800sLate 1900sBy 1920sEarly 1900s1911Recent
decades1970sWork with a partner and know more about 5 pictures on page 1-3 through the text and say something about the pictures.
Discuss how each picture is relevant to the history of California.Second reading How each picture is relevant to the history of California?Native American Indian—one of the first people to live in California.A gold miner—the discovery of gold in California created a gold rush which brought people from all over the world to California. A building in Chinatown, San Francisco—Many Chinese have settled in California and many of them live in Chinatown in San Francisco. It shows us a Catholic religious man who came California to teach the natives. In the early 16th century, Spanish fought against the na?ve people , took their land and settled in California. So many African Americans were having classes in the school. In 1924, the United States
Congress gave Native Americans the same
rights as other citizens for the first time.
School segregation and discrimination in housing were banned, but African Americans still encountered prejudice and hostility. Read it again and finish part 2 & 3 of comprehending.Third readingPart 2Part 3:
Russians _________ Jewish ______
Danish _____ Chinese _____________
Japanese _______________
Pakistanis _______________
Africans __________
Cambodians ___________
Italians ____________ Koreans _______________________early 1800s1920s1911late1840searly 1900sfrom about the 1970s1800sfrom about the 1970slate 1800sfrom about the 1970sLanguage Points 1.California is the third largest state in the USA but has the largest population.(L1)
形容词最高级表示“最”，与序数词连用表示“第几”
Mary is the tallest student in our class.
Tom is the second tallest boy in our class.
---Ｗhat the population of this city?
---The population in the city 100million.
25% of the population of this city older than 60.
The population of our country ___ very large.isisareispopulation指人口总量时用单数，用what提问，但指多少人口时用复数形式。2.It is also the most multicultural
state in the US. . 也是美国拥有最多元文化的州。
multi- 是一个常用的前缀，表示“多”。
multi-coloredmultinationalmulti-channelmultistorymulti-formmultimediamade of many colorsincluding many nationshaving many channelshaving many storiesexisting in many formsusing many media (TV, radio and CDs) There are two clauses in this sentence, can you find them out? What clauses are they? 3. Scientists believe that these first settlers crossed the Bering Strait from Asia to Alaska by means of a land bridge which existed in prehistoric times. Object clauseAttributive clause()()means: a method or a way (of doing)方式，方法，手段。单复数同形。
by means of: by using 依靠，凭借。
1. The thief had wanted to escape by means of a secret tunnel, but was caught.
2. The quickest means of travel is by plane.prehistoric times 史前时期
pre-是一个前缀， 表示“前”，“先”，“预先”。 e.g prepay, preview, prejudge, predetermine.4.Thousands were killed or forced into slavery.forced into slavery: 被迫成为奴隶1)Thousand, hundred, million, dozen, score 等表数字
的词表示具体数字时不加“s”，加“s”时泛指许多。
Hundreds and hundreds of people go skating in winter.
2) thousands of 成千上万的
类似的用法还有?：
hundreds of 数以百计的
scores of 许多
millions of 上百万的
dozens of 许多，大量
tens of thousands of 数以万计的Don’t forget!The teacher bought two ___books in the bookstore.
A. scores of B. scores C. score ofCBear them in
your mind! 4.However, some survived these terrible times And today there are more Native Americans Living in California than in any other state.当比较的主体属于被比较者里面的一员时，用other或else排除比较的主体。
Mary is taller than any other girls in her class.
Mary is taller than any boys in her class.
No one else in the class is taller than Mary.
6.Spanish soldiers first arrived in America in the early 16th century when they fought against the native people and took their land.fight against 为反对……而战，和……斗争。
fight for 为（争取）……而斗争
You should be ready to fight against difficulties.
你们应该准备同困难作斗争。
Two dogs fight for a bone, and a third runs away with it. 鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利。
7. In 1848, not long after the American-Mexican war,gold was discovered in California.
not long after 不久之后
long after 很久之后
long before 很久以前
before long 不久以后8. Many died or returned home, but most remained in California to make a life for themselves in the new towns or on farms.
remained:系动词,“留下”,“逗留”.
I’ll remain to see the end of the game.
The foreign guests remained in Beijing for two weeks.make a life: to change the way one is living
make a living: to do work to earn money
9. It was the building of the railway from the west to the east coast that brought even larger numbers to California in the 1860s.
这是强调式句10……. which today still keeps up its Danish culture.
keep up: never stop,continue steadily,go on
The manager asked the workers to keep up the work.
The rain kept up for two days and the roads were flooded.11.People from Africa have been living in California since the 1800s, when they moved north from Mexico.
have been doing 现在完成进行时,强调始于过去某时的动作持续发生到现在.
eg He has been painting the room.
他一直都在粉刷房间.when they moved north from Mexico 这是一个非限制性定语从句，对先行词“the 1800s” 进行补充说明，先行词在从句中作时间状语，因此用关系副词“when”引导。
12. California has become home to people from Asia, including Cambodians,Koreans, Vietnamese and Laotians.
become home to:成为家园
The island has become home to snakes.Home workRead the passage again.
Keep the important sentences in your mind.
underline the noun clauses in the passage.
A. B. C.2. Which city is the capital of the USA?
New York
Washington D.C
Los Angeles A.B.C.D. 3. Which stands for the USA?√ National
Emblems
（国徽）4. How many states are there in the USA?A.B.C.D.474849505. Who is president of America?A.B.C.D.George W. Bush George H.W. Bush Putin Bill Clinton A.B.C.D.6.Which doesn’t belong to the USA?Statue of
LibertyGolden
BridgeWhite
HouseEiffel
Tower7.Which are American brands?ABCDEFGGermanyGermanyFinland8.Who are Americans?ABCDEkeanu
ReevesDavid
BeckhamSteven
SpeilbergTracy
McGrady Ronaldinho BritainBrazilLook at the map of the USA with your group. Write on
The map the names of as many of the following as you
can.
Ocean on the east coast Atlantic Ocean
Ocean on the west coast
Country to the north of USA
Country to the south of USA
California
Mountain range in the west
Great Lakes
Longest river in the USA
Some important citiesSeattleSan FranciscoLos AngelesDenverHoustonNew OrleansMiamiAtlantaBostonNew YorkPhiladelphiaWashington, D.CAppalachianRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoDetroitSt. LouisCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiSuperiorMichiganErieHuronOntarioOcean on the west coast: Pacific Ocean
Country to the north of USA: Canada
Country to the south of USA: Mexico
Mountain range in the west: Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario
Longest river in the USA: Mississippi River
Some important cities: New York, Washington DC,
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New OrleansbeachLet’s appreciate some pictures of CaliforniaSunrise and seagullSan Francisco Golden BridgeGolden Gate BridgeStatue of LibertyIt is 305 feet tall, given by France as a gift.Symbol of American democracy 帝王山谷中九月雪花飘的奇观位于加州中部的KING CANYON NATIONAL PARK（暂译为：帝王山谷国家公园）里，有着世界上第三大的巨树，树龄已超过1700年。golden gate park 唐人街
(Chinatown in LA)环球影城好莱坞星光大道街景 (Hollywood,LA)入夜后的洛杉叽唐人街牌坊.The Mississippi River
is the longest river
in the US (3760km).The Yangtze River
in China is the world’s third-longest
river (5530km).The longest river
in the world is the
Nile River (6690km). California is also called Golden State.
It’s the third largest state, behind Alaska and Texas, and runs almost 800 miles from north to south. It is not surprising that it offers a contrasting landscape and a diverse geography. Read the text,
then fill the blanks:First readingNative
AmericansArrived firstSpanishBecame part of MexicoBecame the 31st stateDiscovered&Rush for goldDeclare war&Given back1800s1860s1800sLate 1900sBy 1920sEarly 1900s1911Recent
decades1970sWork with a partner and know more about 5 pictures on page 1-3 through the text and say something about the pictures.
Discuss how each picture is relevant to the history of California.Second reading How each picture is relevant to the history of California?Native American Indian—one of the first people to live in California.A gold miner—the discovery of gold in California created a gold rush which brought people from all over the world to California. A building in Chinatown, San Francisco—Many Chinese have settled in California and many of them live in Chinatown in San Francisco. It shows us a Catholic religious man who came California to teach the natives. In the early 16th century, Spanish fought against the na?ve people , took their land and settled in California. So many African Americans were having classes in the school. In 1924, the United States
Congress gave Native Americans the same
rights as other citizens for the first time.
School segregation and discrimination in housing were banned, but African Americans still encountered prejudice and hostility. Read it again and finish part 2 & 3 of comprehending.Third readingPart 2Part 3:
Russians _________ Jewish ______
Danish _____ Chinese _____________
Japanese _______________
Pakistanis _______________
Africans __________
Cambodians ___________
Italians ____________ Koreans _______________________early 1800s1920s1911late1840searly 1900sfrom about the 1970s1800sfrom about the 1970slate 1800sfrom about the 1970sLanguage Points 1.California is the third largest state in the USA but has the largest population.(L1)
形容词最高级表示“最”，与序数词连用表示“第几”
Mary is the tallest student in our class.
Tom is the second tallest boy in our class.
---Ｗhat the population of this city?
---The population in the city 100million.
25% of the population of this city older than 60.
The population of our country ___ very large.isisareispopulation指人口总量时用单数，用what提问，但指多少人口时用复数形式。2.It is also the most multicultural
state in the US. . 也是美国拥有最多元文化的州。
multi- 是一个常用的前缀，表示“多”。
multi-coloredmultinationalmulti-channelmultistorymulti-formmultimediamade of many colorsincluding many nationshaving many channelshaving many storiesexisting in many formsusing many media (TV, radio and CDs) There are two clauses in this sentence, can you find them out? What clauses are they? 3. Scientists believe that these first settlers crossed the Bering Strait from Asia to Alaska by means of a land bridge which existed in prehistoric times. Object clauseAttributive clause()()means: a method or a way (of doing)方式，方法，手段。单复数同形。
by means of: by using 依靠，凭借。
1. The thief had wanted to escape by means of a secret tunnel, but was caught.
2. The quickest means of travel is by plane.prehistoric times 史前时期
pre-是一个前缀， 表示“前”，“先”，“预先”。 e.g prepay, preview, prejudge, predetermine.4.Thousands were killed or forced into slavery.forced into slavery: 被迫成为奴隶1)Thousand, hundred, million, dozen, score 等表数字
的词表示具体数字时不加“s”，加“s”时泛指许多。
Hundreds and hundreds of people go skating in winter.
2) thousands of 成千上万的
类似的用法还有?：
hundreds of 数以百计的
scores of 许多
millions of 上百万的
dozens of 许多，大量
tens of thousands of 数以万计的Don’t forget!The teacher bought two ___books in the bookstore.
A. scores of B. scores C. score ofCBear them in
your mind! 4.However, some survived these terrible times And today there are more Native Americans Living in California than in any other state.当比较的主体属于被比较者里面的一员时，用other或else排除比较的主体。
Mary is taller than any other girls in her class.
Mary is taller than any boys in her class.
No one else in the class is taller than Mary.
6.Spanish soldiers first arrived in America in the early 16th century when they fought against the native people and took their land.fight against 为反对……而战，和……斗争。
fight for 为（争取）……而斗争
You should be ready to fight against difficulties.
你们应该准备同困难作斗争。
Two dogs fight for a bone, and a third runs away with it. 鹬蚌相争，渔翁得利。
7. In 1848, not long after the American-Mexican war,gold was discovered in California.
not long after 不久之后
long after 很久之后
long before 很久以前
before long 不久以后8. Many died or returned home, but most remained in California to make a life for themselves in the new towns or on farms.
remained:系动词,“留下”,“逗留”.
I’ll remain to see the end of the game.
The foreign guests remained in Beijing for two weeks.make a life: to change the way one is living
make a living: to do work to earn money
9. It was the building of the railway from the west to the east coast that brought even larger numbers to California in the 1860s.
这是强调式句10……. which today still keeps up its Danish culture.
keep up: never stop,continue steadily,go on
The manager asked the workers to keep up the work.
The rain kept up for two days and the roads were flooded.11.People from Africa have been living in California since the 1800s, when they moved north from Mexico.
have been doing 现在完成进行时,强调始于过去某时的动作持续发生到现在.
eg He has been painting the room.
他一直都在粉刷房间.when they moved north from Mexico 这是一个非限制性定语从句，对先行词“the 1800s” 进行补充说明，先行词在从句中作时间状语，因此用关系副词“when”引导。
12. California has become home to people from Asia, including Cambodians,Koreans, Vietnamese and Laotians.
become home to:成为家园
The island has become home to snakes.Home workRead the passage again.
Keep the important sentences in your mind.
underline the noun clauses in the passage.