课件25张PPT。 Module 9 Unit 3
ReadingAustraliaWarming-upHave you ever been Australia? What places do you know in Australia? (well-know cities, famous scenic spot, etc. ) Look at the pictures. What do you see in the pictures? Can you recognize them?Quizzes 1.Which of the following flags is the national flag of Australia? A B C 2.What do the Union Jack and the stars represent?its relationship with Britain Southern cross, states and territories kangarookoalaSydney
Perth
Kakadu
Canberra
Uluru
Great Barrier ReefSydney: Opera House and Harbor Bridge, the capital of New South Wales. The bridge and the Opera house are two world famous landmarks of Sydney and often appear on souvenirs and on travel brochure.Perth: the capital of Western Australia, Australia’s largest state in area.Kakadu: a national park in the Northern Territory. It is a popular destination for touristsinterested in Australia's tropical north and its wildlife, including crocodiles..Canberra: The Federal capital of Australia. Parliament House for the Commonwealth of Australia is built here.Uluru: formerly known as Ayers Rock, is a huge pink rock in the middle of flat, desert in Northern territory. It is sacred to the Aboriginal people of the area. It is another popular tourist destination.Great Barrier Reef: a chain of coral reefs stretching about 2,000 kilometers along the coast of Queensland. This is a world heritage area, famous for its abundant tropical fish and corals.Reading tipsThere is no need to go through the whole text. You should pay attention to the words appeared the most frequently in the text and also their relevant words in meaning. Take the first text for example, words frequently appear-eared are: Australia, country, continent, state.Their relevant words respectively are:
country, continent, world, area, population, people, city, settlement
famous, popular, destination, tourists, wildlife, sunshine, ecology
coastal, desert, grassland, rainfall, dry
states, autonomous, government, federal, parliament, only, unusual, uniqueSo according to the above clue, we get to know that this passage is a general introduction to Australia, including its geography, population, environment, climate, tourism, nature and administration. Where do most Australians live?
2. In what city do federal politicians
work?
3. How many people live in Australia?
The south-eastern costal area of Australia. Canberra.20 million.Part 14. When is Australia Day?
5. How far is it from Perth to Sydney?
6. How many World Heritage Sites are there in Australia?26th January.4,352 kilometers.14.Part 2part3part4
8. Why do most people choose not to climb Uluru?Most people do not climb Ayers Rock out of respect for the Aboriginal people who consider the rock to be sacred.part49. What two World Heritage Sites are mentioned in these texts? Cradle Mountain National
Park &Uluru .DiscussionDiscuss questions with others in Exercise 3 in Comprehending part.What kind of people do you think make Australia their home?
Each year large numbers of people became Australian citizens. Why do you think they choose to become citizens?
When do you think traveling by train across Australia would be appropriate and when do you think traveling by plane would be most suitable? Give more than one reasons.4. In what part of Australia do you think most agriculture takes place? Give reasons.
5. Choose five words or phrases to describe Australia.What kind of people do you think make Australia their home?
People chose to settle in Australia might be : 1) want a better life than they had at home , a change of lifestyle or a challenge; 2) attracted by the climate, the beauty of the country or the opportunity to improve the situation that they had in their original country; 3) forced to leave their country for some reason and must find somewhere else to live. So we have a reason to believe that people who go to a new country to start again are likely to be courageous, curious and strong minded, and they enjoy challenges, since there might be tremendous hardships. They are probably confident of their abilities and open to new ideas and ways of doing things.2. Each year large numbers of people became Australian citizens. Why do you think they choose to become citizens?They choose to become Australian citizens in order to feel truly a part of their new country, to feel secure in their new country and know they cannot be made to leave, or to gain an Australia passport and enjoy the rights of a citizen. Only Australian citizens can vote so some may take a greater part in political life of the country.3. When do you think traveling by train across Australia would be appropriate and when do you think traveling by plane would be most suitable? Obliviously, if you have to get to your destination quickly, you would travel by plane. It is also cheaper to travel by plane as these long distance train is luxurious and therefore expensive. You might travel by train for the experience or to view the scenery on your journey. You might travel by train because you are frightened of flying.4.In what part of Australia do you think most agriculture takes place? Give reasons.(Text 1 is most relevant for this question.) As you need water to grow things, farming is most suitable in the wetter, coastal areas of the country.HomeworkWrite an short passage to describe what you can see and feel if you travel in Australia.