课件25张PPT。A land of diversity
Unit one A land of Diversity Let’s appreciatesome pictures of the USA. They all belong to California. Can you name these famous scenic spots? DisneylandGolden Gate BridgeChinatownBig Bear LakeUniversal Studio HollywoodPalm Springs (棕榈泉)If you have a chance to visit California, where would you
like to go? Why?California (one of the 50 states of the
USA)How much do you know about California? Let’s have a quiz.1. California is also called _______.
A. Golden State
B. Beach State
C. Silver State
D. China State2. California is the _______ largest state.
A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth3. California, a state in the western USA,
borders ________.
A. the Pacific Ocean
B. the Indian Ocean
C. the Atlantic Ocean
D. the Arctic Ocean4. _____ is California’s largest and the
nation’s second largest city.
A. Sacramento B. Los Angeles
C. San Diego D. San Francisco教材梳理1. 识记拼写1. ______ n. 大多数,主要
→ _______ adj. 主要的
2. _______ n. 方法,手段
→ _______ 打算做某事
→ _______ 意味着
3. ________ v.选择,选举某人
→ ________ 选举某人作为…
________ v. 发生,出现
→ __________ 某人突然想到…majoritymajormeansmean to domean doingelectelect sb to be/ asoccurIt occurs to sb that5. ______ v. 暗示,表明
→______ n. 暗示,表明
______ n. 申请人
→________ 申请
→________ 应用
________ adj.显而易见的
→_________ adv.
__________ n. 惩罚
→___________ v. 惩罚indicateindicationapplicantapply forapply toapparentapparentlypunishmentpunish2. 重点短语live on
by means of
make a life
keep up
back to back
team up with
a great/good many
take in
mark out
apply for继续存在用…方法,凭借习惯新的生活坚持,维持背靠背与某人合作许多,大量包括,吸收标出界限申请3.经典句型However, it is likely that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago. “有可能…”
仿写: 对学生来说,参观长城有可能是一次难忘的经历.
_____________ a visit to the _________ for students is
___ unforgettable experience.It is likely thatGreat Wallan2. That is why today over 40% Californians speak Spanish as a first or second language. 那就是…的原因
仿写: 那就是他和女朋友分手的原因.
____________ he __________ with his girlfriend.
3. It is believed that before long the mix of nationalities will be so great that there will be no distinct racial groups.
“人们相信/认为…”
仿写: 人们普遍认为书的影响是如此之大以至于父母总是鼓励我们去读书.
____________ the influence of books is ___ great ____ parents always _________ us to read books.
That is whybroke upIt is believed thatsothatencourage4. Built in 1873, the cable car system was invented by Andrew, who could find a better means of transportation. 过去分词做状语
仿写: 出生在一个富有的家庭,他得到了很好的教育.
_______ in a rich family, he received good education.
给予更多的关心照顾,这个小男孩能取得更大的进步.
_______ more care, the boy could _________________.
BornGivenmake greater progressGame time!
translation whisperRules:
1. four students a group
2. T show a English sentence to A, A-B in Chinese, B-C in English, C-D in Chinese, D show English sentence on board.
3. You can take notes, but no show to others.1. It is likely that the rainy weather will keep up.
2. That is why a great /good many students like computer games.
3. It is believed that Wangzhongping will be more handsome by means of losing weight.
4. Given another chance, we will team up with each other.Homework Write an article about your view of California. (you’d better use the words and expressions in unit one).Thank you!Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you’ve got. Come on!