课件28张PPT。Welcome to the unit
Other countries, other culturesUnit 1 Different countries have different cultures. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience.Unit 1 Unit 1 From which aspect can a country’s culture be reflected?
geography; climate; animals; plants; history; language; education; population; government; lifestyle; customs; arts; etc.
Unit 1 Can you find out which country does the following symbol represent?
The Pyramid and the Sphinx
EgyptUnit 1 Leaning Tower Of Pisa
ItalyUnit 1 Taj Mahal
IndiaUnit 1 William Shakespeare
the UKUnit 1 Unit 1 What about the pictures on P1?
Unit 1 These policemen are famous for ‘always getting their man’. Unit 1 The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now, various modern facilities are used instead. The official motto of the force is ‘Uphold the right’. What other things can you think of to represent Canada?Maple
Beaver
Unit 1 The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the Britain crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queen’s jewels. Instead, they are ceremonial guardians who also act as tour guides. To most of the tourists, they are tourist attractions in their own right.
Unit 1 What other things can you think of to represent the UK?Big Ben
Cambridge
University
Unit 1 Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House has become the symbol of Australia.Unit 1 The Opera House, which looks like a group of seashells, represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. It was constructed between 1957 and 1973. Since its official opening, it has attracted famous performers and tourists from all around the world.Unit 1 What other things can you think of to represent Australia?Koala
Great Barrier Reef
(大堡礁)
Unit 1 Empire State Building Unit 1 In the middle of Manhattan, Empire State
Building is 102 stories high and visitors can
see for 50 miles from the top.Unit 1 What other things can you think of to represent the USA?Statue of Liberty
The White House
Unit 1 Can you choose a symbol to represent China?
Can you say something about the symbol?
Unit 1 The Great Wall
Bird’s Nest
The National Stadium
Unit 1 Unit 1 Dragon Boat Race
Unit 1 Panda
Unit 1 How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries?
DiscussionUnit 1 Many different things have come to represent their country. It could be a building, an animal or a plant, the landscape or the people. These things came to be seen as the symbol of their country for various reasons. However, they all have something in common. All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respected and loved by its people.
Thank you !U1 重点词汇讲解
（一）重点动词讲解
1. rank
vi. & vt. 属于某等级，将……归为某等级
He ranks among the best pupils of his grade.
他是他们年级最好的学生之一。
n. （尤指较高的）等级，级别
He is a physicist of the first rank.
他是一流的物理学家。
2. associate
vt. 联想，联系
Many people associate dark clouds with depression.
许多人把乌云与沮丧联系起来。
【拓展】
association n. 联合, 结合；协会, 社团
Our long association with your company has brought great benefits.
我方和贵公司的长期合作带来了巨大的利益。
The association is/are having its/their annual conference next week.
该协会在下个星期举行年度会议。
3. owe
v. 欠，应向……付出；得感谢，应归功于
I will owe nearly a hundred pounds on that car.
我为买车还将欠将近100英镑。
We owe everything to you, doctor.
多亏了您，医生。
【拓展】
owing to由于，因为
Now his crops completely failed, owing to a disease that had broken out last month.
由于上周爆发的病害，他的庄稼全部欠收。
表示“因为、由于”的类似短语还有 due to/thanks to/as a result of等
4. equip
v. 配备，装备
equip sb./sth. with sth.
be equipped with sth. 装备有……
The soldiers were well equipped with the latest weapons.
士兵们配备好了最新式的武器。
【拓展】
equipment [U] n. 设备，装备
There is a lot of modern equipment in our school.
我们学校有许多现代化的装备。
（二）重点名词讲解
1. sheet
n. 薄片，被单，纸张
Mother is putting a clean sheet on the bed.
妈妈正在铺干净的床单。
a sheet of paper 一张纸
The book is in sheets.
这本书尚未装订。
2. settlement
n. 解决，处理
The strikers have reached a settlement with the employers.
罢工的人已和雇主达成协议。
【拓展】
settle
vt. & vi. 定居；停留；解决，处理
After years of travel, we decided to settle here.
我们旅行多年后，决定在此定居。
It’s time you settled your dispute with him.
是时候你和他把争端解决了。
settle down 安定/安顿下来
It’s terrible. I can’t settle down to anything today.
真糟糕，我今天无法安下心来做任何事。
3. immigration n. 移民
an immigration office 移民局
【拓展】
immigrate v. 移入（外国定居）
His grandfather immigrated from Italy to America in the 1930s.
他的祖父在20世纪30年代从意大利移民到美国的。
immigrant n. 移民者
Early immigrants from Europe lived a hard life in America at that time.
那时早期的欧洲移民在美国过着艰苦的生活。
（三）重点形容词，介词讲解
1. content adj. 满足的
be content with sth.
to do 满足于……
He is content with the present life. 他安于现状。
The old man is well content to live alone in his small house.
那位老人很满足于独自一人生活在他那间小屋里。
【拓展】
vt. content oneself with 满足于……，对……感到满足
He contents himself with the present life.
他安于现状。
As there is no sugar, we have to content ourselves with black coffee.
既然没有糖，我们只好喝清咖啡。
n. 里面的东西，内容；目录
Please show me the contents of your suitcase.
请把你箱子里的东西拿给我看看。
2. unfit adj. 不合适的
fit adj. 合适的
be fit for sth./ sb.
to do sth.
The food was unfit for the Chinese.
这食物不适合中国人吃。
（四）重点词组讲解
1. be home to 是……的家园，是……的所在地
China is home to giant pandas. 中国是熊猫的家园。
2. seek one’s fortune 外出寻找发财机会，外出闯荡
Joanna asked her father if she might go out into the world and seek her fortune.
安娜问父亲她是否可以到世界上去另寻出路。
3. little more than 只是……而已；只有，仅仅
Aid to the Third World is at present little more than a drop in the ocean.
目前对第三世界的援助不过是杯水车薪。
【拓展】
more than 超过, 多于；不仅仅
This city has a population of more than 1,000,000.
这个城市人口超过一百万。
She wishes to be treated as nothing more than a common girl.
她希望被对待得只不过像一般的女孩子。
三、词汇拓展训练
（一）单项填空
1. China is a wonderful land ______ minerals.
A. is abundant in B. abundant in C. in abundant D. is in abundant
2. Zhongguancun is ______ the Chinese Academy of Sciences and more than ten famous universities.
A. the home to B. home of C. home to D. a home to
3. We often associate the name of Li Ning ______ gymnastics.
A. with B. by C. to D. in
4. Across the Yangtze River ______ more than one bridge, the Nanjing Changjiang Bridge being the first one.
A. lay B. lie C. lies D. laid
5. —Do you let your kids travel alone at night?
—______.
A. Absolutely B. Absolutely not C. It’s up to you D. Every day counts
6. —What ______ weather!
—Yes, it must be the wind that makes it so cold and many roads are ______ hard.
A. freezing; freezing B. frozen; frozen C. frozen; freezing D. freezing; frozen
7. Lizzie was ______ to see her friend off at the airport.
A. a little more than sad B. more than a little sad
C. sad more than a little D. a little more than sad
8. They said they liked the ______ of your article, but the style wasn’t quite right for the magazine.
A. words B. meaning C. content D. lines
9. —What can I do for you?
—I’d like to buy a tie ______ this brown shirt.
A. to match with B. to fit C. to go with D. to suit
10. Try some of this salad. You will say it’s ______.
A. second to none B. the second to none C. best of none D. the best of none
（二）单词拼写 （每空一词）
1. It is amazing to see so many wild plants and animals in African ____________ (丛林).
2. People have lost ____________ (耐心) with the slow pace of reform.
3. We are so disappointed that he gave us an ____________ (模棱两可的) answer.
4. Is English a ____________ (必修) subject in your school?
5. What ____________ (百分比) of his income is paid in income tax?
6. Everyone has his own ____________ (弱点).
7. Sport and ____________ (娱乐) have always been part of university life.
8. Young people are not ____________(满足) to stand and look at works of art; they want art they can participate in.
9. He has some ____________ (意料之外的) guests before he left his home, so he had to change his plan.
10. After such a long thirsty journey, the ____________ (旅行者) drank the fresh spring water.
（三）词组填空（选出合适的单词并用正确的形式填空）
be lost to; be equipped with; be content with; fill out; be fond of; seek one’s fortune；owing to
1. Every classroom in the modern school _______________ a new TV set.
2. Please _______________ the application form carefully so that I can make it out.
3. Though she lives in a small flat, she _______________ her present life.
4. Attracted by the idea of working abroad, a considerable amount of talent _______________ this country each year.
5. The boy left school and went to the big city to _______________.
（四）综合填空 （每空一词）
1. —Jim is scolded by his father.
—It serves him right. He ____________ a large sum of money in playing computer games.
2. —Are you satisfied with the ____________ in London?
—Not really. It is rainy there.
3. —We all like Miss Green very much.
—She is a teacher famous for her ____________ to her students.
4. —The 2008 Olympic Games is a great one.
—I agree with you. Every athlete tried his best to win his ____________.
5. —____________ is falling now. I must go home.
—Nice having you here.
6. —Michelle and Mary are arguing about who is better in performance.
—They should find a ____________ of dispute.
（五）短文填空 （每空一词）
Canada, the second 1 country as well as the best country for living in the world, 2 the two great oceans—the Atlantic and the Pacific. Famous for its natural scenery, it is a huge country with vast mountain ranges, enormous open plains, countless rivers and seemingly endless forests. It is a paradise for those who love outdoor 3 . One is 4 to hike, sail, cross-country ski or travel by snowmobile for days without meeting another person.
Toronto, which is said to be the most multicultural city in the world, has 5 from Ireland, Portugal, China, Lebanon, Italy and Vietnam. Montreal, the second largest city in Canada, 6 Old World and New World architecture and culture. Vancouver is not 7 in size, but it has superb scenery, a beautiful harbour and all the comforts of modern life and international cuisine. Edmonton, home to the West Edmonton Mall, also 8 lots of visitors every year.
Another famous 9 in Canada is Niagara Falls, which is shaped like a semicircle. The Falls fall 56 metres in an awesome white sheet of water. Finally, when visiting Canada during the autumn, it is 10 for one to see Canada’s national symbol—the maple leaf.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
参考答案
（一）单项填空
1 – 5 BCACB 6 – 10 DBCCA
（二）单词拼写
1. jungles 2. patience 3. ambiguous 4. compulsory 5. percentage
6. weakness(es) 7. recreation 8. content 9. unexpected 10. traveller
（三）词组填空
1. is equipped with 2. fill out 3. is content with 4. is lost to 5. seek his fortune
（四）综合填空
1. wasted 2. climate 3. devotion 4. competitors 5. Dusk 6. settlement
（五）短文填空
1. largest 2. borders 3. activities 4. likely 5. residents / immigrants
6. mixes 7. small 8. attracts 9. resort 10. fortunate
