课件36张PPT。The New AustraliansIs it all kangaroos and surfing?1.Which country is mentioned in the video?Australia2.What are the symbols(标志) of the country ?Kangaroos Surfing beach …...KangaroosSurfingWhen we mention Australia, is it all kangaroos and surfing?Do you want to know more?Area:
7.686 million sq km
Population:
more than22 million
Capital:
Canberra ['k?nb?r?](堪培拉)
Official language:
English
Currency(货币):
Australian dollar
(澳币)the map of AustraliaNational emblemNational flag国徽PeopleAustralia is a multi-cultural society, in other words , it is a mixed nation .
Most of them come from England,18%come from the other countries of Europe
6% come from AsiaAbout 2% are the native AustraliansLifestylesThe weather there is so good .
They like being outdoors.Fishing Walking on the beachHorse-ridingBarbecue AnimalsKoala [k???ɑ:l?] 树袋熊On average ,there are seven sheep for every personA country on the sheep’s backPlaces of interest Sydney Opera House Australia Harbor BridgeThe Great Barrier Reef 澳洲大堡礁
(最大的珊瑚礁区) Ayers Rock (艾尔斯巨石)
The biggest rock in the world.
This huge rock changes colour at duskThat’s what we have seen in the pictures. Then we will come to this text to get more detailed information about Australia .Useful phrases 短语互译
1. 在二十世纪八十年代
2. 爱慕、依恋
3. 当心
4. 认真对待
5. 大量的、许多的
6. a mix of different cultures
7. in the desert areas
8. in pretty poor condition
9. the Great Barrier Reef
10. be proud of
1.in the 1980s
2.be attached to
3.look out
4.take …seriously
5.loads of /a load of
6.一种多元文化的混合
7. 在沙漠地区
8. 情况非常糟糕
9. 大堡礁
10. 感到自豪Skim the passage to get general ideasChoose the best answer.Which of the following is NOT mentioned
in the radio show?
Sports. B. Culture.
C. Animals. D. Education.Fast-reading1. What’s the name of the radio show?
2. Where is the birthplace of Fiona?
3. How is the weather in Australia?
Country of the world.Australia.So good.Scan the passage to get detailed information .Post-readingRead the radio show. Say if these sentences are true (T), false (F) or we don’t know because there is no information (NI)1. Australia is a major producer of cars.
2. There are some dangerous animals in Australia.
3. Australia has never produced any important writers.
4. Native Australians make up a large percentage of the population.
NIPost-readingWho said these things: George or Fiona?Are these things opinions or facts ?1. “Kangaroo meat is delicious.”
2. “Australia is a multi-cultural society.”
3“A lot of the roads are terrible.”
GeorgeFionaopinionfactReading strategies:Identifying facts and opinions
To identify opinions, look for adjectives that express positive or negative feelings.
To identify facts, look for statements which are true and which do not depend on the opinion of the speaker.Summary Homework 1.Try to say something about Australia in English .
2 .Do the exercises left in the book.Thank you!