高中英语人教新课标版 选修八 Unit 1 A land of diversity Reading (共33张PPT)

课件33张PPT。高二人教新课标版 选修八Unit 1 A land of diversityReading CaliforniaCaliforniaLying on the Pacific Ocean,
California is on the west coast of
the United States, which is diverse
in topography(地形), climate and
ecological environment. It has an
area of 411 square kilometers, Pre-readingand it is one of the US states of the
largest population, with the most
developed economy. Meanwhile,
its pleasant weather, long beach,
and graceful natural landscape
make the tourism prosperous. IntroductionCaliforniaMississippiPacific OceanAtlantic OceanC A N A D AMEXICOHow much do you know
about the USA?The Gold Rush PosterHOLLYWOOD好莱坞星光大道Native California IndiansCalifornia gold miners around 1849Chinatowns in CaliforniaA quiz about the USA and California.
The most important and largest river in
the United States of America is ______?
A. the Ohio River
B. the Colorado River
C. The Missouri River
D. the Mississippi RiverD2. California is the _____ largest state in the
USA.
A. third B. Second C. fourth D. fifth
3. California, a state in the western USA,
borders _______.
A. the Pacific Ocean B. the Indian Ocean
C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Arctic Ocean
4. _____ is California’s largest and the nation’s
second largest city.
A. Sacramento B. Los Angeles
C. San Diego D. San FranciscoAAB5. California’s official nickname is the _______?
A. Sunflower State B. Golden State C. Land of opportunity D. Evergreen State
6. _____has the largest population in the USA. A. California B. Alaska C. Washington D. Texas
7. California entered the Union on September 9,
1850, as the ______ state. A. thirtieth B. thirty-eighth C. thirty-second D. thirty-first BADThe main idea of each part: Part 1
Part 2
Part 3The introduction of CaliforniaThe history of
settlement of CaliforniaThe futureNative AmericansThe SpanishRussiansGold minersLater arrivalsMost recent arrivalsChoose the correct answer 1. Why is there strong Spanish influence in
California? _______
A. Because there were many Spanish staying
in California.
B. Because Spanish was one of the settlers
living there.
C. Because the local people loved Spanish culture.
D. Because California was once ruled by Span.D2. After the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th
century, _______.
A. Native people were killed or forced into
slavery.
B. Many native people died from diseases
brought by Europeans.
C. None of the native people could survive
the terrible times.
D. Both A and B.D3. Which of the following is false according to
the text? _____
A. During the Gold Rush Period many people went
to California in the hope of becoming rich gold.
B. Actually every few gold miners became rich.
C. During the Gold Rush Period many Chinese
immigrants arrived in California only to find
gold.
D. California became a state of the US two
years after the gold was discovered there.CB4. From the passage we can infer that _______
A. between the late 19th century and the early 20th
century Italian and Danish immigrants came to
California to make wine.
B. by the 1920s many Jewish people came to California
because they were attracted by the film industry.
C. Mexican people came to California to work in the
ship and aircraft industries.
D. there will be more racial or cultural groups in
California because more and more people from
different parts of the world are still coming to
settle there. RussiansLater
Arrivals peopleThe SpanishMost Recent ArrivalsNative Americans7. How many kinds of people are mentioned
in this text?Gold Miners
California is the largest state in the USA
and has the largest population.
2. The native Americans are treated well
after the arrival of Europeans.
3. Of the first Spanish to go to California,
the majority were religious men. FFTTrue or False4. In the early 1800s, Russians began setting in
California.
5. During Gold Rush Period, many achieved
their dream of being rich.
6. In the late 19th century, Chinese immigrants
arrived in California.
7. It is believed that before long the mix of
nationalities will be so great that there will
be no major racial or culture groups. TFFTLook at the pictures below. Each
illustrates something about California. A native Californian
Indian was standing
beside a camp. It seemed
that he or she felt very
happy. Maybe he or she
had a good harvest.He was a gold miner.
He was panning gold.
He looked not only thin
and weak, but also
thirsty and tired. It
was difficult for them
to achieve the dreams
of becoming rich.A building in ChinatownMany Chinese have settled
in California and many of
them live in Chinatown in
San Francisco. By 1990, the
nations being immigrated
from different parts of the
world had made California
into the most racially and
ethnically diverse state in
the country.Other reference pictures about gold rush in California.15,000 years agoFirst settlers crossed the Bering Strait in the
Arctic to America. These people are known as
Native Americans.
Spanish soldiers arrived in South America.Comprehending 16th century 1 Beside each time note down an
important event in Californian history. 1821California became part of Mexico.
The United States declared war on Mexico.
Gold was discovered in California.
California became the 31st state of the US.1846185018482 Beside each cultural group write the
period in which they first came to
California in large numbers. Spanish
Russians
Africans
Chinese
Italians
Danish In the early 16th century early 1800s1800sLate 1840s / early 1850sIn the late 19th century1911Jewish
Japanese
Koreans
Cambodians
Vietnamese
Pakistanis 1920searly 1900sFrom about 1970sFrom about 1970sIn more recent decadesFrom about 1970sNative Americans
the Spanish
Russians
Gold miners
later arrivals
most recent arrivals
the futureMake a Summary