高一年级下册英语课件必修二 Unit 5 Humans And Nature (9) Reading Club 1 北师版（80张ppt）

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必修二 Unit 5 Humans And Nature (9)
高一年级 英语


Reading Club 1


the United States
France
the Netherlands
the United Kingdom
Which country is it?
1) It is an island country located in the southwestern
Pacific Ocean.


Which country is it?
2) Wonderful harbors and seaside views are top attractions
of the country.


Which country is it?
3) It is called the land of the long white cloud.
Which country is it?
4) The first people to settle in this country were the Maori.

Which country is it?
5) Its national bird is called kiwi. People here are also
called Kiwis.

Which country is it?
6) It is where The Hobbit was filmed.



New Zealand
Facts about New Zealand
Geographical location:
National flag:
National emblem:
Origin of people:


Map of the World
New Zealand

in the Southern
Hemisphere 南半球
National flag
National emblem
Origin of people
Maori
毛利人
The Maori were the first settlers of New Zealand—arriving many centuries before Europeans. They came here more than 1000 years ago from their mythical Polynesian (波利尼西亚) homeland.
The Maori
Today Maori make up 14% of the population and their history, language and traditions are central to New Zealand’s identity.
The Maori
Brainstorming
location
climate
plants & animals
culture
geography
things to do &
places to go
New Zealand
people
history

Read the whole passage. Find out what basic information is mentioned about
New Zealand.
Task 1
location
climate
plants & animals
culture
geography
things to do &
places to go
New Zealand
people
history

location
climate
plants & animals
geography
things to do &
places to go
Task 1
How many aspects of New Zealand are included in the passage?
Task 2
Four.
New Zealand





Fact File
Geography
Wildlife
Places to Visit and Things to Do

Read “Fact File and Geography”.
Find out basic information of New
Zealand and complete the table.
Task 3
Population
Location

Main islands
Geographical
features

Climate
Area
New
Zealand
Population
Location

Main islands
Geographical
features

4.7 million people
in the South Pacific
a total area of 270,000 square kilometres
the North Island & the South Island
Climate
Area
New
Zealand
map of
New Zealand


Population
Location

Main islands
Geographical
features

4.7 million people
in the South Pacific
a total area of 270,000 square kilometres
the North Island & the South Island
forests, mountains, deserts, beaches and volcanoes
a varied climate that changes a lot from
place to place
Climate
Area
New
Zealand
Moa恐鸟
It is an extinct bird
which was two meters tall and
weighed over 250 kilograms.
Which is the capital city of New Zealand?
Which is the largest city of New Zealand?
What is the best season to travel there?
Facts about New Zealand
Watch the video. Find out the following information.


the capital city
the largest city
Facts about New Zealand
Wellington is the capital city and the second largest city in New Zealand after Auckland.
Facts about New Zealand
It is also the southernmost capital city in the world. Situated at the southern end of the North Island, Wellington was recently named “the coolest little capital in the world” by Lonely Planet.
Facts about New Zealand
Auckland, located on the North Island, is New Zealand's largest city and main transport center. It is rated the third most livable city in the world. From anywhere in the city, you can see the sea. Auckland is
called “the City of Sails”.
Facts about New Zealand
The history of the city goes back 650 years when the Maori settled in the area. Auckland was the capital of New Zealand for some time. Later, the capital moved to Wellington, because it was more central.
Auckland
City of Sails
Facts about New Zealand
(Dec.—Feb.) :
summer
peak travel season & perfect time to enjoy activities
Facts about New Zealand
(Mar.—May) :
autumn
views truly to behold
(Jun.—Aug.) :
winter
the best ski season
(Sep.—Nov.) :
spring
a beautiful combination of spring blossoms and snow mountains
There is no bad time to travel to New Zealand, for most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures.
Facts about New Zealand
2. Read “Wildlife”. Find out basic information
about the wildlife in New Zealand.
Task 3





fish
insects
birds
frogs
Wildlife
unique native animals
Kiwi
the national bird,
the symbol of
New Zealand
Giant weta
the world’s largest insect
Grasshopper蚱蜢
Giant weta
巨沙螽
3. Read “Places to Visit and Things to Do”.
Find out basic information about
sightseeing and activities in New Zealand.
Task 3





forests
national parks
ski fields
beaches, lakes and rivers
Places
to visit




hiking & camping
skiing
boating & water sports
Things
to do
4. Watch the video. Explore more colorful
activities in New Zealand.
Task 3
Things to do
Task 3

skydiving
bungee jumping
jet boating
rafting
zip lining 高空滑索
Maori performance
golf
…
Read the texts again. Find at least five
facts about New Zealand which show its uniqueness.
being the only one of its kind
Task 4
What is unique about New Zealand?
1) It has a lot more _______ than people.
It has more species of penguins than any
other country.
3) It doesn’t have any snakes.
sheep
Almost every geographical species in the
world can be found there.
5) It has a very varied climate.
6) It has a lot of unique native animals.
What is unique about New Zealand?
It’s home to the world’s largest insect—the
giant weta.
What is unique about New Zealand?
One third of the country is made up of
national parks.
Find three opinions about New Zealand in
the text. Do you agree with these opinions? What’s your opinion about New Zealand?
Critical Thinking
Task 5
1. New Zealand’s forests are great for hiking and camping.
Suggested Answers
3. The country’s beaches, lakes and rivers are perfect for
boating and water sports.
2. The South Island is the best place to go skiing.
Opinions
1. New Zealand’s forests are great for hiking and camping.
Suggested Answers
Opinions
Yes. Because one third of the country is made up
of national parks which are full of hiking trails and
beautiful campsites.
2. The South Island is the best place to go skiing.
Suggested Answers
Opinions

I think so. But there are some amazing ski fields on
the North Island, too.
3. The country’s beaches, lakes and rivers are perfect for
boating and water sports.
Suggested Answers
Opinions
Absolutely right! Thousands of kilometres of coastline,
lakes and rivers make New Zealand a water sports
paradise.
New Zealand is a beautiful country which is located __________________. It consists of ________________.
It has _______________ that changes a lot. New Zealand has some unique animals. ______ is the symbol of the country. New Zealand’s ________ are great for hiking and camping. The country’s _______________________ are perfect for boating and water sports.
Summary
in the South Pacific
two large islands
a varied climate
Kiwi
forests
beaches, lakes and rivers
Task 6
More facts about New Zealand
Local cuisine(当地美食)
Fact File
Geography
Wildlife
Places to Visit and Things to Do
More facts about New Zealand
What impresses you most about the
local cuisine?
More facts about New Zealand
Breakfast consists of …

scallops
whitebait
More facts about New Zealand

diverse
seafood
diverse
seafood
greenshell
mussels
oysters
More facts about New Zealand

Different flavors of red and white wine
More facts about New Zealand

basic information
Introduction of New Zealand
location
population
area
geographical feature
climate
wildlife
places to visit
beautiful scenery

things to do
sightseeing
sports
food & drinks
Introduction of New Zealand

It is located in the South Pacific. It has a population of 4.7 million and the total area of New Zealand is 270,000 square kilometres. You can find almost all geographical features in New Zealand—forests, mountains, deserts, beaches and volcanoes.
Introduction of New Zealand
The climate changes a lot from place to place. It has unique native wildlife. In New Zealand, you can go to national parks, go along the beaches and go hiking in the forests. You can experience extreme sports, adventures and all kinds of water sports.

Introduction of New Zealand
The food and drinks are so diverse, especially the sea food. You can try different flavors of wine.

Introduction of New Zealand
Free Talk
Do you like New Zealand? Would you like to
travel there? Write a few sentences to show
your opinions about New Zealand and share
it with your friends.
Free Talk
I find New Zealand quite attractive, for I am a
lover of outdoor activities. Its magnificent landscapes and coastline must be amazing places to relax. And I’m sure the fantastic cycling and walking trails will offer me an extraordinary experience.
Free Talk
I’m interested in adventure activities and extreme sports so I think New Zealand is a good destination.
I can try skydiving, zip lining as well as a completely different style of bungee jumping. I can hardly wait
to experience the thrills and excitement.
Free Talk
I have a special interest in cultural experiences. While traveling abroad, I’m always looking for a unique, dynamic experience. I think the Maori
culture fits this definition. If I were there, I could
learn about its fascinating myths and legends.
Design a poster to introduce New Zealand, using the information you have learned today.

Homework