(
课件网) 人教版 高中英语 选修4 Unit2 Iconic Attractions ：Reading and Thinking Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye. — Saadi 任何给心灵留下深刻印象的东西，在人们眼里似乎都是可爱的。 ———萨迪（波斯诗人） Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Period1 Reading and Thinking 山东省曲阜市第一中学 勾艳 Teaching objectives: 1. To know the location of Australia. 2. To learn about the food, culture and people of Australia. 3. To introduce the iconic attractions of a country or a region. 4. To build up self-confidence and proper pride of national culture. Yan tai Apple，Laiyang Pear，Weifang radish peel is the best. Lead-in Lead in Look at the picture and answer the questions. What does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？ “Iconic Attractions” refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace. That is Sydney Opera House. It is an iconic attraction of Australia. Before reading Blog 1 A. The writer’s biggest impression of Australia. Blog 2 B. Preparing to travel. Blog 3 C. The writer’s first imressions of Australia are about food. Blog 4 D. Aborigines and the didgeridoo. Fast-reading While reading (1)What does the phrase“down under”mean A. Australia is surrounded by oceans. B. Australia lies to the south of the equator. C. Australia will be swallowed by rising sea water. D. Australia has a lower ground level than other countries. (2)What does the word “this” in “He does this by continually breathing...” refer to A.Blowing while vibrating his lips. B.Making the didgeridoo from a tree branch. C.Changing the shape of his mouth to change pitch. D.Playing for a long time without stopping to breathe. Detailed reading(Check your memory) (3)How can a player change pitch when playing the didgeridoo A. By changing his mouth shapes. B. By breathing in more air. C. By pressing the finger holes. D. By closing his mouth tightly. (4)What impressed the writer most in Australia A. Its grand iconic sites. B. Its unique animals. C. Its complicated mix of peoples and cultures. D. Its different minorities. (5)Why does the writer mention the slogan in the end A. To show his disappointment at travelling. B. To praise the effect of the advertising. C. To remind visitors not to go to Australia. D. To stress the beauty of Australia. 1. What is the author’s first impression of Australia 2. How has Australia cuisine been influenced by different cultures 3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music Work in pairs and discuss the questions Pair work 4. Why does the writer mention the slogan “There is nothing like Australia”in the end 1. What is the author’s first impression of Australia Food . A lot of typical Australia food, such as Sunday roast, barbecue, yummy meals and dim sim, etc. British culture. The Sunday roast is originally British. Asian cultures. Bean curd and Asian herbs have been influenced by Asian cultures; Dim sim has been inspired by Chinese. 2. How has Australian f ... ...
