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课件网) Unit 1 Wish you were here Welcome to the unit & Reading 1. Understand the structure and content of the text; 2. Learn about the descriptive adjectives and rhetoric; 3. Enhance multiculturism consciousness and inclusiveness. Learning objectives The real voyage consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.真正的发现之旅不在于寻找新的风景，而在于获得新的视野。 ———马塞尔·普鲁斯特 Welcome to the unit 1. How would you describe each of the four postcards on page1 2. What tourist destinations have you ever visited or would you like to visit Lead-in The Lijiang River is situated in Guangxi, China, and it is a part of the Lijiang River Scenic Zone. This scenic zone is famous for its natural and historic beauty. The river itself is so still that it reflects the sky and mountains clearly. The sun casts its beautiful light across the sky, adding a warm glow to the peaceful scenery. There is also a man on a bamboo raft in the foreground. The Empire State Building is in New York City, USA.It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in American films.Tourists visit the Empire State Building to get a panoramic view of New York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-floor observatories.The postcard shows a breathtaking view of this famous building against the backdrop of Manhattan.In the postcard, the sun is setting and the building is lit up, which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out. The Big Ben clock tower is located in London, UK.It is among the most popular landmarks and represents the city.It is easily recognizable and forms a part of the scenic area at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, which can also be seen in the postcard.It dominates the skyline and is close to other sights of the city like Westminster Abbey.In the postcard, you can notice the Victorian style of architecture that is found almost throughout London. Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is located in central Australia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Australia’s best-known tourist destinations. It stands out prominently because of its unusual red colour as seen in the postcard. Tourists are also fascinated by its huge size and dome shape, which are in contrast with the flat and featureless surroundings shown in the postcard. Reading Pre-reading Look at the pictures and the title of the passage and answer the following questions. 2.What tourist attractions are there in Canada The national symbols of Canada are maple leaves，beavers，Canadian geese... The most famous tourist attraction in Canada is the Niagara Falls. 1.What do you know about the national symbols of Canada 3.What does the word “diversity” in the title mean Could you predict what the passage is about Look at the pictures and the title of the passage and answer the following questions. “Diversity” means a range of people or things that are very different from each other. Maybe the passage will illustrate t ... ...
