(
课件网) Module 10 Australia 外研九年级上册 Module 10 Unit 2 The game that they like most is Australian football. 1. What’s the name of this country 2. What do you know about it List some things that interest you. Warming up Scenery Food Sports Animals Travel Warming up Scenery Warming up Food ham beef salad Warming up sports football riding Warming up koala kangaroo dingo Animals Warming up bushwalking surfing cycling Travel diving Warming up Look at the pictures and describe them. Now guess what Tony is going to say in his letter. 01 Reading and vocabulary Read the letter and find out what the pictures show. I am writing this letter to you from the centre of Australia. At the moment, we are staying near Ayers Rock. On the first day, we took a plane tour over the rock, and I was surprised at how big it was: 3.6 kilometres long and 348 metres high! During different periods of the day, the colours of the rock turn dark blue, purple, yellow and red. Ayers Rock is a centre of local Aboriginal culture. The Aborigines are the people that have lived in Australia from the earliest times, and their ancient stories describe the spirits that created the world. Dear Mum and Dad, 02 Reading and vocabulary The Australians have a close relationship with the British. Many have British relatives, and they are like us in many ways. The foods that Australians like most are ham and beef with lots of salad. They also grow grapes and other fruits. They love all sports, but the game that they like most is Australian football. Because most Australians live near the coast, they also love going to the beach for swimming and surfing or just lying in the sun. Reading and vocabulary Although it is December, it is summer over here. The sun is very bright, and near the coast the countryside is very green. There are lots of sheep in the fields and on the hills, but the middle of the country has no trees or grass, just rocks and sand … And kangaroos! Reading and vocabulary Australians speak English, but in their own way. For example, when they say “G’day” and “No worries”, they mean “Hello” and “Don’t worry about it. It’s not a problem!” On the second day, we went horse riding. The horse that I rode was lazy, so I was left far behind the others. But I enjoyed the slow and relaxing ride. Later this evening, we are taking the plane back to Sydney and coming home. It has been a wonderful trip. Love, Tony Reading and vocabulary Answer the questions in groups. 1. What game do the Australians like most 2. Why do most Australians love going to the beach for swimming and surfing Australian football. Because they live near the coast. Reading and vocabulary 3. Where do lot’s of sheep live 4. What’s the middle of the country like 5. What language do most Australians speak In the fields and on the hills. It has no trees or grass, just rocks and sand. English, but in their own way. Reading and vocabulary Travel line: the ... ...
