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课件网) Unit 8 Knowing the world 第5课时 A profile of Thailand Activity 1: Watch a video Good morning, boys and girls! Do you like travelling Let’s watch a video together and see if you like the country. Please think about the question. Activity 1: Watch a video Watch a video about Thailand. Think about the question. 点击图片播放动画 What is the video talking about Activity 2: Read and answer Read the passage in Part 1 and answer the questions. Where is Thailand What languages do people speak in Thailand When is the rainy season in Thailand What can elephants do in Thai life What is Thailand’s important festival It’s in Southeast Asia. People in Thailand speak Thai, Chinese and Malay. Thai is the national language. It rains a lot in July and August. They can clear land, cut trees, carry heavy things, and even look after babies. The Water Festival. Activity 3: Read and complete Read the passage again and complete the information card. Thai, Chinese and Malay hot and dry the elephant/elephants the Water Festivalat Bangkok Activity 3: Read and complete Learn the key phrases and sentence. The capital of Thailand is... national language look after take... with... Activity 4: Play and write Play a guessing game. One group tries to find out the name of the country by asking the other group questions. Useful expressions: Where is... It is located in... What languages do people speak there They speak... How’s the weather in... It is... ... Activity 4: Play and write Write down your discussion into a short passage. Discuss the following aspects about the country. Activity 5: Make a profile Work in groups. Choose a country and make a country profile to introduce it. Name of the country Capital Language(s) Weather Famous animal Festival ... Activity 5: Make a profile Work in groups. Choose a country and make a country profile to introduce it. India New Delhi Hindi and English very hot from February to August Bengal tiger Festival of Lights (Oct. or Nov.) National symbol: Special clothing: Taj Mahal Sari Activity 5: Make a profile Present your work to the class and vote for the best one according to the criteria. Activity 6: Writing Write the information above into a passage. You can use the key phrase you have learned in this class. 1. Prepare a speech according to the profile. (Required) 2. Select other countries you are interested in, and make information cards about them. (Optional) Homework
