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课件网) 人教版（2019）选择性必修四 Unit 2 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） 1. What do you know about the place in the photo I know that it is the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and that it is one of the world’s most famous buildings. 2. What are your impressions of this place The building looks quite beautiful, rising up next to the water like sails on a ship. 3. Do you know any other iconic attractions in the world Perhaps one of the most iconic attractions is the Great Wall in China. The Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Taj Mahal in India are others. Look and discuss 1. What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia The first things that I think of are kangaroos, beaches, and deserts. 2. What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media My impression is that it is a very dry place that is subject to wildfires. At the same time, it is the smallest continent but a very big country. Before reading Work in groups and discuss the questions. Fast-reading What’s the main idea of the passage A. The author’s impression of the food and music of Australia. B. The author’s impression of the people and culture of Australia. C. The author’s experiences in Australia. D. The author’ s impression of the attractions of Australia. ？ Match the blog entries to the subheadings ____The foundation of Australia ____Reflections on multiculturalism ____Political divisions ____First impressions ____Preparing to travel ____Aborigines and the didgeridoo Reading skill When you read a passage. Taking notes can help better remember and understand what you have learnt. When you take notes, it is good to write down the important facts just using key words. You can also use abbreviations, such as ‘Aus’ for ‘Australia’ and ‘N’ for ‘ north’ and use symbols such as ‘&’ for ‘and’. Take notes Read again and take notes, then use your notes to answer the following questions 1 What does “down under” mean 2 How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures Give two examples. 3 What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why 4 What are the writer’s first and biggest impressions of Australia Why ？ Did you find your notes helpful Discuss how your notes can be improved. 25 Sep Next week I’m travelling to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and what I learn. I have already done some research on the country. Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often informally referred to as “down under”. I have also read about some iconic sites, such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I c ... ...
