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课件网) 人教版（2019）选择性必修四 Learning About Language Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Build up your vocabulary Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: identify words based on their meanings in English; grasp some words that have similar forms but different meanings; use words you have learnt to complete tasks; experience Thailand’s iconic attractions. My impressions of Australia Location to the south of the equator bean curd, herbs, dim sim BBQ, bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes Premier food experiences Aborigines music and instruments straightforward, free-and-easy attitude, friendliness, warmth Australian people Review the text in Reading and Thinking part. Review 1. _____ an imaginary line around the earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles 2. _____ an outdoor meal with food cooked on a metal frame over a fire 3. _____ a plant that is used to improve the taste of food, or to make medicine 4. _____ someone who owns or works in a shop that sells meat 5. _____ the establishing of a new institution or organisation equator barbecue herb butcher foundation The equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres. During the summer, we have a barbecue on weekends. Various herbs were used to make the meat taste better. We had trouble finding duck, so we asked the butcher if he could order us some. The school has served the local community since its foundation in 1902. Practice Write down the word that matches each definition. Make a sentence with each word. Read the following pairs of sentences and find out which underlined word has the same meaning as the one used in the reading text. A. The partners agreed to make a joint effort to meet the project deadlines. B. There are many burger joints in Bondi Beach, one of Australia’s most famous tourist spots. A. The premier of the Australian government is called the Prime Minister. B. The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts centre in Sydney. It is one of the 20th century’s premier buildings. A. Australian English is particularly different from other types of English in its pronunciation, so it is rather straightforward to recognise an Australian accent. B. Many Australians have a straightforward approach to life. A. A minority of frogs in the forest are poisonous, and locals extract the poison to use on the tips of their arrows. B. Ethnic minority groups in China are often entitled to special funds from the government to help protect their cultural heritage. 共同的 公共场所（尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱乐场所） 总理；首相 最著名的；第一的；首要的 简单的 坦率的 少数民族 少数；小部分 n. 蛙；青蛙 n. 箭；箭头 vt. 给……命名（或题名）；使享有权利 Thailand is a premier holiday destination, attracting tourists from all over the world. Consisting of 77 provinces that _____ (stretch) all the way down to Malaysia in the south, the country has a lot to offer and is a great getaway. A ma ... ...
