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课件网) 人教版（2019）选择性必修四 Reading and Thinking Experience the iconic features of Australia Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: learn about the iconic features of Australia; learn how to take notes and analyse the main idea of each blog; learn how to introduce the iconic attractions of a country; discuss and express your impressions of iconic attractions in Australia; discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you’d like to introduce to a foreigner and give your reasons. adj. 符号的；图标的 Lead-in What does “iconic attraction” mean Iconic attraction means a symbol of a place that is attractive and well known, it can be ... iconic sites food clothing musical instruments animals culture What iconic attraction is it Where is it the Sydney Opera House in Australia How much do you know about Australia Let’s have a quiz. 1. Where is the capital of Australia A. Canberra. B. Sydney. C. Melbourne. D. Queensland. 2. Which city is the biggest one in Australia A. Canberra. B. Sydney. C. Melbourne. D. Queensland. 3. Where does Australia rank in terms of land area in the world A. 3rd. B. 5th. C. 6th. D. 7th. 4. Which one is the Prime Minister of Australia now A. Scott Morrison. B. Charles Philips. C. Anthony Albanese. D. Justin Trudeau 首相；总理 Let’s watch a video to learn more about Australia. kangaroo koala duck-billed platypus （鸭嘴兽） Great Barrier Reef Great Ocean Road mineral resources Pre-reading What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media Today, we are going on a magical journey to experience the iconic features of Australia! While-reading Read the text quickly and choose the best answer. What type of text is it A. A brochure. B. An encyclopedia. C. A travel blog. D. A guide book. Where is the text probably taken from A. The Internet. B. A travel guide book. C. A biology book. D. A research paper. Read the text carefully. Then match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra. _____ The foundation of Australia _____ Reflections on multiculturalism _____ Political divisions _____ First impressions _____ Preparing to travel _____ Aborigines and the didgeridoo Tip You can get the main idea by taking a quick look at the title, pictures, key words and topic sentences. n. 创建；基础；地基 n. 迪吉里杜管 澳大利亚土著 adj. 政治的 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 ... ...
