(
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. Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Look & discuss 1. What do you know about the place in the photo adj. acting as a sign or symbol of sth. 符号的；图标的； 图符的；偶像的 n. an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to do 向往的地方；有吸引力的事 标志性风物 Possible answer: 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 Possible answer: The building looks quite beautiful, rising up next to the water like sails on a ship. 3. Do you know of any other iconic attractions in the world Possible answer: 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. the Great Wall the Eiffel Tower the Taj Mahal Unit 2 Reading and Thinking Experience the iconic features of Australia P14 1 What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia Possible answer: The first things that I think of are kangaroos, beaches, and deserts. What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media Possible answer: 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. P14 1 Now, let's read the text to know more about Australia! 易受某事(尤指坏事)影响；易患…… While reading Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra. - The foundation of Australia - First impressions - Reflections on multiculturalism - Preparing to travel - Political divisions - Aborigines and the didgeridoo 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 reco ... ...
