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课件网) Unit 2 Iconic Attractions Reading and Thinking iconic [a k n k] adj. 符号的; 图标的; 标志性的 标志性景点 iconic attractions Watch the video and discuss something more about it. 墨尔本十二门徒石是位于澳大利亚维多利亚州大洋路坎贝尔港国家公园内的石灰岩海蚀柱群，因形态酷似耶稣十二门徒而得名，现存7座独立岩体，形成于2000万年前的海浪侵蚀作用是澳大利亚最具标志性的自然景观之一。 The Twelve Apostles / ’p sl/ in Melbourne are a group of limestone sea stacks /st k/(一堆) located within Port Campbell National Park along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Named for their resemblance(相似)to the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, seven independent rock formations remain today. Formed by wave erosion around 20 million years ago, they are one of Australia's most iconic natural landmarks. Do you know something else about the iconic attractions in Austrialia koala kangaroo Sydney Opera House Activity 1: Where is the text from A. a brochure B. an encyclopedia C. a blog D. a guide book this blog Activity 2: Read the taxt and 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 Activity 2: Watch the video and match the blog entries to the subheadings. _____ The foundation of Australia _____ First impressions _____ Reflections on multiculturalism _____ Preparing to travel _____ Political divisions _____ Aborigines and the didgeridoo Activity 2: Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra. blog 1 blog 2 blog 3 blog 4 I have already done some research on the country So my first impressions of Australia had been all about food The Aborigines had to be…And the picture. My biggest impression is the complecated mix of peoples and cultures Activity 3: Read carefully and finish the reading tasks Blog 1 Preparing to travel 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 can’t wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, I’m more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food and way of life. 1.What preparations did the author make 2.What will interest the author most in Australia 悉尼歌剧院 大洋路 /k ’ɑ l / "Down Under" Located to the south of the equator below many other countries on the globe nickname: “down under” equator _____ _____ Preparing to travel Geographic information Some iconic sites Animals Located to the __ ... ...
