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选修4 Unit2 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）
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
Period1 Reading and Thinking
山东省曲阜市第一中学 勾艳
Teaching objectives:
1. To know the location of Australia.
2. To learn about the food, culture and people of Australia.
3. To introduce the iconic attractions of a country or a region.
4. To build up self-confidence and proper pride of national culture.
Yan tai Apple，Laiyang Pear，Weifang radish peel is the best.
Lead-in
Lead in
Look at the picture and answer the questions.
What does “Iconic Attractions ”mean？
“Iconic Attractions” refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of someplace.
That is Sydney Opera House.
It is an iconic attraction of Australia.
Before reading
Blog 1 A. The writer’s biggest impression of Australia.
Blog 2 B. Preparing to travel.
Blog 3 C. The writer’s first imressions of Australia are about food.
Blog 4 D. Aborigines and the didgeridoo.
Fast-reading
While reading
(1)What does the phrase“down under”mean
A. Australia is surrounded by oceans.
B. Australia lies to the south of the equator.
C. Australia will be swallowed by rising sea water.
D. Australia has a lower ground level than other countries.
(2)What does the word “this” in “He does this by continually breathing...” refer to
A.Blowing while vibrating his lips.
B.Making the didgeridoo from a tree branch.
C.Changing the shape of his mouth to change pitch.
D.Playing for a long time without stopping to breathe.
Detailed reading(Check your memory)
(3)How can a player change pitch when playing the didgeridoo
A. By changing his mouth shapes. B. By breathing in more air.
C. By pressing the finger holes. D. By closing his mouth tightly.
(4)What impressed the writer most in Australia
A. Its grand iconic sites. B. Its unique animals.
C. Its complicated mix of peoples and cultures. D. Its different minorities.
(5)Why does the writer mention the slogan in the end
A. To show his disappointment at travelling.
B. To praise the effect of the advertising.
C. To remind visitors not to go to Australia.
D. To stress the beauty of Australia.
1. What is the author’s first impression of Australia
2. How has Australia cuisine been influenced by different cultures
3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music
Work in pairs and discuss the questions
Pair work
4. Why does the writer mention the slogan “There is nothing like Australia”in the end
1. What is the author’s first impression of Australia
Food . A lot of typical Australia food, such as Sunday roast, barbecue, yummy meals and dim sim, etc.
British culture.
The Sunday roast is originally British.
Asian cultures.
Bean curd and Asian herbs have been influenced by Asian cultures;
Dim sim has been inspired by Chinese.
2. How has Australian food been influenced by different cultures Give two examples.
3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music
The natural world and the spiritual world.
4. Why does the writer mention the slogan “There is nothing like Australia”in the end
Because the writer wants to stress the beauty of Australia, which can show that he is satisfied with the travel.
Summarize the content of the text.
preparation
the unique Australian culture
_______
location/______ sites/unique animals/my interest
___________/_________/Asian herbs/____________
Aborigines/___________
the complicated mix of __________________ /their personalities
food
sunday roast
iconic
bean curd
dim sim
the natives and music
didgeridoo
people and cultures
“There's nothing like Australia”
After reading
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Animals
Musical instruments
Clothes
Iconic Chinese attractions
Teamwork
Tourist sites:
Iconic Chinese attractions
Teamwork
Animals:
Iconic Chinese attractions
: Food and drinks
Iconic Chinese attractions
Musical instruments:
Iconic Chinese attractions
Clothes :The qipao
I want to introduce_____.It is___________________。It’s special for________.I want to introduce it because it has a long history /represents our traditional culture/it is beautiful/....I feel proud of it.
features/introduction
Sample:
Show time
Introduce iconic Chinese attractions
preparation
the unique Chinese culture
_________
_______
location/iconic sites/unique animals______________
_______________/__________ / ____________
_________/______________
_____________/have a long history/their personalities
food and drinks
music
“There's nothing like China”
panda
Bejing roast duck Smoked tofu
Chinese tea
56 nations
The pipa
Bejing Opera
Write a passage about the Chinese iconic attractions you are familiar with in 80 words.

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