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Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
Using Language (Listening and Speaking)
Discuss what best represents a place
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
learn about New Zealand by listening to a radio interview about its iconic landscapes and customs;
grasp some expressions about describing special features of a place;
learn and use key sentence patterns to choose and introduce iconic Chinese attractions.
Sydney Opera House
koala
kangaroo
Great Ocean Road
Aborigine & didgeridoo
Aboriginal rock art
Lead-in
Which one do you think best represents Australia And why
Pre-listening
What do you know about New Zealand
I know that New Zealand is a beautiful island nation southeast of Australia, and it was the location where Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Do some research to find out more about the following. Which attracts you the most
the Bay of Islands
One of New Zealand’s favourite travel destinations
plenty to see and do: cruises, sailing, swimming, diving, deep sea fishing, hiking, camping
variety of marine life, including dolphins, whales, and penguins
early European settlement and Maori culture
the haka
A ceremonial dance performed by the Maori people
can be performed by both men and women
to get ready for war and to develop team spirit
a kiwi bird
An icon of New Zealand
nearly blind, flightless bird
usually comes out only at night
endangered species, vulnerable and threatened
岛屿湾
哈卡舞（传统毛利伴歌战舞）
n. 几维（新西兰鸟）
a geyser
A natural hot spring
forms when pressure builds up beneath the ground, causing an eruption of hot water and steam
known as a geothermal system (near volcanoes)
a sulphuric pool
Sometimes found in the same area as geysers
a landscape bathed in steam, with powerful geysers shooting steam into the air, vividly coloured sulphuric pools, and bubbling mud
间歇泉
硫磺池
bungee jumping
Originated with an ancient adult initiation ceremony
people jumped off a high platform with vines attached to their feet as a test for their courage and passage into manhood.
a flock of sheep
First introduced to New Zealand in the late 18th century
sheep farming became the main industry in New Zealand.
manuka honey
Made from the manuka plant
quite thick and dark, and slightly bitter
麦卢卡蜂蜜
蹦极跳
一群（羊或鸟）
Which one do you think can best represent New Zealand
Let’s listen to a radio programme:
Amazing New Zealand
Dave Edmonds writer of the Fantastic Life blog the geothermal parks
Felicity James business journalist the New Zealand experience
Jane Smith editor of World Nature magazine the Bay of Islands
While-listening
Listen to a radio programme called Amazing New Zealand. Three speakers are talking about what they believe to best represent New Zealand. Match the speakers with their jobs and their choices.
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地热公园
埃德蒙兹
费莉西蒂
Listen again and take notes. List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.
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wildlife
boat
hiking
small
towns
rich
history
experience
observe
culture
see
beaches
water
explore
springs
mud
pools
culture
bird
sheep
honey
jumping
Then fill in the following blanks to know “What best represents New Zealand ”.
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How do the speakers sum up their opinions Complete their sentences with the words you hear.
1. _______________, the Bay of Islands is really what
best represents New Zealand.
2. ______________, the places that best represent New
Zealand are the geothermal parks.
3. _______________, I would like to suggest that tourists
not just visit iconic places in New Zealand — they
should experience its culture.
All in all
In my opinion
In short
Sum up
When people talk about the same subject for a long time, they often end by stating the main point of their talk. Such summaries often begin with phrases such as In summary, To sum up, All in all, In short, and so on.
Can you list more phrases
On the whole, as a whole, briefly, in brief, in a word, in conclusion, in my view, as far as I’m concerned, as I have said above ...
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Listen again and fill in the blanks.
William: Hello, I’m William Wood, the ____ of Amazing New Zealand. Today we’re going to talk about what can best represent
New Zealand. We’ll start with business _________ Dave Edmonds. Dave, what’s your ____
Dave: My ____ has to be the Bay of Islands. It’s one of the most beautiful places you’ll find in New Zealand. There are boat
cruises or hiking tours to explore the small towns and their rich history, as well as tours to observe and experience
Maori culture. You will be _________ to see the haka on site. But, of course, it’s the beaches and water activities that
make the Bay of Islands such a popular tourist _________. And there’s plenty of great wildlife to see along the
beaches — penguins, whales, dolphins ... All in all, the Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.
Felicity: Yes, Dave. I think the Bay of Islands is a great place too, but I have a ________ place in mind.
William: Folks, this is Felicity James, ______ of World Nature magazine. Felicity
Felicity: Thanks, William. In my opinion, the places that best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks, such as in the
North Island area. The hot springs, geysers, bubbling mud, and sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing
places you’ll ever see. The _______ there is truly ______ to New Zealand.
William: Also, here with us is Jane Smith, writer of the Fantastic Life blog. Jane, what do you think
Jane: Well, I wouldn’t choose a ________ place. I think that if someone left New Zealand without seeing a kiwi bird or a
_____ of sheep, they haven’t truly experienced the country. What I’m trying to say is that what best represents New
Zealand is not _________ a place, but rather the experiences you get there. Try some manuka honey. See the haka. Go
bungee jumping! In short, I would like to _______ that tourists not just visit _____ places in New Zealand — they
should experience its culture.
host
journalist
pick
vote
astonished
destination
different
editor
scenery
unique
particular
flock
necessarily
suggest
iconic
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Post-listening
Discussion: Are the three people taking about New Zealand from the same perspective Find examples in your notes. Then read the transcript and summarize how to describe special features of a place.
In groups, discuss what best represents China. Brainstorm the following topics and take notes.
the cultural centre
the centre(s) of various cuisines
the best place to see nature
the most diverse region
the economic centre
the music centre
the best place to experience history
the place with the best quality of life
Which place will you choose to best represent China Choose one place to give a presentation on. Use the expressions below to help you.
It’s a leading ...
It has/features ...
It’s home to/of...
It’s a _____ centre.
You can visit/see/enjoy ...
It’s one of the top/best ... in the world.
It’s celebrated around the world for ...
Some of its attractions include ...
… allows people to ...
It’s famous/well-known for ...
It’s the centre of ...
Today, I’d like to introduce you to Beijing, which is a leading cultural, economic, and historical centre in China. Some of its attractions include the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and of course, the Great Wall. Beijing is celebrated around the world for the Peking Opera, and one of China’s most iconic foods, Peking Duck. It features many old neighbourhoods, called hutongs, where you can see how people have lived for hundreds of years. Of course, you can also enjoy modern architecture, such as the “Bird’s Nest”. All in all, if you can only visit one place in China, Beijing is the place to go.
Homework
Finish your presentations based on suggestions from your teacher and classmates.

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