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minister
prime minister
frog
arrow
entitle
getaway
dive
kayaking
n. 部长；大臣；外交使节
首相；总理
n. 蛙；青蛙
n. 箭；箭头
vt. 给……命名（或题名）；使享有权利
n. 适合度假的地方
vi.&n. (dived/dove, dived) 潜水；跳水；俯冲
n. 划皮艇
Read after the tape and speak out the Chinese immediately.
peak season
freedom
domain
sponsor
liberty
高峰季节
n. 自由；不受……影响的状态
n. 领域；领土；范围
vt. 倡议；赞助；主办
n.（法案等的）倡议者；赞助者
n. 自由
Unit 2 Learning About Language
Build up your vocabulary
Write down the word that matches each definition. Make a sentence with each word.
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1. __________ an imaginary line around the earth at
an equal distance from the North and
South Poles
2. __________ an outdoor meal with food cooked on
a metal frame over a fire
3. __________ a plant that is used to improve the taste
of food, or to make medicine
4. __________ someone who owns or works in a shop
that sells meat
5. __________ the establishing of a new institution
or organisation
equator
barbecue
herb
butcher
foundation
The equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres
(半球).
During the summer, we have a barbecue on weekends.
Various herbs were used to make the meat taste better.
We had trouble finding duck, so we asked the butcher if he could order us some.
The school has served the local community since its foundation in 1902.
Then evaluate your and your peers' sentences according to the Editing Checklist.
P16 1
Editing Checklist
Directions: Evaluate your sentences using the Self-Editing column. Then have a peer evaluate your sentences again using the Peer Editing column. After completing each step, make a tick. You can also write down your comments and suggestions.
Read the following pairs of sentences and find out which underlined word has the same meaning as the one used in the reading text.
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P16 2
1. A The partners agreed to make a joint effort to
meet the project deadlines.
B There are many burger joints in Bondi Beach,
one of Australia's most famous tourist spots.
Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafe, and restaurant everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world.
(The second blog entry line 5-7)
n. 公共场所(尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱乐场所)
adj. 联合的；共同的
n. 公共场所(尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱乐场所)
2. A. The premier of the Australian government
is called the Prime Minister.
B. The Sydney Opera House is a performing
arts centre in Sydney. It is one of the 20th
century's premier buildings.
Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafe, and restaurant everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world.
(The second blog entry line 5-7)
adj. 首要的；最著名的；第一的
n. 总理；首相
adj. 首要的；最著名的；第一的
3. A. Australian English is particularly different
from other types of English in its
pronunciation, so it is rather straightforward
to recognise an Australian accent.
B. Many Australians have a straightforward
approach to life.
They have a straightforward and free-and-easy
attitude towards life, and their friendliness and
warmth made me feel at home wherever I went. (The fourth blog entry line 8-10)
adj. 坦诚的；坦率的；率直的
adj. 简单的；易懂的；不复杂的
adj. 坦诚的；坦率的；率直的
4. A. A minority of frogs in the forest are poisonous,
and locals extract the poison to use on the tips
of their arrows.
B. Ethnic minority groups in China are often
entitled to special funds from the government
to help protect their cultural heritage.
Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture, minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture, with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants.
(The fourth blog entry line 3-5)
n. 少数民族；少数群体
n. 少数；少数人
n. 少数民族；少数群体
1. What type of writing is it and what does it talk about
2. What kind of iconic attractions can you find in this
passage
3. What is the writing purpose of this passage
How do you know that
Skim the text and answer the questions.
Read an advertisement on Thailand's iconic attractions. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in brackets.
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P16 3
Thailand is a premier holiday destination, attracting tourists from all over the world. Consisting of 76 provinces that ______(stretch) all the way down to Malaysia in the south, the country has a lot to offer and is a great getaway. A major attraction of Thailand is its amazing selection of islands, each with long sandy beaches and clear blue water. Visitors to the beaches can enjoy many activities, _________ (include) diving, kayaking, and rock climbing. Finding the islands is not ___________(complicate), and there are a variety of islands to suit all tastes. Be careful, however, not to go to popular islands during peak season, unless you want to _______ (wrestle) with other tourists! Many tourists also enjoy visiting Chiang Mai to see the beautiful elephants, the national animal and proud ____(iconic) of Thailand. Unfortunately, elephants are __________ (endanger) in Thailand, but special parks have been set up to protect their safety and freedom. Visitors can see these _________ (amaze) creatures in their natural domain, and also sponsor an elephant to preserve its health and liberty.
stretch
including
complicated
wrestle
icon
endangered
amazing
1. Does this advertisement attract you
What iconic attraction attracts you most
and why
2. What does the last sentence in the passage
make you think about
3. What can we do to make our iconic
attractions popular and at the same time
well-protected
Further discussion

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