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Reading and Thinking
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
Learning objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
learn about the iconic features of Australia;
learn how to take notes and analyse the main idea of each blog;
learn how to introduce the iconic attractions of a country;
discuss and express your impressions of iconic attractions in Australia;
discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you’d like to introduce to a foreigner and give your reasons.
adj. 符号的；图标的
Lead-in
What does “iconic attraction” mean
Iconic attraction means a symbol of a place that is attractive and well known, it can be ...
iconic sites
food
clothing
musical instruments
animals
culture
What iconic attraction is it Where is it
the Sydney Opera House
in Australia
How much do you know about Australia Let’s have a quiz.
1. Where is the capital of Australia
A. Canberra.
B. Sydney.
C. Melbourne.
D. Queensland.
2. Which city is the biggest one in Australia
A. Canberra.
B. Sydney.
C. Melbourne.
D. Queensland.
3. Where does Australia rank in
terms of land area in the world
A. 3rd.
B. 5th.
C. 6th.
D. 7th.
4. Which one is the Prime Minister of Australia now
A. Scott Morrison.
B. Charles Philips.
C. Anthony Albanese.
D. Justin Trudeau
首相；总理
Let’s watch a video to learn more about Australia.
kangaroo
koala
duck-billed platypus
（鸭嘴兽）
Great Barrier Reef
Great Ocean Road
mineral resources
Pre-reading
What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media
Today, we are going on a magical journey to experience
the iconic features of Australia!
While-reading
Read the text quickly and choose the best answer.
What type of text is it
A. A brochure.
B. An encyclopedia.
C. A travel blog.
D. A guide book.
Where is the text probably taken from
A. The Internet.
B. A travel guide book.
C. A biology book.
D. A research paper.
Read the text carefully. Then 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
Tip
You can get the main idea by taking a quick look at the title, pictures, key words and topic sentences.
n. 创建；基础；地基
n. 迪吉里杜管
澳大利亚土著
adj. 政治的
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.
Blog 1
Preparing to travel
adj. 位于
n. 赤道
1 Oct
I’m here in Sydney! Since I arrived, my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me, so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food! A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. Bakeries, fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
Blog 2
First impressions
n. 户外烧烤；烤架
n. 面包（糕饼）店；面包厂
n. 公共场合（尤指价格低廉的饮食和娱乐场所）；关节 adj. 联合的；共同的
n. 肉贩；屠夫；刽子手
adj. 最著名的；第一的；首要的 n. 总理；首相
n. 药草；香草；草本
（特指澳大利亚的）点心
3 Oct
My friend and I have arrived in Katherine, a town in Australia’s Northern Territory. We’re here to learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are native to Australia. The Aboriginal population might be small, but its influence is still visible. For example, “Bondi” in “Bondi Beach” is an Aboriginal word meaning “water breaking over rocks”.
To survive in this vast land on the ocean, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature. This shows in their music, too, which celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them. Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
The didgeridoo is made from a tree branch which is hollow. To play the didgeridoo, you put your mouth on one end and blow while vibrating your lips. Unlike a horn, there are no finger holes. The didgeridoo player has to change the shape of his mouth in order to change pitch. A skilled player can play for a long time without stopping to breathe. He does this by continually breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo. I tried to learn how to play it, but after trying for hours, I was convinced that I could never make a musical sound with this instrument!
Blog 3
Aborigines and the didgeridoo
邦迪海滩
adj. 中空的；空心的
vt. & vi. （使）振动
n. （乐器）号
n. 音高
6 Oct
It’s almost time for me to say goodbye to Australia. I’ve enjoyed my time here very much. After being here for a while, my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. 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. It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
Personally speaking, what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
After experiencing Australia, I have to say that I agree with the tourism slogan: “There’s nothing like Australia.”
Blog 4
Reflections on multiculturalism
adj. 坦率的；简单的
n. 标语；口号
Read the text again and take notes.
Take notes
When you read a passage, sometimes it helps to take notes so that you can better remember and understand what you have learnt. When you take notes, it is good to write down the important facts just using key words and ignore many of the small words. You can also use abbreviations, such as “Aus” for “Australia” and “N” for “north”, and use symbols such as “&” for “and”.
Abbreviation Symbol
pare
c. about/approximately
imp. important/importance
tho though
∵ because
∴ therefore
≠ differs from,
is the opposite of
= is/are/has/have
/equals
More abbreviations and symbols
Finish the mind map using your notes.
Experience the iconic features of Australia
Preparing
to travel
First
impressions
Aborigines and
the didgeridoo
Reflections on
multiculturalism
Location: Located to the ____________ of the equator
iconic sites: ______________________ ___________________
animals: ____________ ______________
Typical food: originally _________
Bean curd, Asian herbs, dim sim: influenced by _______________
The Aborigines: ______ to Australia, ______ population but _________ influence
The didgeridoo: Made from a _______ tree branch no ________ holes
all about ______
Biggest impression: mix of _____________________
Multiculturalism: main cultural influence — _______________; _______________ also play a part; _____________ contributed by immigrants
the Sydney Opera House
the Great Ocean Road
koalas
kangaroos
south
British
Asian cultures
food
native
small
visible
hollow
finger
peoples and cultures
Western culture
minority cultures
new cultures
Australia.
A lot of typical Australian food, such as the Sunday roast, is originally British. The influence of Asian cultures, on the other hand, led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.
It celebrates the natural world and the spiritual world around them, because to survive in the vast land, the Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature.
Her first impressions of Australia have been all about food, because her friend shared many different but yummy meals with her. Her biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation. She feels this perhaps because of the many different kinds of people she met.
What does “down under” mean
How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures Give two examples.
What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
What are the writer’s first and biggest impressions of Australia Why
Suggested Answers
Then answer the following questions.
Post-reading
Did you find your notes helpful Discuss how your notes can be improved
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Suggested Answers
Tourist sites
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Food and drinks
Jiaozi, because it is the most representative food for many Chinese people, especially in the north.
Tea, as an old Chinese saying goes, “Firewood, rice, cooking oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.”
Ethnic minority groups
The Miao people love singing their life aloud.
The Dong people live with their traditional wind and rain bridges that give people shelter when it rains. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.
Musical instruments & Clothes
The pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music and it has enlightenment on similar instruments in Japan and Korea.
The qipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.
当谈及一个国家或一座城市时，每个人心中对同一地方的具有代表性的事物可能会有不同的看法，但是这些事物一定是给人们留下深刻印象的东西，也通常是在大家眼里美好的东西。
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）
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
— Saadi
Iconic Attractions (P13)
标志性风物
iconic /a k n k/ adj. 符号的；图标的
拓展
icon n. 偶像；象征；[计算机]图标
例句
His photographs have become iconic images of war.
他的照片成了战争的标志性形象。
Her success has made her an icon to millions of fans all over the world.
她的成功使她成了全球百万歌迷心中的偶像。
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Language points
The foundation of Australia (P14)
澳大利亚的建立
foundation /fa n de n/ n. 创建；基础；地基
搭配
lay/provide a (firm/solid) foundation for ... 为……打下（坚实的）基础
例句
Four years’ college life laid a solid foundation for his work.
四年的大学生活为他的工作打下了坚实的基础。
拓展
found vt. 创建，创办；兴建（城镇或国家）；把……建立在
be founded on ... 建立在……基础上
founder n. [C]创办者，发起人
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Located to the south of the equator, ... (P14)
（澳大利亚）位于赤道以南，……
located /l ke t d/ adj. 位于
搭配
be located in/on/between/behind ... 位于……，坐落在……
例句
Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment.
每层楼和每个公寓都有灭火器。
拓展
locate vt. 找出……的准确位置；把……安置在（或建造于）
location n. [C]地方，地点，位置
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Homework
Write a short paragraph about an iconic Chinese attraction you would like to introduce to foreigners.

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