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Unit 2 Reading and Thinking
Experience the iconic features
of Australia P14--15
体验澳大利亚的标志性特征
1. To know the location of Australia.
2. To learn about the food, culture and way of life of Australia.
3. To enable to introduce the iconic attractions of a country.
Sydney Opera House
kangaroo
koala
Great Barrier Reef
the flag of Australia
It is the smallest continent but a very large country.
What is your impression of Australia based on your experience
Lead in
Let's learn more about Australia!
Read the entries and choose the best answers.
1. What will interest the author most
in Australia
A. Visiting Australian schools.
B. Seeing iconic attractions.
C. Watching cute animals.
D. Meeting local people.
2. 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.
Read the entries and choose the best answers.
3. What is the author’s first impression
of Australia about
A. Varieties of food
B. Famous buildings.
C. Different restaurants.
D. Diverse cultures.
4. 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.
5. What does the author like most in
Australia
A. The delicious food
B. The musical instrument.
C. The people there.
D. The tourist attractions.
(使)振动
n.音高
6. What impressed the writer most in Australia
Its grand iconic sites.
B. Its unique animals.
C. Its complicated mix of peoples and cultures. D. Its different minorities.
7. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text
A. While playing the didgeridoo, you must put your mouth on the middle of it.
B. In fact the Sunday roast food in Australia is originally French.
C. The Aboriginal population might be small, so its influence is not important.
D. Immigrants are said to make up nearly half of Australian citizens.
Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Write the blog entry numbers in the blanks. Two are extra.
________ The foundation of Australia 澳大利亚的基础
________ Reflections on multiculturalism 关于多元文化政策的思考
________ Political divisions 政治分歧
________ First impressions 第一印象
________ Preparing to travel 旅行准备
________ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
土著人和迪吉里杜管
Step1
博客日志
副标题
Read and find out the main idea of each blog.
Entry 1: Preparing to travel
（before traveling）
Entry 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo(while traveling)
Entry 2: First impressions
(while traveling)
Entry 4: Reflections on multiculturalism(post traveling)
________ The foundation of Australia 澳大利亚的基础
________ Reflections on multiculturalism 关于多元文化政策的思考
________ Political divisions 政治分歧
________ First impressions 第一印象
________ Preparing to travel 旅行准备
________ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
土著人和迪吉里杜管
1
2
3
4
Time Topic Key information
25 Sep Preparing to travel Geographic information:
Located to the 1.　　　　　 of the equator
Below many other countries

Some iconic sites:


Animals:

south
The Sydney Opera House
The Great Ocean Road
Cute koalas and kangaroos
“Down under”
Language points
Important phrases
1.refer to 谈及； 提到； 关于； 涉及； 查阅； 参考
【教材原句】 Located to the south of the equator, below many other
countries on the globe, it's often informally referred to as “down under”.
位于赤道以南,在地球上许多国家的下方,它通常被非正式地称为“down under”
【实例品读】Study the example and refer to the explanation below.
研究这个例子并参考下面的解释。
【热点归纳】reference n.谈到； 提及； 参考； 查阅
make(a) reference to 谈到
【考点精练】She makes ______________ any other feminist work other
than her own.除了自己的著作之外， 她没有提及任何其他女权主义著作。　
no reference to
Time Topic Key information
1 Oct First impressions Food:
Typical Australian food: Sunday roast—originally 2.　　　　
Bakeries, fast-food 3.　　　　　,butcher shops, cafes, restaurants—　　　　　 food experiences
Bean curd, Asian herbs, dim sim—　　　　　 cultures
British
joints
premier
Asian
Time Topic Key information
3 Oct Aborigines and the didgeridoo The Aborigines:
　　　　　 Australia, small population but 　　　influence
Aboriginal word “Bondi”: water breaking over rocks
In close contact with 4.　　　　
↓
The didgeridoo:
Made from a 　　　　 tree branch
Put one’s mouth on one end and blow
No 5.　　　　　 holes
A skilled player can play for a long time without stopping to 6. 　　　　
nature
finger
breathe
Native to
visible
hollow
【热点归纳】
native adj.本国的；本地的 n.本地人；本国人
one’s native country/land/language 某人的祖国/故乡/母语
be a native of... 出生于某地的人；原产于某地的动物或植物
Important phrases
Language points
【考点精练】单句语法填空
(1)We all know that panda is native _______China.
(2)Is her uncle a native _______Guangzhou，or just a visitor
to
of
Time Topic Key information
6 Oct Reflections on multi- culturalism Multiculturalism:
　　　　　　—main cultural influence since 1788
_______________—unique Australian culture
New culture—contributed by _____________ 　　　　　
People:
　　　 　
　　　 　 attitude towards life
Friendly and warm
Minority cultures
immigrants
Straightforward
Western culture
Free-and-easy
Language points
Important sentences
1.【教材原句】It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.据说，现在近一半的澳大利亚公民要么是在海外出生的，要么父母是在海外出生的。
【句式分析】It is said that ...据说……。在此句型中it为形式主语，that引导的句子是真正的主语。常用于这种结构的形容词有：strange，certain，important，possible，natural，surprising，interesting，likely，unusual等。
注意：在英语中，形式主语或形式宾语只能用it，不能用this，that或其他代词。
__________________one of the most dangerous sharks is the Great
White Shark.
据说大白鲨是最危险的一种鲨鱼。
(2) he didn't come yesterday.
很奇怪，他昨天没来。
(3) we should form a good habit of taking exercises.
我们养成锻炼的好习惯非常重要。
(4)___________________ the film was a great success in 2021.
很显然，那部电影在2021年取得了很大的成功。
It is said that
It was strange that
It is important that
It was obvious that
Language points
Language points
Important sentences
2.【教材原句】Personally speaking，what I like most about Australia is the people themselves. 就我个人而言，我最喜欢的是澳大利亚人。
【句式分析】本句中what引导主语从句，且在从句中作宾语。what是连接代词，在从句中可作主语、宾语或表语，意为“所……的(东西)”。
注意：that引导名词性从句只起连接作用，在从句中不作任何成分，无意义，在宾语从句中通常省略，但在主语从句、表语从句和同位语从句中均不能省略；
Ⅱ. 根据汉语提示补全短语。
1. 　　　　notes 记笔记
2. make an impression　　　　 给……留下印象
3. in contact　　　　 与……联系　
4. be based　　　　 建立在……基础上;根据……改编
5. 　　　　some research 做研究
6. refer 　　　　提到;参考
take
on/upon
with
on　
do
to
(1)It's very different to ___________ I'm used to.
这与我所习惯的大不相同。
(2)It also gives people a chance to see
.
它也给人们一个去看看新房子的样子的机会。
(3)The content of the course depends on _________ the students would like to study.
课程的内容取决于学生愿意学什么。
what the new home looks like
what
Language points
what
7. can’t wait 　　　　do sth 迫不及待地做某事
8. make 　　　　组成;弥补;化妆
9. share ... 　　　　与……分享
10. 　　　　the other hand 另一方面
to
up
with
on
Discuss and say
What iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups
Musical instruments
Clothes
少数民族
Iconic Chinese attractions
Tourist sites：
The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City， because these are iconic places that tell a lot about the Chinese culture.
Teamwork
Teamwork
Iconic Chinese attractions
Musical instruments:
The pipa is one of the most popular Chinese instruments with over two thousand years of history. It can make very beautiful music .
Teamwork
Iconic Chinese attractions
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 the tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.”
Teamwork
Iconic Chinese attractions
Ethnic minority groups:
The Miao people love singing their life aloud. I really enjoyed staying among them and learning about their culture.
Teamwork
Iconic Chinese attractions
Clothes :
The qipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.
Write a passage
Suppose you are Li Hua. Write an email to your friend Tom to introduce an iconic attractions in China to him and your feelings. (its location; iconic sites; food; personal feelings)
Dear Tom,

Yours,
Li Hua
Ⅲ. 根据语境及汉语提示写出正确单词。
1. A good relationship should be based on trust. Money shouldn’t be the 　　　　(基础)of friendship.
2. We all consider the koala is an 　　　　(符号的) animal of Australia.
3. The 　　　　(政治的) meeting is getting closer now.
4. In fact the famous city is 　　　　(位于) in the southeast of China.
5. These 　　　　(公共场所) will be opened gradually.
foundation
iconic
political
located
joints
6. A 　　　　(中空的) tree will easily fall down when the strong wind blows.
7. As air passes over our vocal cords(声带), it makes them
　　　　(振动).
8. The young man is a 　　　　(坦率的) person and always tells his truth in public.
9. The advertising 　　　　(口号) was a play on words.
10. I have learned the life of people who are living near the
　　　　(赤道).
hollow
vibrate
straightforward
slogan
equator
The economy continues to contract, raising fears of further_________
(politics)problems.
2.Parents hope there are some opportunities for kids when they have the __________(free)to do what they want to do.
3.He was impressed___________the rural architecturalwork designed by the new generation of young Chinese architects.
4.The top one-third of all highschool graduates are entitled_____________
an education at the California State University.
5.The astronaut remained_____________contact with ground control
throughout the flight.
Exercise
单句填空　
political
freedom
by
to
in
6._____________(convince) the Belt and Road Initiative will benefit China's economy, we are optimistic about the future of the country.
7.While listening to the concert, the audience is required to remain______
(seat)and keep quiet.
8.It is high time that we___________(take)some measures to solve the problem.
9.With each problem concerning the globe and the area________(discuss) ,
the summit closed successfully.
10.It is said_________he is going to the north of Alaska to take another advantage there.
Exercise
单句填空
convinced
seated
(should) take
discussed
that
Language points
根据提示补全句子。
1.由于我们的共同努力， 任务提前完成了。(joint)
__________________________the task was fulfilled ahead of schedule.
2.儒勒.凡. 尔纳把他那个时代的科学发展又向前推进了一步，奠定了现代科幻小说的基础。(foundation)
By taking the scientific development of his day onestep further， Jules Verne_______________________modern science fiction.
3.根据历史记载， 那个岛属于西班牙领土。(domain)
According to historical records，the island__________________
单句表达　
Owing to our joint efforts
laid the foundation for
was within the Spanish domains
Language points
4.这个由当地政府资助的展览将展示生命是如何从水进化而来的。(sponsor)
The exhibition，______________________________________ill illustrate how life evolved from water
5.坐落于“一带一路”的交汇点，江苏将为“一带一路”建设做出更多的贡献。(locate)
___________________________the Belt meets the Road， Jiangsu will contribute more to the Belt and Road construction.
6.新课程提倡让学生有更多的时间参与所谓的社区服务。(refer to)
The new curriculum advocates allowing students more time to participate in________________________community service.
单句表达　
Sponsored by the local government
Located where
what is referred to
Language points
I took a trip to Australia during the National Day. Before my trip， I did some research on the country. I learnt that it is________(locate) to the south of the equator, and it is__________(informal) referred to as“downunder”.
On the first day, my friend________(take) me to enjoy the delicious local food. So my first impressions of Australia have been all about food. The Australian cuisine was loosely based on the old British cooking. Having such a multicultural population, Australia can offer some of the premier food_____________(experience) in the world.
课文填空
located
informally
took
experiences
Language points
On the third day, we visited Katherine, __________we learnt about the life
and customs of the Aborigines._________(survive) in this vast land, the Aborigines had to live______harmony with nature. Their music is all about nature. Most of their musical instruments are just sticks, among which is_____amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.
October 6th is the last day of my trip. Maybe as I major in social studies， through the experience of these days，my biggest impression is the complicated mix of peoples and cultures. In addition to the major cultures___________(influence) by the West, minority cultures and immigrant cultures have also played a role in shaping the unique Australian culture.What I like most is the people _________(they) , whose friendship and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went. In a word, there's nothing like Australia.
课文填空
where
To survive
in
an
influenced
themselves

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