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Unit 2 Iconic Attractions
Reading and Thinking
Teaching objectives
Thinking Quality
Learning Ability
Cultural Awareness
Master core vocabulary and phrases related to iconic attractions, and use them to describe scenic spots.
Understand the reading text's structure (introduction, features, cultural value), and grasp key information about iconic attractions.
Use complex sentences to summarize the text and express views on cultural heritage protection.
Analyze the text's logical structure and the connection between scenic features and cultural connotations.
Develop critical thinking by discussing the balance between tourism development and heritage protection.
Make reasonable inferences based on text details and summarize the significance of iconic attractions.
Master reading strategies (skimming for main ideas, scanning for details) to improve reading efficiency.
Identify personal language gaps and summarize effective ways to understand cultural-themed texts.
Exchange ideas with peers on the topic and express opinions clearly in group discussions.
Understand the cultural and historical value of iconic attractions at home and abroad, and recognize their role in cultural inheritance.
Enhance cross-cultural awareness by comparing Chinese and foreign iconic attractions' cultural connotations.
Establish a sense of cultural confidence and responsibility for protecting cultural heritage.
Language Competence
Teaching key points and difficult points
Teaching key points
Teaching difficult points
Consolidate core vocabulary and phrases about iconic attractions, and apply them in reading comprehension and discussion.
Guide students to master skimming and scanning strategies to grasp the text's main ideas and key details.
Help students understand the cultural value and symbolic meaning of iconic attractions.
Enable students to analyze the logical relationship between scenic features and cultural connotations in the text.
Assist students in expressing views on heritage protection and tourism development coherently in English.
Guide students to deeply understand cross-cultural differences of iconic attractions and enhance cultural confidence.
Lead-in
01
Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.
—Saadi
任何能触动心灵的东西，在眼中都显得美好。
——萨迪
萨迪 设拉兹（Saadi Shirazi，1208～1291），全名为谢赫 穆斯列赫丁 阿卜杜拉 萨迪 设拉子依，是中世纪波斯（今伊朗）最伟大的诗人与散文家之一，被誉为 “语言大师”，也是波斯古典文学四大支柱之一。他出身于设拉子的传教士家庭，14 岁丧父，青年时期赴巴格达内扎米耶学府研习文学、神学与法学，后因蒙古入侵，开始长达三十余年的漂泊之旅，足迹遍布叙利亚、埃及、印度等多地，还多次赴麦加朝觐，积累了丰富的人生阅历与多元文化视野。1257-1258 年，他回到设拉子，接连创作了叙事诗集《果园》与诗文相间的故事集《蔷薇园》，前者以纯诗体倡导道德修养，后者用散文故事搭配短诗传递处世智慧，语言凝练优美，兼具哲理与人文关怀，成为波斯文学的不朽经典。萨迪的作品涵盖抒情诗、颂诗、短诗等多种形式，被译成数十种文字，对东西方文学影响深远，其墓至今仍是设拉子的重要文化地标。
Look and discuss.
1 What do you know about the place in the photo
2 What are your impressions of this place
3 Do you know of any other iconic attractions in the world
I know that it is the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and that it is one of the world's most famous buildings.
The building looks quite beautiful, rising up next to the water like sails on a ship.
Perhaps one of the most iconic attractions is the Great Wall in China. The Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Taj Mahal in India are others.
Cultural note
悉尼歌剧院是澳大利亚最具代表性的地标性建筑，也是世界知名的表演艺术中心与现代建筑经典，它坐落于澳大利亚悉尼港的便利朗角，三面环海，与悉尼海港大桥相邻，凭借独特的外观成为全球辨识度最高的建筑之一。该建筑由丹麦建筑师约恩 乌松设计，其贝壳与船帆相结合的造型在 1957 年的国际设计竞赛中胜出，整个工程历经多年建设，最终于 1973 年正式落成开放。悉尼歌剧院内部设有音乐厅、戏剧厅等多个专业演出场馆，每年承办上千场歌剧、音乐会、戏剧等各类艺术演出，是世界顶尖的艺术交流平台。2007 年，悉尼歌剧院被联合国教科文组织列入《世界文化遗产名录》，它不仅是澳大利亚的国家文化象征，更代表了 20 世纪建筑设计与工程技术的杰出成就，兼具艺术价值、文化价值与地标意义，吸引着世界各地的游客与艺术爱好者前往参观。
Cultural note
长城又称万里长城，是中国北部绵延不绝的宏伟军事防御体系，也是中华民族的精神象征与世界建筑奇迹。它的修筑始于春秋战国时期，各诸侯国为抵御外敌修筑分段城墙；秦始皇统一六国后将北方各国长城连为一体，奠定万里长城的基础；而如今游客所见保存完好的主体段落多为明代大规模修建的成果，东起河北山海关，西至甘肃嘉峪关。长城绝非单一的城墙，而是由城墙、敌楼、关城、烽火台等构成的完整防御网络，大多依山就势而建，横跨沙漠、草原与崇山峻岭，总长度超 21000 公里。1987 年，长城被联合国教科文组织列入世界文化遗产名录；如今它不仅是全球最热门的旅游目的地之一，更承载着中国古代农耕文明与游牧文明的碰撞交流，凝聚着中华民族坚韧不拔、众志成城的伟大精神。
Cultural note
埃菲尔铁塔（常被法国人称作 “铁娘子”）坐落于法国巴黎第七区塞纳河南岸的战神广场，是法国乃至全球最具辨识度的地标与现代工程奇迹。它由著名工程师古斯塔夫 埃菲尔主持设计建造，最初是为 1889 年巴黎世界博览会暨法国大革命百年庆典而建的临时建筑，1887-1889 年间完工；建成初期曾遭到不少艺术家的尖锐批评，但因后来承担了重要的无线电通信功能而被永久保留，含天线总高 330 米，由 18000 多块锻铁构件、250 万个铆钉组装而成，分三层观景平台，设有餐厅、商店与电梯。从 1889 年至 1930 年，它一直是世界最高建筑；如今它不仅是全球付费参观人数最多的景点之一，更是法国文化自信、工业创新的象征，夜幕下的灯光秀也成为巴黎浪漫风情的标志性场景，作为塞纳河畔整体建筑群的一部分被列入世界文化遗产。
Cultural note
泰姬陵（意为 “宫殿之冠”）坐落于印度北方邦阿格拉市亚穆纳河的南岸，是莫卧儿王朝第五代皇帝沙贾汗为纪念 1631 年难产去世的爱妻穆姆塔兹 玛哈尔而建的白色大理石陵墓建筑群，堪称世界建筑艺术的巅峰之作与爱情的象征。它于 1632 年动工，主体陵墓 1648 年完工，整个建筑群在 1653 年全部落成，汇聚了印度、波斯、伊斯兰的顶尖工匠与建筑风格，通体采用纯白大理石建造，中央穹顶高达 74 米，四周立有四座细长的宣礼塔，内部墙面镶嵌着彩色宝石构成的精美花卉与经文图案，前方的四个花园与水道呈现出极致的对称美学。建成后沙贾汗本人的陵墓也被安放于此；1983 年，泰姬陵被联合国教科文组织列入世界文化遗产名录，如今它不仅是全球最著名的旅游胜地之一，更成为跨越宗教与文化的艺术瑰宝，正如泰戈尔所赞，是 “永恒面颊上的一滴眼泪”。
Pre-reading
02
Work in groups and discuss the questions.
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1. What is the first thing you think of when you think about Australia
The first things that I think of are kangaroos, beaches, and deserts.
2. What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media
My impression is that it is a very dry place that is subject to wildfires. At the same time, it is the smallest continent but a very big country.
Watch a video
Think and share.
If you want to record a wonderful travel experience, which social media will you choose
If you were a tourist, which aspect of Australia would you like to know about
While-reading
03
Skim through the text and select the correct answers.
1. What type of text is it
A. A report. B. A travel blog.
C. An advertisement. D. A poster.
2. What's the main idea of the passage
A. The author's impression of the food and music of Australia.
B. The author's impression of the people and culture of Australia.
C. The author's experiences in Australia.
D. The author's impression of the attractions of Australia.
Skim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Write the blog
entry numbers in the blanks. Two are extra.
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________ The foundation of Australia
________ Reflections on multiculturalism
________ Political divisions
________ First impressions
________ Preparing to travel
________ Aborigines and the didgeridoo
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Read the text quickly and complete the table.
Travelling in Australia 25 Sep Having done some 1.__________on Australia and plan to travel to the country over the 2. _____________.
1 Oct The 3. _________ Australian food and my 4. _________ food experiences there.
3 Oct We learn about the life and customs of the Aborigines, who are 5._________to Australia.
6 Oct My thoughts on the 6. ____________ mix of peoples and 7.__________ of Australia.
research
school holidays
typical
premier
native
complicated
cultures
Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
1. Why did the writer decide to travel around Australia
To visit a friend from high school, keep a record of experiences, and learn more about Australia's history, culture, food, and way of life.
2. How has the influence of Asian culture been felt in Australian food
With the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs, there are now Chinese-inspired Australian versions of foods like the dim sim.
3. What is the main message the writer wants to convey at the end of the journal
After experiencing Australia, the writer agrees with the slogan “There's nothing like Australia”.
Read the text again and select the correct answers.
1. What is the writer's first open-air barbecue called in Australia
A. BBQ B. barbie C. feast D. picnic
2. The didgeridoo is a musical instrument made from ______.
A. a metal pipe B. a hollow tree branch
C. a bamboo stem D. a piece of animal skin
3. The Aboriginal people's “Walkabout” is a ______.
A. long journey to find food B. training for young people
C. ceremony to celebrate harvest D. holiday trip to other villages
4. What impressed the writer most about Australia
A. The iconic landmarks B. The delicious food
C. The friendly people D. The ancient didgeridoo
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”.
做笔记
当你阅读一篇文章时，有时做笔记会有所帮助，这样你就能更好地记住和理解所学的内容。做笔记时，最好只用关键词写下重要的事实，忽略许多小的词汇。你还可以使用缩写，比如“Aus”表示“澳大利亚”，“N”表示“北方”，并且使用符号“&”表示“和”。
常见的速记符号：
Abbreviation Symbol pare ∴ therefore
c. about / approximately ∵ because
imp. important / importance ≠ differs from, is the opposite of
tho though = is/are/have/has/
equals
e.g. example ∧ but
info information & and
Note-taking:
Write down the important facts, using key words.
She was traveling to Australia the next week.
She planned to keep the blog to record her experiences and what she learnt. She did some research on the country.
Located to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it's informally referred to as “down under”. She also read about iconic sites and cute animals.
She was more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food and way of life. Because she majored in social studies.
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Keep your notes short, using abbreviations and symbols creatively.
traveling Australia next week.
Nt wk –> Au
“Nt Wk” for “next week”; “Au” for “Australia”
Located south equator below many countries
referred to … “down under”
equator
N
S
many countries
AU
down under
iconic sites Sydney Opera House Great Ocean Road
animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos
SOH
GOR
koalas &kangaroos
iconic sites and animals
more interested meeting people experiencing culture
food and way of life majored in social studies
my interest
meeting people
experiencing culture, food & way of life
∴major in social studies
Blog 2: First impressions
First impressions
(Sydney)
1st open-air BBQ
1
2
3
4
5
Food
dif ∧ yummy meals
typical Au food Bri
e.g. Sunday roast
premier food expces
Asian cultures
bean curd & herbs
Au version dim sim
Experiences
Learn
Blog 3: Aborigines and the didgeridoo
1. small population visible influence
2. history: hard survive, close contact with nature
music
instru: sticks
theme: celebrate natural &spiritual world
the didgerigoo: hollow branch
put, blow…vibrating…, hole→change mouth shape →pitch, breathe in …nose, out…mouth
Name
Usage
Aborigines (Katherine, N. Territory)
Blog 4: Reflections on multiculturalism
mix of people (50% born overseas)
mix of cultures (Western + minority + immigrant)
facts
feelings
like the people most
Reasons
straightforward
free & easy attitude to life
friendliness, warmth
There is nothing like Australia.
unique people
unique Aus culture
Cornel Note Taking 康奈尔笔记法
Cue Column
Note-taking Column
-Key ideas
-Key questions
-Key words
-Important dates, people, places
-Diagrams and pictures
-Formulas
-Repeated (stressed) information
Summary
-Summary of your notes in your own words
Read the text again and take notes. Then use your notes to answer the following questions.
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1. What does “down under” mean
2. How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures Give two examples.
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.
Read the text again and take notes. Then use your notes to answer the following questions.
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3. What is the main theme reflected in Aboriginal music and why
4. What are the writer's first and biggest impressions of Australia Why
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 people and cultures that make up the nation. She feels this perhaps because of the many different kinds of people she met.
Did you find your notes helpful Discuss how your notes can be improved.
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Post-reading
04
Fill in the blanks to summarise the text.
I am going to visit my friend in Australia over the school holidays. Having already done some research on the country, I know Australia 1.__________ (locate) to the south of the equator. There are some iconic sites and unique animals, 2._____ what interests me most is meeting people there and experiencing 3.______ (they) culture, food, and way of life.
Since I arrived, I have tasted many 4.___________ (difference) kinds of food with my friend, so my first 5. _____________ (impress) of Australia have been all about food! In Katherine, a town in Australia's Northern Territory, I have learned about the life and customs of the Aborigines, 6._____are native to Australia and witnessed their influence on the country's culture.
is located
but　
their　
different　
impressions
who　
After 7.________ (stay) here for some time, the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that make up the nation leaves the 8.________ (deep) impression on me. Immigrants contributed a lot to the new cultural influences.
9.___________(personal) speaking, the straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth are 10.______ I like most.
staying
deepest　
Personally
what
Fill in the blanks to summarise the text.
Work in groups. Discuss what iconic Chinese attractions you would like to introduce to a foreigner and explain why.
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Tourist sites
Food and drinks
Ethnic minority groups
Musical instruments
Clothes
title
key sentence
perspective/reasons
sample
conclusion
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 the tea 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: 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.
Clothes: The qipao, because it is such a beautiful dress, and so representative of the Chinese culture as a whole.
Suggested Answers
Vocabulary
05
foundation n. 创建，基础，地基
例句：The foundation of the university took place over 100 years ago.
这所大学的创建发生在一百多年前。
lay the foundation for / of 为…… 打下基础；为…… 奠基
例句：His early studies laid the foundation for his later success.
他早年的学习为他后来的成功打下了基础。
without foundation 无根据的，毫无依据的
例句：The rumor about his resignation is completely without foundation.
关于他辞职的谣言完全是无稽之谈。
on the foundation of 以…… 为基础
例句：We should build our argument on the foundation of facts.
我们应该以事实为基础构建论点。
found v. 创立；创建；建立
例句：Her father founded a small company when he was young.
她父亲年轻时创办了一家小公司。
be founded on / upon sth 以…… 为基础；建立在…… 之上
例句：True friendship is founded on respect. 真正的友谊建立在尊重之上。
founder n. 创立者，创始人
例句：Steve Jobs is the founder of Apple Inc.
史蒂夫 乔布斯是苹果公司的创始人。
foundational adj. 基础的；根本的
例句：Reading and writing are foundational skills for students.
阅读和写作是学生的基础技能。
political adj. 政治的
例句：He has a strong political ambition. 他有很强的政治抱负。
political system 政治制度
例句：Every country has its own political system. 每个国家都有自己的政治制度。
political party 政党
例句：He joined a major political party last year. 他去年加入了一个主要政党。
political power 政治权力
例句：No one should abuse political power. 任何人都不应滥用政治权力。
political views / opinions 政治观点
例句：They often exchange their political views. 他们经常交流各自的政治观点。
political situation 政治局势
例句：The political situation in this country is stable.
这个国家的政治局势很稳定。
political rights 政治权利
例句：Citizens enjoy equal political rights. 公民享有平等的政治权利。
politics n. 政治；政治学；政治事务
例句：She majors in politics at university. 她在大学主修政治学。
politician n. 政治家；政客
例句：A great politician cares about the life of ordinary people.
一位伟大的政治家关心普通民众的生活。
politically adv. 政治上；从政治角度
例句：This decision is politically correct. 这个决定在政治上是正确的。
located adj. 位于
例句：The new museum is located in the city center. 这座新博物馆位于市中心。
be located in 位于（大地点：国家、城市、区域等）
例句：The beautiful island is located in the Pacific Ocean.
这座美丽的岛屿位于太平洋中。
be located at 位于（具体小地点：地址、路口、山脚等）
例句：The bus stop is located at the corner of the street.
公交车站位于街道的拐角处。
be located on 位于（…… 之上，如河岸、海岸、楼层、岛屿）
例句：The town is located on the south bank of the river.
这座小镇位于河流南岸。
locate v. 定位；找出…… 的位置；使坐落于
例句：We tried to locate the village on the map.
我们试图在地图上找到这个村庄的位置。
location n. 位置；地点；场所
例句：The movie was filmed in a beautiful mountain location.
这部电影是在一个风景优美的山区拍摄的。
local adj. 当地的，本地的
例句：We often buy fruits from local farmers.
我们经常从当地农民那里购买水果。
locally adv. 在当地，本地地
例句：The restaurant uses vegetables grown locally.
这家餐厅使用本地种植的蔬菜。
premier adj. 最著名的，第一的，首要的；n. 总理，首相
例句：She is one of the premier dancers in the world.
她是世界上最顶尖的舞者之一。
The premier will hold a press conference tomorrow.
总理 / 首相明天将举行新闻发布会。
premiere n. 首映，首演；v. 首映，首演
例句：The premiere of the new film will be held in Beijing next week.
这部新电影的首映式将于下周在北京举行。
The play premiered on Broadway last month.
这部戏剧上个月在百老汇首演。
primacy n. 首位；首要地位；至高无上
例句：Many people believe in the primacy of education over wealth.
很多人认为教育比财富更重要（教育居于首要地位）。
primary adj. 主要的；首要的；初级的（近义同源）
例句：The primary reason for his success is hard work.
他成功的首要原因是努力。
primarily adv. 主要地；根本上
例句：This course is designed primarily for high school students.
这门课程主要是为高中生设计的。
straightforward adj. 坦率的，简单的
例句：He gave a straightforward answer to the question.
他对这个问题给出了坦率直接的回答。
be straightforward about sth 对某事直言不讳
例句：You should be straightforward about your opinions in the discussion.
在讨论中你应该直言不讳地表达自己的观点。
straightforwardly adv. 坦率地；直截了当地；简单地
例句：He expressed his disagreement straightforwardly.他坦率地表达了不同意见。
straightforwardness n. [U] 坦率；直率；简单明了
例句：Everyone appreciates her straightforwardness and honesty.
每个人都欣赏她的坦率与诚实。
近义易混词：frank adj. 坦率的，直言的；direct adj. 直接的，直率的
Homework
06
1. Complete the exercises at the end of the class.
2. Preview pages 16 to 17 of Unit 2.
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