人教版 (2019)选择性必修 第四册Unit 2 Iconic Attractions优质课课件ppt

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Australia is the biggest and most developed country in Oceania.There is another developed country, that is New Zealand.

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Activity 1

1.What do you know about New Zealand?

2.Do you know what’s in the picture? And which attracts you most?

         The Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's favourite travel destinations.

It is the perfect place to view a variety of marine life, including dolphins, whales and penguins.

Besides, You will have a unique insight into early European settlement and Māori culture in The Bay of Islands.

         the haka

A ceremonial dance performed by the Maori people to get ready for war and to develop team spirit.It can be performed by both men and women.

         kiwi bird

The kiwi bird lives only in New Zealand it is an icon of NewZealand. It is endangered species.

It is vulnerable and  usually comes out only at night because the sunlight hurts its eyes.

         A geyser

A geyser is a  natural hot spring. It forms when pressure builds up beneath the ground,causing an eruption of hot water and steam. It is Known as a geothermal system.

         a sulphuric pool

some times found in the same area as geysers a landscape bathed in steam, with powerful geysers shooting steam into the air, vividly colored sulphuric pools, and bubbling mud.

         manuka honey

It is made from the manuka plant.  it is renowned for its unique flavour: quite thick , dark, and slightly bitter.

         bungee jumping

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 NewZealand in the late18th century . sheep farming became the main industry in NewZealand.

Activity 2

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.

Activity 3

 Listen again and take notes. List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.

Activity 4

How do the speakers sum up their opinions?

Complete their sentences with the words you hear.

All in all, The Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.

In my opinion, the places that best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks.

In short, I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealand--they should experience its culture.

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 as followings :

Activity 5

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

Activity 6

Choose one place to give a presentation on.  

Use the expressions below to help you.

Describing special features of a place

It's a leading...       It's home to/of...    

It's famous/well-known for...

It has/features...    It's a ______ centre.      

It's the centre of...

You can visit/see/enjoy...            

Some of its attractions include...

It's one of the top/best ... in the world        ... allows people to...

It's celebrated around the world for...

sample

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 the Great Wall. Of course, you can also enjoy modern architecture, such as the“Bird's Nest”.

Beijing is celebrated around the world for the Peking Opera, and one of China's most iconic foods Peking Duck. It features many old neighborhoods, called hutongs, where you can see how people have lived for hundreds of years. All in all, if you can only visit one place in China, Beijing is the place to go.

Homework

Do the exercises on

Page 70 of Workbook.

Students look at  the picture and locate the NZ.

Students choose any picture to describe it.

Students listen to a radio programme called Amazing New Zealand and match the speakers with their jobs and their choices.

Students listen again and List the reasons given by the speakers why these three things best represent New Zealand.

Students think about phrases which are used  to sum up opinions.

Students   discuss what best represents China.

Students 

choose one place to give a presentation on.

To arouse the students’ interest in the class.

To serve as a warn -up for the activities which follow, introducing key vocabulary and concepts.

To practise listening for gist using a true-to-life radio programme in natural English.

To practise listening for details.

To practise listening for summary statements.

To prepare students for the presentation which follows it.

Review and confirm all that students have learnt thus far In this unit and allow them to share their own opinions.