人教版 (2019)选择性必修 第四册Unit 2 Iconic Attractions公开课ppt课件

教学过程

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Lead –in 

1. Look at the dynamic picture and talk about your  impression of Australia

New-Lesson

Activity 1

1. Write down the word that matches each definition. Make a sentence with each word.

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 organization

Make sentences

equator.

Sample : 

1.The equator divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.

2.Asia is located to the north of the equator.

3.The United States is north of the equator. 

Make sentences with barbecue, herb, butcher and foundation，then evaluate your sentences

using the Self- Editing column.

Activity 2

Read the following pairs of sentences and find out which underlined word has the same meaning as the one used in the reading text.

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.

Reading text : Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world.

  The meaning  of joints in sentence B is the same  with that in reading text.

2) .A The premier of the Australia 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.

Reading text : Bakeries,fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world.

  The meaning  of premier  in sentence B is the same  with that in reading text.

3). A Australian English is particularly different from other types of English in its pronunciation, so it is rather straightforward to recognize an Australian accent.

  B Many Australians have a straightforward approach to life.

Reading text: They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life...

The meaning  of straightforward  in sentence B is the same  with that in reading text.

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.

Reading text : minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture...

The meaning  of  minority in sentence B is the same  with that in reading text.

Activity 3

Read an advertisement on Thailand's iconic attractions. Fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in brackets.

Thailand is 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.

Students review what they have learnt from the reading text.

Students talk about the impression of Australia.

Students go over the key words learned in the previous class.

Students write down the word that matches each definition.

Students make a sentence with each word

Students evaluate sentences with each other .

Students read the sentences and find out which underlined word has the same meaning as the one used in the reading text

Students read the advertisement on Thailand's iconic attractions and fill in the blanks using the correct forms of the words in brackets.

To arouse the students’ interest in the class.

To review the content of the blog.

To remember the key words.

1.Help students To  consolidate key vocabulary by matching words to their meanings .

To  use  the key words in sentences.

To help each other in learning the words.

To consolidate students’ knowledge of key vocabulary which can have several different meanings.

To help students practise key vocabulary in a paragraph.

Questions

1. What type of writing is it and what does it talk about?

It is an advertisement.  It talks about iconic attractions of Thailand.

2.What iconic attractions can you find in this passage?Which one attracts you most and why?

Islands with long sandy beaches and clear blue water;  Elephants--the national animal and proud icon of Thailand.

Discussion

1.What does the last sentence in the passage make you think about?

2. What can we do to make our iconic attractions popular and at the same time well-protected?

Appreciation

Amazing Thailand

Students answer the questions

Students have a discussion .

To catch the  main content of the advertisement.

To inspire students to think and express themselves.

课堂小结

Summary:

1. Practise  important words  of the text.

2. get to know something about Thailand’s iconic attractions.

Home work

1.To learn the important words

2. to  find the main idea of an advertisement..