Unit 2 Reading and Thinking高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册.pptx

The very famous or popular places that are considered as the representatives of their countries. Reading and ThinkingLeading-inWatch a thrilling fighting scene of Jackie Chan（成龙） in the film Bleeding Steel and tell where it was shot .Where was it shot?The Sydney Opera House in Australia.What are your impressions of this place?The building looks quite beautiful, rising up next to the water like sails on a ship.What is the bridge behind the Syney Opera House?The Sydney Harbour Bridge, another iconic attraction of Australia.Where is Australia located ?It is located to the south of the equator,below many countries. National Flag What other iconic attractions can you learn about from the video?koalakangarooAustralian RainforestRed CentreBefore readingWhat type of text is it?a blog made up of 4 entriesWhile readingSkim the text. Match the blog entries to the subheadings. Two are extra._____The foundation of Australia ____ First impressions_____Reflections on multiculturalism ____ Preparing to travel____Political divisions ______ Aborigines and the didgeridooPreparing to travel（before traveling） 25 SepNext week Im 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, its 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 cant wait to see all of them! However, as I major in social studies, Im more interested in meeting people in Australia and experiencing their culture, food, and way of life. AustraliaWhat does “down under”mean?Preparing to travelFill in the blanks TimeTopicKey information25 Sep Preparing to travelGeographic location:?Located to the 　 of the equator??_________ many other countries?informal name:_____