Lesson4VirtualTourism.doc

Module 2Unit 4 CyberspaceLesson 4 Virtual TourismAuckland*New Zealand a guideUnit 4 CyberspaceLesson 4 Virtual Tourism Auckland*New Zealand a guideTeaching objects: To get the general idea of the whole text. To improve students reading skills by using some effective methods. To practice giving an introduction of a city.Teaching methods; Task-based approachMulti-media approachSelf-experiencing approach .Step 1 Lead-in T: In China, how do we greet people? In body language . Ss: by shaking hands T: Do you know how Maoris greet each other ? Show the pictures by nose rubbing Appreciate some wonderful pictures about Auckland Step 2 Self-learning Let students find out the key words of each Paragraph.Para. 1 the largest cityPara. 2 the historyPara. 3 famous sightsPara. 4 climatePara.5 travellingStep 3 Group work Prepare a table for the students to complete. To practice the students reading skills of seizing the detailed information in a limited time.Fill in the table ( 10 minutes )Auckland: the _ city in New ZealandLocationIt is _ North Island.Populationhas a population of _.FeatureAn important center for_The most exciting city for people with different _.HistoryMaoris settled in the area _ years ago.European settlement began in _.The capital of _ for some time.In 1985, a center for _ in Asia Pacific.Famous sights_; Auckland Harbour Bridge;_; _; Auckland Musuem.climateCalled “the city of _”Has a warm climate with _.average temperature:23.4in summer and 7.8in winter. Step 4 Homework: Writing an composition LuoYang CityLocationis located in west of Henan ProvinceFeaturea famous centre for history and cultureHistorybe known as Ancient capital of nine dynastiesPopulationhas a population of over 6.24 millionFamous sightsLongmen Grottoes; the WhiteHorse Temple; the Peony ofGar