高中英语Unit 3 Australia--Reading

Unit 3 AustraliaPart One: Teaching DesignPeriod 1: A sample lesson plan for reading(GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA and others)AimsTo help students develop their reading abilityTo help students learn about AustraliaProceduresWarming up by leaning something about Commonwealth of AustraliaThe Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the worlds smallest continent and a number of islands in the Southern, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australias neighbouring countries are Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia to the northeast, and New Zealand to the southeast. The continent of Australia has been inhabited for over 40,000 years by Indigenous Australians. After sporadic visits by fishermen from the north and by European explorers and merchants starting in the 17th century, the eastern half of the continent was claimed by the British in 1770 and officially settled as the penal colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788. As the population grew and new areas were explored, another five largely self-governing Crown Colonies were successively established over the course of the 19th century.On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. Since federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system and remains a Commonwealth Realm. The current population of around 20.4 million is concentrated mainly in the large coastal cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.Warming up by looking and sayingLook at the photo? What is it?Yes, it is a Tammar Wallaby. The Tammar Wallaby is a small member of the kangaroo family and is the type species for research on kangaroos and marsupials.They are found on offshore islands on the South Australian and Western Australian coast. They are classified as vermin on Kangaroo Island, where they seasonally breed up to large numbers and damage the echidna habitat on the island.Tammar Wallabies are also found in New Zealand where they were transported from the South Australian mainland population which has since been driven to extinction by feral cats and foxes.Also known as the Darma Wallaby, the Tammar Wallabys small size (approx 8kg, similar to a large cat) and ease of keeping in captivity makes it a popular zoo animal.Warming up by listening to THE SONG OF AUSTRALIATHE SONG OF AUSTRALIAThere is a land where summer skiesAre gleaming with a thousand dyes,Blending in witching harmonies, in harmonies;And grassy knoll, and forest height,Are flushing in the rosy light,And all above in azure bright -Australia!There is a land where honey flows,Where laughing corn luxuriant grows,Land of the myrtle and the rose,On hill and plain the clustring vine,Is gushing out with purple wine,And cups are quaffed to thee and thine -Australia!There is a land where treasures shineDeep in the dark unfathomed mine,For worshippers at Mammons shrine,Where gold lies hid, and rubies gleam,And fabled wealth no more doth seemThe idle fancy of a dream -Australia!There is a land where homesteads peepFrom sunny plain and woodland steep,And love and joy bright vigils keep,Where the glad voice of childish gleeIs mingling with the melodyFor natures hidden minstrelsy -Australia!There is a land where, floating free,From mountain top to girdling sea,A proud flag waves exultingly,And freedoms sons the banner bear,No shackled slave can breathe the air,Fairest of Britains daughters fair -Australia!I. Pre-readingReading aloud to yourself (from books that are age and content appropriate) is an excellent way to familiarize you with a new language.It is impossible to read and comprehend what you read unless you already know most of the vocabulary included in the reading. So lets go to the vocabulary list first to make a story out of the list, using your knowledge of English grammar and your imagination of life events.II. Reading for formsRead the GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA and others on page 22 to: cut/ the sentence into thought groups, blacken the predicative, darken the connectives and underline all the useful expressions. GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIACapital：CanberraArea：7,686,850 km2Official name：Commonwealth of AustraliaPopulation：20 millionHighest point：Mount Kosciuszko，2,228 metres above sea levelLowest point：Lake Eyre，15 metres /below sea level/ Australia is the only country /that is also a continentIt is the sixth largest country /in the world /and is in the smallest continentOceaniaIt is a mainly dry country /with only a few coastal areas/ that have adequate rainfall/ to support a large populationApproximately 80% of Australians 1ive in the south-eastern coastal area, which includes Australias two largest citiesMelbourne /and SydneyThe centre of the continent，which is mainly desert /and dry grassland，has few settlementsAustralia is famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep/ and cattle/ and its unusual wildlife, which include kangaroos/ and koalasAustralia is a popular destination/ with tourists /from all over the world /who come to experience its unique ecologyAustralia is made up of six statesLike the states /in America，Australian states are autonomous /in some areas of governmentHowever, Australia has a federal government responsible /for matters/ that affect people all over the country, such as defence，foreign policy /and taxation. The federal parliament is located in CanberraCITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES PLANNED AROUND AUSTRALIAOn 26 January，Australia Day，in over 200 locations/ across the nation, more than 9,000 people will become Australian citizensBy these citizenship ceremonies/ we welcome those/ who have come from overseas /from many different cultural /and social backgrounds /into our communities /and our nation，said the Minister /for Citizenship /and Multicultural Affairs“Australia Day celebrations/ that include people /from so many birthplaces/ are an excellent way /to encourage tolerance，respect/ and friendship/ among all the people of AustraliaMost citizenship ceremonies will be followed by displays of singing/ and dancing /from many of the migrants homelands/ and the tasting of food /from all over the worldGO BY PLANE AND SEE THE CLOUDSGO BY TRAIN AND SEE AUSTRALIAEnjoy 3 nights on board the Indian-PacificOn this 4,352-km journey/ from Sydney /to Perth via Adelaide/ youll view some of Australias unique scenery/ from the superb Blue Mountains /to the treeless plains of the NullarborAlong the way /you will spot a fascinating variety of wildlifeEnjoy 2 nights on board the GhanAs you travel from Adelaide/ to Darwin via Alice Springs，youll observe some of Australias most spectacular landscapes-from the rolling hills surrounding Adelaide /to the rusty reds of Australias center/ and the tropical splendour of DarwinFor more information，timetables /and fares go to www. .au/trains.htmDear Shen Ping，I wish /you could see this amazing rockIt is part of one of Australias 14 World Heritage Sites/ and rises about 335 metres /out of a vast， flat sandy plainAt different times of the day/ it appears to change colour，from grey-red/ at sunrise，to golden /and finally to burning red/ at dusk. Aboriginal people have lived near Uluru /for thousands of years/ and you can walk around it/ with an Aboriginal guide/ to learn about their customs，art, religion /and day-to-day life. It is also possible/ to climb the rock, but most people dont do this /out of respect /for the Aboriginal people/ who consider the rock /to be sacred. Ill be back in Sydney /in a fortnight/ because Ive made a reservation /on the Indian Pacific train/ to PerthLove JackTours outside HobartDrive 250 km northwestwards/ from Hobart /along the A10 highway /and youll arrive at the southern end of the magnificent Cradle Mountain National Park /and World Heritage area. This park is famous for its mountain peaks, lakes/ and ancient forestsA popular attraction /for active tourists is the 80-km walking track/ that joins the southern/ and northern ends of the parkThere are also a range of short walks.III. Copying expressions and making sentencesYou are asked to copy all the useful expressions into your notebook after class as homework. You may make your own sentences with each of these expressions.above sea level, below sea level, the sixth largest country in the world, in the smallest continentOceania, a mainly dry country, with only a few coastal areas, have adequate rainfall, support a large population, live in the south-eastern coastal area, the centre of the continent, have few settlements, be famous for, open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife, a popular destination, with tourists from all over the world, come to experience its unique ecology, be made up of, be autonomous in some areas of government, have a federal government, responsible for, affect people all over the country, such as，foreign policy, the federal parliament, be located in, become Australian citizens, by these citizenship ceremonies, welcome sb., come from overseas, from many different cultural and social backgrounds, the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Australia Day celebrations, encourage tolerance，respect and friendship, be followed by, many of the migrants homelands, the tasting of food, from all over the world,go by plane, see the clouds, go by train, see Australia, enjoy 3 nights on board the Indian-Pacific, onjourney fromto, view some of Australias unique scenery, from the superb Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of the Nullarbor, along the way, spot a fascinating variety of wildlife, enjoy 2 nights on board the Ghan, travel fromto, observe some of Australias most spectacular landscapes, from the rolling hills surrounding Adelaide to the rusty reds of Australias centre and the tropical splendour of Darwin,the amazing rock, part of, Australias 14 World Heritage Sites, flat sandy plain, at different times of the day, change colour from grey-red at sunrise，to golden and finally to burning red at dusk, thousands of years, walk around, learn about, ones day-to-day life, climb the rock, be back, make a reservation, on the Indian Pacific traintours outside Hobart, drivenorthwestwards, along the A10 highway, arrive at the southern end of, the magnificent Cradle Mountain National Park and World Heritage area, be famous for, the mountain peaks, ancient forests, a popular attraction for active tourists, the 80-km walking track, join the southern and northern ends of the park, a range of short walksIV. Transforming informationNow you are to read the text articles once again to complete the chart below. Glimpses of AustraliaCapitalCanberraOfficial nameCommonwealth of Australia Area 7,686,850 km2 Population20 millionHighest point Mount Kosciuszko，2,228 metres above sea levelLowest pointLake Eyre，15 metres below sea levelCharacteristicsAustralia is the only country that is also a continentAustralia is famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife, which include kangaroos and koalasAustralia is made up Of six statesCITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES PLANNED AROUND AUSTRALIAOn 26 January，Australia Day，in over 200 locations across the nation, more than 9,000 people will become Australian citizensAustralia Day celebrations encouragetolerance，respect and friendship among allthe people of AustraliaSome of citizenship ceremoniesdisplays of singing and dancing from many of the migrants homelandsand the tasting of food from all over the worldGO BY PLANE AND SEE THE CLOUDSGO BY TRAIN AND SEE AUSTRALIAEnjoy 3 nights on board the Indian-Pacificview some of Australias unique scenery Enjoy 2 nights on board the Ghanobserve some of Australias most spectacular landscapesFor more informationgo to www. .au/trains.htmKey words of the letter to Shen Pingpart of one of Australias 14 World Heritage Sitesrise about 335 metres out of a plainchange colourlive near Uluru for thousands of yearsclimb the rockback in Sydney in a fortnightTours outside HobartWhere and what is it?Drive 250 km northwestwards from Hobart along the A10 highway and youll arrive at the southern end of the magnificent Cradle Mountain National Park and World Heritage area. What is it famous for?This park is famous for its mountain peaks, lakes and ancient forestsWhat is the popular attraction for active tourists?A popular attraction for active tourists is the 80-km walking track that joins the southern and northern ends of the parkV. Looking at pictures and hearing about my trip to AustraliaThe Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the Royal Botanical Gardens.The Hotel where I stayed was the tall building at the far right of the picture. The weather was usually better than this! After a night in Airlie Beach, we set out for 5 days of sailing. Additional MaterialsComplete the summary of the story with one word in each blank._1_ famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep _2_ cattle _3_ its unusual wildlife, AUSTRALIA , the capital of which is _4_, is the only country that is also a continent_5_ one comes to Australia, he will be surprised _6_ find Australia Day _7_interesting. They are celebrations to _8_ tolerance，respect and _9_ among all the people of _10_On your 4,352-km journey _11_Sydney to Perth via Adelaide youll view some of Australias unique scenery _12_the superb Blue Mountains to the treeless _13_ of the NullarborAs you _14_ from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs，youll _15_ some of Australias most _16_ landscapes-from the rolling hills surrounding Adelaide _17_ the rusty reds of Australias centre _18_ the tropical splendour of Darwin(Key: 1.Being 2. and 3. and 4.Canberra 5.When 6. to 7. celebrations 8. encourage 9.friendship 10. Australia11. from 12. from 13. plains 14. travel 15. observe 16. spectacular 17. to 18.and Notes to the special sentences1 Australia is home to more than 170 different kinds of snake and 115 of these arepoisonous澳洲是超过 170只不同类型的蛇的家园，其中115种是毒蛇。句中home意思是native habitat: the place where an animal is most common or indigenous。例如 It is home to the grizzly bear.下面是一些由home构成的短语和句子： at home， be close to home， be nothing much to write home about， bring something home (to someone)， Charity begins at home. Chickens come home to roost. drive/hammer something home, eat someone out of house and home, hit a home run, hit/strike home, a home away from home, Home is where the heart is. The lights are on but nobodys/no-ones home. make yourself at home, nothing to write home about, Whats something when its at home?2 Australia has more kinds of venomous snake than any other country in theworldHowever，the majority have no effect on humans or cause only mild sickness澳洲毒蛇的类型超过全球任何其他国家。然而多数毒蛇对人类没有影响或者只能导致一些小毛病。第一句句号前可以加一个does。第二句中majority作主语，看作复数。 有些名词，如variety, number, population, proportion, majority 等有时看作单数，有时看作复数。例如：A number of +名词复数+复数动词。The number of +名词复数+单数动词。A number of books have lent out. The majority of the students like English.3However，although they look dangerous because of their wide mouths and sharp teeth, all but two or three kinds are harmless to humans然而，虽然他们因为宽嘴和利齿看起来危险，但是除了两三种以外几乎都对人无害。句中but意思是except，used to indicate the exception to a statement just made。例如：He could do nothing but stand and watch her leave. There was nothing but a lump of moldy bread in the drawer.3 There are no more than a handful of shark attacks each year and only three deathshave been reported in the last five years每年只会发生七八起鲨鱼对人的攻击，而过去五年只有三次死亡报告。句中a handful of是一种量词用法，类似的例子还有：a drove of horses(一群马)， a flock of goats(一群山羊)， a herd of elephants(一群大象)， a pack of wolves(一群狼)， a pride of lion(一群狮子)， a skulk of foxes(一群狐狸)4. Treatments for jellyfish stings and snakebites have also been developed and in the last five years there have been only three deaths from jellyfish stings and about the same number from snakebites已经研制出针对水母蛰伤和毒蛇咬伤的治疗办法，过去五年，因为水母蛰伤和毒蛇咬伤致死的个案都是三例。句中There be句型是一种复杂时态用法。例如：There is going to be a meeting tonight.今晚有个会议。There was a knock at the door.有人敲门。There has been a girl waiting for you.有个女孩一直在等你。There will be rain soon.不久天就要下雨了。Reading comprehension questions1. What is the topic of Glimpses Of Australia?A. Made up of sis states, Australia, the only country that is also a continent, is famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife, including kangaroos and koalasB. Australia is the only country that is also a continentC. Australia is famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife, which include kangaroos and koalasD. Australia is made up of six states2. Choose the one correct saying about Uluru?A. Aboriginal people have lived near Uluru for thousands of years.B. It is impossible to climb the rock.C. The Australian people consider the rock to be sacred.D. Uluru is a stone from the sky long ago.3. The word “heritage” in the last passage means: _.A. Property that is or can be inherited; an inheritanceB. Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a traditionC. The status acquired by a person through birth; a birthrightD. The place where people go to for relaxation4. Along the way from Sydney to Perth via Adelai