高中英语：unit 1 a land of diversity using language课件 人教版选修8 （共81张ppt）.ppt

1、单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版文本样式第二级第三级第四级第五级*Integrating Skills (I)Revision 1. A clause is called a noun clause when an entire clause takes the place of a noun in another clause or phrase. I know that Latin is no longer spoken as a native language. Where they are going is unknown.Sample answers to Activity

2、2:2. A clause is called an attributive clause when a dependent clause which takes the place of an adjective in another clause or phrase. Attributive clauses share conjunctions with noun clauses. What are the differences between them?ConjunctionsNoun ClausesAttributive Clauses whoseOnly refer to a pe

3、rsonRefer to a person or a thingConjunctionsNoun ClausesAttributive Clauses whom whichCant be omittedCan be omittedCant be omittedCan be omittedConjunctionsNoun ClausesAttributive Clauses thatCan be omitted in the object clausesCan be omitted MeaninglessHave meaningsDont play a role in clausesPlay a

4、 role in clausesConjunctionsNoun ClausesAttributive Clauseswhatif / whetherContaining meanings and functionsContaining meaningsCant be used ConjunctionsNoun ClausesAttributive Clausesas if/ though,becauseCant be used who, how, when, where, whyContaining meanings; Only used in the predicative clauses

5、Containing meanings and functions; cant be omittedListening and speaking Number the things they talk about to show the order in which you hear them. geographic areas of California where Georges tour started California not as George expected where George is now Californian people12345 Listen again an

6、d complete the postcard George wrote.Dear Sir, Im here in Joshua Tree National Park, in the_ part of California. I have been traveling around the state of _ for three weeks now. It is very different from what I have seensoutheasternCaliforniain _. Not everyone is _ and not everyone lives near the _.

7、 First travelled southeast through rich farmland then to the central part. They grow everything here including _and fruit. Cattle too. Then traveled further_ into mountains and _. American moviesbeach/ coastrichcotton, nuts, vegetablessoutheastdesert Californians are very friendly, and they are from

8、 many different _ and cultures. Every culture has its own_, _, food and art. Most interesting. Wish you were here. Give my love to Paula. GeorgeracesmusicfestivalsListening textA HOLIDAY IN CALIFORNIA George is on holiday in the United States. He is touring around California. Listen to him phoning h

9、ome to talk to his friend Christie.CHRISTIE: Hello.GEORGE: Hi Christie. Its me, George.CHRISTIE: George! Where are you?GEORGE: In Joshua Tree National Park.CHRISTIE: Wheres that?GEORGE: Its in southeastern California. Not far from Palm Springs.CHRISTIE: What are you doing down there?GEORGE: Well, I

10、started in northern California and Ive been travelling south.CHRISTIE: Cool. So hows the trip been?GEORGE: Really great. Theres so much to see and its nothing like what I imagined.CHRISTIE: Really?GEORGE: Yeah. I expected everyone to live near the beach in big houses. And I thought everyone here wou

11、ld be rich.CHRISTIE: (laughing) You watch too many American movies.GEORGE: I know, and they can give you the wrong idea!CHRISTIE: So, tell me, whats it really like?GEORGE: Well, some people live near the coast; but further east, in the central part, is a huge valley where they can grow all sorts of

12、things like cotton and fruit, vegetables, nuts, oh lots of things. And lots of cattle.CHRISTIE: Thats interesting.GEORGE: Mmm. And then as you go further southeast you come to mountains and desert. That land is really spectacular.CHRISTIE: So youre in the desert at the moment?GEORGE: Yes, thats righ

13、t. Its very hot and very different from the rest of California.CHRISTIE: I wish I could see it for myself. So what are the people like?GEORGE: Well, I didnt realize there were so many different races and cultures here.CHRISTIE: Such as?GEORGE: Well, there are white and black Americans of course, and

14、 lots of Asians. And about a quarter of all Californians are Hispanic.CHRISTIE: Hispanic?GEORGE: People whose ancestors came from Spanish speaking countries in South America.CHRISTIE: Oh, I see.GEORGE: So theres huge difference in culture and the way people look. Lots of different art, different typ

15、es of festivals, music, food and anything else you can think of.CHRISTIE: Sounds great. And what about (fade out)Speaking (Activity 6 on page 7) Talk about traveling to some places Where have you visited recently? What is the climate like? What did you think about the people? What other interesting

16、things did you see? Thats interesting / terrific / marvelous / cool / lovely! Youre exciting / excellent. Good / Creative /Fantastic / Super job!SingaporeJiuzhaigouStudent AStudent B Place PeoplePolite, well-educated, warm-heartedstaffs sense of environmental protectionStudent AStudent BClimateHot a

17、nd muggy; uncomfortablethroughout the year and temperatures here are extremely variable!Student AStudent BInteresting thingsChinese and Japanese gardens;Chinatownthe transparent and multi-colored water in its lakes; Tibetan professional performanceSample dialogue: A: Where have you visited recently?

18、 B: Singapore, a thriving independent city-state located just off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Thats marvelous. A: What is the climate like?B: Hot, muggy and uncomfortableA: What did you think about the people?B: Polite, well-educated, and warm-hearted.A: What other interesting things di

19、d you see?B: I visited Chinese and Japaneselandscape. Their designs are embodied in these neighbouring gardens. The Imperial Sung Dynasty style is clipped to perfection within the 13-hectare (33-acre) Chinese Garden. It boasts the worlds largest Suzhou-style Bonsai garden outside of China, containin

20、g over 1,000 plants. The symmetry and simplicity of Zen aesthetics is the motif of the Japanese Gardens with its peaceful rock gardens and summerhouses.A: Thats interesting. What else did you do？B: I went to Chinatown, which is set against the backdrop ofSingapores modern infrastructure and the pros

21、perous financial district.The area is a receptacle of traditional Chinese customs. Yixing Xuans Teahouse provides a fascinating insight into the ancient, ritualistic art of tea-making while a visit to the Thian Hock Keng Temple leaves one in awe of Chinese traditions of worship and symbolism. A: Fan

22、tastic job!Reading on page 7 Alcatraz island has served as a harbor fortification, military detention facility and maximum-security federal penitentiary. The West Coasts first and oldest operating lighthouse is also located on Alcatraz. Today Alcatraz is one of San Franciscos top tour attractions th

23、at often sells out. cable car cable car and Alcatraz Known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping, Fishermans Wharf offers a wide array of things to do for everyone. Our fabulous location in the City by the Bay, puts you within minutes of the Maritime

24、Museum, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and everyones favorite, the world famous San Francisco Cable Car lines. Fishermans Wharf offers some of the most incredible views of the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the cityscape. The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning over 1,280 meters

25、to connect San Francisco to the surrounding northern Californian counties. The bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion in 1937 up until 1964. The bridge stands 67 meters above the water, with its towers reaching 227 meters above the water.Georges diary 121

26、4 JuneFast reading:Read the text quickly and write the day he saw these things under the photos on page 7.Wednesday 14th, June Monday 12th, June Tuesday 13th, JuneTuesday 13th, June Write the day he saw these things.Wednesday 14th, June Monday 12th, JuneDetail readingPlease read the text carefully a

27、nd answer the questions in exercise 2 on page 9.1. Why did Andrew Hallidie invent the cable car system? He saw a terrible accident in which a tram slipped down the hill dragging the horses with it. So he invented the cable car system better and safer than horse-drawn trams.2. Where did George eat lu

28、nch on his first day in San Francisco? She ate at Fishermans Wharf.3. Why did George hire a car? Why do you think he joined up with Terri and Peter? It was cheaper to hire a car with other people because they could share the cost. Also he probably enjoyed being in the company of other tourists.4. Na

29、me three things that visitors can do in Chinatown. Eat in Chinese restaurants, go to markets, visit temples and museums.5. What is Alcatraz Island famous for? The island used to be a very harsh prison for the most dangerous prisoners. Rewrite the diary entry for Tuesday inserting all the missing wor

30、ds. On the next day, I teamed up with a couple from my hotel (Peter and Terri) and hired a car. We spent all day driving around city. Theres a great drive marked out for tourists. It has blue and white signs with seagulls onthem to show way to go. Its a 79km round-trip that takes in all the famous s

31、pots. We stopped many times to admire the view and take photographs. Now we have really good idea of what the citys like. In the evening, I went to Chinatown with Peter and Terri. Chineseimmigrants settled in this area in the 1850s. The fronts of the buildings are decorated to look like old building

32、s in southern China. There are some interesting temples here, and a number of markets and a great many restaurants. Also there are art galleries and a museum containing documents, photographs and all sorts of objects about the history of Chinese immigration, but its closed in the evening. We will go

33、 back during the day. We had a delicious meal and then walked back down the hill to you hotel. 1. George is on holiday 乔治在休假休假 have/go on/take a holiday spend ones holiday(s) 度假make holiday (无冠词)go to for ones holiday(s) 去度假Language pointsin/during the/ones summer/winter holiday (s) 在暑假寒假期间in this h

34、oliday 今年暑假2. From top of the hill got a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay and the city. 从山顶上看到旧金山湾和城市的壮丽风光。辨析：view, scenery, scene, sight view指从远处、高处看到的景象 scenery 指某地总的自然景观 scene指展现在眼前的景象 （是scenery的一部分） sight指值得看的东西，某地特有的名胜 the beautiful scenery of the ThreeGorges Thesceneaftertheearthquakewash

35、orrible. thehistoricalsightsofLondon Themountainhotelofferedmagnificentviews.3. Built in 1873, the cable car system was invented by Andrew Hallidie who wanted to find a better form of transport than horse-drawn trams. 缆车系统建于1873年，是由安德鲁海利迪发明的，他试图找到一种比马拉轨道车更好的交通方式。horse-drawn 为n.+past. padj. man-made

36、人造的 snow-covered 被雪覆盖的 state-owned 国营的 heartfelt由衷的4. Apparently hed been shocked when he saw a terrible accident in which a tram slipped down the hill dragging the horses with it. 显然当他看到一场事故中轨道车拖着马匹滑下山坡时大为震惊。(1) slip滑，滑倒，失足 A tram slipped of/from her hand. 书本从她的手中滑落。 (2) n. C 小错误 Its normal for a y

37、oung man to make a slip. 年轻人犯错误很正常。与slip相关的短语： slip off迅速脱去（衣服） slip on 迅速穿上（衣服） slip out 被无意说出 slip out of 迅速脱下（衣服） slip sth. over on sb. 巧妙地捉弄某人，欺骗某人 slip up 犯错误，疏忽 In winter drivers have trouble stopping their cars from _ on icy roads. A. skating B. skidding C. sliding D. slipping 在冬天，司机很难避免汽车在结了

38、冰的路面上打滑。 skate表示“(在冰面上)滑行”、“溜(冰)”一般指滑冰运动；skid表示“(人、车等行进时因路面滑而向一侧)打滑，滑倒”；slide表示“(在冰、滑梯、跑道等上)滑行，滑动；滑落”；slip表示“失脚，滑跤”，常指由于不小心、路滑等而滑倒。根据句意，此处指“车轮的打滑”。5. Its also the place to catch the ferry to Alcatraz Island and other places in the Bay. 这也是乘渡船去恶魔岛和海湾其他地方的渡口。名法分析 to catch the ferry toin the Bay 为不定式作定

39、语, 修饰the place。不定式做定语时, 与所修饰的词之间有三种关系: 即动宾关系, 主谓关系和同位关系。6. Teamed up with a couple from my hotel and hired a car. 与我旅店里的一对夫妇结队而行并且合伙租了一辆车。 temp up (with) 与合作或一起工作, 与结成一队 Lets team up! 我们联起手来吧！7. Theres a great drive marked out for tourists. 有一条用线为游客画出界线的大道。drive n. used in the names of roads 路, 大道Th

40、ey live at 141 Park Drive. 他们住在公园路141号。take in (1) 吸收，收留，收容，收养，接待 Our party branch took in a new member yesterday. 我们党支部昨天吸收了一名新党员。8. Its a 79 km round-trip that takes in all the famous tourist spots. 正是这公里的往返旅程包括了所有的著名的旅游景点。(2) 包括 This price takes in the cost of all the accommodation and food. 这个价格

41、包括了食宿等一切费用。(3) 理会, 理解, 记住 I wonder if hes really taking it in. 我想知道他是否真正明白了。(4) 欺骗，使上当 The salesman finds it easy to take in old ladies. 这个推销员发现老太太容易上当受骗。与take相关的短语： take after 长得像 take apart 拆开，拆卸 take away 拿开，拿走take back 收回，使回忆起take off 拿走，取下，去掉；脱去；（使）离开；起跳（飞），（飞）机起飞take on 承担，呈现，雇用take over 接管，接替take to 喜欢，习惯take up with 和交往，和要好9. Some interes