选修8Unit 1 A land of diversity 课文理解及语言点公开课

1、选修8Unit 1 A land of diversity 课文理解及语言点公开课What do you think of when you read the unit title?A land ofdiversitya powerful countryWhich country do you think the title refers to? How much do you know about it?How much do you know about the USA?1. Which flag is American flag?A. B. C. C 2. Which city is t

2、he capital of the USA? A. New York B. Washington D.C C. Los Angeles B A.B.C.D. 3. Which stands for the USA? National Emblems (国徽)C 4. How many states are there in the USA?A.B.C.D.47484950D A.B.C.D.5. Which doesnt belong to the USA?Statue ofLibertyGoldenBridgeWhiteHouseEiffelTowerC 6. Which are not A

3、merican brands?ABCDGermanyB F G EFGGermanyFinland7. Which city is known as “Big Apple”?New York8.What is American nickname （绰号） ？A.Uncle Sam（山姆大叔）B.Melting Pot（熔炉）C.Salad Bowl（色拉盘） D.all above9. Which state is the largest one in the USA? A. New York B. Texas C. California D. Florida 10. California i

4、s the _ largest state in the USA. A. third B. fourth C. second D. fifthAtlanticPacificCanadaMexicoRocky MountainsCalifornia Los Angeles New YorkSan FranciscoMexico GulfUSAWhere is California?How much do you know about California ?Lets have a quiz!California is a true melting pot. Pre-reading(2 m) Na

5、tive California IndiansCalifornia gold miners around 1849Chinatowns in Californiathe major cities of CaliforniaSan Francisco San DiegoLos Angeles1. California, a state in the western USA, borders _. A. the Pacific Ocean B.the Indian Ocean C. the Atlantic Ocean D.the Arctic Ocean2. _ is Californias l

6、argest and the nations second largest city. A. Sacramento萨克拉门托B. Los Angeles洛杉矶 C. San Diego圣地亚哥D. San Francisco旧金山AB3. Californias official nickname is the _ ? A. Sunflower State C. Land of opportunity B. Golden State D. Evergreen State4. _has the largest population in the USA. A. California C. Ala

7、ska B. Washington D. Texas5. California entered the Union on September 9, 1850, as the _state. A. thirtieth C. thirty-eighth B. thirty-second D. thirty-first BADCalifornia READING California Reading学法指导通过略读（Skimming/Fast reading）和猜词（Word guessing) 技巧，在最短时间内把握文章的主旨大意（General idea） 。重点阅读标题（Title/Headl

8、ine）副标题（Sub-title)、各段首句和末句的主题句(Topic sentences）和文中关键词( Key words) 。通过细节阅读（Detailed reading/Careful reading/Scanning) 更好突破难点，了解加州历史。按时间顺序(Time order)梳理总结不同时期不同文化的融入，认可和包容多元文化。Example 1 People have different tastes in food. Some feel that they havent eaten a meal unless they have had steak or other re

9、d meat. Some prefer chicken or fish and eat one or the other at every meal. Others prefer vegetables and fruits or grains and would enjoy a meal of spaghetti, eggplant, and fresh fruit. Others could live on what were called fast-foods: a hamburger or hot dog, French fries and a soft drink. （1）主题句在段首

10、 一个主题句常常是一个段落的开头，其后的句子则是论证性细节。练中学练中学Example 2Some students prefer a strict teacher who tells them exactly what to do. Others prefer to be left to work on their own. Still others like a democratic discussion type of class. No one teaching method can be devised设计to satisfy all students at the same tim

11、e. (2)主题句也会出现在段尾。作者先摆出事实依据, 层层推理论证, 最后自然得出结论, 即段落的主题。RussiansLater ArrivalspeopleThe SpanishMost Recent ArrivalsNative AmericansHow many kinds of people are mentioned in this text? Gold MinersThe main idea of each part: Part 1Part 2Part 3The introduction of CaliforniaThe history of settlement of Cal

12、iforniaThe futureNative AmericansThe SpanishRussiansGold minersLater arrivalsMost recent arrivals阅读课文，试着用30来个单词概括课文大意或翻译下面短文。整篇文章分别介绍了美洲土著人，西班牙人，俄罗斯人，金矿工人，后来移民与未来移民及解释为什么加州是一个多文化的地方。 The whole passage introduced _答案：The whole passage introduced the native Americans, the Spanish, Russians, gold miner

13、s, later arrivals and future immigrants and explain why California is a multi-cultural place.探究一： Native Americans on para. 21.Time: 2.How did they come to California?: 3.What happened to the native people in the sixteenth century? Native Americans 15000 years agocrossed the Bering Strait in the Arc

14、tic to America by means of a land bridge which existed in prehistoric timewere killed by Europeanwere forced into slaverydied from the disease survived the terrible timesBack探究二：The Spanish (on Para.3)Fill important events in the form:16th century 18th century in 1846 in 1821(1)Spanish soldiers arri

15、ved and took their land(2)California was ruled by Spain(3)California becamepart of Mexico(4)Mexico gave California to the United StatesInfluence:today over 40% of Californians speak Spanish as a first or second languageBack探究三：Russians & Gold Miners (on Para.4&5)Do some T or F questions:1.In the ear

16、ly 1800s, Russian hunters began settling in California.2.In 1848, before the American-Mexican war, gold was discovered in California. 3.There are about 25,000 Russian-Americans living in San Francisco.4.California become the thirty-first state of the United states of America in 1850. afterBackand ar

17、ound San Francisco探究四：StagePeopleTimeEventLater arrivals(Para.6-8)Africans Chinese ItaliansDenmark JewishJapaneseAfricans Moved from MexicoBuilt the railwayFarmed Established a townDeveloped industryFished and made wineWorked in ship&aircraft industryBack1800s1860sLate 1800s1911By 1920s Early 20th19

18、42 1945探究五：StagePeopleTimeEventRecent arrivals(Para.9)Indians Pakistanis Cambodians Koreans Vietnamese Future (Para.10)Different parts of the world Worked in computer industryImmigratedImmigrated1970sRecentdecadesFutureSummary(Retelling) California is _state in the USA and it also has the distinctio

19、n of being the most _state in the USA. The first settlers crossed _in the _and arrived in California. The _suffered greatly after the arrival of Europeans in the _century. In the 18th century, _was ruled by _ until _the people of Mexico gained their independence from Spain. California then became pa

20、rt of_. But after the American-Mexican war in 1846, California was given back to the USA. the third largestmulticulturalthe Bering StraitArcticnative Americans16thCaliforniaSpain1821Mexico In 1848, in California gold was_, which _people from all over the world to arrive there to achieve their dreams

21、 of_. In 1850, California became the _state of the USA as a _society. Attracted by the_, more and more people from different parts of the world having been _California, including Asians, Africans, Americans and Europeans. In the near future, California will become _many races and cultures _ any majo

22、r racial or cultural groups. discoveredattractedbecoming rich31stmulticulturalclimate and lifestyleimmigrating toa mixture ofwithoutUnit 1 A Land of Diversity 阅读学案答案. D C A A B D B. ruled settling in discovery rich the brought decades home computer attracted diversity. 1. what 2. when 3. that 4. why

23、 5. that so that . 1. of 2. despite 3. by means of 4. to arrive 5. from brought 6. from on.1. distinction 2. which 3. crossed 4. by 5. ruled 6. were 7. settlers immigrants 8. a 9. making 10. when What attracted people from different parts of the world to immigrate to California? The temperate climat

24、e, the modern lifestyle and its diverse cultures attracted immigrates to California.Discussion California is the largest state in the USA and has the largest population. 2. The native Americans are treated well after the arrival of Europeans. 3. Of the first Spanish to go to California, the majority

25、 were religious men. FFTTrue or False4. In the early 1800s, Russians began setting in California. 5. During Gold Rush Period, many achieved their dream of being rich. 6. In the late 19th century, Chinese immigrants arrived in California. 7. It is believed that before long the mix of nationalities wi

26、ll be so great that there will be no major racial or culture groups. TFFT15,000 years agoFirst settlers crossed the Bering Strait in the Arctic to America. These people are known as Native Americans. Spanish soldiers arrived in South America.Comprehending 16th century 1 Beside each time note down an

27、 important event in Californian history. 1821California became part of Mexico.The United States declared war on Mexico.Gold was discovered in California.California became the 31st state of the US.1846185018482 Beside each cultural group write the period in which they first came to California in larg

28、e numbers. SpanishRussiansAfricans Chinese Italians Danish In the early 16th century early 1800s1800sLate 1840s / early 1850sIn the late 19th century1911JewishJapanese KoreansCambodians Vietnamese Pakistanis 1920searly 1900sFrom about 1970sFrom about 1970sIn more recent decadesFrom about 1970s1. div

29、ersity = variety 多样性、变化a diversity of vegetablesdiversify vt. 使多样性, 使不同diversify ones skills / interestsLanguage points2. California is the third largest state in the 序数词可以修饰形容词的最高级 The Yellow River is the second longest river in China. 可以修饰形容词最高级的词: far / by far /much 可以修饰比较级的词: no / a little / a b

30、it / any / slightly/by far Youre standing too near the camera. Can you move _? A. a bit far B. a little farther C. a bit of farther D. a little far B 3. population 人口 The population of China_ large. And 70% of the population of China_ peasants. 表示整体人口时谓语动词用单数, 表示部分人口 时谓语动词用复数。而形容人口的多少通常用 large / sma

31、ll。 对人口的多少进行疑问时，可用 Whats the population of .? Whats the population of Guangdong? have a population of . 有多少人口 China has a population of 1.3 billion. an increase / growth in population 人口isare4. When the first people arrived in what we now know as California,宾语从句= the place that we now know as Califo

32、rnia. 定语从句George Washington was born in _ is now the state of Virginia. which B. where C. that D. what = George Washington was born in the place that is now the state of Virginia. D 5. However, it is likely that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago.It is lik

33、ely/possible/probable that sb/sth is likely to do sth某人/物有可能做某事注意: likely 比较级为 likelier, 最高级为 likelieste.g. She is _ to succeed. 她有可能会成功. = It is likely that she will succeed.likelyThis is a _ story.这是一个有可能发生的故事.likely辨析: likely, possible, probable按可能性程度, probable可能性最大, 其次为likely, 最小为possible, 但需要注意

34、的是, likely的主语可以是人, 但possible, probable却只能用形式主语it.6. In addition, many died from the disease brought by Europeans.1) in addition to: 除此之外, 另外, 加之 e.g. I met my past teacher and some former classmates _ in the supermarket. 我在超市里遇见了我以前的老师, 还有些 同班同学. _cakes and candies, guests were also provided with fr

35、uits. 除了有蛋糕和糖果, 还给客人们准备了水果.in additionIn addition to 2) brought by Europeans 为过去分词作定语, 相当于which were brought by Europeans, 注意单个分词作定语放在所修饰的词前面, 分词短语作定语需放在所修饰的词之后. English is a _ language. 英语是一种被广泛使用的语言。 This is one of the schools _ in 1980s. 这是八十年代所建的学校之一。widely usedbuilt7.force into 强迫成为、做、进入They fo

36、rced him into signing (to sign) the paper.he was forced into crime by circumstances.她为境遇所迫而犯罪。8. However, some survived these terrible times, and today there are more Native Americans living in California than in any other state.幸免, 幸免于难 Only 12 of the 140 passengers _. 在140名乘客中只有12人幸免于难.1) survives

37、urvived挺过来, 挣扎过下去e.g. I dont think I _ another Year as a teacher; just too stressful.could survive比(某人)长寿, 比(通常指亲人)活的更长e.g. Harry _ his wife by three months. 哈里比他妻子多活了三个月。survived2) living in California 为现在分词短语作定语, 相当于 定语从句who live in California。现在分词一般表示 经常性的动作或现在的状态,也可以表示动作现在 正在发生或者与谓语动词所表示的的动作同时发生

38、。e.g. There are three types of tiger living in China (that live in China). 目前中国有三种虎. The picture hanging (that is hanging) on the wall is painted by my nephew. 墙上挂着的那幅画是我侄儿画的.9. compare：China has more people than any other country in the world.China has more people than any country in Europe.10. Spa

39、nish soldiers arrived in South America in the early 16th century when(定语从句） they fought against the native people and took their land.西班牙士兵最早是在16世纪初来到南美的，（当时）他们同土著人打仗，夺取了他们的土地。People from Africa have been living in California since the 1800s, when they moved north from Mexico.非洲人从 19世纪就在加利福尼亚住下来，（当时

40、）他们是从墨西哥向北来的。Even more arrived between 1942 and 1945 when they came to California to work in the ship and aircraft industries.更多的非洲人是在1942年到1945年间来到加利福尼亚的，当时他们是到船厂或飞机厂工作的。11. a large percentage have chosen= a large percentage of Chinese-Americans have chosen A large percentage of population live in big cities.这宾馆很大比例的收入来自于游览这湖的游客。 Only a small percentage of students are foreigners.percent (用在数词后) (其余都用percentage)12. It is believed that It is said that It is hoped that It is supposed that It is suggested that It is reported