Unit2 Iconic AttractionsUnit2 Iconic AttractionsReading and ThinkingReading and ThinkingExperience the Iconic Features of AustraliaExperience the Iconic Features of AustraliaLearning objectivesLearning objectivesAfter this lesson,you will be able to:After this lesson,you will be able to:1.read and understand the writers impression on Australia.2.read and learn the native culture of Australia.3.discuss and talk about how different culture influences Australia.Look and answerLook and answerWhat does What does“Iconic Attractions Iconic Attractions”meanmean？“Iconic AttractionsIconic Attractions”refers to attractions refers to attractions which act as a sign or symbol of which act as a sign or symbol of someplace.someplace.Opening pageQuote:Whatever makes an Quote:Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.lovely in the eye.-Saadi-SaadiIf a place or a thing makes If a place or a thing makes a good impression on us,we a good impression on us,we think it is beautiful.think it is beautiful.Do you know the place in the Do you know the place in the photo?photo?The photo shows the World famous The photo shows the World famous Sydney Opera House,an iconic Sydney Opera House,an iconic attraction of Australia.attraction of Australia.Step1 Pre-readingStep1 Pre-reading 1.What do you know about Australia?1.What do you know about Australia?*Australia lies between the Pacific and Indian oceans in the Southern Hemisphere.*Australias capital is Canberra,and its largest city is Sydney.*The koala,is Australias national treasure and a rare and precious primitive animal in Australia.*Famous scenic spots:The Great Barrier Reef Ayers Rock(艾尔斯巨石艾尔斯巨石)*Australia is a nation of immigrants.*The majority of Australians speaks English as their first language.It is located to the south of the equator,below many countries.2.What is your impression of Australia based on your experience and/or what you have seen in the media?It is the only country that covers an entire continent in the world.It is the only country that covers an entire continent in the world.It is a developed country.It is a developed country.It is rich in natural resources.It is rich in natural resources.It has various wild animals.It has various wild animals.It is a beautiful country that attracts tourists and immigrants from It is a beautiful country that attracts tourists and immigrants from all over the world.all over the world.Step2 While-readingStep2 While-reading The iconic features of Australia.The iconic features of Australia.Prediction:Prediction:what may the author talk about in the four what may the author talk about in the four blog entriesblog entries?Fast-readingFast-reading Skim the text.And match the blog and subheadings.Skim the text.And match the blog and subheadings.Blog 1Blog 2Blog 3Blog 4A.The A.The fundationfundation of Australia of AustraliaB.First impressionB.First impressionC.Reflections on C.Reflections on multiculturalismmulticulturalismD.Preparing to travelD.Preparing to travelE.Political E.Political divisionsdivisionsF.Aborigines and the didgeridooF.Aborigines and the didgeridooCareful-readingCareful-reading Blog1:Preparing to travelBlog1:Preparing to travel（Sep.25th)Sep.25th)Preparing to Preparing to travel(Para1-travel(Para1-2)2)a.a.Geographic informationGeographic information1.Located to the of the equator（赤道）2.many other countries.3.Be referred to as .b.Some iconic sitesb.Some iconic sites1.2.c.Animalsc.Animals and .southsouthBelowBelow“down“down under”under”Sydney Opera HouseSydney Opera HouseGreat Ocean RoadGreat Ocean RoadKoalasKoalaskangarooskangaroosCareful-readingCareful-reading Blog2:First impressionsBlog2:First impressions（Oct.1st)Oct.1st)1 Oct1 OctIm here in Sydney!Since I arrived,my friend has brought me to my first open-air barbecue and has also shared many different but yummy meals with me,so my first impressions of Australia have been all about food!A lot of typical Australian food,such as the Sunday roast,is originally British.Bakeries,fast-food joints,butcher shops,cafes,and restaurants everywhere provide some of the premier food experiences in the world.The influence of Asian cultures,on the other hand,led to the introduction of bean curd and Asian herbs,along with Australian versions of foods like the Chinese-inspired dim sim.How has Australian cuisine been influenced by different cultures?Give two examples.Give two examples.example 1example 1example 2example 2TopicTopicFood in AustraliaFood in AustraliaFirst First impressionsimpressionsTypical Australian food:Sunday roastoriginally _Bakeries,fast-food,butcher shops,cafes,restaurantspremier food experiencesBean curd,Asian herbs,dim sim influenced by _BritishjointsAsian culturesCareful-readingCareful-reading Blog3:Aborigines and the Blog3:Aborigines and the didgeridoodidgeridoo（Oct.3rd)Oct.3rd)Read blog entries 3 and tell if the following statement about Aborigines Read blog entries 3 and tell if the following statement abou