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1、 Warming up and Reading国名释义：国名释义：美利坚合众国美利坚合众国（The United States of America）简称美国（简称美国（U.S.A.）。美国因洲）。美国因洲名而得名。名而得名。 美国的绰号叫美国的绰号叫“山姆大叔山姆大叔”。传说始于传说始于1812年英美战争期间的年英美战争期间的美国纽约特罗伊城商人山姆美国纽约特罗伊城商人山姆威尔威尔 国鸟：白头海雕国鸟：白头海雕 Size （秃鹰）（秃鹰）这种秃鹰是北美一种有着黑色的身这种秃鹰是北美一种有着黑色的身体和翅膀体和翅膀,白色的头和尾巴。在白色的头和尾巴。在1782年这种鹰被设计为美国国家的象征年这

2、种鹰被设计为美国国家的象征 National Day：July, 4th Independent in 1776.） 非洲裔美国人内战纪念碑纪念人民权领袖非洲裔美国人内战纪念碑纪念人民权领袖马丁马丁路德路德金金The famous speech: I Have A Dream Hello, everyone! I am Arnold Schwarzenegger (阿诺阿诺 施瓦辛格施瓦辛格), the governor of California. Lets have a test before we start to learn Unit 1. Are you ready?Test ABC

3、D1. Who is the president of United States of American now?Its a very easy question, If you choose the wrong answer, you must be an alien!2. How many states are there in the USA?A.B.C.D.47484950A.B.C.D.3. Which stands for the USA? National Emblems （国徽）（国徽）A.B.C.D.4. Which doesnt belong to the USA?Sta

4、tue ofLibertyGoldenBridgeWhiteHouseEiffelTower5. Which are American brands?ABCDEFGGermanyGermanyFinland6.Who are Americans?ABCDEkeanuReevesDavidBeckhamSteven SpeilbergRonaldinho BritainBrazil8. _has the largest population in the USA. A. California B. Alaska C. Washington D. Texas7. Where is the Whit

5、e House?A. California B. Alaska C. Washington D. Texas9. Californias official nickname is the _, its the _ largest state in the USA. A. Sunflower State, Second B. Golden State, third C. Sunflower State, first D. Golden State, first10. _ is Californias largest and the nations second largest city. A.

6、Sacramento B. Los Angeles C. San Diego D. San Francisco芝加哥大学芝加哥大学钢铁森林钢铁森林芝加哥海滨宾馆芝加哥海滨宾馆 San FranciscoLos AngelesHoustonBostonNew YorkWashington, D.CRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoCanadaAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiSuperiorMichiganErieHuronOntarioLook at the pictures below. Each illustrates

7、 something about California. Discuss in groups what each picture means to you.A native American Indian was standing beside a camp .It seemed that he or she felt very happy. Maybe he or she had a good harvest.Pre-Reading Native California IndiansHe was a gold miner. He was panning gold. He looked not

8、 only thin and weak, but also thirsty and tired. It was difficult for them to achieve the dream of becoming rich.California gold miners around 1849Other reference pictures about gold rush in CaliforniaMany Chinese have settled in California and many of them live in Chinatown in San Francisco. By 199

9、0,the nations being immigrated from different parts of the world had made California into the most racially and ethnically diverse state in the country.Chinatowns in CaliforniaReadingSkimming: answer the following questions:1. Who were the first to arrive in California to rush for gold?2. When and w

10、hy did the large number of Chinese immigrate to California?3. What attracted people from different parts of the world to immigrate to California?1. Who were the first to arrive in California to rush for gold?2. When and why did the large number of Chinese immigrate to California? South Americans and

11、 people from the United States.During the gold rush period, many Chinese immigrated to California to achieve their dream of becoming rich, and in the 1860s, a large number of Chinese went there to build the railway from the west to east coast.Keys:3. What attracted people from different parts of the

12、 world to immigrate to California?The temperate climate, the modern lifestyle and its diverse cultures attracted immigrates to California.True or False1. 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

13、. 3. Of the first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men. 4. In the early 1800s, Russians began setting in California just for fur. 5. Duing Gold Rush Period, many achieved their dream of being rich. 6. In the late 19th century, Chinese immigrants arrived in California. FFTTFF_

14、StagePeopleTimeEventNative AmericansAsians15000Natives1600sSpanish Spanish 1600s1800s18211846Russians Russians 1800sGold miners South Americans Europeans Asians18481850Arrived firstSuffered by EuropeansTook natives landRuled by SpainBecame part of Mexico Declared war;give backSettled inDiscovered& r

15、ush for goldBecame a state15,000 years ago16th century182118461848 1850First settlers crossed the Bering Strait from Asia. These people are now known as Native AmericansSpanish soldiers arrived in South AmericanCalifornia became part of MexicoCalifornia became the 31st state of the USGold was discov

16、ered in CaliforniaThe US declared war on MexicoThe state of California is a multicultural community because European, African and Asian peoples have been moving into the state for the last 200 years. It is this mix of peoples with their own customs, culture and food that have given California its mu

17、lticultural flavour. Problems that might arise include intercultural rivalry or competition, discrimination or misunderstanding. It is to the credit of Californians that such problems do not arise very often.DiscussionWhat do you think California is like after your reading the passage? Discuss with you partners and try to give a simple introduction of it.