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1、Unit 2Iconic attractionsListening and TalkingLearning objectives1.To listen for general ideas and specific information about New Zealand,knowing something that represents it;2.To talk about what best represents China;3.To learn expressions on describing a special features of a place.Lead-in1.Where c

2、an you see these things?2.What are they?3.Which attracts you the most?0108the Bay of Islandsone of New Zealands favourite travel destinationsplenty to see and do:cruises(乘船航行),sailing,swimming,diving,deep sea fishing,hiking,campingvariety of marine life(海洋生物)，including dolphins,whales,and penguinsea

3、rly European settlement and Maori culturethe hakaa ceremonial dance performed by the Maori peoplecan be performed by both men and womento get ready for war and to develop team spirita kiwi birdan icon of New Zealandnearly blind,flightless birdusually comes out only at nightendangered species,vulnera

4、ble(脆弱的)and threateneda geysera natural hot springforms when pressure builds up beneath the ground,causing an eruption of hot water and steamknown as a geothermal system（near volcanoes）a sulphuric poolsometimes found in the same area as geysersa landscape bathed in steam,with powerful geysers shooti

5、ng steam into the air,vividly coloured sulphuric pools,and bubbling mudmanuka honeymade from the manuka plantquite thick and dark,and slightly bitterbungee jumpingoriginated with an ancient adult initiation ceremony(成人仪式）成人仪式）people jumped off a high platform with vines(藤)attached to their feet as a

6、 test for their courage and passage into manhood.sheepfirst introduced to New Zealand in the late 18th centurysheep farming(养殖)became the main industry in New Zealand.While-ListeningListen to a radio programme called Amazing New Zealand.Three speakers are talking about what they believe to best repr

7、esent New Zealand.Match the speakers with their choices.Dave EdmondsFelicity James Jane Smithwriter of the Fantastic Life blogbusiness journalisteditor of World Nature magazinethe geothermal parksthe New Zealand experiencethe Bay of Islands Listen and fill in the blanks.What best represents New Zeal

8、and?Presenters 1:Dave Edmonds(business journalist)Choice:the Bay of Islands Reasons:_ cruises or _ tours to _ the _ _ and their _ _,as well as tours to _ and _ Maori _ be astonished to _ the haka on site _ and _ activities make it a popular tourist destination plenty of great _ boathikingexploresmal

9、ltownsrich historyobserveexperienceculture seebeacheswaterwildlifePresenters 2:Felicity James(editor of World Nature magazine)Choice:the geothermal parks Reasons:hot _ geysers bubbling _ sulphuric _springsmudpoolsPresenter 3:Jane Smith(writer of the Fantastic Life blog)Choice:the New Zealand experie

10、nce Reasons:see a kiwi _ or a flock of _ try manuka _ see the haka go bungee _ experience its _culture birdsheephoneyjumpingHow do the speakers sum up their opinions?Complete their sentences with the words you hear.1._,the Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.2._,the places that

11、 best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks.3._,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealandthey should experience its culture.All in allIn my opinionIn shortListening textWilliam:Hello,Im William Wood,the host of Amazing New Zealand.Today,were going to

12、talk about what can best represent New Zealand.Well start with business journalist Dave Edmonds.Dave,whats your pick?Dave:My vote has to be the Bay of Islands.Its one of the most beautiful places youll find in New Zealand.There are boat cruises or hiking tours to explore the small towns and their ri

13、ch history,as well as tours to observe and experience Maori culture.You will be astonished to see the haka on site.But,of course,its the beaches and water activities that make the Bay of Islands such a popular tourist destination.And theres plenty of great wildlife to see along the beaches-penguins,

14、whales,dolphins.All in all,the Bay of Islands is really what best represents New Zealand.Felicity:Yes,Dave.I think the Bay of Islands is a great place too,but I have a different place in mindWilliam:Folks,this is Felicity James,editor of World Nature magazine.Felicity:Thanks,William.In my opinion,th

15、e places that best represent New Zealand are the geothermal parks,such as in the North Island area.The hot springs,geysers,bubbling mud,and sulphuric pools make that area one of the most amazing places youll ever see.The scenery there is truly unique to New Zealand.William:Also,here with us is Jane

16、Smith,writer of the Fantastic Life blog.Jane,what do you think?Jane:Well,I wouldnt choose a particular place.I think that if someone left New Zealand without seeing a kiwi bird or a flock of sheep,they havent truly experienced the country.What Im trying to say is that what best represents New Zealan

17、d is not necessarily a place,but rather the experiences you get there.Try some manuka honey.See the haka.Go bungee jumping!In short,I would like to suggest that tourists not just visit iconic places in New Zealand-they should experience its culture.Work in pairsIn groups,discuss what best represents

18、 China.Brainstorm the following topics and take notes.the cultural centrethe centre(s)of various cuisinesthe best place to see naturethe most diverse regionthe economic centrethe music centrethe best place to experience historythe place with the best quality of lifeChoose one place to give a present

19、ation on.Use the expressions below to help you.Describing special features of a placeIts a leadingIts home to/ofIts famous/well-known forIt has/features.Its a _ centre.Its the centre ofYou can visit/see/enjoy.Some of its attractions includeIts one of the top/best.in the world.allows people toIts cel

20、ebrated around the world forExample:Fill in the blanks according to the Chinese in the brackets to complete the following passage.Today,Id like to introduce you to Xi an.1._(在我看来)，2._(最能代表中国的城市)is Xian.There are many historical sites in the city，so 3._(它是体验历史最好的地方).During the Han and Tang Dynasty,4.

21、_(它是的中心)politics，economics，and cultures of the country.In my opinionthe place that best represents Chinait is the best place to experience historyit was the centre ofWhile you are traveling in Xian,5._(它的一些旅游景点包括)Museum of Terracotta Warriors，Huaqing Hot Spring，Mt.Lishan and Shaanxi History Museum.6

22、._(总之)，Xian is a city well worth exploring and it is really 7._(最能代表中国的地方).some of its attractions includeAll in allwhat best represents ChinaSpeak UpSuppose your friend Steve from the USA is planning to visit China during his holiday.Introduce him to a place which you think best represents China.HomeworkFinish the exercise that is given today.本课结束