高二英语：book8Unit1：课件5

1、Unit 1 A land of diversityThe United States of America (USA)If we want to learn something about a country, a state, we would like to know its size, population, location, language, history, capital, climate, agriculture and industry, educationStar-Spangled Banner Star-Spangled Banner (星条旗星条旗) The Ame

2、rica flag is known as “the stars and strips”. 50 stars Each star represents one state 13 stripes the original 13 states.Red courageWhite freedomBlueloyalty and justiceJune 14 Flag Day. National FlagSan FranciscoLos AngelesHoustonBostonNew YorkWashington, D.CRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoCanadaAtlantic

3、 OceanPacific Oceanthe MississippiSuperiorMichiganErieHuronOntarioThe Statue of Liberty The White House It has an area of 411.ooo square kilometers. And it is one of the American states of the largest population, with the most developed economy. 1. California is the _ largest state in the 1. Califor

4、nia is the _ largest state in the USA. USA. A.third B. Second C.fourth D. fifthA.third B. Second C.fourth D. fifth2. California, a state in the western USA, borders 2. California, a state in the western USA, borders _._. A. the Pacific Ocean B.the Indian Ocean A. the Pacific Ocean B.the Indian Ocean

5、 C. the Atlantic Ocean D.the Arctic Ocean C. the Atlantic Ocean D.the Arctic Ocean3. _ is California3. _ is Californias largest and the nations largest and the nations s second largest city.second largest city. A. Sacramento B. Los Angeles A. Sacramento B. Los Angeles C. San Diego D. San Francisco C

6、. San Diego D. San FranciscoAABGeneral knowledge quiz about California6. Californias official nickname is the _ ? A. Sunflower State B. Golden State C. Land of opportunity D. Evergreen State7. _has the largest population in the USA. A. California B. Alaska C. Washington D. Texas8. California entered

7、 the Union on September 9, 1850, as the _state. A. thirtieth B. thirty-eighth C. thirty-second D. thirty-first BAD How each picture is relevant to the history of California? Native American Indianone of the first people to live in California.Pre-readingA gold minerthe discovery of gold in California

8、 created a gold rush which brought people from all over the world to California. A building in Chinatown, San FranciscoMany Chinese have settled in California and many of them live in Chinatown in San Francisco.Task1 Fast reading True or False questions1.California is the largest state in the USA an

9、d 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 were religious men. 4.In the early 1800s, Russians began setting in California just for fur. 5.Duing Gold Rush Period, many achieved their dr

10、eam 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 will be so great that there will be no major racial or culture groups. FFTTFFT15,000 years ago 16thcentury:1821184618481850First settlers crossed the B

11、ering Strait from Asia. These people are now known as Native AmericanSpanish soldiers arrived in South AmericanBecame part of Mexico The US declared war on MexicoGold was discovered in California California became the 31st state of the US.Comprehending: EX-2StagePeopleTimeEventLater arrivalsAfricans

12、 1800sChinese 1860sJapanese Early 1900Denmark 1911JewishBy 1920sItaliansLate 1900sAfricans 1942 1945Moved from MexicoBuilt the railwayFarmed Established a townDeveloped industryFished and made wineWorked in ship&aircraft industry Russians Chinese Africans Italians Jewish Japanese Cambodians Koreans

13、Danish Pakistanis Early 1800s Late 1840s/ early 1850s 1800s Late 1800s 1920s Early 1900s From about the 1970s From about the 1970s 1911 From about the 1970sComprehending: EX-3Skimming: answer the following questions:1. Who were the first to arrive in California to rush for gold?2. When and why did t

14、he large number of Chinese immigrate to California?3. What attracted people from different parts of the world to immigrate to California?Reading 1. Who were the first to arrive in California to rush for gold? South Americans and people from the United States.Summary2. When and why did the large numb

15、er of Chinese immigrate to California?dream of becoming rich. In the 1860s,a large number of Chinese went there to build the railway from the west to east coast During the Gold Rush Period, many Chinese immigrated to California to achieve their.3. What attracted people from different parts of the wo

16、rld to immigrate to California? I think the temperate climate attracted immigrants to California. Maybe the modern lifestyle there is more attractive to people from other parts of the world.1. population un / cn. 人口人口 The population of China_ large. And 70% of the population of China_ peasants.isare

17、Language points 表示整体人口时谓语动词用单数，表示部分人口时谓语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动词用复数.而形容人口的多少通常用而形容人口的多少通常用large / small. Whats the population of .?Whats the population of Guangdong? have a population of . 有多少人口有多少人口China has a population of 1.3 billion.2. multicultural adj. multi- 多、多方面、多方向的多、多方面、多方向的 multi-

18、coloured 多色的多色的 multi-racial 多种族的多种族的 multi-media 多媒体多媒体3. When the first people arrived in what we now know as California,宾语从宾语从句句= the place that we now know as California. 定语从句定语从句George Washington was born in _ is now the state of Virginia. A.which B. where C. that D. what = George Washington wa

19、s born in the place that is now the state of Virginia. D1.Pudong Development Zone is no longer a rural area _ it used to be.2. Pudong Development Zone is no longer _ it used to be. A. what B. where C. that D. thereCA定语从句定语从句表语从句表语从句4. by means of: by using 用用办法，借助办法，借助 He crossed the river by means

20、of a raft. We express out feelings by means of words. means 单复数同形单复数同形 All possible means have been tried. The quickest means of travel is by plane. by this means 用这种方法用这种方法 by no means 决不，一点也不决不，一点也不Its nothing unusual to experience failure, and by no means ought we lose heart.5. in addition : besi

21、des 此外此外,再者再者 You need time and money. In addition, you need diligence. 我打算进城看望我的老师我打算进城看望我的老师,此外还要买点东西此外还要买点东西. I am going to visit my teacher. In addition, I need to buy some articles of daily use. whats more; furthermore; moreover; in addition to . 除除外外 In addition to cakes and candies, guests we

22、re provided with fruits.6. majority n. 大多数大多数 The majority_ for the budget. The majority of students _ hard-working. The majority of the damage _ easy to repair. was / wereareis单独做主语时，若强调整体，谓语动词用单数，单独做主语时，若强调整体，谓语动词用单数， 强调个体时，谓语动词用复数强调个体时，谓语动词用复数 。 the majority of + n. 后可用不可数名词，也可用后可用不可数名词，也可用 可数名词复

23、数可数名词复数, 谓语动词由后面的名词决定。谓语动词由后面的名词决定。 minority 少数的少数的7. declare vt. 1）宣布）宣布,宣告宣告 The chairman declared the results of the election. 警方现在已经对这个地区的毒贩宣战了警方现在已经对这个地区的毒贩宣战了. The police have declared war on drug dealers in this area. 2） 宣称宣称,声称声称,断言断言 他郑重声明此事属实他郑重声明此事属实. He declared that it was true. 8. make

24、 a life 开始新生活，习惯于新的生活方式开始新生活，习惯于新的生活方式 Many farmers go to the big cities to make a life. Its not easy to make a life in a new country.9.keep up 继续，保持继续，保持If we can keep up this speed, we should arrive there in about two days.Keep up your courage! 鼓起勇气，不要气馁！鼓起勇气，不要气馁！10.It is believed that It is said that It is hoped that It is supposed that 主语从句主语从句 It is suggested that It is reported that It is reported that some European countries are flooded severely . It is hoped tha