初中英语人教版八年级下册unit9sectionB.ppt

1、Unit9 Reading,c,a,d,b,Do you know about the country?,the United Kingdom,Have you ever been there before?,Do you know about the country?,France,Do you know about the country?,Italy,Do you know the country?,China,Do you know the country?,America,Do you know the country?,Japan,Do you know the country?,

2、Australia,What is the name of the country? Do you know?,Singapore,Have you ever been there before?,Is it beautiful?,Location: Where is Singapore?,Location: in Southeast Asia,Its on the south of Malaysia,What do you know about Singapore?,Before you read,More than three quarters （四分之三）of the populatio

3、n in Singapore are Chinese, so you can simply speak Putonghua.,It is an Englishspeaking country. So you can also practice English.,Before you read,You can find a lot of food from China.So you wont have any problem finding rice,noodles or dumplings,Chinese food,Before you read,have problem (in) doing

4、 sth 做有困难,If you are brave(勇敢),it is an excellent place to try new food. Whether Indian food, Japanese food or western food.(无论-还是),Before you read,It is called “Night Safari”-a kind of zoo opens when it is dark.,Before you read,The temperature there is almost the same all year round ,and you can go

5、 there whenever you like.,Reading strategy: After reading, write down three or more things you have learned. We always remember things better if we take time to reflect.,在阅读完之后，写下三点或者更多你了解的事情。如果你花时间去表达，我们总是会记得很清楚。,1. Where is Singapore? 2. What language do people speak in Singapore?,Paragraph 1,Its

6、an island in Southeast Asia.,Chinese and English.,3. Why can we speak Chinese in Singapore ? 4. Can we speak English there? Why?,Because more than three quarters of the population are Chinese.,Yes. Because Singapore is an English-speaking country.,While you read,Have you ever been to Singapore?,Have

7、 you ever been to Singapore? For thousands of tourists from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful and safe place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more than three quarters of the population are Chinese, so you can simply speak Putonghua a lot of time. On the other hand, Singapo

8、re is an English-speaking country, so its also a good place to practice your English!,Paragraph 1,While you read,1 thousand num.一千 thousands of 数以千计的 There are thousands of students in our school. Can you guess how many there are ? I think there are seven thousand . 2 one the one hand on the other h

9、and 一方面。另一方面 On the one hand he is really clever , on the other hand he puts good use to his brain. 3 safe adj.安全的 =/=dangerous safety n. safely adv. It is safe to cross the street when the traffic light is green.,4 simply adv. 仅仅 simple adj. What we need issimplymoney, money and money. 5 Singapore

10、is an English-speaking country, so 新加坡是一个说英语的国家 名词加动词的ing形式组合而成 grass-eating animals an apple-picking trip a heartwarming story about who saved his mothers life,Language points,方位：,north,south,west,east,northwest,northeast,southwest,southeast,Can we find any Chinese food there ? 2. What kind of Chin

11、ese food can we find ?,Paragraph 2,Yes, we can.,Rice, noodles and dumplings.,3. Can we try any kind of new food there? 4. What kinds of new food can we find ?,Yes, we can.,Indian food, western food and Japanese food.,While you read,Have you ever tried Chinese food outside of China? Maybe you fear th

12、at you wont be able to find anything good to eat when you travel . In Singapore, however, youll find a lot of food from China; you wont have any problem getting rice, noodles, or dumplings. Singapore is an excellent place to try new food. Whether you like Indian food, western food, or Japanese food,

13、 youll find it all in Singapore!,Paragraph 2,While you read,6 fear v. n. He looked at the thief with fear. 7 whether conj. I wonder whether you will come or not. 8 Indian adj. n. The Indian people love Indian culture. 9 Japanese n. adj. Japan n. These Japanese are from Japan, they can speak Japanese

14、 well.,Paragraph 3,While you read,1. Singapore has a special zoo called _. 2. A lot of animals _ at night, so this is_ to watch them. 3. At the zoo, you can watch lions, tigers, and foxes in a _than a normal zoo.,the “Night Safari”,wake up,more natural environment,the best time,Most large cities hav

15、e zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a Night Safari. It might seem strange to go to a zoo when its dark. However, if you go to see lions ,tigers or foxes during the daytime, theyll probably be asleep!. A lot of animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to wat

16、ch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than a normal zoo.,Paragraph 3,While you read,1. What is the weather like in Singapore ? Why? 2. When can we go to Singapore?,Paragraph 4,The temperature is almost the same all year round. Because it is so close

17、to the equator.,Whenever (at any time of year/ in any season),While you read,One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round. This is because the island is so close to the equator. So you can choose to go whenever you likespring, summer, autumn, or winter! A

18、nd, of course, its not too far from China!,Paragraph 4,While you read,10 all year round What is the temperature in your hometown all year round? 11 equator n. It is hot near the equator. 12 whenever n. Whenever you go , I will provide you help. 13 spring n. Leaves turn green in spring.,Section 3 Aft

19、er You Read,Complete the word map with the words from the reading.,names of places,China, Singapore,animals,lions, Night Safari,seasons,summer, all year round,languages,kinds of food,rice, all kinds of food,Chinese, Chinese, English,Have,been,Southeast,speak,English,Have,ever,have,watch,warm,year,be

20、en,Make a list of facts about your hometown or a place you have been to. Think about these topics.,Size , locations:,over 16800 square meters , in the south of China,Population:,20186,Weather:,warm,History:,a long history,Places to visit:,Tianan men Square, the Palace Museum,3a,Things to eat,Beijing

21、 duck,2c The statements below are false. Using information from the articles to correct them.,1 Most people in Singapore only speak English,speak Chinese and English,easy,It is not easy to get many different kinds of food in Singapore.,any season,3 Its good to see lions and tigers during the daytime

22、 because theyll probably be awake.,night,4 Its best to visit Singapore in the autumn.,For many Chinese tourists,Singapore is a small_for holiday and it is in_. On the one hand, more than three quarters of the_are Chinese,_you can_speak Putonghua. On the _hand,Singapore is an _ _ country,you can_your

23、 English.Maybe you fear that you wont be able to find anything to eat outside of China._ in Singapore,you wont have any problem _ a lot of food from China.It is also an _place to try Indian food , western food,or Japanese food.Singapore has a special night zoo _ the “Night Safari”.At the Night Safar

24、i,you can watch these animals in a more _environment than a _ zoo.And because the temperature is almost the same all year round. You can _any season there.,island,Southeast Asia,population,so,simply,other,English-speaking,practice,However,getting,excellent,called,natural,normal,choose,( )1. Singapor

25、e is a good place to _. A. visit B. take a vacation C. relax D. practice Putonghua ( )2. People in Singapore can speak _. A. Chinese and English B. Chinese and French C. English and Japanese D. French and Japanese ( )3. If you go to Singapore, you can eat _. A. Chinese food B. western food C. Japanese food D. all above ( )4. There is _ in Singapore. A. a zoo in the daytime B. a water park in the daytime C. a zoo at night D. a amusement park