高中英语译林版模块九Unit1Self-assessment课件(共51张PPT)

Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures Welcome to the unit If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of ? Why do you think that the images in these pictures represent those countries? Lead-in Japan Holland Which countries do you think of? Oriental cherry Tulip Japan India Which countries do you think of? Which countries do you think of? Korea China Which countries do you think of? Japan China Which countries do you think of? India New Zealand Which countries do you think of? Japan India Which countries do you think of? China New Zealand Which countries do you think of? Russia Arabian countries Which countries do you think of? France Egypt Which countries do you think of? The USA Marina Which countries do you think of? Greece Italy Which countries do you think of? Iraq Cambodia Wat and Angkor Thom Which countries do you think of? Egypt Italy Which countries do you think of? Italy The USA Which countries do you think of? Russia Denmark Look at the pictures below and try to guess which countries they represent. Picture talking Who are the people in the picture? They are Mounties, or the royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP. What do you know about them? The RCMP was originally called North- West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now, various modern facilities are used instead. The official motto of the force is ‘Uphold the right’. Why do you think the Mounties represent Canada? The Mountie is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols as it was always featured in Hollywood movies, especially between the 1920s and the 1940s. What other things can you think of to represent Canada? Maple trees Niagara Falls the CN Tower What is the man in the picture? The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. This man guards the Queen’s jewels. What do beefeaters do? In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queen’s jewels. Instead they are ceremonial guardians who act as tour guards. This man guards the Queen’s jewels. What do you know about beefeaters? It is said that the word ‘beefeater’ came from French ‘buffetier’, which refers to the guard protecting the king’s food in the palace of French kings. This man guards the Queen’s jewels. Why do you think a beefeater represent the UK ? Beefeaters have a long history. In 1485, King Henry VII set up the first beefeaters as his bodyguards. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms. This man guards the Queen’s jewels. What other things can you think of to represent the UK? Big Ben Stonehenge Sherlock Homes What can you see in the picture? The Sydney Opera House. This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city. What does this opera house look like? A group of seashells. This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city. Where is it? Which country does it stand for? In Sydney. It stands for Australia. This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city. Why has this opera house become a symbol of Australia? It represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. This magnificent building was constructed between 1957 and 1973 and has attracted famous performers from all around the world. This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city. What other things can you think of to represent Australian? Koala kangaroo Gold beaches What are the two skyscrapers called? Marina City. Where are they located ? In Chicago, the USA. Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers! What do you know about Marina City? This magnificent complex was designed by Bertrand Goldberg and constructed between 1959 and 1964. Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers! This is a 36,000,000-dollar project in the heart of Chicago. The 60-storeyed twin towers were built on only 3 acres of land. It can accommodate 450 apartments and 450 cars in each of the twin towers. It is called ‘the city within a city’. Do you think Marina City is an icon of the city of Chicago or even an icon of the USA? Why or why not? Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers! Yes. The complex is a symbol of the city due to its unique shape. They represent the great success in designing, engineering and construction. What other things can you think of to represent the USA? The statue of liberty The white house Hollywood If you had to choose a symbol to represent China, What would you choose? Why? Discussion Symbols of China Symbols of China Symbols of China Symbols of China Symbols of China Why are Friendlies chosen as Official Mascots(吉祥物) of the 2008 Olympic Games? What do they represent for? Street Interview Fish Panda Olympic Flame Tibetan Antelope Swallow They carry a message of friendship and peace--and blessings from China--to children all over the world. Why is it chosen as Beijing Olympic Emblem? What does it represent for? Beijing Olympic Emblem(会徽) Street Interview Homework 书面表达  2008年北京奥林匹克运动会会徽 (emblem) 是中国人为奥运大家庭奉献的 杰作。假设你是李华, 请你写一篇120词 左右的短文, 把这个会徽介绍给一位美 国朋友(Neo)。 内容要点： 1. 鲜红的色彩表达中国文化特有的热 情气氛; 2. 中国书法(calligraphy); 3. 人形体现奥林匹克精神； 4. “京”字的含义。