人教版八年级英语下册 Unit 9 Section B Reading 2b课件(共22张PPT)

3. It is better to see lions and tigers during the daytime because they will probably be awake. It is easy to see lions and tigers at night because they will probably be awake. 4. It is best to visit Singapore in the autumn. You can visit Singapore at any time of the year.
Opera House was opened in 1973, and is now one of the busiest performing arts centers in the world. You should also pay a visit to Bondi Beach. Many people say it is Australia’s most famous beach. There are many things you can do at Bondi Beach, including learning to surf or scuba dive. Have you ever seen a shark feeding up close? If you visit the Sydney Aquarium, you can go on the glass-bottom boat ride and see a shark feeding in perfect safety!
2.The statements below are false. Use information from the article to correct them. (2c) 1. Most people in Singapore only speak English. Most people in Singapore speak English as well as Putonghua. 2. It is not easy to get many different kinds of good food in Singapore. It is easy to get many different kinds of good food in Singapore.
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Sample writing Have you ever been to Sydney, in Australia? It is the state capital of New South Wales, and is a wonderful modern city with a population of more than four million people. Sydney was established in 1788 as the first British colony in Australia. If you go to Sydney, you can visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Sydney Opera House, and maybe watch a performance there. The Sydney
Writing Write an article to advertise your hometown or a place you have been to. (3b)
Have you ever tried / seen / been …? ◆ If you…, you will / can … ◆ You should … ◆ One great thing about … is …
Unit 9
Have you ever been to a museum?
Section B
Reading 2b
Have you travelled before? Do you know what should we think about before travelling?
places to visit history transportation Travel weather
Places to vis, Bondi Beach, Greater Blue Mountains Area Things to eat: all kinds of food from around the world, including Greek, Italian and Chinese food
B: It’s excellent! Have ____ you ever tried Indian food? Indian food is really good in Singapore. ever heard of the Night A: I see. Have you ____ Safari? Someone told me to go there. B: Yes! I ____ have been to the Night Safari. It was really exciting to watch _____ the animals in the dark. A: And is it always _____ hot in Singapore? year round! It’s always summer B: All ____ there!
One great thing about Sydney is that if you get tired of being in a city and want to go somewhere quiet and peaceful, you can go to the Greater Blue Mountains Area. It is about a go-minute drive from Sydney. The Greater Blue Mountains Area is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is made up of seven beautiful national parks, as well as the well-known Jenolan Caves.
5.Make a list of facts about your hometown or a place you have been to. Think about these topics. (3a) Sample writing: Size and location: located on Australia’s southeast coast Population: more than four million Weather: four seasons — coldest month is July, warmest month is January History: established in 1788 as the first British colony in Australia
Self Check
1 Think about the things below and write an swer for each one.
I have ever collected stamps
I have found that a mobile phone is a very useful envention
best time to go and stay there
food
people
1.Read this article with the question:
How many reasons can you find for
visiting Singapore? (2b)
Sample answers: There are eight reasons for visiting Singapore: 1. wonderful and safe place to take a holiday, 2. can speak Putonghua, 3. good place to practice English, 4. able to find a lot of food from China, 5. place to try new food, 6. the Night Safari, 7. temperature is almost the same all the year round (so you can visit it at any time), 8. not too far from China
3.Fill in the conversation about Singapore using the information from the article. (2d) A: I’m going to Singapore next week. Have ___ you ever ____ been there before? been to Singapore many times. B: Yes, I’ve ____ It’s my favorite country in Southeast _________ Asia. A: What languages do people speak _____ there? B: Mostly Chinese and English _______. A: What about the food? Is it good?
4.Make notes about Singapore. Write down anything that you remember. Do not look at the article. (2e) Suggested answers: safe place to take a holiday can speak Putonghua there good place to practice English as well different kinds of food night Safari temperature the same all year round
I have ever seen the UFO.
I have ver encouranged my friend to study by listening to the tapes
There are many different kinds of food in Sydney, such as Australian, Greek, and African food. If you miss Chinese food, you can go to areas like Chinatown and Haymarket for all styles of Chinese food. Sydney has four seasons. Its coldest month is usually July, and its warmest month is usually January. No matter which season you choose to go in, there will always be fun and exciting activities for you in Sydney!