牛津高中英语模块二Unit2Reading课件

Let’s listen to tape and enjoy the adventure in Arica
tent flashlight
sleeping bag
the River Nile
Lake Victoria
white-water rafting
Toby
Colin
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
A. Sleeping bags
C. Heavy shoes
B. a flashlight
D. tents
D 2. While _______, they have to wear a helmet and a life jacket to protect themselves.
A. going across the desert B. climbing the mountain C. going on a trip D. going white-water rafting
Himalayas
[ himə'leiəz]
Morocco
A North African kingdom. Casablanca, is the largest city. The famous movie Casablanca tells a story which happened in this city.
5. What can we infer after reading the text? A. Adventurous as the trip is, Toby feels worried about it.
B. The trip is sure to cost Toby much.
C. Though it is an adventurous trip, Toby is sure to enjoy it. D. The trip is sure to be very exciting and relaxing.
Himalayas
datBaidu Nhomakorabeas
Reading Strategy
addresser
friendly greetings jokes past events contractions
It is a(an) _____ formal /informal ____________ letter.
Unit 2
the Sahara Desert
It is the world’s largest desert, covering 9,065,000 square kilometers.
the River Nile
Flowing quietly and peacefully, it enjoys the fame of “The cradle of African civilization(文明)”.
Morocco The Sahara Desert Egypt the River Nile
Kenya Lake Victoria
维多利亚湖
乞力马扎罗山
Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro
Where to start: London
Sahara
Where to go:
Morocco Sahara How to go there: plane (from London to Morocco) What to take: camels (through Sahara) tents/ a flashlight How long: six days
Put the activities in the correct order according to Toby’s plan for the trip.
3 • ____travel down the River Nile 2 • ____travel camels through the Sahara Desert 5 • ____climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania 4 • ____see wild animals in Kenya • ____take a flight to Morocco 1 6 • ____go to the Himalayas
Fill in the blanks with proper words:
Places Morocco The Sahara Desert Details Go there by 1)_______ from London 1.Travel through the desert by 2)________ 2. 3)_______ in tents. 3. Sleep on the ground and on4)_______nights The River Nile 1. Start at Lake Victoria 2. In 5)_______ not to fall into the water, 1.Live with the local people in their villages. 6)______ 2. Walk across the land and follow the tracks 3. Get close 7)__________ to take photos of the Tanzania 1.Many people feel sick while climbing 8)______ 2. Have a 9)_______ rest before climbing. Go to the Himalayas after the trip in 10)_______
rock climbing
cycling
Have you ever thought of visiting Africa one day?
• 1. What words come to your mind when we talk about Africa? • 2.What interests you most about Africa?
Unit 2
Wish you were here
Reading
An adventure in Africa
New words of places:
Morocco Kenya
Tanzania (Kilimanjaro)
the Sahara Desert
the River Nile Lake Victoria
Wish you were here
Reading
An adventure in Africa
•
white-water rafting
bungee
Adventure is an unusual, exciting or dangerous adventure or experience, journey series of events. mountain climbing
Kenya 6)______
Tanzania
Go to the Himalayas after the trip in 10)_______ Africa
Choose the correct answer : 1. According to the second paragraph, Colin and Toby will take the following things except _________during C the six-day trip.
Kilimanjaro
It is the highest mountain in Africa. It stands in northeastern Tanzania. The top is covered by snow and ice all year round.
•The mountains, located in Asia are one of the highest mountain ranges(山脉) in the world.
Title: An adventure in Africa Places Morocco The Sahara Desert The River Nile Details Go there by 1)_______ from London plane camel 1.Travel through the desert by 2)________ Camp 2. 3)_______ in tents. clear 3. Sleep on the ground and on4)_______nights 1. Start at Lake Victoria order 2. In 5)_______ not to fall into the water, 1.Live with the local people in their villages. 2. Walk across the land and follow the tracks 3. Get close 7)__________ to take photos of the enough higher 1.Many people feel sick while climbing 8)______ 2. Have a 9)_______ rest before climbing. good
Please read the following letter quickly and answer these questions.
• 1.How will Colin and Toby travel through the desert? They will travel on camels. • 2. What activity does Toby think is dangerous? White-water rafting and watching wildlife up close. • 3. How long will the brothers stay in Africa? About four weeks.
4. What kind of person do you think Toby is by saying “I hope my camels likes me”? A. An animal-loving person. B. A very humorous person. C. A helpful person. D. A kind person.
3. Which of the following is the right order of their travel? A.London ---Morocco---the Sahara Desert---Lake Victoria ( the River Nile)---Kenya---Tanzania---the Himalayas B. London---the Sahara Desert---Morocco---Lake Victoria ( the River Nile) ---Kenya---Tanzania---the Himalayas C. London---the Sahara Desert---Morocco---Lake Victoria ( the River Nile)---Tanzania---Kenya---the Himalayas D. The Himalayas---London---the Sahara Desert--Morocco---Lake Victoria ( the River Nile)---Kenya--Tanzania
Lake Victoria
It is named after Queen of England in the 19th century. It is the world’s largest tropical(热带 )lake and the second largest freshwater lake（淡水湖）.