高二英语选修8-unit1reading2
Canada
San Francisco Los Angeles Pacific Ocean Mexico
New York
Washington, D.C Atlantic Ocean
Some important cities: Washington, D.C New York Los Angeles San Francisco
1. From the text, we know that _________. A. California once belonged to Russia. B. California is a place which includes a variety of cultures C. the Spanish were friendly to native Americans at first D. all who went to California for gold made a fortune 2. Many Californians speak Spanish because __________. A. the state was once ruled by Spain B. these people came from Spain C. They think the Spanish language is beautiful D. religious men taught them the Spanish language 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Most people died in the gold rush B. The first to arrive in California for gold were Asians C. Most people did not become rich but settled in California D. All the people became rich in the gold rush
3.How many kinds of people are mentioned in this text?
Most Recent Arrivals
Native Americans
Later Arrivals
people
The Spanish
Gold Miners
Russians
What happened? 15,000 First settlers crossed the Bering Strait years from Asia. These people are now ago known as Native American Spanish soldiers arrived in 16th century: South America Became part of Mexico 1821
Task 1: Fast reading
1.What’s the main idea of this text? A. the population of California B. the history and culture of California C. the weather of California D. the history of USA 2.Which state in the USA has the largest population? California 3. How many kinds of people are mentioned in this text?
1846 1848 1850 The US declared war on Mexico
Task2 Scanning
Gold was discovered in California California became the 31st state of the US.
Task3 Detailed information
Task3 Detailed information
4. Where do Chinese-Americans live ? ___________ A.They live in all parts of California B.They only live in the Chinatowns of Los Angeles C. They only live in San Francisco D. They live in California as well as in Los Angeles 5.What about the future of California?_________ A.The racial culture will go on B. Its climate and lifestyle will change a lot C. More and more people will come to California only for gold D. More travelers will be attracted to California for the climate and the lifestyle
Unit 1 A land of diversity
Learning Aims: 1. To talk something well-known about the USA. 2. To learn the diversity of races and cultures in California. 3. To discuss why California is a multicultural salifornia a multicultural state now?
Homework
1. Find some useful expressions and underline them. 2. Is our hometown a multicultural county? If so, try to introduce it like this passage.
高二英语译林版选修八课件：Unit 1 Section Ⅱ
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高中英语(人教版)选修八Unit 1 A land of diversity reading课时作业2
Unit 1 A land of diversity reading课时作业请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ASome years ago, writing in my diary used to be a usual activity.I would return from school and spend the expected half hour recording the day's events, feelings, and impressions in my little blue diary.I did not really need to express my emotions by way of words, but I gained a certain satisfaction from seeing my experiences forever recorded on paper.After all, isn't accumulating memories a way of preserving the past?When I was thirteen years old, I went on a long journey on foot in a great valley, well-equipped with pens, a diary, and a camera.During the trip, I was busy recording every incident, name and place I came across.I felt proud to be spending my time productively, dutifully preserving for future generations a detailed description of my travels.On my last night there, I wandered out of my tent, diary in hand.The sky was clear and lit by the glare of the moon, and the walls of the valley looked threatening behind their screen of shadows.I automatically took out my pen…At that point, I understood that nothing I wrote could ever match or replace the few seconds I allowed myself to experience the dramatic beauty of the valley.All I remembered of the previous few days were the dull characterizations I had set down in my diary.Now, I only write in my diary when I need to write down a special thought or feeling.I still love to record ideas and quotations that strike me in books, or observations that are particularly meaningful.I take pictures, but not very often—only of objects I find really beautiful.I'm no longer blindly satisfied with having something to remember when I grow old.I realize that life will simply pass me by if I stay behind the camera, busy preserving the present so as to live it in the future.I don't want to wake up one day and have nothing but a pile of pictures and notes.Maybe I won't have as many exact representations of people and places; maybe I'll forget certain facts, but at least the experiences will always remain inside me.I don't live to make memories—I just live, and the memories form themselves.1．Before the age of thirteen, the author regarded keeping a diary as a way of ________．A．observing her school routine B．expressing her satisfactionC．impressing her classmates D．preserving her history2．What caused a change in the author's understanding of keeping a diary?A．A dull night on the journey.B．The beauty of the great valley.C．A striking quotation from a book.D．Her concerns for future generations.3．What does the author put in her diary now?A．Notes and beautiful pictures.B．Special thoughts and feelings.C．Detailed accounts of daily activities.D．Descriptions of unforgettable events.BWe've reached a strange—some would say unusual—point.While fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), more people now die from being overweight, or say, from being extremely fat, than from being underweight.It's the good life that's more likely to kill us these days.Worse, nearly 18 million children under the age of five around the world are estimated to be overweight.What's going on?We really don't have many excuses for our weight problems.The dangers of the problem have been drilled into us by publichealth campaigns since 2001 and the message is getting through—up to a point.In the 1970s, Finland, for example, had the highest rate of heart disease in the world and being overweight was its main cause.Not any more.A public-health campaign has greatly reduced the number of heart disease deaths by 80 per cent over the past three decades.Maybe that explains why the percentage of people in Finland taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2005, and doctors even offer surgery of removing fat inside and change the shape of the body.That has become a sort of fashion.No wonder it ranks as the world's most body-conscious country.We know what we should be doing to lose weight—but actually doing it is another matter.By far the most popular excuse is not taking enough exercise.More than half of us admit we lack willpower.Others blame good food.They say: it's just too inviting and it makes them overeat.Still others lay the blame on the Americans, complaining that pounds have piled on thanks to eating too much American-style fast food.Some also blame their parents—their genes.But unfortunately, the parents are wronged because they're normal in shape, or rather slim.It's a similar story around the world, although people are relatively unlikely to have tried to lose weight.Parents are eager to see their kids shape up.Do as I say—not as I do.4．What is the “strange”point mentioned in the first sentence?A．The good life is a greater risk than the bad life.B．Starvation is taking more people's lives in the world.C．WHO report shows people's unawareness of food safety.D．Overweight issue remains unresolved despite WHO's efforts.5．Why does the author think that people have no excuse for being overweight?A．A lot of effective diet pills are available.B．Body image has nothing to do with good food.C．They have been made fully aware of its dangers.D．There are too many overweight people in the world.6．The example of Finland is used to illustrate ________．A．the cause of heart disease B．the fashion of body shapingC．the effectiveness of a campaign D．the history of a bodyconscious country 7．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．Actions or Excuses? B．Overweight or Underweight?C．WHO in a Dilemma D．No Longer Dying of HungerCJaguar(美洲虎) was very rare. It was said that there less than 20 jaguars in the world, one of which was living in the national zoo of Peru. In order to help this jaguar, Peruvians set up a zoo for it, where there were sheep and deer for the jaguar to eat. However, strange enough, no one had ever seen the jaguar hunt the deer and sheep. What they could see was its lying in its cave, sleeping and eating the meat provided by the zoo keepers.At first, people thought that the jaguar felt too lonely, so they found a female tiger to accompany it. However, it did not make too much sense. The jaguar just sometimes went out of its cave with its “girlfriend” for a while before it came back to its house again' It is normal for the jaguar to be lazy here. Tiger is the king of forest but you simply put some small animals around him. That is why the jaguar shows no interest in going out' a visitor said. So people put five wolves into the jaguar's zoo. Since then, the jaguar did not go back to its cave any more . It either stands on top of the hill yelling or runs up and down the hill without sleeping all day long .Actually, one creature without any rivals is a lifeless creature. If a man lives without rivals, he is likely to be satisfied with the present and will not fight for the better. He will hold back before all difficulties. Hard environment tends to make successful people. Therefore, we need some rivals to push us to go ahead in all difficulties and competitions in our lives. Due to our rivals, we can bring out our potential to the best. Due to our rivals, we will continuously improve our abilities when competing with them!8.Why did Peruvians set up a zoo for the jaguar?A. To protect this endangered animal.B. To entertain people.C. To satisfy people's curiosity.D. To do some experiments.9.That the jaguar always lying in its cave leaves people an impression that __________.A. it must be treated badlyB. it must be seriously sickC. it must miss the forestD. it needs to be accompanied10. What happened to the jaguar after it got five wolves around?A. The jaguar remained the same.B. The jaguar became very energetic.C. The jaguar lost his girlfriend.D. The jaguar got mad finally.11.What does the underlined word "rivals" in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Colleagues.B. Followers.C. Competitors.D. Relatives.DA woman came out of her house and saw three old men sitting in her front yard. She said, "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry. Please come in and have something to eat.""Is the man of the house home?” they asked. "No", she replied, "He's out." "Then we cannot come in", they replied.In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened. "Go to tell them I am home and invite them in!" The woman went out and invited the men in. "We do not go into a house together," they replied. "Why is that?" she asked.One of the old men explained that their names were Wealth(财富), Success and Love. Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed and he suggested inviting Wealth to fill their home with wealth. And his wife wanted to invite Success; but their daughter-in-law suggested they should invite Love so that their home would be filled with love. At last the husband said to his wife. "Go out and invite Love to be our guest."The woman went out and asked the three old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."Love got up and started walking toward the house.The other two also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would have stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever he goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!"12. The best title for this passage would be __________.A. A Woman and Three MenB. Wealth, Success and LoveC. A Strange Thing Happened to a WomanD. A Husband and his Wife13. The woman asked the three men to come in and have something to eat because _________.A. she was a warm-hearted womanB. they were her neighborsC. they asked her to doD. they were her friends14. Who does the underlined word “the man” in the second paragraph refer to?A. The woman’s son.B. The woman’s father.C. The woman’s son-in-law（女婿）D. The woman’s husband.15. It can be inferred（推断）from the passage that __________.A. The three old men are brothers and they can’t be separated.B. The husband will refuse them in.C. The wife will be scolded by the husband.D. If a person has love, he will own everything.阅读理解 A. DBB B. ACCA C. ADBC D. BADD。
高中英语：unit 1 second reading课件人教选修8
Fill in the blanks with words in the passage.
Monday
____straight to hotel and______ luggage,then went __________ Rode on __________________ Visited _____________________
In the evening, I went to Chinatown with Peter and Terri. Many/A lot of/Some Chinese immigrants settled in this area in the 1850s. The fronts of the buildings are decorated to look like old buildings in southern China. There are some interesting temples, a number of markets and a great many restaurants here. There are also art galleries and a museum containing documents, photographs and all sorts of objets about the history of Chinese immigration, but it’s closed in the evening. I will have to go back during the day. We had a delicious meal and then walked back down the hill to our hotel.
高二英语人教版选修八 Unit1 Reading(共22张PPT)
Warming up ( 5m) Look at the map of the USA with your group. Write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can.
California (one of the 5_0_ states of the USA of the _l_a_rg_e_s_t_ population, with the most developed economy California’s official nickname is __th_e__G_o_l_d_e_n_S_t_a_t_e___
Chinatowns in California
Multiple choices: 1. After the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th century, ______.
A. Native people were killed or forced into slavery. B. Many native people died from diseases brought by Europeans. C. None of the native people could survive the terrible times. D. Both A and B. 2. Which of the following is false according to the passage? A. During the Gold Rush Period many people went to California
人教版高二英语选修8_Unit_1_A_land_of_diversity__全单元教案
Unit 1 A land of diversityThe First Period Warming up一．Aims:1. Teaching aimsHelp the students learn more information about America.Important words: ocean, coast, mountain, range, compare2. Ability aimsEnable the students to know more about Ameri ca and can give some cities’ names 二．ContentsStep IAsk the students to talk about the names in groups, and then write down them on the map.Step IICompare answers with other groupsStep IIIGive the correct names to the students.Step IVTell the students some information about America to improve their interest. And ask some students to say what they know about America.Homework To observe an American mapAdd:__________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Teaching reflecting:_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________The Second Period Reading 一．Aims:1.Enable the students to talk about things about the USA.2.Help the students learn the huge diversity of races and cultures in America,especially in California.二．Contents:Step 1 Warming up.1.Ask the students to describe what they learn about the USA.2.Group work: look at the map of the USA with your group. Write on the map thenames of as many of the following as you can. Compare your names with other groups.Step 2 Pre-reading1.Ask the students to tell things about California including its location, size,population, economy, history etc. What do you learn about California?2.Show the students some pictures and encourage students not only to say what eachpicture is about but how each one relates to California.Step 3 Fast reading1.Read through the passage and get the main idea.2.Reading comprehension.Ask the students the following questions:1)When you look at the title, what so you think of ?A land of differences. California is a land of great differences — differences in climate, in landscape and attitude.2) Why is the USA called a melting pot?There are many immigrants to the USA and there are many cultures and nationalities. So it is a place in which people, ideas, etc of different kinds gradually get mixed together.3.Beside each date note down an important event in Californian history.Step 4 Detail readingBeside each cultural group , write the period in which they first came toStep 5 After readingWhy is California in the 21st century such a multicultural community? (Using 3 or 4 sentences to explain. )Step 6 HomeworkFinish “Learning about language” on page 4.Teaching reflecting:_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________The Third Period Language Points 一．Aims:1.Learn expressions and phrases.2.Learn language points.二．Contents:1. means: a method or a way of doing. 方式，方法，手段（但复数同形）Translate:一切可能的办法都试过了。
高二英语 选修8 unit 1 知识点
选修8 Unit 1 A land of diversityPart 1 Vocabulary study1.distinction[c/u]~ (between A and B) 差别；区别；对比a clear difference or contrastWe need to draw/make a distinction between the two events.The new law makes no distinction between adults and children(= treats them equally) .There is no clear or sharp distinction between the two places.[sing] 特质；特点；不同凡响the quality of being sth that is specialhave/ earn/ achieve the distinction of doing sthShe had the distinction of being the first woman to fly the Atlantic.distinct adj.清晰的；清楚的；明白的；明显的easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.There was a distinct smell of gas.His voice was quiet but every word was distinct.截然不同的；有区别的；不同种类的clearly different or of a different kindThe results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.确定无疑的；确实的；确切的definiteBeing tall gave Tony a distinct advantage.I had the distinct impression I was being watched.distinctive adj.独特的；特别的；有特色的characteristicclothes with a distinctive styleThe male bird has distinctive white markings on its head.2.Majority[sing] ~ (of sb/sth) 大部分；大多数the largest part of a group of people or thingsThe majority was/were in favour of banning smoking .In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority .[c]（获胜的）票数；多数票the number of votes by which one political party wins an election; the number of votes by which one side in a discussion, etc. winsShe was elected by/with a majority of 749.They had a clear/ large majority over their nearest rivals(对手).3.hardship[c/u] 艰难；困苦；拮据a situation that is difficult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money, food, clothes, etc.People suffered many hardships during that long winter.It was no hardship to walk home on such a lovely evening.4.elect [vt]选举；推选to choose sb to do a particular job by voting for theman elected leader/representativeShe became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate.He was elected (as) president for our company.~ to do sth选择，决定（做某事）to choose to do sthIncreasing numbers of people elect to work from home nowadays.election n. 选举；当选to win/lose an election在选举中获胜╱失败to run for election参加竞选5.occur[i]发生；出现to happenWhen exactly did the incident occur?Something unexpected occurred.It occurs to sb. that（某人突然想到……）It had never occurred to Cinderella that she would become a princess someday.It suddenly occurred to me that I hadn't finished my homework.类似句式It strikes/ hits sb. that 某人突然想起It comes to sb. that 某人突然想起It crosses one’s mind that 某人突然想起It dawns on sb that 某人开始明白,渐渐领悟.6.slip[vi] ~ (over) 滑倒；滑跤to slide a short distance by accident so that you fall or nearly fallShe slipped over on the ice and broke her leg.As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell.[vi] (+ adv./prep.) 滑落；滑离；脱落to slide out of position or out of your handThe fish slipped out of my hand.The child slipped from his grasp and ran off.[vi] + adv./prep.悄悄疾行；溜to go somewhere quickly and quietly, especially without being noticed She slipped out of the house before the others were awake.She knew that time was slipping away.[vt] 迅速放置；悄悄塞；偷偷放to put sth somewhere quickly, quietly or secretlyAnna slipped her hand into his.I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech.[vi]下降；退步；变差to fall to a lower level; to become worseHis popularity has slipped recently.[vi]+ adv./prep. 陷入，进入（困难或不愉快的处境）to pass into a particular state or situation He began to slip into debt.The patient had slipped into a coma(昏迷).[i][t]（迅速且容易地）穿上，脱下to put clothes on or to take them off quickly and easilyto slip into/out of a dressHe slipped a coat over his sweatshirt.let slip sth泄露；无意中说出I happened to let it slip that he had given me £1 000 for the car.She tried not to let slip what she knew.slip your mind被遗忘Some things you don’t forget. Some dates don’t slip your mind.slippery adj.滑的；滑得抓不住（或站不稳、难以行走）的；slipper n.拖鞋7.justice[u]公平；公正the fair treatment of peopleJustice has been done/ served. 正义得以伸张。
译林牛津版高中英语选修八Unit1Reading(2)(共32张PPT)
Cooperation and Explanation
Group 1&Group 2
1. Three years later, in 1998, a modern adaptation of Charles Dickens’s novel Great Expectations appeared in cinemas.(L14-16) adaptation [C] (n.) 改编, 改写; adapt 适应；改编 (vt.)_________________
2. Great Expectation is set in England in the early 1800s. (L27) be set in 以 ___________ ……为背景 set (vt.) ____, set __________ set _____, setting [联想set相关短语] set about doing sth.= set out to do sth 开始做……_____________________ set off /out for 启程前往_________________ set (sth.) aside 不管,忽略/储蓄钱等______________ set sail for 启航去___________________ 使爆炸/引起______________ set off 建立_____________________ set up 为某人树立榜样_______________________ set an example to sb.
3.add …to …
人教版高二英语选修八-Unit-1-Reading
__S_o_u_t_h_w_e_s_te_r_n__U_S_A__
Mountains range in the west Rocky Mountains Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario Longest river in the USA: Mississippi River Some important cities: New York, Washington D C, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans
6. __A___has the largest population in the USA.
A. California
B. Alaska
C. Washington D. Texas
7. California entered the Union on September 9,
1850, as the ___D___ state.
Canada
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pacific Ocean
Mexico
Boston New York Chicago Washington, D.C
Atlantic Ocean
Houston
Superior
Huron Ontario
Erie Michigan
Ocean on the east coast __A_t_la_n__ti_c_O__c_e_a_n___
A. thirtieth
B. thirty-eighth
C. thirty-second D. thirty-first
人教课标版高中英语选修8Unit1reading (共39张PPT)
Palm Springs (棕榈泉)
Which state do these scenic spots we’ve just seen belong to?
California. If you have a chance to visit California, where would you like to go? Why?
Seattle
Canada
Boston
Detroit New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles Pacific Ocean
Chicago Philadelphia
Denver St. Louis
Washington, D.C
Atlanta
Atlantic Ocean
New Orleans源自uiz about America
Let's have a group competition to see how much you’ve known about the USA.
1. Which flag is American flag?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The American flag is known as “the Stars and Stripes”. 50 stars — each representing one state 13 stripes — the original 13 National Flag states Red — courage White — freedom Blue — loyalty and justice
2. California is the _______ largest state. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
人教课标版高中英语选修8 Unit1 ReadingPPT课堂课件(28页)
人教课标版高中英语选修8 Unit1 ReadingPPT课堂课件(28页)（ -精精品品PP）T 课件
hire 解雇 fire 租,雇佣
1)You are _fi_re_d_, because you are so lazy for the work.
2) I must __h_ir_e_ a house when finding a job in the city.
like doing anything else. Early bed tonight! I wanted to go to bed early
tonight!
Careful reading Part1 Fill in the blanks with words in the passage.
_w_e_n_t__ straight to hotel and Monday d_r_o_p_p_e_d___ luggage, then went
划线句子是_定_语__从句，引导词可以用 _in_w__h_ic_h_替换。
3.Stoped many times to admire the view of the city from different angles and take photographs . Now have a really good
1) He had nowhere to live in, so we took him
in.
接纳
2) The dress needs to be taken in. 改小
3) They listened to my lecture, but h理o解w much did they take in , I wonder?