unit18 5.13.ppt

1. About New Zealand 1. About New Zealand 1. About New Zealand 1. Topic-related Video 2 Reading Comprehension 1. New Zealand lies on the eastern coast of Australia. 2. New Zealand is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean only. 3. There are some important cities in North Island but not any in South Island. 4.New Zealanders make use of hot springs to make electricity. Q: What landscapes are mentioned in the text? ocean and seas/bays/harbors / sand beaches/ hills and mountains/ dead volcanoes/ hot springs/ animals such as kiwi/ plants such as fern/ 2 Reading Comprehension What do the words in red refer to? 1. It is made up of two large islands: North Island and South Island. 2. The North Island is famous for an area of hot springs, some of which throw hot water high into the air. 3. Some of this heat near the earth’s surface is used to make electricity. 3. Language points 1. New Zealand has a mild sea climate, while the north is subtropical. 3. Language points Translate the following sentences and pay more attention to the underlined words. 3. Language points 2.New Zealand has a very beautiful natural land- scape with green hills and mountains. 3. Language points 3. be/lie to, on , in , off (1) Japan lies to the east of China. (2) Shanghai is to the south of Beijing. (3) China lies on the east of the Pacific Ocean. (4) Hunan Province is on the west of Jiangxi Province. (5) Shanghai is in the east of China. (6) Jiujiang lies in the north of Jiangxi Province. (7) Taiwan is an island which lies off the coast. 4. Post-reading Activities Maori Maori This is not just an entertainment showcase, but a strong message of spiritual unity between South Pacific tribes. The story of survival, war, love and unity with God are portrayed through chants, song, dance and narration. Maori Maori are the host people of New Zealand. Their name is derived from Ma-Uri, which means Chil