旅游英语旅游英语Unit129.15课件.ppt

Unit Twelfth Art and Culture Words and expressions: 1. comparison n. 对比，比较 2. equitable adj. (气候）平和的，宜人的 3. precipitation n. 降水 4. spetacular adj. 壮观的，引人入胜的 5. multifarious adj. 多种类的，各样的 Australia is the largest island in the world and is located in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the smallest among the continents of the world. Officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia it is the sixth largest country in terms of area occupied. However, the population of Australia is relatively low in comparison to the area. Australia has a population density of 2.6 per sq km and ranks 24th in the world in this regard. About 25,450 sq km of the area is under irrigation and an excellent agricultural organization gives the economy a solid foundation. Australian climate is generally equitable and tourists flock to the country all round the year. However the winter months (April to November) are generally preferred due to the low precipitation. Australia is a well-loved tourist destination and millions of visitors head there every year to spend languid summer months and enjoy the spectacular sand kissed beaches. Australian Tourism is one of the leading industries in the country. Words and expressions: 1. novelty adj. 新奇的，奇特的 2. destination n. 目的地 3. aquarium n. 水族馆 4. Casino n. 赌场 5. the Sydney Opera House 悉尼歌剧院 6. recognizable adj. 可识别的，认得出的 7. icon n. 符号，图标 8. Culminate v. 达到，以……告终 9. ballet n. 芭蕾舞 10.bustle n. 忙碌，喧闹 10.voluminous adj. 浩瀚的 11.tribal art 土著文化 I. Role-play: Part IV. After-class Activities 1. You are a tour leader. You have 20 members in your tour group. You and your tourists are just arriving at New York, U.S.A. And your tourists ask you to make a br