2015-2016学年人教版Book8 Unit1 Using languages.pptVIP

A land of diversity 高二英语Book8 Unit 1 第四节 Using language A land of diversity Using language (II) Unit 1 Where is San Francisco? San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 12th most populous city in the United States. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States and is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the larger San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.4 million people. San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination known for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, and Chinatown. Golden Gate Bridge Angel Island cable car a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway Chinatown (San Francisco) Fisherman’s Wharf a neighborhood and popular tourist attraction Quickly read Georges diary. Write the day he saw these things under the photos. Wednesday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Reading (Page 8) Why did Andrew Hallidie invent the cable car system? Where did George eat lunch on his first day in San Francisco? Why did George hire a car? Why do you think he joined up with Terri and Peter? What three things can visitors do in Chinatown? What is Angel Island famous for? Read the diary carefully and answer the following questions. 1. Why did Andrew Hallidie invent the cable car system? 2. Where did George eat lunch on his first day in San Francisco? He ate at Fisherman’s Wharf. 3. Why did George hire a car? Why do you think he joined up with Terri and Peter? It was convenient for him to tour around the city. It was cheaper to hire a car with other people because they could share the cost. Also he probably enjoyed being in the company of other tourists. He invented the cable car system because the horse-drawn trams used before were unsafe. 4. What three things can visitors do in Chinatown? Eat in Chinese restaurants, go to markets, visit temples a