人教新课标版高二选修8 unit 1 a land of diversity listening amp speaking ppt课件.pptxVIP

Step 1 Number the things they talk about to the order in which you hear them. 4 2 3 1 5 Step 2 Listen again and complete the postcard George wrote. Dear Sam, I’m here in Joshua Tree National Park, in the_____________ part of California. Have been traveling around the state of ___________ for three weeks now. Very different from what I have seen in ________________ . Not everyone is ______ and not everyone lives near the _______. First traveled southeast through rich farmland then to the central part. They grow everything here including ___________________ and fruit. Cattle too. Then traveled further __________ into mountains and _________.Californians are very friendly, and they are from many different ________ and cultures. Every culture has its own ______, ________, food and art. Most interesting. Wish you were here. Give my love to Paula. George southeastern California American movies rich beach Cotton, nuts, vegetables southeast desert races music festivals Step 3 Listen to the tape and discuss these questions with others in your class. 1.What surprised George about California? George was surprised to find that not everyone in California lives in big houses near the beach, not everyone is rich and there are a large number of different races and cultures living in California. 2. Why did George have the wrong impression of California before he went there? George’s only previous knowledge of California was from watching movies and movies do not always portray every aspect of life or life as it really is. 3. Why is there such a huge variety of different types of music,food and art in California? Because there is a huge variety of cultures and nationalities in California, all of whom brought their own art, music and food with them. Step 4 Speaking With a partner hold a telephone conversation about a place you have visited recently. Sit back to back with your partner so you can’t see each other. Partner A: Talk ab