人教版高中英语选修八课件Unit+1+A+Land+of+DiversityReading2.pptxVIP

人教新课标版选修八ReadingUnit 1 A land of diversity CALIFORNIA (the Golden State) Lying on the Pacific Ocean, California is on the west coast of the United States, which is diverse in topography(地形),climate and ecological environment. It has an area of 411 square kilometers, Pre-reading and it is one of the US states of the largest population, with the most developed economy. Meanwhile ,its pleasant weather, long beach, and graceful natural landscape make the tourism prosperous. Native California Indians California gold miners around 1849 Chinatowns in California A land of diversityReading Answer the following questions.ReadingTask 1 1. What are the changes of native Americans’ life after the arrival of Europeans?2. Why did Mexico have to give California to the United States ?The native people suffered greatly and many were killed or forced into slavery. In addition, many died from the diseases brought by Europeans.In 1846, the United Stated declared war on Mexico after it lost the war , Mexico had to give California to the United Stated. 3. Who were the first to arrive in California to rush for gold?4. When and why did the large number of Chinese immigrate to California? South Americans and people from the United States. During the gold rush period, many Chinese immigrated to California, and in the 1860s, a large number of Chinese went there to build the railway from the west to east coast. 5. Between 1942 and 1945, why did so many African people go to California?Between 1942 and 1945, even more people came to California to work in the ship and aircraft industries. RussiansLater Arrivals peopleThe SpanishMost Recent ArrivalsNative Americans6. How many kinds of people are mentioned in this text?Gold Miners 1. California is the largest state in the USA and has the largest population. 2. The native Americans are treated well after the arrival of Europeans. 3. Of the first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men. FFTTrue or FalseTask 2 4. In t