Unit 18 New Zealand

Unit 18 New ZealandThe First Period----warming up, listening and speakingStep 1. Warming up Ask the Ss to list the names of countries neighboring China in four directions according to the map of Asia printed in the book. Then let the Ss say the positions of the different places and waters in relation to China like the examples on page 36.Step 2. Listening We have talked about the positions of countries neighboring China. Now let’s listen to a passage about Dolphin Island. For the first time draw the cities with correct name and position on the map in the book. Listen again and check the answers. Then, listen again and do exercise 2 in the book. At last, listen again to check the answers.Step 3. Speaking Now let’s talk about the birthplaces of our grandparents, parents and ourselves. First, read and practise the dialogue in the book with the Ss. Then let the Ss make a similar dialogue according to the useful expressions in the book. A few minutes later ask the Ss to act out the dialogue.Homework: Preview the reading text.The Second Period-----ReadingStep 1. Pre-reading Ask the Ss to talk about the first five islands, such as the names, the location, their capital cities, and how can they get to these islands from their hometown. At last, tell the Ss today we’ll talk about another island----New Zealand.Step 2. Fast-reading Read the passage fast and do Ex 2 on page 39.Step 3. Careful-reading用心 爱心 专心 115 号编辑 Reading the passage carefully and do the following exercise.1. Choose the main idea for each paragraph of Reading Text 1.a. History b. Climate c. Natural beauty d. GeographyA. 1 – d, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – aB. 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – dC. 1 – d, 2 –...