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Unit 3 AustraliaPart One: Teaching DesignPeriod 1: A lesson plan for reading(GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA and others)AimsTo help students develop their reading ability To help students learn about AustraliaProceduresWarming up by leaning something about Commonwealth of Australia The Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the worlds smallest continent and a number of islands in the Southern, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Australias neighbouring countries are Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia to the northeast, and New Zealand to the southeast. The continent of Australia has been inhabited for over 40,000 years by Indigenous Australians. After sporadic visits by fishermen from the north and by European explorers and merchants starting in the 17th century, the eastern half of the continent was claimed by the British in 1770 and officially settled as the penal colony of New South Wales on 26 January 1788. As the population grew and new areas were explored, another five largely self-governing Crown Colonies were successively established over the course of the 19th century. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated and the Commonwealth of Australia was formed. Since federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system and remains a Commonwealth Realm. The current population of around 20.4 million is concentrated mainly in the large coastal cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.Warming up by looking and saying Look at the photo? What is it?Yes, it is a Tammar Wallaby. The Tammar Wallaby is a small member of the kangaroo family and is the type species for research on kangaroos and marsupials. They are found on offshore islands on the South Australian and Western Australian coast. They are classified as vermin on Kangaroo Island, where they seasonally breed up to large numbers and damage the echidna habitat on the island. Tammar Wallabies are also found in New Zealand where they were transported from the South Australian mainland population which has since been driven to extinction by feral cats and foxes. Also known as the Darma Wallaby, the Tammar Wallabys small size (approx 8kg, similar to a large cat) and ease of keeping in captivity makes it a popular zoo animal.Warming up by listening to THE SONG OF AUSTRALIA THE SONG OF AUSTRALIAI. Pre-readingReading aloud to yourself (from books that are age and content appropriate) is an excellent way to familiarize you with a new language.It is impossible to read and comprehend what you read unless you already know most of the vocabulary included in the reading. So lets go to the vocabulary list first to make a story out of the list, using your knowledge of English grammar and your imagination of life events.II. Reading for forms Read the GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA and others on page 22 to: cut/ the sentence into thought groups, blacken the predicative, darken the connectives and underline all the useful expressions. GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIACapital：Canberra Area：7,686,850 km2Official name：Commonwealth of AustraliaPopulation：20 millionHighest point：Mount Kosciuszko，2,228 metres above sea levelLowest point：Lake Eyre，15 metres /below sea level/ Australia is the only country /that is also a continentIt is the sixth largest country /in the world /and is in the smallest continentOceaniaIt is a mainly dry country /with only a few coastal areas/ that have adequate rainfall/ to support a large populationApproximately 80% of Australians 1ive in the south-eastern coastal area, which includes Australias two largest citiesMelbourne /and SydneyThe centre of the continent，which is mainly desert /and dry grassland，has few settlements Australia is famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep/ and cattle/ and its unusual wildlife, which include kangaroos/ and koalasAustralia is a popular destination/ with tourists /from all over the world /who come to experience its unique ecology Australia is made up of six statesLike the states /in America，Australian states are autonomous /in some areas of governmentHowever, Australia has a federal government responsible /for matters/ that affect people all over the country, such as defence，foreign policy /and taxation. The federal parliament is located in CanberraCITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES PLANNED AROUND AUSTRALIA On 26 January，Australia Day，in over 200 locations/ across the nation, more than 9,000 people will become Australian citizens By these citizenship ceremonies/ we welcome those/ who have come from overseas /from many different cultural /and social backgrounds /into our communities /and our nation，said the Minister /for Citizenship /and Multicultural Affairs“Australia Day celebrations/ that include people /from so many birthplaces/ are an excellent way /to encourage tolerance，respect/ and friendship/ among all the people of Australia Most citizenship ceremonies will be followed by displays of singing/ and dancing /from many of the migrants homelands/ and the tasting of food /from all over the worldGO BY PLANE AND SEE THE CLOUDSGO BY TRAIN AND SEE AUSTRALIAEnjoy 3 nights on board the Indian-PacificOn this 4,352-km journey/ from Sydney /to Perth via Adelaide/ youll view some of Australias unique scenery/ from the superb Blue Mountains /to the treeless plains of the NullarborAlong the way /you will spot a fascinating variety of wildlifeEnjoy 2 nights on board the GhanAs you travel from Adelaide/ to Darwin via Alice Springs，youll observe some of Australias most spectacular landscapes-from the rolling hills surrounding Adelaide /to the rusty reds of Australias center/ and the tropical splendour of DarwinFor more information，timetables /and fares go to www. gsr.com.au/trains.htmDear Shen Ping，I wish /you could see this amazing rockIt is part of one of Australias 14 World Heritage Sites/ and rises about 335 metres /out of a vast， flat sandy plainAt different times of the day/ it appears to change colour，from grey-red/ at sunrise，to golden /and finally to burning red/ at dusk. Aboriginal people have lived near Uluru /for thousands of years/ and you can walk around it/ with an Aboriginal guide/ to learn about their customs，art, religion /and day-to-day life. It is also possible/ to climb the rock, but most people dont do this /out of respect /for the Aboriginal people/ who consider the rock /to be sacred. Ill be back in Sydney /in a fortnight/ because Ive made a reservation /on the Indian Pacific train/ to PerthLove JackTours outside HobartDrive 250 km northwestwards/ from Hobart /along the A10 highway /and youll arrive at the southern end of the magnificent Cradle Mountain National Park /and World Heritage area. This park is famous for its mountain peaks, lakes/ and ancient forestsA popular attraction /for active tourists is the 80-km walking track/ that joins the southern/ and northern ends of the parkThere are also a range of short walks.III. Copying expressions and making sentencesYou are asked to copy all the useful expressions into your notebook after class as homework. You may make your own sentences with each of these expressions.above sea level, below sea level, the sixth largest country in the world, in the smallest continentOceania, a mainly dry country, with only a few coastal areas, have adequate rainfall, support a large population, live in the south-eastern coastal area, the centre of the continent, have few settlements, be famous for, open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife, a popular destination, with tourists from all over the world, come to experience its unique ecology, be made up of, be autonomous in some areas of government, have a federal government, responsible for, affect people all over the country, such as，foreign policy, the federal parliament, be located in, become Australian citizens, by these citizenship ceremonies, welcome sb., come from overseas, from many different cultural and social backgrounds, the Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Australia Day celebrations, encourage tolerance，respect and friendship, be followed by, many of the migrants homelands, the tasting of food, from all over the world,go by plane, see the clouds, go by train, see Australia, enjoy 3 nights on board the Indian-Pacific, onjourney fromto, view some of Australias unique scenery, from the superb Blue Mountains to the treeless plains of the Nullarbor, along the way, spot a fascinating variety of wildlife, enjoy 2 nights on board the Ghan, travel fromto, observe some of Australias most spectacular landscapes, from the rolling hills surrounding Adelaide to the rusty reds of Australias centre and the tropical splendour of Darwin,the amazing rock, part of, Australias 14 World Heritage Sites, flat sandy plain, at different times of the day, change colour from grey-red at sunrise，to golden and finally to burning red at dusk, thousands of years, walk around, learn about, ones day-to-day life, climb the rock, be back, make a reservation, on the Indian Pacific train tours outside Hobart, drivenorthwestwards, along the A10 highway, arrive at the southern end of, the magnificent Cradle Mountain National Park and World Heritage area, be famous for, the mountain peaks, ancient forests, a popular attraction for active tourists, the 80-km walking track, join the southern and northern ends of the park, a range of short walksIV. Transforming information Now you are to read the text articles once again to complete the chart below. Glimpses of AustraliaCapitalCanberraOfficial nameCommonwealth of Australia Area 7,686,850 km2 Population20 millionHighest point Mount Kosciuszko，2,228 metres above sea levelLowest pointLake Eyre，15 metres below sea levelCharacteristicsAustralia is the only country that is also a continentAustralia is famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep and cattle and its unusual wildlife, which include kangaroos and koalasAustralia is made up Of six statesCITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES PLANNED AROUND AUSTRALIAOn 26 January，Australia Day，in over 200 locations across the nation, more than 9,000 people will become Australian citizensAustralia Day celebrations encouragetolerance，respect and friendship among allthe people of AustraliaSome of citizenship ceremoniesdisplays of singing and dancing from many of the migrants homelands and the tasting of food from all over the worldGO BY PLANE AND SEE THE CLOUDSGO BY TRAIN AND SEE AUSTRALIAEnjoy 3 nights on board the Indian-Pacificview some of Australias unique scenery Enjoy 2 nights on board the Ghanobserve some of Australias most spectacular landscapesFor more informationgo to www. gsr.com.au/trains.htmKey words of the letter to Shen Pingpart of one of Australias 14 World Heritage Sitesrise about 335 metres out of a plainchange colourlive near Uluru for thousands of yearsclimb the rockback in Sydney in a fortnightTours outside HobartWhere and what is it?Drive 250 km northwestwards from Hobart along the A10 highway and youll arrive at the southern end of the magnificent Cradle Mountain National Park and World Heritage area. What is it famous for?This park is famous for its mountain peaks, lakes and ancient forestsWhat is the popular attraction for active tourists?A popular attraction for active tourists is the 80-km walking track that joins the southern and northern ends of the parkV. Looking at pictures and hearing about my trip to AustraliaThe Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the Royal Botanical Gardens.The Hotel where I stayed was the tall building at the far right of the picture. The weather was usually better than this! After a night in Airlie Beach, we set out for 5 days of sailing. Additional MaterialsComplete the summary of the story with one word in each blank._1_ famous for its huge，open spaces，bright sunshine，enormous number of sheep _2_ cattle _3_ its unusual wildlife, AUSTRALIA , the capital of which is _4_, is the only country that is also a continent_5_ one comes to Australia, he will be surprised _6_ find Australia Day _7_interesting. They are celebrations to _8_ tolerance，respect and _9_ among all the people of _10_On your 4,352-km journey _11_Sydney to Perth via Adelaide youll view some of Australias unique scenery _12_the superb Blue Mountains to the treeless _13_ of the NullarborAs you _14_ from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs，youll _15_ some of Australias most _16_ landscapes-from the rolling hills surrounding Adelaide _17_ the rusty reds of Australias centre _18_ the tropical splendour of Darwin(Key: 1.Being 2. and 3. and 4.Canberra 5.When 6. to 7. celebrations 8. encourage 9.friendship 10. Australia11. from 12. from 13. plains 14. travel 15. observe 16. spectacular 17. to 18.and
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