1、新課標(biāo)人教版課件系列高中英語選修(模塊）8-1.1Unit 1 A land of diversityThis is the map of the _.USAWarming up ( 5m) Look at the map of the USA with your group. Write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can.Ocean on the east coast _Ocean on the west cost _Country to the north of USA _Country to the s

2、outh of USA _Mountains range in the west _Atlantic OceanPacific OceanCanadaMexico Rocky MountainsGreat Lakes : Longest river in the USA :Some important cities:Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and OntarioMississippi RiverNew York, Washington D C, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New OrleansCalifor

3、nia (one of the 50 states of the USA)CALIFORNIA (the Golden State)Lying on the Ocean, California is on the coast of the United States, which is diverse in topography(地形),climate and ecological environment. It has an area of 411 square kilometers, and it is one of the US states of the population, wit

4、h the most developed economy. Meanwhile ,its pleasant weather, long beach, and graceful natural landscape make the prosperous.Pacific west largesttourismCaliforniaPre-reading-(2 m) Native California IndiansCalifornia gold miners around 1849Chinatowns in CaliforniaA land of diversityReadingSkimming:

5、answer the following questions:Who were the first to arrive in California to rush for gold?When and why did the large number of Chinese immigrate to California?What attracted people from different parts of the world to immigrate to California?1. Who were the first to arrive in California to rush for

6、 gold?2. When and why did the large number of Chinese immigrate to California?Keys: South Americans and people from the United States.During the gold rush period, many Chinese immigrated to California to achieve their dream of becoming rich, and in the 1860s, a large number of Chinese went there to

7、build the railway from the west to east coast.3. What attracted people from different parts of the world to immigrate to California?Keys:The temperate climate, the modern lifestyle and its diverse cultures attracted immigrates to California.Detailed reading I Read paragraph 1 to paragraph 5 again an

8、d try to fill in the form, you can have a discussion in group of four.StagePeopleTimeEventNative AmericansAsians15000Natives1600sSpanish Spanish 1600s1800s18211846Russians Russians 1800sGold minersSouth Americans Europeans Asians18481850Arrived firstSuffered by EuropeansTook natives landRuled by Spa

9、inBecame part of Mexico Declared war;give backSettled inDiscovered&rush for goldBecame a stateCalifornia is the third largest state in the 序數(shù)詞可以修飾形容詞的最高級 The Yellow River is the second longest river in China. 可以修飾形容詞最高級的詞：far / by far /much可以修飾比較的詞：no / a little / a bit / any / slightly You re stand

10、ing too near the camera . Can you move _?A a bit far B a little farther C a bit of farther D a little far 2. population un / cn. 人口 The population of China_ large. And 70% of the population of China_ peasants. 表示整體人口時(shí)謂語動(dòng)詞用單數(shù)，表示部分人口時(shí)謂語動(dòng)詞用復(fù)數(shù)。 而形容人口的多少通常用large / small. isare對人口的多少進(jìn)行疑問時(shí)，可用Whats the popu

11、lation of .?Whats the population of Guangdong? have a population of . 有多少人口China has a population of 1.3 billion.an increase / growth in population 人口3. multicultural adj. multi- 多、多方面、多方向的 multi-coloured 多色的 multi-racial 多種族的 multi-media 多媒體4. When the first people arrived in what we now know as Ca

12、lifornia,賓語從句= the place that we now know as California. 定語從句George Washington was born in _ is now the state of Virginia. which B. where C. that D. what = George Washington was born in the place that is now the state of Virginia. DPudong Development Zone is no longer a rural area _ it used to be.2.

13、 Pudong Development Zone is no longer _ it used to be. A. what B. where C. that D. thereCA定語從句, 先行詞是, 作關(guān)系詞表語從句 1 However, it is likely that Native Americans were living in California at least fifteen thousand years ago.Language points for Reading IIt is likely/possible/probable that sb/sth is likely

14、 to do sth某人/物有可能做某事注意: likely 比較級為 likelier, 最高級為 likelieste.g. She is _to succeed. 她有可能會成功. = It is likely that she will succeed.likelyThis is a _story.這是一個(gè)有可能發(fā)生的故事.likely辨析: likely, possible, probable 按可能性程度,probable可能性最大,其次為likely, 最小為possible.但需要注意的是,likely的主語可以是人,但possible, probable卻只能用形式主語it.

15、5. by means of: by using 用辦法，借助 He crossed the river by means of a raft. We express out feelings by means of words. 小偷想從一條暗道逃走，但被捉住了。 The thief had wanted to escape by means of a secret tunnel, but was caught. means 單復(fù)數(shù)同形。 All possible means have been tried. The quickest means of travel is by plane.

16、 2.In addition, many died from the disease brought by Europeans.in addition to: 除此之外,另外,加之 e.g. I met my past teacher and some former classmates _ in the supermarket.我在超市里遇見了我以前的老師,還有些同班同學(xué).in addition_cakes and candies, guests were also provided with fruits.除了有蛋糕和糖果,還給客人們準(zhǔn)備了水果.In addition to 2.In ad

17、dition, many died from the disease brought by Europeans.in addition to: 除此之外,另外,加之 e.g. I met my past teacher and some former classmates _ in the supermarket.我在超市里遇見了我以前的老師,還有些同班同學(xué).in addition_cakes and candies, guests were also provided with fruits.除了有蛋糕和糖果,還給客人們準(zhǔn)備了水果.In addition to brought by Euro

18、peans 為過去分詞作定語,相當(dāng)于which were brought by Europeans, 注意單個(gè)分詞作定語放在所修飾的詞前面,分詞短語作定語需放在所修飾的詞之后.English is a _ language.英語是一種被廣泛使用的語言.widely usedThis is one of the schools _ in 1980s. 這是八十年代所建的學(xué)校之一.built3. However, some survived these terrible times today there are more Native Americans livingin California

19、than in any other state.to not die in an accident, on war or froman illness.幸免,幸免于難e.g. Only 12 of the 140 passengers _ 在140名乘客中只有12人幸免于難.survivesurvived2)to continue to live normally and not be too Upset by the problems. 挺過來,掙扎過下去e.g. I dont think I _ another Year as a teacher; just too stressful.c

20、ould survive3)To live longer than someone else, usually someone closely related to you 比(某人)長壽,比(通常指親人)活的更長e.g. Harry _his wife by three months. 哈里比他妻子多活了三個(gè)月.survivedliving in California 為現(xiàn)在分詞短語作定語,相當(dāng)于定語從句who live in California. 現(xiàn)在分詞一般表示經(jīng)常性的動(dòng)作或現(xiàn)在的狀態(tài),也可以表示動(dòng)作現(xiàn)在正在發(fā)生或者與謂語動(dòng)詞所表示的的動(dòng)作同時(shí)發(fā)生.e.g. There are thr

21、ee types of tiger living inChina (that live in China).目前中國有三種虎.The picture hanging (that is hanging) on thewall is painted by my nephew.墻上掛著的那幅畫是我侄兒畫的.4. Of the first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men who came to teach the Catholic region to the natives. majority : most of

22、 the people or things in a Particular group.e.g. Those who favor the proposal are _.贊成該提案者占多數(shù)._approved the policy.大多數(shù)的人贊同該提案.in the majorityThe great majority7. majority n. 大多數(shù) The majority_ for the budget. The majority of students _ hard-working. The majority of the damage _ easy to repair. 單獨(dú)做主語時(shí)

23、，若強(qiáng)調(diào)整體，謂語動(dòng)詞用單數(shù)， 強(qiáng)調(diào)個(gè)體時(shí)，謂語動(dòng)詞用復(fù)數(shù) 。 the majority of + n. 后可用不可數(shù)名詞，也可用 可數(shù)名詞復(fù)數(shù), 謂語動(dòng)詞由后面的名詞決定。 minority 少數(shù)的was / wereareis8. declare vt. 1）To make known publicly or officially 宣布,宣告 The chairman declared the results of the election. War was declared on the enemy. 警方現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)對這個(gè)地區(qū)的毒販宣戰(zhàn)了. The police have declared

24、 war on drug dealers in this area. 2）To state with great forces so that there is no doubt about the meaning. 宣稱,聲稱,斷言 She solemnly declared that she knew nothing about it. 他鄭重聲明此事屬實(shí). He declared that it was true. 9. Russian- Americans 美籍俄羅斯人 Chinese Americans 美籍華人10. make a life 開始新生活，習(xí)慣于新的生活方式 Many

25、 farmers go to the big cities to make a life. Its not easy to make a life in a new country. 11. it was the building of the railway from the west to the east coast that brought even larger numbers to California in the 1860s. 強(qiáng)調(diào)句 12. immigrant: who immigrates 移民者 immigrate : come as a settler 移民 Lots

26、of the rich choose to immigrate to another country, nowadays. 13. percentage: - What percentage of students in your school go to college ? - 97 percent . percentage 百分比，百分率， 前面不能用具體 的數(shù)據(jù)。 percent 百分之， 通常有具體的數(shù)據(jù)。 14.It is believed that It is said that It is hoped that It is supposed that It is suggeste

27、d that It is reported that 主語從句It is reported that some European countries are flooded severely . It is hoped that the cost of medical care can be cut down. 15. mix 混合 n. We have to come up with a mix of policies to please the voters.v. You can mix yellow and blue together to make green. We can not mix work with pleasure. mixture n. 混合物,混合體 The drink is a mixture of 3 different sorts of drinks. 16.nationality 國籍 She has American nationality but lives in