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Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures

Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures. People often associate a country with it’s unique culture. Can you tell me what the following countries are famous for?. France?. Grape wine. France?. Fashion show. France?. The Triumphal Arch. Britain?. Big Ben. Stonehenge.

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Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures

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  1. Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures

  2. People often associate a country with it’s unique culture. Can you tell me what the following countries are famous for?

  3. France? Grape wine

  4. France? Fashion show

  5. France? The Triumphal Arch

  6. Britain? Big Ben Stonehenge

  7. Britain? Shakespeare

  8. India? dancing

  9. Bollywood

  10. M9U1 Project Is Australia really a sporting nation?

  11. Brainstorming: When we talk about Australia, what would come to your mind?

  12. Rare animals Koala Duckbill Kangaroo

  13. Aborigines

  14. Beautiful scenery

  15. outdoor activities

  16. What sports are popular in Australia? surfing tennis football

  17. Is Australia really a sporting nation? Part 1(Paras 1&2) Part 2(Para 3) Part 3(Paras 4-7) Part 4(Para 8) Part 5(Para 9) Australians’ love of sport Perfect weather conditions for sport Popular sports in Australia Australians’ outstanding performance in international competitions Conclusion Australia is indeed a great sporting nation !

  18. Detailed reading: Part 2（para3） climate What factors help make Australia a sporting nation? sun shines space spare time

  19. Part 3 (Paras 4-7) 1.What sports are mentioned? 2.Why are they popular in Australia?

  20. Para 4 Swimming and surfing Para 5 tennis Popular sports in Australia Para 6 Para 7 Rugby, soccer and football cricket

  21. Fill in the table • Most of the population live near the coast swimming; surfing; 2. many beaches easy to reach

  22. tennis, cricket, rugby, soccer, football 1. well-equipped facilities 2. after-school lessons are given 3. encouragement from parents and teachers

  23. A tennis court with lighting facilities

  24. An indoor tennis court

  25. soccer

  26. rugby

  27. cricket

  28. 1.The passage is mainly about __________. A. Australia, a great sporting nation B. some popular games in Australia C. the perfect environment for sport in Australia D. Australia’s outstanding performance in international competitions 2.From the passage we know that __________. Australians love sport and most of them do much sport B. There are perfect weather conditions for sport in Australia C. Australians have little interest in rough games D. horse riding is a new sport in Australia

  29. True or False T 1.Although many Australians do not do much sport, it is still considered a great sporting nation. 2.Most Australians exercise a lot as the weather conditions for sports are good. 3.Swimming, surfing, table tennis and soccer are popular in Australia. 4.Cricket, originally from the UK, is a summer sport and can only be enjoyed by patient people. 5.Australia is always among the winning nations in most international competitions. F F T T

  30. Is Australia really a sporting nation? Perfect Performance Australians and sport 1.__________ environments for sports Popular games in Australia 2.__________ in most international competitions Australians' 3._________ of sport : • Talking about it all the time •Watching sport live or on television •Quickly 4._________ to sport wherever they get together • About one quarter of Australians do enough 5._______. •Most just sit in their armchairs and watch a sporting event. •6._____ climate •Plenty of space, including many 7.______ areas Mild • Swimming and surfing in the sea •Tennis soccerand rugby •Cricket •In most international competitions Australia is 9.________ the winning nations. •10._______ performance in the Olympic Games love exercise among Outstanding seaside turning Australia is indeed a great sporting nation!

  31. Analyse the following sentences: 1. Anywhere Australians get together-in the canteen during lunch, in the pub with a pint of beer, or in someone’s garden over a barbecue grill-the conversation quickly turns to sport.

  32. 2. Sitting in front of the television watching a sports event, with a drink in one hand and some fast food in the other, is very common in Australia.

  33. 3. Football is a sport ______ players hold the ball and run with it, like in rugby.

  34. 4. Another popular sport, cricket, is originally from the UK, and has been exported to and followed in countries influenced by it, such as Australia, India, Pakistan, Kenya and South Africa.

  35. 5. Cricket is usually considered a summer sport in Australia, and throughout the country you will see players dressed all in white, hitting and running after the ball.

  36. It is indeed a great sporting nation!

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