1、2021/8/11 星期三1Listening & speaking2021/8/11 星期三2BackgroundGeorge is on holiday in the United States. He is touring around California. Here is his talk to his friend Christie.2021/8/11 星期三3Step 1 Listen to the tape for the first time and while listening, number the things they talk about in order.Ste

2、p 1 geographic areas of California where Georges tour started California not as George expected where George is now Californian people 123452021/8/11 星期三4Step 2 Listen again and complete the postcard George wrote.Dear Sam,Im here in Joshua Tree National Park, in the_ part of California. Have been tr

3、aveling around the state of _ for three weeks now. Very different from what I have seen in _ . Not everyone is _ and not everyone lives near the _. First traveled southeast through rich farmland then to the central part. They grow everything here including _ and fruit. Cattle too. Then traveled furt

4、her _ into mountains and _.Californians are very friendly, and they are from many different _ and cultures. Every culture has its own _, _, food and art. Most interesting. Wish you were here. Give my love to Paula.GeorgesoutheasternCaliforniaAmerican moviesrichbeachCotton, nuts, vegetablessoutheastd

5、esertracesmusicfestivals2021/8/11 星期三5Step3 Listen to the tape and answer the following questions.What surprised George about California?Why did George have the wrong impression of California before he went there?3. Why is there such a huge variety of different Types of music, food and art in Califo

6、rnia?2021/8/11 星期三6What surprised George about California?George was surprised to find that not everyone in California lives in big houses near the beach, not everyone is rich and there are a large number of different cultures living in California.2021/8/11 星期三7.2. Why did George have the wrong impr

7、ession of California before he went there?Georges only previous knowledge of California was from watching movies and movies do not always portray every aspect of life or life as it really is.2021/8/11 星期三83. Why is there such a huge variety of different Types of music, food and art in California?Bec

8、ause there is a huge variety of cultures and nationalities in California, all of whom brought their own art, music and food with them.2021/8/11 星期三9Speaking2021/8/11 星期三10BrainstormingDescribe placeslocationclimate History Geographical featuresCulture/2021/8/11 星期三11Topics Talk about traveling to so

9、me places in telephone conversation.Where have you visited recently?What is the climate like?What did you think about the people?What other interesting things did you see?Thats interesting / terrific / marvelous / cool / lovely !(giving comments)remember2021/8/11 星期三12Sit back to back with your part

10、ner so you cant see each other.Partner A: Talk about where the place is , Partner B: Encourage your partner to talk by asking questions and making comments.3. Swap roles. Partner B tells Partner A about hisher visit. remember2021/8/11 星期三13The following sentence patterns are helpful for you: Thats interesting / terrific / marvelous / cool / lovely ! Really? How do you feel about It seems to me because Sounds good. I see. Sorry to interrupt/for interrupting, but2021/8/11 星期三14In this unit you have learned some new language to help you talk and write about the USAWri