Unit 3 The land down under

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• 惠安荷山中学• Yu Yu-ping

ListeningListening

Warming upWarming up

Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House

The map of Australia The map of Australia

1. What do you know about Australia? 1. What do you know about Australia?

● I know some famous cities, for

example, Sydney, the largest city in

Australia; Canberra, its capital and

Melbourne.

● I know some famous cities, for

example, Sydney, the largest city in

Australia; Canberra, its capital and

Melbourne.

● I know some Australian animals, for

example, Kangaroos, dingoes and

Platypus.

● I know some Australian animals, for

example, Kangaroos, dingoes and

Platypus.

I know some Australian

attractions, for example, Great

Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbor

Bridge and Gold Coast.

I know some Australian

attractions, for example, Great

Barrier Reef, Sydney Harbor

Bridge and Gold Coast.2. Which of the places would you like

to visit? Why? What would you do

there?

2. Which of the places would you like

to visit? Why? What would you do

there?

I’d like to visit Great Barrier

Reef, because it is a beautiful

place, and there I can dive to learn

more about the secrets of the sea.

I’d like to visit Great Barrier

Reef, because it is a beautiful

place, and there I can dive to learn

more about the secrets of the sea.

Platypus

Kangaroos

Great Barrier Reef

Sydney Harbor Bridge

Listening Listening Safety

Walk early in the day and rest during the heat of the day.Drink plenty of water in hot climates.Pace yourself when walking, climbing, etc.Don’t photograph locals without their permission. On a wildlife trip, don’t wear perfume or colognes.

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Equipment

Clothing: 2 pairs of trousers / shorts,

2 —4 shirts, sweaters, rain gear (coat

and / or umbrella), coat (weight

depends on destination), 3 or 4 pairs

of socks, 3 or 4 pairs of

undergarments (walking shoes

/boots)

Clothing: 2 pairs of trousers / shorts,

2 —4 shirts, sweaters, rain gear (coat

and / or umbrella), coat (weight

depends on destination), 3 or 4 pairs

of socks, 3 or 4 pairs of

undergarments (walking shoes

/boots)

Equipment

Tools: duffel bag, flashlight (extra

batteries & bulbs), Swiss army knife

(or similar), plastic water bottle &

folding cup, spoon (fork, plate),

compass, whistle, inflatable travel

pillow, sleep sack (lightweight) or

sleeping bag, nylon cord, sewing kit,

Tools: duffel bag, flashlight (extra

batteries & bulbs), Swiss army knife

(or similar), plastic water bottle &

folding cup, spoon (fork, plate),

compass, whistle, inflatable travel

pillow, sleep sack (lightweight) or

sleeping bag, nylon cord, sewing kit,

Equipment

Medication: analgesic such as aspirin, insect repellent, bandagesMedication: analgesic such as aspirin, insect repellent, bandagesOthers: maps, guidebooks, camera, accessories, film, extra batteries, dark glasses.

Others: maps, guidebooks, camera, accessories, film, extra batteries, dark glasses.

small towel, water purifier (chemical or mechanical)small towel, water purifier (chemical or mechanical)

Environmental protection

Don’t destroy the habitat of plants

and animals.

Don’t make a fire where it is

forbidden.

Don’t pour anything like Coca-cola

into rivers or lakes.

Don’t destroy the habitat of plants

and animals.

Don’t make a fire where it is

forbidden.

Don’t pour anything like Coca-cola

into rivers or lakes.

Environmental protection

Don’t go to destroy birds’ nets

and take eggs out of them.

No touching corals or anything

else while diving.

Don’t throw waste anywhere.

Don’t go to destroy birds’ nets

and take eggs out of them.

No touching corals or anything

else while diving.

Don’t throw waste anywhere.

Suggested answers on page 161, Exercise 1 Suggested answers on page 161, Exercise 1 1. Bushfires often break out in summer

(after October) in Southeast and South

of Australia, because it is very hot and

rains little and it blows heavily. Once a

bushfire breaks out, it is hard to

control, which causes many deaths

1. Bushfires often break out in summer

(after October) in Southeast and South

of Australia, because it is very hot and

rains little and it blows heavily. Once a

bushfire breaks out, it is hard to

control, which causes many deaths

2. If a bushfire were moving towards

my house, I would immediately leave

my house in a car with necessary things.

2. If a bushfire were moving towards

my house, I would immediately leave

my house in a car with necessary things.

3. People should be careful, save water

and never throw cigarette ends through

the windows of the vehicles.

3. People should be careful, save water

and never throw cigarette ends through

the windows of the vehicles.

and loss of property. and loss of property.

Homework Homework

1. If you have a chance to go to

Australia, what would you like to do

there?

2. Do Ex. 1 on Page 163: Use the clues to

solve the word puzzle.

1. If you have a chance to go to

Australia, what would you like to do

there?

2. Do Ex. 1 on Page 163: Use the clues to

solve the word puzzle.