unit 1 other countries, other cultures
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
Britain?
Shakespeare
India?
dancing
Bollywood
M9 U1 Project Is Australia really a sporting nation?
Brainstorming: When we talk about Australia,
what would come to your mind?
KangarooKangaroo
Koala Koala
Rare animals
DuckbillDuckbill
Aborigines
Beautiful scenery
outdoor activities
What sports are popular in Australia?
tennis
surfing
football
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
Popular sports in Australia
Australians’ outstanding performance in international competitions
Perfect weather conditions for sport
Conclusion
Is Australia really a sporting nation?
Australia is indeed a great sporting nation !
What factors help make Australia a sporting nation?
climate
sun shines
space
spare time
Part 2 ( para3)
Detailed reading:Detailed reading:
Part 3 (Paras 4-7)
1.What sports are mentioned? 2.Why are they popular in Australia?
Popular sports in Australia
Para 4
Para 5
Para 6
Para 7
Swimming and surfing tennis
Rugby, soccer and football
cricket
Fill in the tableFill in the table
Sport Examples Why popular
Water sport
swimming;surfing;
1.Most of the population live near the coast
2. many beaches easy to reach
Ball Games
tennis, cricket, rugby, soccer, football
1. well-equipped facilities
2. after-school lessons are given
3. encouragement from parents and teachers
A tennis court with lighting facilities
An indoor tennis court
soccer
rugby
cricket
1.The passage is mainly about __________. A. Australia, a great sporting nation B. some popular games in AustraliaC. the perfect environment for sport in
AustraliaD. Australia’s outstanding performance in international competitions 2.From the passage we know that __________. A.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
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.
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Is Australia really a sporting nation?
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
• Swimming and surfing in the sea• Tennis soccer and rugby • Cricket
• In most international competitions Australia is 9.________ the winning nations.• 10._______ performance in the Olympic Games
Australia is indeed a great sporting nation!
Perfect Performance
love
turning
exercise
Mild
seaside
among
Outstanding
•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.
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.
3. Football is a sport ______ players hold the ball and run with it, like in rugby.
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.
• 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.
It is indeed a great sporting nation!