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

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

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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!