1. A land of diversity ---Reading Unit 1

3.  Ocean on the east coast _________________  Ocean on the west coast __________________  Country to the north of USA __________________  Country to the south of USA ________________  Mountains range in the west ______________________ Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Canada Mexico Rocky Mountains

4.  Great Lakes :  Longest river in the USA :  Some important cities: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario Mississippi River New York, Washington D. C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans

5. Let’s appreciate some more pictures of the USA. Can you name these famous scenic spots?

6. Golden Bridge

7. Disneyland

8. Chinatown

9. Big Bear Lake

10. Universal Studio Hollywood

11. Palm Springs ( 棕榈泉 )

13. How much do you know about California? Let’s have a quiz. 1. California is also called: A. Golden State B. Beach State C. Silver State D. China State

14. 2. California is the ________ largest state. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth

15. 3. California, a state in the western USA, borders ________. A. the Pacific Ocean B. the Indian Ocean C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Arctic Ocean

16. 4. _____ is California’s largest and the nation’s second largest city. A. Sacramento B. Los Angeles C. San Diego D. San Francisco

17. California (the Golden State) Lying on the Pacific Ocean, California is west on the west coast of the United States. It has an area of 411 square kilometers, and largest tourism it has the largest population, with the most developed economy. Meanwhile, its pleasant weather, long beach, and graceful natural landscape make the tourism prosperous.

18. Skimming Reading Comprehension I 1. The passage focuses on the ______. A. population of California B. customs and languages of California C. people of California D. history of California 2. No specific group is mentioned in ____. A. NATIVE AMERICANS B. GOLD MINERS C. THE FUTURE D. LATER ARRIVALS

19. How are these pictures related to California?

20. Life of Native Californian Indians Each illustrates something about California. Discuss in groups what each picture means to you.

21. A Californian gold miner around 1849 A traditional Chinese building in San Francisco’s Chinatown

22. A native American Indian –one of the first people to live in California.  How did they arrive there?  What sufferings did the arrival of Europeans bring to them?

23.  How did they arrive there? The first settlers crossed the Bering Strait from Asia to Alaska __________ a land bridge which existed in ___________ times. by means of prehistoric

24. Thousands were killed by Europeans. Or were forced into slavery. Many died from the diseases.  What sufferings did the arrival of Europeans bring to them?

25. True or False 1. California is the largest state in the USA with the largest population. 2. The native Americans were well treated after the arrival of Europeans. 3. Of the first Spanish to go to California, the majority were religious men. 4. In the early 1800s, Russian hunters began settling in California. scanning Reading Comprehension II

26. 5. During Gold Rush Period, many achieved their dream of being rich. 6. In the late 19th century, Chinese immigrants arrived in California. 7. It is believed that soon there will be only a mixture of many races and cultures.

27. 15,000 years ago 16 th century: 1821 1846 1848 1850 First settlers crossed the Bering Strait from Asia. These people are now known as Native American Spanish soldiers arrived in South America Became part of Mexico The US declared war on Mexico Gold was discovered in California California became the 31st state of the US. California has a long history

28. A. Europeans B. The Pacific Islanders C. Asians D. South Americans E. Americans  Put them in order according to the times they rushed in.  What is their common dream? Did they realise their dream? Their dream is to get rich. Only a few achieved their dream.

29. Listening and speaking 1.where did George’s tour start and in which direction has he been travelling? 3.Why did George have the wrong idea about California before he went there? 4.Why are there so many different kinds of music, food and art in California? He started in northern California,and he has been travelling south. He had watched too many American movies.

30. 4.Why are there so many different kinds of music, food and art in California? Many people from different countries moved to california. They brought their own customs, culture and food. They kept them up and so produced the large variety of food, music, customs, art and cultural activities.

31. Listen again and complete the postcard George wrote. Dear Christie, I’m here in Joshua Tree National Park, in the______________________. Have been traveling around the state of California for three weeks now. Very different from what I have seen southeastern california

32. in _______________. Not everyone is ___ and not everyone lives near the ___________. First travelled southeast through rich farmland then to the central part. They grow everything here including ____________________and fruit. Cattle too. Then traveled further________ into mountains and ______. American movies beach/ coast rich cotton, nuts, vegetables southeast desert

33. 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. George races music festivals