Unit 3 The land down under 惠安荷山中学 Yu Yu-ping

Listening

Warming up Sydney Opera House

The map of 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.

Platypus

Kangaroos

Great Barrier Reef

Sydney Harbor Bridge

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. 插入声音

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)

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,

Equipment Medication: analgesic such as aspirin, insect repellent, bandages Others: maps, guidebooks, camera, accessories, film, extra batteries, dark glasses. 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 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.

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.