3. Brainstorming: What do you think of when we talk about the Republic of France? the Arc de Triomphe the Eiffel Tower

4. National flag: National emblem: National flower: National anthem: 《马赛曲》 鸢尾 传统上采用大革命（法国大革命） 时期的纹章作为国家的标志 National day: July 7th

5. the Eiffel Tower the Arc de Triomphe

6. the Loire Valley and old castles

7. French food

8. Fashion

9. From the pictures we can know that : France is a country with …. It is famous for its …. …. Tips: Use your own words to describe what you know about France.

10. Reading : 1.Read the passage quickly and finish the Ex. A1 2. Read it again and complete the notes in Ex. A2 3. Reading for details: Ex. A3

11. Language analysis 1. Why not do sth. / why don’t you do sth.? 2. with coasts on three sides 3. go skiing 4. scenic area 5. used to do sth. 6. world-famous 7. find Euro Disney a good place to visit 8. be famous for / as 9. film festival 10. be similar to …

12. Homework : 1. Group work: if you can go to visit one of the cities in France, where would you like to go? Why? And find more information about this city. Write down the information. 2. 练习册相关练习