1、FloridaCultureFrom the city of Tampa, Florida, you can go west in any direction and run into over 60 different beaches.For a look into the traditional Florida, woods, wildlife, and less population, try the Hillsborough River parks and recreation areas all along the river.North of the lock, and south
2、 of it.Lettuce Lake Park is on the narrows of the fresh water of the river, north of the city of Tampa.Picnic areas, with playground equipment are nestled among the trees of the park.Several hiking trails give you a one on one with the flora and wildlife native to the area.Climb the 3storey tower to
3、 the tree top level for an overview of the river to see alligator, turtles, otters, birds, and fish.HistoryThe first European to come to Florida was Juan Ponce de Leon，who is thought to have landed someplace near Saint Augustine in the early 16th century.The Spanish explorer claimed the territory fo
4、r his native country, naming the land after Pascua de Florida, the Spanish Easter Celebration.Early colonization attempts by Leon failed mainly because of attacks by the areas indigenous people and diseases, both of which killed many of his men.Eventually Spain was able to colonize Florida, as well
5、as much of the Southern part of the United States, territory they held until the British took over part of the area in the 1700s.Florida was still largely populated by its native people, the Seminoles, well into the 18th century.As the area became more and more popular for white settlers to move int
6、o, President Andrew Jackson began a program to have the Seminoles removed，spending millions of dollars and costing many lives, both white and native.In 1845 Florida became the 27th state in the US, with a population of about 90，000 people.Today the state is home to millions and has a diverse economy
7、 based on tourism, agriculture, and technology.诱思导读1Where is Lettuce Lake Park? 2When did Florida become the 27th state in the US? 【答案】1.It is on the narrows of the fresh water of the river，north of the city of Tampa.2In 1845.词义搭配1retireAa sudden increase in trade and economic activity；a period of w
8、ealth and success2pensionBto provide food and drinks for a social event3slip Cable to change to suit new conditions or situations4caterDmoney paid by governments or companies to old people who dont work any more5boom Ea special right or advantage that a particular person or group of people has(have)
9、6flexible Fto stop working，especiallywhen you reach the age when you are officially too old to work7swap Gto slide a short distance accidentally so that you fall or nearly fall8privilege Hto give sth.to sb.and receive sth.in exchange【答案】1.F2.D3.G4.B5.A6.C7.H8.E.短语填空be on the move；turn.into；make sens
10、e；cater to；ones (own) flesh and blood；look at；make up；head for；a variety of；according to 1Six doctors and 10 nurses the medical team.2Nobody can his novel a television film.3The TV show is to young children audiences.4We decided to home after staying in the earthquake area for a few days.5He gave me
11、 reasons for his coming late.6We can understand his meaning what he said.【答案】1.make up2.turn；into3.cater to 4head for5.a variety of6.according to.背诵下列教材中出现的句型，体会黑体部分的用法1The question is, though，why are so many people retiring and spending their pensions in Florida?但问题是，为什么这么多人退休后要去佛罗里达州，并且把他们的养老金花在哪里
12、呢？2Angela，21，adds，“Id love to stay in the community where I grew up, but there are no good jobs.”21岁的安杰拉补充道：“我挺乐意住在我长大的社区里，但是那里没有好的工作”3For decades，Florida has been attracting older people.几十年来，佛罗里达州一直吸引着老年居民。.从三个选项中选择最佳答案1What is the topic of the article?AThe population in the USA.BThe life of peopl
13、e in the USA.CThe movement of people in the USA.2Why are young people in the USA moving to cities?ACities are more exciting and have more job opportunities.BYoung people dont like the country life.CThere are no job opportunities in the country.3Which of the following is NOT the reason for many peopl
14、e spending their later years in Florida?AThey want better health care.BThey look for communities of older people.CThey can get a lot of money from the government.4What two groups are discussed in the article?APeople over 60 years old and young adults.BChildren and their parents.CYoung people who wan
15、t jobs and old people.【答案】1.C2.A3.C4.A.完成下列表格Population movement in the USA1. in the sunfactsOlder Americans are 2. People aged 60 and over are 3. to states like Florida.Florida has been 4. older people for decades.It has more older people than any other states.reasonsThere is 5. ，communities of old
16、er people and the warmer climate in Florida，which attracts the older people in the country.examplesEdna，a 78yearold woman lives in Florida for its 6. One man says“The community here understands the need of older people.”David says：He and his wife can get good medical care and 7. by friends their age
17、.Bright lights，big citiesfactsRecently，more young adults are moving to large cities.8. Some are looking for a good job while some others 9. exciting and fun things.examplesDaniel，27, says that cities are more exciting and have theaters，museums and big sporting events.Angela，21, adds she has to go 10
18、. the big companies are.【答案】1.Aging2.on the move3.heading south4.attracting5.better health care 6warmer weather7.be surrounded 8.reasons 9seek10.where.完成下面课文缩写There are two main population trends in the USA.One is 1. older Americans are on the move.People 2. (age) 60 and over are heading south to st
19、ates like Florida throughout the Midwest and the Northeast.Florida 3. (attract) old people for decades.It is home to 4. (large) population of people aged 65 and older.The reason 5. so many older people come to Florida is that they want 6. (good) health care, look for communities of the old people an
20、d enjoy the pleasant climate.The other trend is that more mobile people are moving to large cities, most of 7. are young adults. That is 8. the young adults are flexible and can adapt to new places and 9. (situation) well.Young mobile adults give many different reasons for 10. (swap) their hometowns for big cities.Some are looking for a good job, while some others seek exciting and fun things to do.【答案】1.that2.aged3.has been attracting4.the largest5.why6.better7.whom 8because9.situations10.swapping