1、Lesson fourGeneral situationArea:7,686 million sq kmPopulation:18,6 millionCapital:CanberraOfficial language:EnglishCurrency:Australian dollarNational emblemNational flagMost of them come from England,18%come from the other countries of Europe6%come from AsiaAbout 2%are the native AustraliansNatural
2、 sceneryAyers Rock(Uluru)The biggest rock in the world.This huge rock changes colour at duskThe Great Barrier Reef 大堡礁Wave RockdesertbuildingSydney Opera HouseA train station in MelbourneA shopping center in MelbourneThere are seven sheep for every personkangaroothe second biggest bird which cannot
3、flyemus鸸鹋（食火鸟）platypus鸭嘴兽Life styleThe weather there is so good.They like being outdoor.FishingWalking in the beachHorse-ridingSkim and answer:1.Whats the name of the radio show?2.where is the birthplace of Fiona?3.How is the weather in Australia?Country of the worldAustraliaSo goodRead again and do
4、 Exercise 3 in your book Find out the section that gives the answer.If false,tell us the truth.(in pairs)v 1.Australia has large areas of desert.v 2.Australia is a major Australia produce of cars?v 3.Surfing is the most popular sport.v 4.Australian roads can be quite dangerous.v 5.There are some dan
5、gerous animals in Australia.v 6.Australia has never produced any important writers.v 7.Many recent immigrants have come from Greece.v 8.Native Australians form a large percentage of v the population.v 9.Most Native Australians live in desert.v 10.the standard of living in Australia is high.v work in
6、 pair discuss who said that 1.Try to say something about Australia in English.2.Do the exercises left in the book.I.短语互译 1.在二十世纪八十年代 2.爱慕、依恋 3.当心 4.认真对待 5.大量的、许多的 6.a mix of different cultures 7.in the desert areas 8.in pretty poor condition 9.the Great Barrier Reef 10.be proud of 1.in the 1980s 2.be attached 3.look out 4.take seriously 5.loads of /a load of 6.一种多元文化的混合 7.在沙漠地区 8.情况非常糟糕 9.大堡礁 10.感到自豪
