welcome to my class. puyang luo yang china round-the-world tour
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Welcome to My Class
Puyang
Luo yang
China
Round-the-world Tour
What do you need if you make a round-the-world tour?
Round-the-world Tour
money time
Neither money nor time
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A computer, connected to the Internet
Virtual Tourism
What is “Virtual Tourism”?
To enjoy the beautiful places of interests on the Internet.
Today we’ll have an enjoyment of this kind of tour to Auckland, New Zealand.
Maori
PM of New Zealand
Look at the photos and try to get your first impression about Auckland.
Before you start
About Auckland
Is it large ?
Is it a city with a long history?
Is it beautiful?
Is it a seaside or inland city?
Fast Reading
Check your answers
It’s the largest city in New Zealand. The history of the city goes back 650 years
ago. There are many beautiful places in
Auckland, such as …Mt Eden, Auckland Harbor Bridge, etc.
It is a seaside city.
Word Bank
Word bankAuckland is located on
North Island.
Wellington is more central.
Word bank
Maoris settled in Auckland
650 years ago.
Word bank
volcano
Word bank
Auckland now has
large modern suburbs.
Word bank
Auckland Harbor Bridge is one of the famous sights.
Word bank
Auckland has some of the best beaches for surfing.
pronunciation
tourism volcano
locate be known as
central suburb
Match the topics a-f with the five paragraphs in the text. There is one extra topic.
a) the history of the city
b) travel links
c) things to see in Auckland
d) night-life in Auckland
e) for water lovers
f) New Zealand’s largest city
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How did you find the topic sentences?
Reading Strategies
Read each paragraph carefully. Pay attention to the first sentence of each
paragraph as it often introduces the main idea. Find 3-5 of the most important words and
underline them with a pencil. Look at the list of topics and match them to the
paragraphs. There is one more topic sentence which does not
match any of the paragraphs.
Auckland: the largest city in New Zealand
Location
Features An important center for __________ The most exciting city for people with different __________
History Maoris settlement: ________ years;
European settlement in _________;
Capital of New Zealand for some time;
In ______, a center for protests against nuclear testing in Asia pacific.
Famous sights
Climate Called “ City of _______” for
its _____ climate with plenty of _______;
Auckland: the largest city in New Zealand
Location On North Island
Features An important center for business and industry. The most exciting city for people with different cultures.
History Maoris settlement: 650 years;
European settlement in 1840;
Capital of New Zealand for some time;
In 1985, a center for protests against nuclear testing in Asia-pacific.
Famous sights
Mt Eden; Auckland Harbour Bridge; Sky Tower;
Climate Called “ City of sails” for
its warm climate with plenty of sunshine;
Hot scenes and hot words:
Mt EdenAuckland Harbor Bridge
Parnell VillageAuckland DomainAuckland Museum
MaorisThe city of sail
Sky tower
Mt EdenMt Eden
Auckland Harbor BridgeAuckland Harbor Bridge
Parnell VillageParnell Village
Auckland DomainAuckland Domain
Auckland Central ParkAuckland Central Park
Auckland MuseumAuckland Museum
MaorisMaoris
The city of sailThe city of sail
Sky TowerSky Tower
Hot scenes and hot words:
Mt EdenAuckland Harbor Bridge
Parnell VillageAuckland DomainAuckland Museum
MaorisThe city of sail
Sky tower
Introduce Auckland to your friends after making this virtual tour?
Write a letter to one of your foreign friends introducing a place of interest.
Homework
Thank you!