Unit 18　New Zealand

ss:yes.
one possible version:
shanxi province lies in the north of china with a population of about 30 million people.besides han people,there are mainly mongol and hui people living in shanxi province,where most people speak putonghua so that they can understand each other.
in the north of shanxi live some mongolians,whose ancestors are nomadic tribes living by keeping sheep.they are strong,brave and hospitable.a grand festival called“na-dam fair”is held in summer every year.on festivals,they will carry out some traditional performances,such as horse-riding,whistling and so on.
there are many mountains,but basin is flat.it has all kinds of agricultural products,such as rice,wheat,potatoes,corn and cotton.it is also rich in coal,and is called“home of coal”.
people there like climbing mountains and singing folk songs in their spare time.they also enjoy taking all kinds of exercise to keep fit.paper-cut is their hobby.besides,there are all sorts of cooked wheaten food in shanxi.they're very delicious.
shanxi is my hometown.i love it very much.
step ⅴ.test
t:in this unit,we've learnt some useful expressions.now,let's have a dictation.li ming,please come to the front and write the phrases on the blackboard.the other students,take out a piece of paper and write them on it.are you ready?
ss:yes.
t:ok.let's begin.
(teacher says the following phrases in chinese,and the students write them in english.
bb:be made up of,be surrounded by,make electricity,take possession of,sign an agreement,refer to,in relation to,compare…with…,stand for,take place,turn to,prepare for)
t:(after that)now,look at the screen.complete each sentence by filling the blank with a right phrase on the blackboard.some phrases may not be used.
1.do you know what these bold words__________?
2.the may 4th movement__________in 1949.
3.cpc__________the communist party of china.
4.the uk__________four countries.
5.i have a lot to say__________that affair.
6.the teacher asked us to__________next period.
7.please__________your attention__________something important.
8.the soldiers__________the enemy fort.
9.the teacher__________beijing__________shanghai in class.
10.generally speaking,we use coal to__________.
well,you're given five minutes to do the exercise on a piece of paper.after that,i'll check your answers.
suggested answers:
1.refer to  2.took place  3.stands for  4.is made up of  5.in relation to  6.prepare for
7.turn…to…  8.took possession of  9.compared…with…  10.make electricity