Unit 18　New Zealand

step ⅵ.summary and homework
t:in this class,we've done some exercises to review the use of“it” and the useful expressions appearing in this unit.we've also done some reading and writing.by reading the text about life in new zealand,we have learnt to write a short description about some province or region.if you haven't finished the writing,please go on with it after class.today's homework:preview unit 19.class is over.
step ⅶ.the design of the writing on the blackboard

unit 18　new zealand
the fourth period
ⅰ.sentences:
1.it is dangerous to travel alone near the coast.
2.it was unknown whether he would accept the job.
3.it was no use talking to him.
4.it is nice to see you again.
5.it is strange that he didn't come.
ⅱ.useful expressions:
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
step ⅷ.record after teaching
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reference for teaching
一、異域風情
1.way of life
new zealand is an independent nation and a member of the british commonwealth(英聯(lián)邦).the majority of new zealanders are of british descent,and the largest minority is new zealand's indigenous maori who make up around 14 percent of the population.
new zealand lives in burgalows(帶走廊的平房),singlestory,single-unit dwellings(住處)on small lots(地).highrise residential(住宅的)development is a recent phenomenon confined(局限于)mainly to auckland and wellington.most new zealand families have a vegetable and fruit garden on their lot where they grow some of their food.it is common for families to have animals as pets,especially cats and dogs.
new zealanders are keen sport participants and followers,primary winter sports are rugby,soccer,hocky,netball(avariant of basketball,played by women),skating,skiing,and mountain climbing.the most popular summer sports are cricket(板球),tennis,swimming and sailing.
2.new zealand—land of the white cloud
with its primeval forests,mighty snowcapped peaks,gigantic jords and grumbling volcanoes,it's no wonder the makers of the lord of the rings films decided to shoot the trilogy in new zealand.rugged ranger-types can relive .the fellowship of the rings by scaling forbidding mountain passes or crossing volcanic moonscapes towards the cracks of doom.for more adrenaline highs there's an unbeatable choice of good value activities,form white water rafting and jet boat rides to bungee-jumping and skydiving.