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1、Unit 1A land of diversity,文章导语Boston,which is one of the nations wettest cities,is one of the oldest American cities with a rich economic and social history. 波士顿是美国最古老的城市之一,也是美国最潮湿的城市之一,有着丰富的经济和社会史。 Boston is one of the oldest American cities,with a rich economic and social history. During the 1980s
2、,Boston gained fame for its high technology,as well as a good place to develop business.In recent years,many sources have ranked Boston among the best large cities in which to live in the US. Boston lies at the mouths of the Charles and Mystic Rivers.The Rivers flow into Bostons inner harbor and the
3、n into Boston Harbor itself.,Fog is caused by Bostons closeness to water.Rain is frequent in spring and summer,while snow falls regularly in winter,making Boston one of the nations wettest cities.Atlantic Ocean breezes keep Bostons climate relatively mild,compared to other cities in the northeastern
4、 US. The city experienced a booming period around the mid-1800s,helped by the invention of the railroad.Among the new industries was the making of shoes and other leather goods until recently a mainstay(支柱) of the Boston economy. Bostons population remained largely Englishmen until the mid-1800s,whe
5、n the first waves of European immigrants began to arrive.,译文 波士顿是美国最古老的城市之一,有着丰富的经济和社会史。 在20世纪80年代,波士顿因其为高科技和发展商业的好地方而闻名。在近几年,很多信息资料将波士顿列为美国国内最好的适宜居住的大城市之一。 波士顿位于查尔斯河与神秘河的河口交汇处。这两条河流入波士顿的内港,然后进入波士顿港口。 雾是由波士顿靠近水引起的。在春夏季经常下雨,而在冬季则经常下雪,这使得波士顿成为美国最潮湿的城市之一。与美国东北部的其他城市相比,波士顿的气候在大西洋和风的作用下相对温和。 约在19世纪中期,借助铁
6、路的发明,这座城市进入鼎盛时期。新兴工业有鞋子和其他皮革品的制造,直到最近这两项制造业也是波士顿经济的支柱。 在19世纪中期,波士顿的居民主要是英国人,这个时期第一批欧洲移民开始到达。,典句欣赏 Rain is frequent in spring and summer,while snow falls regularly in winter,making Boston one of the nations wettest cities. 在春夏季经常下雨,而在冬季则经常下雪,这使得波士顿成为美国最潮湿的城市之一。,理解诱思 1.During the mid-1800s,Boston expe
7、rienced rapid development due to . A.the devotion of Englishmen B.the use of the railroad C.European immigrants D.the selling of shoes 答案:B 2.Would you like to visit Boston?Why? 答案:Yes,because I can experience a city with completely different cultures and traditions.,Section Warming Up,Pre-reading,R
8、eading & Comprehending,一,二,三,四,五,六,一、词义匹配 A B 1.distinct a.any vehicle that can fly and carry goods or passengers 2.illustrate b.the number,amount,rate of sth,expressed as if it is part of a total which is 100 3.percentage c.connected with a persons race 4.aircraft d.easily or clearly heard,seen,fel
9、t,etc. 5.racial e.to make the meaning of sth clearer by using examples,pictures,etc. 答案:1.d 2.e 3.b 4.a 5.c,一,二,三,四,五,六,二、猜词拼写 1. a way of doing or achieving sth 2. to choose sb to do a particular job by voting for them 3. a sudden increase in trade and economic activity 4. a situation that is diffi
10、cult and unpleasant because you do not have enough money,food,clothes,etc. 5. the largest part of a group of people or things,means,elect,boom,hardship,majority,一,二,三,四,五,六,三、词汇拓展 1.majority的形容词 adj.主要的 2.elect的名词 n.选举 3.racial的名词 n.种族;比赛 4.applicant的动词 vt.申请;应用 5.distinct的名词 n.差别;区分;卓著,major,electi
11、on,race,apply,distinction,一,二,三,四,五,六,四、阅读课文CALIFORNIA,搭配所列的时间和事件 1.15,000 years ago a.The people of Mexico gained their independence. 2.16th century b.California became the 31st federal state of the USA. 3.1821 c.The USA declared war on Mexico. 4.1846 d.First settlers crossed the Bering Strait in t
12、he Arctic to America.These people are now known as Native Americans. 5.1848 e.Spanish soldiers arrived in South America. 6.1850 f.Gold was discovered in California. 答案:1.d 2.e 3.a 4.c 5.f 6.b,一,二,三,四,五,六,五、阅读课文CALIFORNIA,回答下列问题 1.The text mainly tells us . A.the population of California B.various pe
13、ople in California C.why California is the most multicultural state D.the language spoken by Californians 2.Which people are not mentioned in the passage? A.People from Asia. B.People from Europe. C.People from Africa. D.People from Australia.,答案：C,答案：D,一,二,三,四,五,六,3.Why do over 40% of the Californi
14、ans speak Spanish as a first or second language today? A.Because California was once ruled by Spain. B.Because California became part of Mexico in 1821. C.Because California was given to the USA in 1846. D.Because the Spanish were religious. 4.Which of the following statements is TRUE? A.People from
15、 Africa mainly work in the computer industry. B.It is the computer industry that attracted Indians. C.In 1850 California wasnt a multicultural society. D.In the future,Chinese will become the major racial group.,答案：A,答案：B,一,二,三,四,五,六,六、根据课文内容语法填空 No one really knows exactly when the first people arr
16、ived in 1. we now know as California.However,it is likely that Native Americans 2. (live) in California at least fifteen thousand years ago.In the 16th century,after the 3. (arrive) of the Europeans,the native people suffered greatly and many died.However,some survived and today there are 4. (many) Native Americans living in California than in any other state.Later,California was ruled by Spain.In 1846 the United States declared war 5. Mexico,a
