高中英語(yǔ) Unit 1 第一學(xué)時(shí) Reading and Comprehension課件 新人教版選修8

英語(yǔ)英語(yǔ)選修選修8 (人教版人教版)第一學(xué)時(shí)第一學(xué)時(shí)Reading and ComprehensionTask 1語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解快速閱讀課文快速閱讀課文“California”，以約，以約30詞寫出文章的段落詞寫出文章的段落大意。大意。溫馨提示：溫馨提示：本文是說(shuō)明文本文是說(shuō)明文，介紹了美國(guó)最具多元文化介紹了美國(guó)最具多元文化特色、人口最多的加利福尼亞州特色、人口最多的加利福尼亞州，并從歷史的角度分析其多并從歷史的角度分析其多元文化的原因。元文化的原因。_Since the 18th century California has been attracting immigrants worldwide to seek their fortune there, making it the most multicultural and populous state in America due to its mild climate and comfortable lifestyle.(33 words)Task 2語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解仔細(xì)閱讀課文仔細(xì)閱讀課文“California”，根據(jù)課文內(nèi)容選擇正確，根據(jù)課文內(nèi)容選擇正確答案。答案。 1. Whats the topic of this text?AThe culture of California.BThe history of California.CThe weather of California.DThe history of USA.B語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解2. Which kind of people is not mentioned in this text?AThe Spanish.BRussians.CNative Americans. DMaoris.3Which of the following statements is wrong about California?AIt is the third largest state in size.BIt has the largest population.CIt is one of the earliest federal state of the USA.DIt is the most multicultural state.D C語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解4Which of the following is not the result of the native people after the arrival of the Europeans?AMore conflicts happened between tribes.BMost of the survivals were turned into slaves.CMany died from the brought diseases.DMany were killed.5When was the film industry well started in this state?ABy 1920s. BBy 1910s.CSince the 1980s. DSince the 1800s.AATask 3語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解再次閱讀課文再次閱讀課文“California”，完成下列表格。，完成下列表格。表一：表一：TimeEvents16th centurySpanish 1._arrived and took their land18th centuryCalifornia was 2._by Spainin 1821California became part of 3._in 1846Mexico gave California to 4._soldiersruledMexicothe United States語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解表二：表二：StagePeopleTimeEventLater arrivalsAfricans1._Moved from MexicoChinese1860sBuild 2._JapaneseEarly 1900sFarmedDenmark3._Established a townJewish4._Developed industryItaliansLate 1900sFished and 5._1800sthe railway1911By 1920smade wineTask 4語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解根據(jù)課文根據(jù)課文“California”，在下文空格中填上恰當(dāng)?shù)脑~，在下文空格中填上恰當(dāng)?shù)脑~語(yǔ)，使文章連貫完整。語(yǔ)，使文章連貫完整。California is the third largest state in the USA but has the largest 1._. It is the most 2._state in the USA. This is not surprising when you know the history of California which has attracted people from nearly every country in the world. No one really knows what time the first 3._arrived in where we now know as California. The scientists believe that the Native Americans reached Alaskapopulationmulticulturalsettlers語(yǔ)語(yǔ) 篇篇理理 解解4._ means of a land bridge. In the 18th century, California was ruled by Spain. Of the first Spanish to go to California, the 5._were religious men. In 1848, gold was discovered in California and the 6._of becoming rich quickly attracted people from all over the world. However，in fact，few achieved their dream, but most remained in California to make 7._ life for themselves. In more recent decades, California became 8._ to people from Asia, which is believed that before long the 9._of nationalities will be so great that there will be no 10._racial or cultural group.bymajoritydreamahomemixturemajor