1、精選pptA land of diversityA land of diversityUnit 1Unit 1精選ppt精選pptObjectiveTo learn the geography of the United States and to focus on the position of California in relation to other states.精選pptAs we know, the world is made up of seven continents and four oceans.Can you name the seven continents and

2、 the four oceans?精選pptNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAfrica Europe Asia Oceania Antarctica Pacific OceanPacific OceanAtlantic Ocean Indian OceanArctic Ocean 精選ppt What will come to your mind when you hear the USA?BrainstorminBrainstorming g精選pptWaikiki Beach (威基基海灘威基基海灘) Hawaii 精選pptFremont費蒙街費蒙街The Stri

3、p長街長街Las Vegas 精選ppt What do you know about the USA?BrainstorminBrainstorming gLets have a group competition tosee how much youve knownabout the USA.精選pptA.B.C.D.1. Which flag is American flag?精選pptNational FlagThe American flag is known as “the Stars and Stripes”. 50 stars each representing one sta

4、te 13 stripes the original 13 statesRed courageWhite freedomBlue loyalty and justice精選pptA.B.C.D. 2. Which stands for the USA? National Emblem （國徽）（國徽）精選ppt3. Which city is the capital of the USA? A. New York. B. Washington D.C. C. Los Angeles. D. California. 4. How many states are there in the USA?

5、 A. 47. B. 48. C. 49. D. 50.精選ppt精選ppt During the War of 1812, Samuel Wilson was a businessman from Troy, NY that supplied the U.S. Army with beef in barrels. The barrels were labeled U.S. When asked what the initials stood for, one of Wilsons workers said it stood for Uncle Sam Wilson. 5. _ is the

6、nick name of the USA. A. Uncle Tom B. Uncle Jack C. Uncle Sam D. Uncle Jim 精選ppt6. Which state is the largest one in the US? A. New York. B. Alaska. C. California. D. Florida. 7. _ has the largest population in the USA. A. California B. Alaska C. Washington D. Texas精選ppt8. The most important and lon

7、gest river in the United States of America is _. A. the Ohio River B. the Colorado River C. the Missouri River D. the Mississippi River精選pptThe Mississippi RiverThe Mississippi River is the longest river in North America. Rising in Minnesota, it flows south, across the continental interior and final

8、ly into the Gulf of Mexico.精選pptA.B.C.D.9. Which doesnt belong to the USA?Statue ofLibertyGoldenGate BridgeWhiteHouseEiffelTower精選ppt10. When is American Independence Day? A. June 4th. B. July 4th. C. October 1st. D. August 14th. 11. _ is the first president of the USA. A. Thomas Jefferson B. John A

9、dams C. George Washington D. Abraham Lincoln 精選ppt12. Who is the president of America now?A.B.C.D.George W. Bush Bill Clinton Barack Obama Willard Mitt Romney精選ppt13. Which is NOT an American brand?A.B.C.D.Germany精選ppt14. Who is American?B.D.David BeckhamRonaldinho BritishBrazilianA.C.Sophie Marceau

10、 FrenchThomas Hanks 精選pptA. Valentines Day B. Christmas DayC. Thanksgiving Day D. Independence DayE. April Fools Day F. HalloweenA. (Feb. 14) - E. (Apr. 1) - D. (Jul. 4) -F. (Oct. 31) - C. (fourth Thursday in Nov.) - B. (Dec. 25)15. Put the following holidays into the correct order.精選pptIf we want t

11、o learn something about a country or a state, the following arenecessary: size, population, location, language,history, capital, climate, agriculture,industry, education and so on.精選pptThe Atlantic OceanAbout the USAThe Pacific OceanCanadaMexico精選ppt Look at the map of the USA. Work with your group

12、to write on the map the names of as many of the following as you can. Compare your answers with other groups.精選pptocean on the east coastocean on the west coastcountry to the north of USAcountry to the south of USACaliforniamountain range in the westGreat Lakeslongest river in the USAsome important

13、cities精選ppt精選pptocean on the east coast: Atlantic Oceanocean on the west coast: Pacific Oceancountry to the north of USA: Canadacountry to the south of USA: MexicoCalifornia: Southwestern USAmountain range in the west: Rocky MountainsAnswer:精選pptGreat Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontar

14、ioLongest river in the USA: Mississippi RiverSome important cities: New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans精選pptSeattleSan FranciscoLos AngelesDenverHoustonNew OrleansMiamiAtlantaBostonNew YorkPhiladelphiaAppalachianRocky MountainsMexicoChicagoDetroitSt. LouisCana

15、daAtlantic OceanPacific Oceanthe Mississippi精選ppt The USA lies in the south of North America. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The northern land neighbor is Canada, and south of it are Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico.Brief summary精選pptDo you know ab

16、out the main cities of the U.S.A.?精選pptIt is the capital of the USA.精選pptIt is almost the oldest city in the USA. It is also a center of culture and education.精選pptIt is the largest seaport in the USA.精選pptIt is called the Super Market of America. It is the most important industrial and commercial c

17、ity. 精選pptAtlanta features the new World of Coca-Cola, which features the history of the world-famous soft drink brand. 精選pptIts home to Hollywood Village, Universal City Studio and Disneyland.精選pptMany Chinese have settled in California and many of them live there.精選pptLets appreciateLets appreciat

18、esome pictures of the USA. some pictures of the USA. Can you name these famous Can you name these famous scenic spots? scenic spots? 精選pptDisneyland精選pptGolden Gate Bridge精選pptChinatown精選pptBig Bear Lake精選pptUniversal Studio Hollywood精選pptPalm Springs (棕櫚泉棕櫚泉)精選pptIf you have a chance to visit Calif

19、ornia, where would you like to go? Why?Which state do these scenic spots weve just seen belong to? California.精選pptCalifornia (one of the 50 states of the USA)精選pptHow much do you know about California? Lets have a quiz.1. California is also called _. A. Golden State B. Beach State C. Silver State D

20、. China State精選ppt2. California is the _ largest state. A. first B. second C. third D. fourth精選ppt3. California, a state in the western USA, borders _. A. the Pacific Ocean B. the Indian Ocean C. the Atlantic Ocean D. the Arctic Ocean精選ppt4. _ is Californias largest and the nations second largest city. A. Sacramento B. Los Angeles C. San Diego D. San Francisco精選pptCalifornia (the Golden Stat