Unit 1 Extended reading （ppt课件）-2022新牛津译林版《高中英语》选择性必修第三册.pptx

1、An adventure in AfricaExtended readingAfricard v e ntueadvAn adventure in Africaadventurereading Morocco30 JuneMarrakeshMerzougaSaharadesert campunending sand dunesnoisy goatsyellow roadside signthe burning sunthe blue skyWhat did they see in these places?narrow mountain roads with sharp bendsMorocc

2、o30 JuneSahara Sahara,(from Arabic ar)largest desert in the world.Filling nearly all of northern Africa,it measures approximately 3,000 miles(4,800 km)from east to west and between 800 and 1,200 miles from north to south and has a total area of some 3,320,000 square miles.The Sahara Desert includes

3、several geographical features such as hard rocky plateaus,rough mountains,extensive plains covered with sand,sand seas,dry valleys,and huge high dunes.The dunes in the Sahara Desert reach a height of 183m and cover about 15%of the entire desert area.Morocco30 JuneHow does the writer describe the san

4、d dunes in the Sahara?Before us stretched the unending sand dunes that marked the beginning of the Sahara.It wasnt long before we were surrounded by enormous sand dunes towering above us on all sides.The wind was blowing grains of sand from the tops of the dunes.The wild beauty of the desert was abo

5、ut to reveal itself.The colours of the dunes contrasted strikingly with the blue of the cloudless sky.Morocco30 JuneMarrakeshMerzougaSaharadesert campunending sand dunesnoisy goatsyellow roadside signthe burning sunthe blue skybrightly shining stars darkening skychewing camelsWhat did they see in th

6、ese places?narrow mountain roads with sharp bendsMorocco30 June Whats the weather like in Sahara?Its temperature varies widely from day to nightThe sun was beating down hard and brightit was getting cold with the approach of the night.How did the author feel during the trip in Sahara?Impressed,calm;

7、threatened;interested;starvingkenya3 July kenya3 July What problem happened to them during the trip?Why did that happen?How did they solve the problem?How did they feel?problem problem reasonreasonFather,against my mothers advice,decided to drive through a large pool of water.solutionsolutionTwo tal

8、l slim local people wandered over and pushed them free.feelingfeelingTheir car was stuck in the mud.My father smiled weakly.My mother and I waved from the car window.kenya3 July What did they see near the hut?The mountain rose up over the plains.Tall grasses and trees dotted the plains.Giraffes were

9、 pulling leaves from the highest branches.Elephants were eating grass.kenya3 July What happened when the author got into the hut?How did the author feel?In what tone did he write about the monkey?A.shy B.serious C.honest D.humorous(L44)“So cute,”I thought to myself,until I realized it was my banana

10、that he was eating!He was looking at me intently as he enjoyed the final mouthful.I was sure he was saying,“Thank you.”“Youre welcome,”I replied.An adventure in Africa Why not“A journey in Africa”?An adventure implies an unusual,exciting or dangerous experience.The author,along with his parents,experienced some dangerous things.During this journey,the author saw some unusual and breathtaking scenery,.He also had the chance to get close to wildlife.