Outside view
I. Time Allotment
2 periods
II.Teaching Objectives and Requirements
1. Develop the Ss’ awareness of making arrangements;
2. Ask Ss to remember useful words and expressions about Australia;
3. Strengthen Ss’ ability to do the travel plans;
4. Provide Ss some information about how to plan a guided tour.
III. Teaching Procedures
Step 1 Warming-up activity
a.Ask Ss to collect information about Australia;
b.Ask Ss to look at the photos and the word list in the box to match the photos with the name.
Step 2 Language and culture
Australia located between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean
It's the sixth largest country in the world
The coastline of Australia stretches for 25,760 kilometers
It has 6 states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania
It's territories: the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
Step 3 Lead-in Oral presentation
What country are they in?
What is the country famous for? Make a list of facts.
Have you ever been there? Would you like to go?
What sights would you visit?
Step 4 Detailed study of the passage
Task1: Understanding
Listen to the passage and complete the factfile.
Task 2: Extensive listening
Listen to the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, listen for the general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, figure out the best words or expressions to complete the passage in exercise 4. Write down either the exact words you hear or the main points in your own words.
Task 3: Intensive listening
Listen to the passage and answer the questions.
Listen to the passage again and check the answers.
Listen to the passage again and match the places with their descriptions.
Step 5 Critical thinking

