Learning about Language课件配套优秀

Book 8

Unit 1

Step1..Skimming Read the text quickly and complete its main idea. The text is about the brief _______ of California, which focuses on the settlement of the state. Careful reading step2. Read the text carefully and fill in

the blanks. ★

They are said to have lived in California for over 1. ______ years, who Native crossed the Bering Strait by means of a(n) 2. ___________.

Americans

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In the 16th century, many native people were killed or forced into 3. Native _______ by the 4. __________ and many died from the diseases brought Americans by them. ★

The Spanish first arrived in South America in the early 5. _____ The Spanish century.

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Most of the first Spanish to go to California were 6. _________ men. ★

In the early 19th century, Russian 7. _______ began settling in California.

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Today there are about 25, 000 8. _________________ living in and around San Francisco. Russians ★

In 1848, 9. _____ was discovered in California, which attracted people from all over the world.

Gold miners ★

The first to arrive were South Americans and people from the US, followed by adventurers from 10. ________ and Asia. ★

Chinese began to arrive during the 11. __________ Period, and even more came in the 1860s.

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Italians, mainly 12. _________ but also wine makers, arrived in the Later arrivals late 19th century.

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In 1911 immigrants from 13. _________ established a town of their own.

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In the 1920s the film industry boom attracted many Europeans including many 14. ________ people.

Later arrivals ★

Japanese 15. ________ began arriving in California in the early 20th century, and a lot more have settled there since the 1980s.

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Africans have been living in California since the 16. _____, and more arrived between 1942 and 1945 to work in the 17. _____ and aircraft Later arrivals industries.

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In recent decades, more people have come to California from 18. _____, including Koreans, Cambodians, Vietnamese and Laotians.

Most recent ★

Since the 1970s, 19. _______ and Pakistanis have been attracted to arrivals California by its 20. _________ industry.

step3.True or False. 1. California is the third largest state in USA but has the largest population. 2. In 1848, before the American-Mexican war, gold was discovered in California.

3. The native people suffered greatly after the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century. 4. Over 40% of Californians speak Spanish

as a first language. 5. In the 1800s, Russian hunters began settling in California. 6. A lot of people rushing for gold lost their lives or went back home, but most of them left in California to make a living for themselves in the new towns or on farms. 7. Compared with the period of gold rush, less Chinese immigrate to California during the period of building the rail network from the

west to the east coast. 8. By the 1920s, the film industry was well established in California. 9. It is the computer industry since its beginning in 1970s that has attracted Indians and Pakistanis to California. 10. With more immigrants coming to California now and then, it is believed that before long there will be a even greater mix of nationalities in this state. Step4. Choose the best answer.

Which of the following is NOT true about the Gold Rush? A.Only a few people became rich in the Gold Rush.

B. Many people died in the Gold Rush. C. It happened during the American-Mexican war.

D. South Americans were among the first to arrive to look for gold.

Step5．Discussion; What are the advantages and disadvantages of a multicultural community