2014-2015学年高中英语必修三（外研版）课件：MODULE 1.ppt

1、成才之路 英语路漫漫其修远兮 吾将上下而求索外研版 必修3 EuropeModule 1背 景 e 站 链 接美丽的欧洲令人神往，本文将带你去欧洲做一次跨越时空的旅行。Interesting facts about EuropeEurope is known all over the world as the place which sawthe origins(起源)of Western culture.These interesting facts about Europe would tell you many more details about this continent.Here

2、s a look at some interesting facts about Europe.Geographically speaking，Europe covers about 10,160,000 square kilometers.The Arctic Ocean(北冰洋)lies to the north of Europe while the Atlantic Ocean lies on the western side.The Mediterranean Sea lies to the south and the Caucasus Mountains and the Black

3、 Sea lie on the southeastern side of Europe.Europe enjoys quite different climates depending upon each region.The climate may be really freezing in areas of Scandinavia while certain countries enjoy very warm weather.Europe has an interesting mix of cultures，which is probably because of the appearan

4、ce of many religions(宗教)One can find a balance of Christianity and Islam here.Thereare many countries in Europe that have official(官 方 的)religions.An interesting fact is that certain Swiss villages even have their religion written across at the signs seen at the entrance to these villages.There are

5、many interesting musical styles in Europe.These range from the traditional kinds to modern folk or even rock music.There are lots of festivals in Europe.Here，we can see the celebration of the Oktoberfest beer festival，which is held in Germany，as well as the celebration of the Cannes Film Festival，wh

6、ich is held in France.The Vatican City is considered to be the smallest independent state in Europe.This city has great cultural importance with some of the most famous art works by artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo.Europe is connected with the origins of many sports that have become popul

7、ar all over the world.Cricket originated in the southern area of England and golf which is yet another popular sport originated in Scotland.Also，there are games like tennis and handball that are extremely popular in Europe.知识点击见证从地理环境来说位于(与毗邻)位于(与隔相望)因为，由于 被称为自主探究Read the passage above carefully and finish the True(T)or False(F)questions.1.The Black Sea lies on the western side of Europe.()2.The Oktoberfest beer festival is held in Germany.()3.England is where golf began.()答案：1.F2.T3.F