Unit 15 Destinations Unit15 Destinations

The Great Wall Tian Anmen Square

The Summer Palace

Peking University Peking University

Why do so many people like to travel? …enrich one’s mind …broaden one’s view （ widen one’s vision) …become knowledgeable …make friends …improve one’s life quality

While going on a trip,what kind of places would people usually like to go to? abroad beautiful scenery cultural sites historical sites cities countries seas mountains

I prefer to… because … historical sites sea forest city

What should you prepare before going on a trip to your dream place?

What should I pack?

Rio de Janeiro

Summer Resort

Fast reading

Questions 1 What are the carioca known for? 2 How about the beach in Rio? 3 Which is the most famous beach? 4 What do the people can do after they got tired of the sand and the sun? 5 When is the best time to visit Rio?

1 What are the carioca known for? They are known for their big hearts and friendliness. They are known for their big hearts and friendliness. 2 How about the beach in Rio? The beach is never far away in Rio. The beach is never far away in Rio. 3 Which is the most famous beach? Copacabana

4 What do the people can do after they got tied of the sand and the sun? They can cool off in one of the many cafes, shops and restaurants on Copacabana’s main avenue. 5 When is the best time to visit Rio? In June or July.

Winter Resort Kitzbuhel

 go skiing  watch a downhill race  learn skiing

Fast reading

Questions 1 Why should people try a visit to Kitzbuhel? 2 What makes Kitzbuhel a world- class ski resort? 3 If you are not too tired after a day on the slopes, What can you do?

1 Why should people try a visit to Kitzbuhel? Because people are looking for a winter adventure and want to try some of the finest and most challenging skiing in the world. Because people are looking for a winter adventure and want to try some of the finest and most challenging skiing in the world. 2 What makes Kitzbuhel a world-class ski resort? The good weather and breath-taking scenery. The good weather and breath-taking scenery.

3 If you are not too tired after a day on the slopes, What can you do? You can take a dip in the pool, work out at the gym or go dancing in one of the city’s many hotels and clubs. You can take a dip in the pool, work out at the gym or go dancing in one of the city’s many hotels and clubs.

POST-READING POST-READING Discussion 1 Work in pairs and try to explain what the phrases or sentences mean.

Phrase/Sentence Phrase/Sentence Kitzbuhel is a paradise for skiers. A walk through downtown Rio is a history lesson. A feast for the eyes. A feast for the eyes. Should you have enough energy left. Meaning Kitzbuhel is a wonderful place for people who like skiing. You can learn a lot about history by walking through downtown. Pleasant to look at. If you are not too tired.

Phrase/Sentence Meaning Meaning Kitzbuhel is a paradise for skiers. Kitzbuhel is a wonderful place for people who like skiing A walk through downtown Rio is a history lesson You can learn a lot about history by walking through downtown A feast for the eyes Pleasant to look at Should you have enough energy left If you are not too tired

2 Work in pairs or groups. Use the information form the text to decide where you would like to go and explain why you have chosen this destination.

Rio de Janeiro Kitzbuhel

I would like to go to Rio de Janeiro because 1 I like swimming. 2 I want to see the carnival. 3 I’m interested in history.

I would like to go to Kitzbuhel because 1 I love skiing. 2 I want to see the Alps 3 I want to watch a ski race

Travel Tips and Practical Advice

Travel tips1.Before you go 2.Tours,tickets and visas 3.Money matters 4. Planning and packing

*Collect information of the destinations. *Compare prices and offers. *Use the websites to view rooms and Rates. 1.Before you go

*Ask travel agents to help you to find out about package tips. 2.Tours,tickets and visas

3. Money matters: *.Bring some cash besides credit cards *.Keep passport and money in safe place and make photocopies of all important documents before you leave *.Buy foreign currency at home,if you must exchange money during your vacation,do it in banks

4. Planning and packing : *Make a list of what you need before you start packing. *Travel light if possible

Which travel tip do you think is the most useful? Why ? Which travel tip do you think is the most useful? Why ? In my opinion,it just depends. If you want to go abroad, the most useful and important is visa and passport, which you can ’ t go without. But if you go sightseeing in your home country, money matters like credit cards, cheques and cash are useful, without which you can do nothing. In my opinion,it just depends. If you want to go abroad, the most useful and important is visa and passport, which you can ’ t go without. But if you go sightseeing in your home country, money matters like credit cards, cheques and cash are useful, without which you can do nothing.

Proverbs Keep everything before a rainy day. Keep everything before a rainy day. While in Rome, do as Romans do. While in Rome, do as Romans do. Seeing is believing. Seeing is believing.

The world is like a book, if you stay at home instead of traveling, it means that you just stare at one page of a book.

Traveling is fun Traveling is exciting Traveling is adventurous Traveling is responsible! Love traveling Love nature Love life!

Homework: 1. Review what we’ve learnt today. 2. Give the main ideas of this passage. 3. Preview the grammar part.