Communication workshop Unit 8 Adventure

■ To get information about the holidays ■ To write an informal letter. ■ To use informal linking words in a letter. Objectives

If you had a chance to choose a holiday, where would you like to go? Warm-up Part I

Greenland Which place do you like best?

South Africa

Colorado River USA

Turkey

Pre-listening Part II Read the advertisements and try to find out the key information that might help Ricky and Shulah to decide.

Arctic Adventure Activities Time Accommodation Transportation Sledges Two weeks Hiking and skiing Tents

Wildlife Tour Activities Time Accommodation Transportation Observe animals & River canoeing Two weeks Four star hotels &Tents

White-Water Experience Activities Time Accommodation Transportation Canoeing and rafting Two weeks Tents

Exciting Tour in Turkey Activities Time Accommodation Explore the mountains and coasts; Find interesting plants and animals; Visit ancient ruins; Go diving in the Aegean Two or three weeks Comfortable tents

Listening Part III 1. Listen to the dialogue and find out which holiday do Ricky and Shulah choose.

They choose “White – Water Experience”

Writing Part V Brochure: booklet or pamphlet ( 小册子 ) containing information about sth. or advertising sth. How to write a Brochure?

1.Use the front cover, or front panel, to your advantage by including an eye- catching photo or graphic. 2. On the inner panels, use headings to break up long blocks of text. 3. Stress the benefits of your product (s) instead of just naming the features. How to Write a Brochure? Read the five Choices and find the common points for writing:

4. Address the reader as “you” to establish a relationship with the reader. You can … You will have …. 5. Keep your brochure content focused. 6. End the brochure with a call to action. Call us today on …….or us at …..

Brochure 1. ________________ 2. ______________ 3. _______________ Introduction The main features 1. The layout of a Brochure What to write in a Brochure What’s special? Activities

The layout of a brochure how to write it in each section. The layout of a brochure: (Para 1) Camp name and opening statement --- Ss should write a catchy line to attract the readers’ attention. Example: The best adventure holiday you’ll ever have!

( Para 2) Introduction of the camp. Such information as location, size, or even comments about the camp can be included in this section. Example: Camp Xtreme is located on a private beach on the beautiful coast of Scotland. (Para 3) describe the main features of service your camp provides. Example: We’ll teach you survival skills and you’ll learn how to make a fire and build your own shelter.

(Para 4) Mention something that distinguishes your camp from other similar ones. Example: We are the only camp in the UK to offer survival skills training from real experts.

What is the name of your adventure camp? Where is your adventure camp? What is the place like? What activities can guests do at the camp? What facilities does it have? What makes your adventure camp special? Find some information about the camp. Camp Xtreme On a private beach on the beautiful coast of Scotland the biggest adventure camp, home to some wildlife Hiking, learning survival skills, seeing the wildlife, sailing, windsurfing, biking, 10 big tents, one shower room, cooking by self Only Camp to offer survival skills training

Imagine you work for an adventure camp. Write a brochure for your camp. Make a plan containing the information below. What is the name of your adventure camp? Where is your adventure camp? What is the place like? What activities can guests do at the camp? What facilities does it have? What makes your adventure camp special?