Unit15 Destination

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

Travelling abroad A Far-away Destination

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

2.Choose the things that I should wear. CapSkirt Sunglasses Sports shoes Trousers High-heeled shoes √ √ √ √

Besides packing, What other problems may we foresee( 预见 ) before going abroad?

Travel tips 1. Before you go 2. Tours,tickets and visas 3.Money matters 4. Planning and packing

References 1.pre-visiting: 2.while-visiting: 3.post-visiting: What to bring … safety weather transportation( 交通工具 ) … scenery( 风景） Buy something special. Don’t be Mr./Miss Forgetful. Introduce the place to others …

Fast reading 1 How can you view rooms and rates of a hotel in advance( 预先 )? A. by telephoning B. by referring to guide books C. by surfing on the internet D. by asking the travel agent for help 2 Which of the following is the best place to buy foreign currency according to the text? A.Home country B. foreign banks C. Foreign hotels D. foreign streets

1. While traveling abroad, you can take only credit cards with you. 2. It ’ s important to keep your money and passport safe, or you will be into trouble. 3. Don ’ t forget to make exact copies of all important documents before leaving. 4. During your holiday you can buy foreign currency from strangers on the street for it is cheaper. 5. It is a good idea to visit all the sights in a hurry. 6. Plan a pleasant and interesting and comfortable trip. Travel light if possible.

Careful reading (1) 1.According to the text, reading about a destination is a good way to (1)___________________ (2)___________________ (3)___________________ 2. What is a package trip? A package trip is a trip that ______________ ____________________________. save money. avoid problems. have fun. includes hotel costs, tours and entrance tickets.

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

Careful reading (2) 3. The word “seasoned” in the last paragraph probably means ______. A. often B. well-educated C. hard-working D. experienced 4. The phrase “travel light” in the last paragraph probably means______. A.travel at daytime B.do not bring too much luggage C.be careful not to be cheated( 受骗 ) D.travel around in casual ( 休闲的 ) clothes

Rewrite the story Before you go,try to make a____. Get information about you___________ and compare______. Ask a travel______ to help you to find out package_____ that include hotel______, tours and entrance________. Use credit cards and travelers________ instead of cash. Make _____________of all important documents before you leave. Give yourself some time for ______and relaxation. Plan before you pack, and bring what you need. plan destination prices agent trips costs tickets cheques photocopies rest

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.

Language points of the text: 1.avoid vt 避免，逃避 eg: He stopped the car in time and ____ ____ ____. ( 避免了一起事故 ) avoid doing sth. 避免做某事 avoided an accident eg: He avoided answering my questions. If human beings had been a bit less greedy and cruel, more birds and animals ___________ dying out. A.Ought to avoid B. could have been avoided C. Should have avoided D. might have avoided D

2. budget n. 预算, 开支, 专款 自助旅行 政府开支 government budget v. The government should ~ for the following year. budget traveling 3.package trips 包办旅行

4.prefer to do A rather than do B. 与 B 相比更喜欢做 A… eg: He preferred to stay at home today rather than go to the cinema.

5.Seasoned travelers have learnt what they must bring and what they can leave at home. 并列宾语从句 s easoned adj. 有经验的， 训练有素的 eg: 有经验的水手 在这种情况下，训练有素的士兵是知道如何去做的. a seasoned sailor ____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ in this kind of situation. Seasoned soldiers know what to do

Proverbs Keep everything before a rainy day. Leave nothing behind you but your footprints; Take nothing away with you but your good memories! While in Rome, do as Romans do. Nothing is so necessary for travelers as languages. Seeing is believing. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

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!