Module Ⅱunit two Reading

Do you like travelling? Where do you want to travel?

Have you ever considered going to Africa for your holiday? the Arctic Ocean Europe North America Asia Where is Africa? Pacific Ocean Atlantic ocean Africa Indian Ocean South America Australia Antarctica

It is the world’s largest desert, covering The Sahara Desert the Sahara Desert It is the world’s largest desert, covering 9,065,000 square kilometers.

The River Nile Flowing quietly and peacefully, it enjoys the fame of “The cradle of African civilization”

Mount Kilimanjaro It is the highest mountain in Africa. It stands in northeastern Tanzania. The top of the mountain is covered by snow and ice all year round

Lake Victoria It is named after Queen of England in the 19th century. It is the world’s largest tropical(热带 )lake and the second largest freshwater lake（淡水湖）.

The locals

wild animals

lion

elephant

giraffe

Unit 2

Fast reading Who wrote the following letter ? What animal is uncomfortable to sit on? How long will the author stay in Africa ? Toby. Camel. About four weeks.

1.According to paragraph 1, __________. Further reading Choose the best answer. 1.According to paragraph 1, __________. A. Toby is planning a business trip B. Toby usually travels in his summer holiday C. Colin wants to travel before starting university D. Toby is not very excited about the trip

2. In line 13, “there” refers to ____. A. the United States B. Morocco C. northern Africa D. the Sahara Desert

3. According to paragraph 2, _______. A. Toby enjoys traveling on camels B. Toby is worried about traveling on camels C. Toby will feed the camels D. Colin loves camels

4. According to paragraph 5, Toby wants to __________. A. see a giraffe up close B. scare animals away C. take photographs of animals D. shoot an elephant

5. In line 36, “them” refers to _______. A. the elephants B. Colin and Toby C. the guides D. the giraffes

6. According to the letter, Toby enjoys ___________. A. comfortable, expensive holidays B. cultural holidays C. adventure holidays D. staying at home

Please put the following events in correct order _____ travel down the River Nile _____ travel on camels through the Sahara Desert _____ climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania _____ see wild animals in Kenya _____ fly to Morocco _____ go to the Himalayas 3 2 5 4 1 6

Traveling Route(路线) London The Sahara Desert Morocco The River Nile Kenya Traveling Route(路线) Lake Victoria Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania

They will spend a few weeks travelling Careful reading Para.1 1.What will Toby and Colin do before Colin goes to university? . 2. Which place will they go first? They will spend a few weeks travelling Africa.

Para.2 Sahara Start position: Time: Destination: Means of transportation: What to do: Equipment: How long: London 15th July Morocco/Sahara plane (from London to Morocco) camels (throughout Sahara) camping/ tents/ sleeping bags/ torch six days

Para.3 Lake Victoria White –water rafting special 1.What adventure activity will the writer try? White –water rafting 2. How to protect themselves? special They have to wear _______ clothing , a ________ and a ________, just _________ their raft gets turned upside down or sinks. helmet life jacket in case

In ________ , they’ll live with the ______ people in their villages , and eat and drink _________ they do , including cow’s _______. Kenya local whatever blood Para.4-5 They’ll walk across the land, following the __________ of big animals __________ elephants, lions and giraffes. footprints such as

They will get enough rest after sunset. Para.6 Tanzania-- Kilimanjaro Reading comprehension What is the common problem to many people climbing mountains? What will Colin and Toby do to avoid such a problem? Many people feel sick They will get enough rest after sunset.

Q: Where will they go before going back to London? Read P7-8 together: Q: Where will they go before going back to London? The Himalayas.

Places to visit: The Sahara Desert The River Nile Kenya Tanzania … How to travel? White-water rafting Mountain climbing What difficulties? uncomfortable What to take with? … Why? White-water rafting is dangerous Dangerous, scary On camels. walking get close to animals, drink cow’s blood dangerous, rough feel sick tired rafts, helmet and life jacket backpacks, cameras, guns tents, sleeping bags, torches hot, dry, dusty, dark

Aihua’s reply to Toby: adventure, astonishing, scared, camel, Dear Toby, Thank you very much for your letter. Your ______ sounds exciting! I can’t wait to hear what Africa is like. I think the most exciting thing you are going to do is the _____ ride through the Sahara Desert. I might be _____ to ride a camel. Six days sounds like a long time to be traveling on camels. Do they bite? Please be careful when you go _____ rafting down the river. Make sure that you remember to wear your _____ and _____. Your trip to see wild animals in Kenya sounds fun. Do you really have to drink cow’s _____ ? I suppose the ______ people might think you are rude if you don’t. I really envy you—you will see elephants, lions and other animals up close. After traveling for almost four weeks, will you really have enough energy to climb the Himalayas? It sounds very tiring, but I’m sure the view will be ______ . I look forward to receiving your postcards from different ______ all over the world! Aihua adventure, astonishing, scared, camel, white-water, life jacket, places, blood, local, helmet adventure camel scared white-water helmet life jacket blood local astonishing places

Scenic spots in China the Three Gorges the hills and waters of Guilin Qinshihuang’s Terracotta Warriors the Great Wall

Where to travel? What to do? What to take with? How to travel? Discussion: An adventure in China Where to travel? What to do? What to take with? How to travel?

Homework 1.Retell the travel plan of Toby . 2.Look for more information about Africa.

Thank you