Unit 3 Travel journal 涪陵实验中学 彭君玉 period 1 warming up

Sydney Opera House in Australia

The White House in America

The Big Ben In England

The Potala Palace in Tibet

The West Lake in Hangzhou

If you are given a chance to go travelling during National Day, Where would you like to travel?

The Great Wall He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.

The Yellow Mountain

There are four typical sceneries of The Yellow Mountain. What are they? 云山 雾海 奇松 怪石 Clouds Mist Pine trees rocks

Guilin Lying in Southern China, it provides one of China’s most extraordinary views.

The Forbidden City

Tian’anmen Square The Heaven Temple Hainan Oriental Pearl TV & Radio Tower

Eiffel Tower in France

Louvre Museum in France

Arc de Triomphe （法国巴黎的）凯旋门 The Triumphal Arch

Notre Dame de Paris 巴黎圣母院

Leaning Tower of Pisa In Italy Statue of Liberty in America

There are so many places for you to choose. Which place would you like best to travel for your holiday? I’d like to travel to … How can you get there? I will get there by…

means of transportation If you go travelling during National Day, which kind of transport will you use? means of transportation on foot by motor by bike

by bus by train take the train take the bus by car take the car

by ship/boat/sea by plane/ airplane/air take the plane take the ship/boat

Discussion Which kind of transport do you prefer to use, bus, train, ship, airplane? Think about the advantages and disadvantages of each form of transport and fill in the following chart (Page 17).

What do you have to consider before you decide which means of transportation you will use? Cost(花费) Safety(安全) Comfort (舒适) Quickness Convenience (方便)

Transport Advantages Disadvantages bus train 1 very cheap 1 takes longer than the train or airplane 2 efficient for short journeys 3 goes to small towns/cities 2 does not provide meals 1 cheaper than the airplane 1 takes longer than the airplane 2 journey ends in the centre of the town/city 2 does not provide meals

Transport Advantages Disadvantages ship airplane 1 more expensive than the train or bus 1 cheaper than the airplane 2 provides accommodation and meals 2 not convenient for visiting inland places 1 expensive 1 quick 2 journey ends far from the city 2 efficient 3 provides meals

What should be included in a travel plan? Since there are so many people going travelling, it is necessary to make a travel plan in order to make the trip safe and pleasant. Most people will make a plan for it ahead. What should be included in a travel plan?

My travel plan destination(目的地) means of transportation(交通方式) Now it's your turn to make a travel plan for your own National holiday. Your plan should include.... My travel plan destination(目的地) means of transportation(交通方式) fare/cost(开支) When leaving, arriving in/at, coming back? schedule(日程安排) first day/second day/ third day/... routine(常规事件) objects(物品)

Make a dialogue about travelling with your partner Make a dialogue about travelling with your partner. You can use the following questions. 1. Where are you going?(destination目的地) 2. Who are you going with? 3. How are you going to…? (means of transport交通方式) 4. What are you taking with you? (objects物品) 5. What are you going to do each day? (routine常规事件) 6. How much are you spending on the journey? (expense开支) 7. When are you leaving/arriving in/coming back? How long are you staying in...?(schedule日程安排)

Sample dialogue A：Hi, Jane, I hear that you are planing to travel during National Holiday. Where are you travelling to? B: I’m travelling to Hainan. A: When are you leaving? B: I’m leaving on next Monday. A: How are you going to Hainan? B: I’m taking a plane. A: How long are you staying in Hainan? B: I’m staying there for about two weeks. A: Great. Take care and good luck on your journey. B: Thanks.

Pre-reading—I : Discuss in groups of four and join the great rivers and their locations in the world in the following form.

The great rivers in the world Names of river Location Mekong river Seine Nile Gongo Amazon Mississippi Thames England Egypt Central Africa US France China Brazil

to irrigate their fields How do people who live along a river use it? Pre-reading—II travel along a river Brain storming to irrigate their fields …… How do people who live along a river use it? to make electricity go swimming

good shoes, clothes, and a backpack activities to do Don’t hike alone. Pre-reading—III Have you ever travelled along a river? If you have a chance to travel along a river with your friends, what should you prepare? the basic equipment: good shoes, clothes, and a backpack activities to do Don’t hike alone. Tell someone where you are going. Bring water and a good map.

Homework 1 Remember the new words in Warming Up. 2 Preview the parts of Reading.