1. Describing Places/Travel, Word Stress
Oral English: Week 4
Describing Places/Travel, Word Stress

2. Small Talk
You are on a deserted island and can only take one item with you. What one item would you take and why?

3. Idioms “When in Rome, do as the Romans.”
It seems strange not to leave a tip for the waitress here in China, but “when in Rome, do as the Romans.”
“out in the middle of nowhere”
We drove for a long time before we found the restaurant. It’s out in the middle of nowhere.
A place “out in the middle of nowhere” is in a remote area, far from towns, villages, or houses.

4. Video Population, transportation, nature, buildings and landmarks…
How would you describe the places you see in this video?

6. What are some words you can use to describe those places?

8. Name That City Zhengzhou Shanghai Kaifeng Qingdao Luoyang Kunming
Jiaozuo
Hong Kong
Xi’an
Haikou, Hainan
Beijing
Harbin
Let your partner choose a city without telling you.
Ask your partner questions from the “Describing a City” handout to find out which city it they chose.

9. Using Word Stress to Show Contrast

10. What is word stress?

11. A: In my opinion, Justin Bieber is the greatest singer ever
A: In my opinion, Justin Bieber is the greatest singer ever. B: I hate to disagree with you, but I think Jay Chou is the greatest singer ever. OR I hate to disagree with you, but I think Justin Bieber is the worst singer ever. A: As far as I’m concerned, running is the fastest way to lose weight. B: I see your point, but I think eating less is a better way to lose weight.

12. Around the World
You are going on a trip around the world with a few of your classmates. At each destination, one of you must act as the tour guide. How would you describe the major landmarks and places of interest? (think back to describing objects) Use detail!!!

13. Life Stories: Week 4
Tell a 2-3 min story about someplace you have traveled.
Where did you go?
Who did you go with?
What was something interesting that happened while you were there?

14. Homework
Talk to your classmate or roommate about someplace you would like to travel.
In your notebook, write the place you would like to travel and give a description of it.
Major landmarks/places of interest
Population
Weather
Activities you can do there
Food you’d like to try

16. Is it metropolitan or rural. What are the major landmarks
Is it metropolitan or rural? What are the major landmarks? What is it famous for? How do you get there? What is the weather like?