1. Character cannot be developed in ease. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. Character cannot be developed in ease. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. — Helen Keller — Helen Keller

2. Lesson Three Travel Travel

3. Describe the following scenic spots. Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower Jin Mao Building

4. The Shanghai Museum The Shanghai Grand Theater

5. Yu GardenXin Tiandi

6. Discussion about travel Divide the class into groups of 4 to 6 students. Each group is given an assignment for discussion on the questions below, then representatives from each group come up to express their ideas. Divide the class into groups of 4 to 6 students. Each group is given an assignment for discussion on the questions below, then representatives from each group come up to express their ideas.

7. 1) What ’ re the things you are thinking of taking with the trip? ID cards (travel documents, passports, visa, student card … ) Money (cash, bank cards … ) Map, guidebook,compass Cell-phones First-aid kits( bandaid, jintan, ointment, pills, essential oil … ) ID cards (travel documents, passports, visa, student card … ) Money (cash, bank cards … ) Map, guidebook,compass Cell-phones First-aid kits( bandaid, jintan, ointment, pills, essential oil … ) Camera, video camera, films Camera, video camera, films Torch/flashlight,batteries,matches Torch/flashlight,batteries,matches Umbrella, raincoat, hats (bamboo/straw) Umbrella, raincoat, hats (bamboo/straw) Hiking shoes, sneakers Hiking shoes, sneakers

8. 2) Which means would you prefer for traveling? By train/ plane/ bus/ car By train/ plane/ bus/ car Package tour; help-yourself tour Package tour; help-yourself tour

9. 3) What are you likely to do during the trip? Go mountain climbing/ hiking/ bicycling/ boating/ rafting; see fantastic new places; meet new people; taste local foods;; buy souvenirs; visit temples (pay homage to the Buddha, burn incense … ) Go mountain climbing/ hiking/ bicycling/ boating/ rafting; see fantastic new places; meet new people; taste local foods;; buy souvenirs; visit temples (pay homage to the Buddha, burn incense … ) Negotiations; conference with business partners; seminars Negotiations; conference with business partners; seminars Chat over a cup of tea; play poker; attend parties Chat over a cup of tea; play poker; attend parties

10. 4) What are the benefits of traveling? Learn about new cultures Learn about new cultures Broaden one ’ s eyes/ mind/ horizon Broaden one ’ s eyes/ mind/ horizon Widen one ’ s knowledge boundary Widen one ’ s knowledge boundary Identify oneself with nature Identify oneself with nature