1. 初中基础 (2244 期 20150403) 4-5 版 Gondola rides in Venice

2. 1. Look at the pictures. Where are these famous landmarks ( 地标 )? Egypt Malaysia Thailand Brazil

3. 2. What do you know about Venice, Italy? How do people usually travel in Venice?

4.  Choose the best answers. 1. Tourists visit ________ when hey go to Italy. A. the Eiffel Tower B. Big Ben C. the Colosseum D. a gondola 2. You can take a gondola ________. A. both on the land and in the river B. at a low price C. to enjoy the view of Rome D. by yourselves C B

5. 3. It takes you about ________ to have a boat ride in a gondola. A. 30 minutes B. 60 minutes C. 90 minutes D. 120 minutes 4. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT that ________. A. you can’t find gondolas in other parts of the world B. gondoliers ask for money differently C. it’s important to have bargaining skills in Italy D. you may get a free ride in a gondola B D

6. tour v./n. 旅行，观光 tourist n. 游客 tourism n. 旅游业  Fill in the blanks with tour in its correct forms. My friends and I spent one month ________ round Europe. We met a number of Chinese ________ there. No wonder people from China have a great effect on local ________. All of us are looking forward to another ________ in Europe next summer. touring tourists tourism tour

7.  Nor would you go to Venice and not ride in a gondola!  本句中 nor 位于句首，句子部分倒装，表示 “ 和 …… 一样也不 …… ” ，与 neither 用法相同。若表示 “ 和 …… 一样也 …… ” ，则将 so 提前。

8.  Translate the following sentences. 1. A: 我昨天没有去游泳。 B: 我的姐姐也没有去。 2. A: 她打算明年开一家咖啡店。 B: 我的朋友们也这么打算。 3. A: 我的母亲不会烘蛋糕。 B: 他的母亲也不会。 A: I didn’t go swimming yesterday. B: Nor/Neither did my sister. A: She is going to open a cafe. B: So are my friends. A: My mother can’t bake a cake. B: Nor/Neither can his (mother).

9.  Do you know other unique means of transportation in the world? Collect information and make a speech on the topic in class.