1. UNIT 12 Heaven on Earth Text A Shangri-la 1

2. Scope Pre-reading Preparation Pre-reading Preparation Basic Knowledge Basic Knowledge Language Focus Language Focus Questions Based on Text Questions Based on Text Phrases Translation Phrases Translation Homework Homework

3. Have you ever been to Shangri-la? Have you ever been to Shangri-la? Recommend some of the best sightseeing places in China and explain their features. Recommend some of the best sightseeing places in China and explain their features. Introduce the legend of Shangri-la to class. Introduce the legend of Shangri-la to class. Pre-reading Questions

4. Lost Horizon by James Hilton

5. Shangri-la

6. Songzanlin Monastery

7. Shangri-la Great Canyon

8. Dongba Culture

9. Language Focus indulge v. 沉溺于 e.g. He returned to Britain so that he could indulge his passion for football. intoxicating adj. 令人陶醉的 e.g. The music is pulsating and the atmosphere is intoxicating. celebrated adj. 著名的 e.g. Burgundy is celebrated for its fine wines.

10. Language Focus utopian adj. 乌托邦的 e.g. He was pursuing a utopian dream of world prosperity. depict v. 描绘 e.g. Children's books often depict farmyard animals as gentle, lovable creatures. stunning adj. 极好的 e.g. A stunning firework display lit up the sky.

11. Language Focus Indulge oneself in 沉醉于 enjoy an international fame 在国际上享有盛誉 the land of wonder 神奇之地 have striking similarity with 与 …… 惊人的相似

12. Questions What is Shangri-la famous for? What are the main nationalities living in Shangri-la? How is Shangri-la depicted in Lost Horizon? Which place is widely referred to as Shangri-la? What does Shangri-la mean in Tibetan? What are some of the attractions in Shangri-la?

13. Phrase Translation 丰泽无边的草地 令人 窒息 的美 醉人的自然风光 和谐共处 神奇之地 与 …… 惊人相似 心中的日月 面具舞 东巴文化

14. Group Work Scene Work in groups of 4 or 5. One of you is a tour guide. The rest are foreign visitors. The group is scheduled to visit Shangri-la the next day. They are eager to know something about Shangri-la. They ask the guide many questions and the guide patiently answers these questions.

15. Homework Preview Text B Exercise on P.154