(共19张PPT)
Book3 Unit 5 What an adventure
Using language
——Amazing road trips
Activity 1: Watch a video.
China’s National Highway 318
China’s National Highway 318, stretching over 5,000 km, runs from Shanghai to Zhangmu, Tibet. It is the longest highway in China. Although regarded as the most dangerous road in the country, it is also known as the “Heavenly road” for its amazing views.
Breathtaking/ Splendid
/ Heavenly road / Most dangerous
snowy weather; icy roads;
bad road conditions; landslide(塌方);
high altitude ;altitude sickness (高原反应)
A cycling trip along National Highway 318
Expensive but fun
Difficult and unpleasant
Challenging but rewarding
Activity 2: Listen to the interview and:
choose the words that best describe the speakers’ experience
figure out from what aspects the speakers talk about their cycling trip.
Aspects
Aspect 1:_____________
purpose
Aspect 2:_____________
Aspect 3:_____________
Aspect 4:_____________
Aspect 5:_____________
preparations
difficulties
views
feelings
A cycling trip along National Highway 318 Questions Answers
1) Why did they do it
2) How did they prepare for it
3)What difficulties did they encounter
4) What did they see?
5) How did they feel after the trip
Activity 3: Listen to the interview again and answer the questions.
Shorthand strategy(速记策略)
Abbreviation
(缩写)
Symbol
Number
UN
diff.
$
∵/∴
5k
United nations
difference/
difficult
dollar/money
because/therefore
five thousand
A cycling trip along National Highway 318 Questions Answers
1) Why did they do it
2) How did they prepare for it
3)What difficulties did they encounter
4) What did they see?
5) How did they feel after the trip
Activity 3: Listen to the interview again and answer the questions.
A cycling trip along National Highway 318 Questions Answer
1) Why did they do it
2) How did they prepare for it
3)What difficulties did they encounter
4) What did they see?
5) How did they feel after the trip
To raise money for a children’s charity.
Practiced a lot; not studying, cycling;
Cycle up mountains;
Snowy weather; Falling rocks;
5 left CD, 3 got injured;
Fantastic views;
Snowy mountains most impressive;
Great, best feeling in the world;
Made a difference, had an adventure;
Why did they choose such a dangerous way to raise money for a children’s charity
Think and share
Interviewer: Today I’m talking to Wang Tao and Zhang Jing, who have cycled China’s National Highway 318. Welcome, guys! Now, many young people just want to spend their free time playing and having fun. Instead, you’ve completed a great adventure.
Interviewer: Zhang Jing, why did you do it
Interviewer: What a great idea! And how did you prepare for it
Interviewer: That’s amazing. Was the trip as difficult as you’d expected
Interviewer: Despite the difficulties, what was the best thing about your adventure?
Interviewer: And how did you feel when you reached the end?
Interviewer: Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sure a lot of young people will be inspired by what you have done.
Activity 4: Analyze how the interviewer organizes the interview.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Today I’m talking to Wang Tao and Zhang Jing, who have cycled China’s National Highway 318. Welcome, guys! Now, many young people just want to spend their free time playing and having fun. Instead, you’ve completed a great adventure.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sure a lot of young people will be inspired by what you have done.
1. How does the interviewer start and conclude the interview
Introduction
Conclusion
Interview
Greetings & Background
Thanks & Comment
Purpose
Preparations
Difficulties
Views
Feelings
Introduction
Conclusion
Interview
2. What are the functions of the words in red?
Body
Greetings & Background
Thanks & Comment
Zhang Jing, why did you do it
What a great idea! And how did you prepare for it
That’s amazing. Was the trip as difficult as you’d expected
Despite the difficulties, what was the best thing about your adventure?
And how did you feel when you reached the end?
Transitional words
(过渡语)
Comment
Response
Keeping the interview going
Useful expressions
Today I’m talking to …
Where did you …
Why did you …
How did you go/prepare/feel …
What difficulties did you encounter
What is the most/best/worst …
Did you enjoy/go to/try …
How about …
What an amazing/wonderful…
Thank you for sharing …
Activity 5: Interview (Pair work)
Suppose you are invited to our school’s TV station to talk about a trip you’ve taken. (Adventure trips preferred)
Step 1: Decide the role of the interview: interviewer / interviewee;
Step 2: Prepare questions and answers;
Step 3: Act out the interview;
Interview
Peer-assessment Chart Interviewer Interviewee
Introduction (proper )
Answers (clear )
Conclusion (inspiring ) Transitional words ( proper ) Improve physical health
Builds up your confidence
Reduce stress
Gain a sense of achievement
Make a difference
Strengthen will-power
Experience different lives
Learn new skills
Strengthens relationships
Increases your self-awareness
Top ten reasons to go on an adventure
Life is a daring adventure.
—— Helen Keller
Exchange your roles and conduct another interview; (compulsory)
Write a diary entry about a trip you’ve taken. (optional)
Assignment