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Unit 2 Travelling around the world
Period 5 MP, Culture corner &
Study skills
牛津深圳·广州版 七年级下
Read an article about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy
Learn about a popular way of travel: backpacking
Use what has been learned in this unit to write a travel guide of your city.
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Learning objectives
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Lead in
Where will you travel You can enjoy:
Lead in
Which famous / interesting places in Italy do you know
If you travel to Italy, what can you do there
If you travel to Italy, what can you eat there
Lead in
When we talk about Italy, everyone must know it.
Let’s learn something about the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Lead in
1. Why is the Tower of Pisa strange
____________________________________________
2. How many years did it take to build the tower ____________________________________________
3. When did the tower start to lean
____________________________________________
Because it leans to one side.
Listen to the tape twice, and answer the questions.
Nearly 200 years.
In 1178.
Before you read
Pre-reading
Reading
( )1. Why is the Tower of Pisa strange
A. Because it is tall.
B. Because it is beautiful.
C. Because it leans to one side.
D. Because it took builders nearly 200 years to complete.
( ) 2. On which floor did the tower start to lean
A. The first floor. B. The second floor.
C. The third floor. D. The fourth floor.
C
C
Reading task
Read the schedule and choose the best answers.
( ) 3. How long was the tower closed
A. For nearly 10 years. B. For nearly 11 years.
C. For nearly 200 years. D. For nearly 300 years.
( ) 4. In which section of the newspaper would you probably read the passage
A. Environment. B. Building.
C. Sports. D. Fashion.
B
B
Reading task
Reading task
1. Why is the Tower of Pisa strange
2. How many years did it take to build the tower
3. When did the tower start to lean
4. What do you think will happen to the tower in the future Will it be safe
Read the article about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then answer the questions.
Because it leans to one side.
It took nearly 200 years to build the tower.
It started to lean in 1178, when the building got to the third floor.
Brainstorm
What other places of interest do you know about
Post- reading
S1: What is your favourite place of interest
S2: It’s …
S1: Where is it
S2: It’s in …
S1: What is it famous for
S2: It’s famous for…
S1: What do tourists usually do there
S2: They usually …
S1: Does it have a famous local food What is it
S2: …
S1: Why is it your favourite place of interest
S2: …
In pairs, discuss your favourite place of interest. Follow the example.
Post- reading
1. The Tower of Pisa is one of the most beautiful bell towers in Italy. 比萨塔是意大利最漂亮的钟塔之一。
【用法】“one of the +形容词最高级+名词复数”意为“最……的……之一”，注意形容词要用最高级，名词要用复数。
one of the tallest students 最高的学生之一
Language points
Language points
2. It is not only beautiful, but also strange ... 它(比萨斜塔)不仅漂亮，而且奇怪……
【用法】not only ... but also ... 意为“不但……而且……”，用于连接两个表示并列关系的成分，着重强调后者。
I like not only English, but also Maths. 我不但喜欢英语，而且喜欢数学。(连接两个宾语)
She is not only beautiful, but also smart. 她不但漂亮，而且聪明。(连接两个表语)
Language points
3. The builders tried to make the tower straight again when they built the upper floors, but failed. 当建筑者修建上面的塔层时，他们尽力让塔身再直立起来，但是没有成功。
【用法】make the tower straight 意为“让塔身直立来”。
“make sth / sb +形容词”意为“使某物/某人怎么样”，形容词在此结构中作宾语补足语，修饰前面的宾语。
The news makes me very happy.这个消息使我很高兴。
Exercise
一、写出所缺单词，注意词形的变化。
1. The buildings ______ /li n/ to one side, so they are dangerous.
2. The cat has a blue eye and a green eye, so it looks a little s_______.
3. Guangzhou is k_______ as “the Flower City”．
4. I tried to get the top of the mountain on foot, but at last I f_______.
5. Both Foshan and Guangzhou l____ in Guangdong Province.
lean
trange
nown
ailed
ie
1.小麦是最重要的农作物之一。
The wheat is ____ ____ ____ _____ __________ crops.
2.这位母亲让她的孩子们安静下来，然后开始讲故事。
The mother ______ her children _____ , and then started
to tell a story.
3.不仅杰克喜欢观光，我也喜欢。
____ ____ Jack ____ ____ I like to go sightseeing.
Not only but also
二、根据中文意思完成句子。
Exercise
one of the most important
made quiet
Summary
Key words: lean, side, nearly, upper, fail, expert, rescue, reason, effort
Key phrases:
one of the + 最高级+n.(pl.),
not only…but also…, make sb./sth. adj.
back
What’s a backpack
backpack = back + pack
backpack
Culture corner
This is backpacking.
These people are backpackers.
Culture corner
Culture corner
Would you like to go backpacking Why
Which form of travel do you prefer Why
Culture corner
Group work
Preparation for backpacking
为背包旅行做准备
背包旅行要做好哪些准备呢？ 背包中要带些什么物品呢？
* Go to the library or surf the Net to get some information about the place, such as the weather, the cultures and customs.
* Medicine for a cold or gastroenteritis (肠胃炎)，band-aid(创可贴).
* Equipment: a sleeping bag, clothing (waterproof), lighter, compass, etc.
Extensive reading
* Food and water.
* A small amount of money and credit card.
* ID card.
* Take a camera and a diary to record your unforgettable journey.
Extensive reading
Think: What other preparations do you need for backpacking
Project
Cities of the world
Do you want to learn more about the cities of the world In this project, you will research a city and introduce it to your classmates.
Try to find out:
The location of the city
The size of the city
The population of the city
Places of interest in the city
Special food of the city
Transportation
Famous people from the city
Project
Project
A. In groups, write down the names of the capital city and the largest city in each country in the table below.
Project
B. Each group should choose a city from A or another city and do some research about it.
Which part of the country is the city in
How big is it How large is its population
What interesting places can you visit in this city
Project
Do you love … There are …
Why not visit … You’ll find/see …
You can visit/see/eat/buy … If you prefer to …, you can …
C. Introduce this city to the class. Include some interesting photos of the city in your presentation.
Use your travel brochure as a base.
Use the information from this unit.
Use vivid pictures to illustrate your points.
Project
Project
Homework
1. Recite new words and expressions .
2. Finish the MP exercise paper.
Every day is a new life.
生命中每一天都是新的。
Reflection
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