(共17张PPT)
Unit 2 Travelling Around
Reading for Writing
the Eiffel Tower, France
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Machu Picchu, Peru
Lijiang, China
There are thousands of reasons to go to a place, but one is enough to set you on the tour.
Activity 1:
Read the plan and find out what information is included.
Underline the information
Part One: Study the Organisation
A Travel Plan
Brochure
Activity 1: Find out what information is included.
when
with whom
where
why
information about the place
what
how
Brochure
More than 8,000 statues were made in the third century BCE to guard the Chinese Emperor Qingshihuang!
The statues fill only part of the emperor’s huge tomb, which still has not been completely unearthed.
Each statue has a different face, leading researchers to believe that each one is a copy of a real soldier.
Activity 1: Find out what information is included.
when
with whom
where
why
what
how
other plans
transport
final thoughts
interesting
& attractive
information about the place
main purpose
I have always been dreaming of visiting it!
What feelings do they show
the Disney Castle
the Neuschwanstein Castle
It’s such a surprise to know that the Disney Castle is based on the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.
eagerness
amazement
Activity 2: Underline more sentences showing feelings in the email.
Part Two: Study the Language Features
Activity 2: Underline more sentences showing feelings in the email.
He can’t it!
It’s hard to …
It’s an story.
Amazement
Eagerness
..it is an amazing sight..
It's amazing that …
...is almost unbelievable.
I’ve heard that … is known as …
He is amazed.
believe
unbelievable
believe
…I can’t wait to go.
...are looking forward to…
He is eager to go there.
Activity 3:
In groups, write down more similar expressions.
Possible expressions:
I am eager / dying / thirsty / hungry to …
I've always dreamed of ...
It is my dream destination!
It’s a perfect place to learn about…
How exciting it is to...
What a surprise to ...
… …
Use the expressions to show your feelings to the following places.
Activity 4: Practise expressing eagerness and amazement.
have a breathtaking 360-degree view of the whole London
The London Eye
The Big Ben
a famous landmark in London
I’m eager to ...
I have always been dreaming of ...
The Westminster Abbey
39 kings and queens were crowned and 17 were buried there since 1066.
The 700-year-old ancient Coronation (加冕) Chair is still there.
It’s amazing that...
... is most unbelievable.
Present continuous tense!
are planning to
are planning to
are looking forward to
are going to
are taking the train
are arriving at 9:30 a.m.
What tense should be used in a travel plan
Complete the reply about the travel plan to London and make it interesting and attractive.
Activity 6: Write a draft.
Criteria
Include important information about the trip with a clear purpose;
Use expressions showing amazement and eagerness;
Use present continuous tense.
Assessment
Does it cover all the important information about the trip (when/with whom/where/why/what/how)
Does it has a clear purpose
Does it use expressions to show feelings
Does it use present continuous tense
Homework
Polish your writing.
Thank you!
It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books!