(共33张PPT)
Unit 2
Travelling Around
Reading for Writing
Have you ever been to Xi’an
Warming Up
Xi’an City Wall
Shanxi History Museum
Xi’an Bell Tower
Terracotta Army
Warming Up
Q: For foreign visitors, what things in Xi’an may attract them most
to make someone interested in
Warming Up
Read the brochure about the Terracotta Army and share with your desk-mates:
What amazes you most
I was amazed by…
It’s unbelievable to me that…
Reading
Topic/subject
1. From whom to whom
2. Relationship
Richard to Xiao Li
Friends
Main body
Greeting
Close,
Signature
Reading
Match the main idea of each paragraph together
2
3
4
1
Reading
Final thoughts
Main purpose for the trip
Transport
Other plans
My time here in China is going well. I love my new school and classmates. Over the October holiday, my parents and I are planning to go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army. I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go. To me, the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable. It’s amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues, and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s.
Main purpose for the trip
Para. 1
How does Richard feel about the Terracotta Army
2
Read paragraph 1 think about the following questions:
What is the main purpose for this trip
1
My time here in China is going well. I love my new school and classmates. Over the October holiday, my parents and I are planning to go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army. I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go. To me, the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable. It’s amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues, and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s.
Over the October holiday, my parents and I are planning to go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army.
Main purpose for the trip
Para. 1
Read paragraph 1 think about the following questions:
What is the main purpose of this trip
1
Over/during ______, _____ and I are planning to go to __________ to __________.
when
who
where
what
My time here in China is going well. I love my new school and classmates. Over the October holiday, my parents and I are planning to go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army. I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go. To me, the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable. It’s amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues, and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s.
Over the October holiday, my parents and I are planning to go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army.
I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go. To me, the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable. It’s amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues, and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s.
Main purpose for the trip
Para. 1
Read paragraph 1 think about the following questions:
How does Richard feel about the Terracotta Army
2
Richard is amazed!
It’s hard to believe.
Richard can’t believe it.
Richard is eager to/for
Richard feels longing for
Other plans for the trip
Para. 2
Read paragraph 2 think about the following questions:
We’re also planning to visit several other places in Xi’an. My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shanxi History Museum , because my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is known as a “Chinese treasure house”! We’re also going to the Xi’an City Wall and a few other famous sights.
What is the topic sentence of this paragraph
1
What other places are they going to Why
2
Personal interest
Topic sentence
Detail information
(places + reasons)
We’re taking the train, leaving the day before the October holiday begins. We’re arriving at 9:30 a.m. and will start sightseeing right away, so I hope we sleep well on the train!
Transport
Para. 3
Read paragraph 3 think about the following questions:
What is the transportation they are going to use
1
When are they leaving
2
When are they arriving
3
’re taking
leaving
’re arriving
Present continuous tense
Paragraph Main idea Detail
1 main purpose for the trip
2 other plans for the trip
go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army
go to the Shanxi History Museum, the Xi’an City Wall, and a few other famous sights
3. Summarise the e-mail in the table.
Paragraph Main idea Detail
3 transport
4 final thoughts
take the train, leave the day before the October holiday begins and arrive at 9:30 a.m.
write again soon and send photos
1 can’t wait to do sth
2 in modern times
3 be known as
4 right away
5 unearth
6 work out a week-long travel
7 be popular with
在现代
作为……而闻名
立即;马上
挖掘 = dig up
制订一周的旅行
流行;受欢迎
迫不及待地做某事
Important words and phrases (P30 ~ P34)
1. I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go. (P30)
2. The statues fill only one part of the emperor’s huge tomb, which
still has not been completely unearthed. (P30)
Important sentences (P30 ~ P31)
1. I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go. (P30) 我听说兵马俑是一个令人惊叹的景点,我已经迫不及待了。
【句式分析】that引导宾语从句。
【拓展】It’s amazing that ... “令人吃惊的是……”。it作形式主语,that从句为真正的主语。
It is obvious / natural / important / a pity ... + that从句
It was amazing that the little boy dropped out of school last year.
It is a pity that you missed such a good chance.
常见句式
Important sentences (P30 ~ P31)
翻译句子。
1. 在新的环境中学会与他人相处对每个人都很重要。
______________ that everyone ___________________________________
in the new environment.
2. Mary ______________________(迫不及待地想回家) after such a long and tiring journey.
即学即用
It’s important
should learn to get along well with others
can’t wait to do sth 迫不及待地做某事
can’t wait to get home
Important sentences (P30 ~ P31)
2. The statues fill only one part of the emperor’s huge tomb, which still has not been completely unearthed. (P30) 这些俑像只是秦始皇巨大陵墓的一部分,而整座陵墓尚未完全发掘。
【分析】
1. 本句是which引导的_________________。例如:Mary failed in the exam, which made her so upset.
2. has / have been done是______________________ (时态、语态)
3. unearth = dig up 挖掘
现在完成时的被动语态
非限制性定语从句
Important sentences (P30 ~ P31)
It is an old city. It is world famous.
It is in the west of China. There is a famous Bell Tower.
Its snack street is very inviting. The Wild Goose Pagoda is standing in the city.
It has the best-preserved and the largest existing ancient city wall.
Most importantly, it has one of the world wonders — the Terracotta Army.
Xi’an
Pre-writing
Read Richard’s email to his friend and figure out what aspects are mentioned in the travel plan.
when to go
whom to go with
where to go
why to go there
what to do
when to go/arrive
how to get there
Pre-writing
Richard’s travel plan
when to go
whom to go with
where to go
why to go there
what to do
when to go/arrive
how to get there
Pre-writing
Read the email and then have a match.
Para 1 main purpose for the trip Take the train
Para 2 other plans for the trip Go to see the Terracotta Army over the October holiday
Para 3 transport Shaan xi History Museum, Xi’an City Wall other famous sights
Para 4 final thoughts Write again and send photos ask his friend’s plan
How do you think about Richard’s travel plan
Study the organizaiton
Pre-writing
Study language features
Read Richard’s email and underline the words and phrases to express emotion in the email.
... is almost unbelievable.
I can’t believe it.
It’s hard _____________.
It’s an ____________ story.
to believe
unbelievable
Pre-writing
Study language features
Read Richard’s email and underline the words and phrases to express emotion in the email.
I can’t wait to go.
... are looking forward to ...
Pre-writing
Study language features
Read Richard’s email and underline the words and phrases to express emotion in the email.
I have been longing for ...
It is my dream destination.
I’ve always wanted to visit ...
I’m dying to see ...
How exciting it is to ...
Pre-writing
Richard’s travel plan
It is an amazing sight.
…is almost unbelievable.
I can’t wait to go.
...
Emotion
Pre-writing
Richard’s
travel plan
Organization
Emotion
Paragraph 1: main purpose for the trip
Paragraph 2: other plans for the trip
Paragraph 3: transport
Paragraph 4: final thoughts
It is an amazing sight.
I can’t wait to go.
…is almost unbelievable.
Pre-writing
Use the tables above to help you write a travel plan. Then follow the steps below. 1. Pretend you are Xiao Li and reply to Richard’s email.
Sample Outline
Paragraph 1:going to London to see the Tower of London
Paragraph 2:Big Ben,Westminster Abbey,Millennium Bridge,London Eye
Paragraph 3:by train,short trip
Paragraph 4:buy some souvenirs
While-writing
Dear Richard,
My time in England is going wonderfully! My new school is amazing,and all the teachers and classmates are so friendly. Over the Christmas holiday,my parents and I are going up to London to see the Tower of London. This is the old castle that the king used to live in. Later, it was used as a prison for people who angered the king. It’s also where the marvellous Crown Jewels are located. I just can’t wait to see it. It has such an incredible history and there are so many amazing stories connected with it.
We’re also planning on seeing Big Ben,Westminster Abbey,and the Millennium Bridge while we are there, and of course we’re going to ride on the London Eye! I think my mother is mostly interested in the shopping, however,so we will also stop by Regent Street.
While-writing
Dear Richard,
...
We plan on taking a train up,which should only take an hour and a half. Since we are staying for a week,we plan on just stretching our legs a little after we arrive and then hitting the sights the next day.
Well, I guess that’s about it for now. I’ll buy you a souvenir from the Tower shop. Talk later!
Your friend,
Xiao Li
While-writing
Use the tables above to help you write a travel plan. Then follow the steps below.
2. Exchange drafts. Assess each other’s work according to the checklist.
Post-writing