课件30张PPT。 Unit3 Travel Journal
ReadingJourney Down The Mekong
Part 1 The Dream And The Plan Pre-readingirrigate(灌溉)their fieldsmake electricitygo swimminggo fishingtravel along the river……Do you know any famous rivers in China? It is called our mother river.the Yellow RiverIt is the longest river in China.the Yangtze RiverIt is the famous river in Guangdong Province.the Pearl RiverThis river begins in Qinghai Province and flows through several countries.1. Can you tell the differences between the Mekong River and the Lancang River ?
2. Which countries does the Mekong River flow through?Qs:Can you tell the differences between the Mekong River and the Lancang River ?After flowing in other countries, it is called the Mekong River.The Chinese part of the river is called the Lancang River.ChinaLaosThailandCambodiaVietnamSouth China SeaMyanmarThe Mekong River flows through… ever since
dream about/of…
persuade
grow up
get sb. interested in…
cycle
after graduating from college
finally
from where it begins to where it ends
plan our schedule for…
be fond of…自从…梦想…说服成长使某人对…感兴趣从大学毕业后从源头到终点制定计划喜欢…骑行最后 shortcoming
care about
give sb. a determined look
change one’s mind
altitude
atlas
make up one’s mind
give in
valley
pass through
缺点考虑…给某人一个坚定的眼神改变某人的主意海拔,高度地图集下定决心让步,投降山谷流经…Match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1
Para.2
Para.3Different attitudes about the tripThe preparation before the
trip and details about Mekong River A dream about taking a great bike trip along the Mekong River.【Task2】Scanning — 阅读表达
Read Para.1 carefully and answer the following questions.
1. Who takes part in the journey?
_____________________________________
2. What’s their dream?
___________________________________________
3. Who are Dao Wei and Yu Hang?
___________________________________________
4. Who planned the trip to the Mekong?
___________________________________________
Wang Wei, Wang Kun, Dao Wei and Yu Hang. To take a great bike trip.Wang Kun's cousins who are at a college in Kunming.Wang Wei planned the trip.It was my sister who first had the idea to cycle along the entire Mekong River from where it begins to where it ends. 【Task2】Scanning — 阅读表达
Read Para.2 carefully and answer the following questions.
1. Did Wang Wei know the best way of getting to places?
____________________________________
2. Where is the source of the Mekong River?
___________________________________________
3. Is it a difficult journey to cycle along the Mekong River? Why?
__________________________________________No, she didn't. It is in Qinghai Province. Yes, because the journey begins at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters where it is hard to breathe and very cold.【Task2】Scanning — 阅读表达
Read Para.3 carefully and answer the following questions.
1. What can you see when you travel along the Mekong River?glacierrapidsvalleyswaterfallplaindelta1.Why is it so hard to breathe in Qinghai Province?
A.The weather is cold.
B.Because of the high altitude.
C.Because of the rivers.
D.Because of the low altitude.B【Task 3】:Scanning — 阅读理解题细节理解题: B
此题干的关键词为hard, breathe,根据这两个关键词定位答案于Line 23,此句有这两个关键词。通过ABCD四个选项与原文比较,B项与原文一致,故选B。1 When I told her that our journey would begin at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres, she seemed to be excited about it. When I told her the air would be hard to breathe and it would be very cold, she said it would be an interesting experience. 2. Compared with Wang Kun, What is Wang Wei’s attitude towards the trip?
A. more positive
B. less positive
C. the same positive
D. both not positiveA推理判断题: A。 此题干的关键词为Wang Wei’s attitude towards the trip,原文中没有直接出现答案,需要我们进行推理判断。文章第二段重点讲了Wang Kun and Wang Wei对这次旅行的不同态度,Kun不断提醒Wei 旅程中的困难,Wei却依然态度坚定,由此可知Wei更乐观。选A。【Task 3】:Scanning — 阅读理解题 When I told her that our journey would begin at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres, she seemed to be excited about it. When I told her the air would be hard to breathe and it would be very cold, she said it would be an interesting experience. 3. From the passage we can infer that Wang Kun is ______.
A. imaginative
B. stubborn
C. sensible
D. organized
C推理判断题: C
根据Para. 2, Wang Kun 不断提醒Wang Wei这次旅行中的困难,可知他是个很理性很明智的人故选C.【Task 3】:Scanning — 阅读理解题4. What does Wang Kun mean by saying “the proper way is always her way”?
A. Wang Wei is reliable, because she always knows
the proper way.
B. Wang Wei always insists on her way, even though she
doesn't know the proper way.
C. Wang Kun thinks that his sister is stubborn and can't
do anything properly.
D. Wang Kun thinks that his sister can find the best way
to get to the places.B词句义猜测题: B。根据the proper way is always her way所在位置的前一句话(上下文)可知应选B【Task 3】:Scanning — 阅读理解题Although she didn't know the best way of getting to places, she insisted that she organize the trip properly. Now, I know that the proper way is always her way. Extra reading If you're planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.
First of all, always check and doublecheck departure(出发) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.【文章大意】 本文是关于旅行的建议——在去旅行之前你必须做的事情。Extra reading 1.According to the passage, it's obvious that _______.
A.the author learns some rules of travelling from his own experience
B.the author doesn't plan his trips or journeys carefully
C.Englishmen like to wear heavy suits wherever they travel
D.the American taxi driver never travels to England推理判断题: A 根据第二段的Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. 以及第三段的A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa...等可推知答案。AExtra reading If you're planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.
First of all, always check and doublecheck departure(出发) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.Extra reading The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency(货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via (经由) Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead.Extra reading 2.What should you make sure first before setting off?
A.Where you will go.
B.When you will leave.
C.How you will travel.
D.Whom you will go with.细节理解题: B 。根据第二段的First of all, always check and double check departure(行程) time.可推知答案。BExtra reading If you're planning on travelling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.
First of all, always check and doublecheck departure(出发) time. It is amazing how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten. My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50. When I arrived at the airport, the clerk at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed. Therefore, I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting.Extra reading 3.What does the underlined word “there” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.London.
B.Manchester.
C.Dallas.
D.Tulsa.词义猜测题:D 根据画线词前的A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via(经由) Dallas可推知答案。DExtra reading The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards, it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency(货币) with you when you arrive in a country. This can be necessary if you are flying to a place few tourists normally visit. A few years ago I was sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. I flew there from London via (经由) Dallas, with very little time to change planes in between. I arrived there at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed. The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi and because I had no dollars, I offered to pay in pounds instead. Read the text again and find the useful words and expressions.
2. Retell the text using your own words.Homework