课件25张PPT。Reading
Unit2An adventure in AfricaLead-in
Enjoy the theme song of a movie and answer the following questions.
1.What is the name of the film?
2. What have you seen in the video?
the Sahara DesertIt is the world’s largest desert, about the size of the US.the River NileFlowing quietly and peacefully, it enjoys the fame of “The cradle of African civilization(文明)”.The River Nile--- the longest river in the world, the Egyptian civilization started on it.Pyramid –- It was another world wonder , which was the symbol of Egypt and its culture.??
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Mount Kilimanjaro ----- the highest mountain in Africa. Its top is permanently covered with snow. BrainstormingBefore we start a trip, what should we do?
Decide where to go and make a travel plan
Work out the travel expenses
Learn something about our destination so that we can enjoy ourselves better thereWhat items should we take?map??
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friendly greetingsbodyclosingsIt is an
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letter.informalReading StrategyFast readingTask 1 Skim para.1 and find out the main idea.
Task 2 Scan the body of the letter, identify the destinations and mark the travel route on the map of Africa.Moroccothe Sahara DesertNileKenyaTanzaniaPara.2Where to start:
Time:
Where to go:
How to go there:
What to take:
How long:London15th JulyMoroccoplane (from London to Morocco)
camels (through Sahara)tents/sleeping bags/a flashlightsix daysSaharaCareful reading/Sahara??
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Lake Victoria1.What adventure activity will the writer try?3.How to protect himself?White-water raftinghelmetlife jacketPara 32. What is white-water rafting like?dangerousexciting??
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In ________, they’ll live with the ______ people in their villages , and eat and drink _________ they do, including cow’s _______.Kenya localwhateverbloodThey’ll walk across the land, following the __________ of big animals . The guides will have guns with them for ___________. tracksdefensePara4-5??
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Para 6What will they do after sunset?Why?get plenty of rest Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can be tiring, and many people feel sick as the atmosphere gets thinner.??
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Post reading
According to Toby’s travel plan, his trip will be full of adventures.
DiscussionHow do you feel about adventure? Can you use some adjectives to describe adventure and adventurer?
Adventures can be dangerous. Do you think it is worth risking your life for adventure? Why or why not?It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves----- in finding themselves.Adventure favors responsible, interested, courageous adolescents!SummaryHomeworkIf you were Aihua, your friend Toby wants to come to China. Please design a travel plan in China for him.
Then write a letter to tell him about it.
Where to travel
How to travel
What to do
What to take ??
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