(共22张PPT)
Unit 2
The weather is fine all year round.
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The weather
Lu'an
North
South
East
West
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
Map of China
Hefei
What can we bring when we go travelling
In your opinion, when is the best time to visit the US
1 mile≈1.61kilometers
Map of the US
A. The US is a very big country, you should choose the places to see and the time to go carefully.
B. You can visit New England, California, Seattle and Alaska.
Skimming for the main idea.
Tips: Pay attention to the first, the last paragraphs and the title.
California
Seattle
Texas
Alaska
New York
Washington DC
New England
Scanning for the cities and places.
Weather:
the best time to visit:
Winter: a lot of snow
In May or October
When is the best time to visit New York and Washington DC
When is the best time to visit......
Place Best time to visit Weather Advice
New England
California
Seattle
Alaska
Texas and the southeast
When is the best time to visit New England
The best time to visit ... is ..., because...
When is the best time to visit California
The best time to visit ... is ..., because...
When is the best time to visit Seattle
The best time to visit ... is ..., because...
When is the best time to visit Alaska
The best time to visit ... is ..., because...
When is the best time to visit Texas and the southeast
The best time to visit ... is ..., because...
Group work: complete the table
Place Best time to visit Weather Advice
New England
California
Seattle
Alaska
Texas and the southeast
It gets cooler
In September
All year round
Fine all year round
Take your swimming clothes because you might swim in the sea.
It is not very cold but it rains a lot.
Bring an umbrella
Summer: days are long and warm, cool nights
Winter: very cold.
In Summer
Do not forget to bring a warm sweater
In spring or winter
It is very hot and sunny, there are storms from time to time
Bring your camera so you can take photos of the autumn trees
New York
Washington DC
So, when is the best time to visit the US
New England
Alaska
California
Texas
Seattle
Group Writing
Your American friend Mike is going to travel around China. Give some advice to him. Use because, so and but. Suppose you are from these cities or any other cities you like. Each group chooses one city.
1. When is the best time to visit your hometown
2. What's the weather like
3. What should Mike bring
4. What can Mike do there
......
Wuyuan, Spring
Sanya,
Summer
Beijing,
Autumn
Harbin,
Winter
Tips:
A writing sample
Dear Mike,
How are you
I come from Hefei. It is in the east of China.
The best time to visit my hometown is in spring or autumn,
because the weather is not too hot or too cold. Bring comfortable
shoes so you can walk around. It is beautiful but the restaurants
and shops may be expensive. You can walk around the Swan Lake or
enjoy yourself at the XiaoYaoJin Park.
Welcome to my hometown!
Yours Jolie
Now it's your turn
Dear Mike,
I come from ......
The best time to visit my hometown ......
because ......
so......
but ......
Yours...
Travelling makes our life more colorful!
Our world is so beautiful!
Choose the right time to go and get things ready!
Homework
1. Polish your writing
2. Share your work with your penfriends