Unit1 A Trip to the Skill Road
Lesson 5 Another Stop along the Silk Road
七年级下册
Learning Aims
1. Master the new words, phrases and sentences.
2. Learn the structure of “It’s + adj. + for/of sb. to do sth.”.
3. Learn the difference of “believe” and “believe in”.
After visiting Lanzhou. The group arrived another stop along the Silk Road. Where is it? Is it interesting? Let’s listen and read the passage and learn more.
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the Mogao Caves
Dunhuang frescoes
Crescent Spring
camel
Think about these questions before reading the text.
1. How does Ms. Martin think of Dunhuang?
2. What is Dunhuang famous as?
3. Is it safe to ride a camel?
The group arrives in Dunhuang. They take a tour around the city.
Ms. Martin: This is an amazing city.
Li Ming: It's one of the main stops on the Silk Road. It's famous as the City of Sands.
Many people come here to see the ancient paintings in the Mogao Caves.
Jenny: I can't believe it! We are walking on the same road as Marco Polo.
Danny: Yes, Marco Polo walked here. But did he ride a camel here?
Ms. Martin: Yes, Danny. Of course he did!
Danny: Well, then I want to ride a camel, too!
(They find a camel man on their way to Mingsha Mountain.)
Danny: Hello, sir. May I ride a camel?
Camel man: Sure.
Danny: Is it safe?
Camel man: Yes. You will not fall off.
Danny: Are you sure? That camel is really tall.
Camel man: Yes, he is tall. But you will be all right.
Jenny: Come on, Danny. It will be fun! I will ride a camel, too.
Danny: OK.
(The man helps Danny and Jenny onto the camels.)
Danny: Yay! This is fun! Look at me. I'm Marco Polo!
Think about these questions before reading the text.
1. How does Ms. Martin think of Dunhuang?
2. What is Dunhuang famous as?
3. Is it safe to ride a camel?
She thinks it is amazing.
It’s famous as the City of Sands.
Yes, it is.
another意为“另外的;又一”,强调三者及三者以上中的“另一个”,用作形容词时后面通常接可数名词的单数形式,用作代词时后面不接名词。
Another stop along the Silk Road.
沿着丝绸之路的另一站。
other, others, the other与another
other 表示“别的,另外的”,后面一般跟复数名词,指另外的人或物;
others表示复数意义(且其后不能再接名词)。其用法大致相当于“other+复数名词”;
the other the other指两个中的另一个,常和one连用,构成短语one. . . the; other. . . 意为“一个……另一个……”;
another 表示“总数为三个或三个以上中任意的另一个”,表示泛指。
表示两件东西或两个人中的 “一个 ……,另 一个……”时用one. . . ,the other. . .
one
the other
表示不定数目中的“一个”与“另一个”时用 one. . . , another. . .
one
another
表示一定范围内“其余所有的”用the others,相当于the other+名词复数。
one
the others
表示许多人或物中的“一部分”和“另一部分,并非全部”时用some. . . others. . .
some
the others
famous adj. 著名的;闻名的
e.g.
His books are world-famous.
It’s famous as the City of Sands.
它作为沙之城而著名。
be famous as与be famous for
be famous for 意为“因为……而出名”,后接出名的原因;
e.g.
Sydney is famous for its Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
be famous as 意为“作为……而出名”,其后一般接表示身份或职业的名词。
e.g.
She is famous as a singer rather than an actor.
on one’s way to 某人在去……的路上
one’s要和主语在人称上保持一致,并且要用形容词性物主代词或名词所有格,也可以用the替换;介词to后面接地点名词,当to后面接 here, there, home 等地点副词时,要省略to。
They find a camel man on their way to Mingsha Mountain.
在去鸣沙山的路上,他们发现一个骑骆驼的人。
Listen and write true (T) or false (F).
1.Dunhuang is famous as the City of Sands.
2.Marco Polo Came to Dunhuang a long time ago.
3.The camel is not safe and Danny falls off.
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T
T
F
Read the lesson and fill in the blanks.
The group takes a tour around Dunhuang. It’s one of the ____stops on the Silk Road. It’s famous as the City of _____.They walk on the _____road as Marco Polo. Danny wants to ride on the camel, but he is scared. Is it ____ to ride a camel?
Yes, Danny will be all right.
main
same
Sands
safe
Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases in the box.
ride safe believe another main
be famous as on one’s way to
1. Li Hua _____his bicycle to work every day.
2.We can’t ______ the news. It can’t be true.
3.I don’t like this jacket. Can you show me ______ one?
4.Rizhao in Shandon ____________ the City of Sunshine.
5.It’s not _____for children to play on the road.
6.I met an old friend ____________ school this morning.
7.I live on a ______ street.
rides
believe
another
is famous as
safe
on my way to
main
It’s not safe for children to play on the road.
孩子们在马路上玩不安全。
It’s + adj. + for sb. + to do sth.
对某人来说做某事……
e.g.
It’s easy for me to fly a kite.
Work in pairs. Continue the dialogue in this lesson.
What happens after Jenny and Danny get on the camels?
Example:
A: I want to have a picture taken on the camel.
Can you help me?
B: Of course. Look here and say, “Cheese!” Great!
A: Thanks. Now I’ll take a picture of you. Smile!
Words:
another main sand believe sir safe fall
Phrases:
take a tour; be famous as…; on one’s way to…; fall off
Sentences:
It’s not safe for children to play on the road.
根据汉语提示完成句子
1. We went for a walk along the ________ (沙滩).
2. The ________(主要的) thing we want to do is to make progress.
3. She didn't feel ________ (安全的) on her own.
4. I do ________ (相信) you're right.
5. Would you like to have ________ (又一) cup of coffee?
sand
main
safe
believe
another
用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空
1. The girl sings so well. It’s (amaze).
2. It’s my favourite (paint). It’s so wonderful.
3. Look at that building. It is (real) tall.
4. We (arrive) in New York tomorrow.
5. He is one of the best (singer) in our country.
amazing
painting
really
will arrive
singers
根据提示完成句子
1. 你不会掉下来的。
You will not ________ ________.
2. 你会没事的。
You will be ________ ________.
3. 他们在这个城市游览了一圈。
They ________ ________ ________ around the city.
4. 敦煌作为沙城而著名。
Dunhuang ________ ________ ________ the City of Sands.
5. 他们在去鸣沙山的路上发现了一个骑骆驼的人。
They find a camel man ________ ________ ________ ________ Mingsha Mountain.
fall off
all right
take a tour
is famous as
on their way to
1. Review and recite the important points of Lesson 5.
2. What places of interest have you been to? Introduce one of them to your classmates.