内容正文:
Do you like travelling?
Why?
admire splendid landscapes
refresh our body and soul
sample local delicacies
encounter different people
experience diverse cultures
broaden our horizons
Lead-in
You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way.
要么在读书,要么在旅行,灵魂和身体,总有一个在路上才好。
《罗马假日》
There are many popular tourist destinations around the world. Look at the postcards below.
China
USA
UK
Australia
Lijiang River
Big Ben
Empire State Building
Uluru(Ayers Rock)
How would you describe each of the four postcards above?
When we describe a tourist destination, what elements should we take into consideration?
Lijiang River
Empire State Building
Big Ben
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Task 1
Lijiang River
Lijiang River
The Lijiang River is situated in Guangxi, China, and it is a part of the Lijiang River Scenic Zone. This scenic zone is famous for its natural and historic beauty. The postcard shows the stunning karst (喀斯特)mountains that the area is known for in the background. The river itself is so still that it reflects the sky and mountains clearly. The sun casts its beautiful light across the sky, adding a warm glow to the peaceful scenery. There is also a man on a bamboo raft in the foreground.
Location
Reasons
Landscapes
feelings
Group work: According to the description of Lijiang River,analyse the elements of three other tourist destinations.
Lijiang River
Empire State Building
Big Ben
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Discussion
Empire State Building
Empire State of Mind
何富军 () - Empire State of Mind 很能体现纽约文化的一首歌
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is in New York City, USA. It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in American films. Tourists visit the Empire State Building to get a panoramic(全景的) view of New York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-floor observatories. The postcard shows a breathtaking view of this famous building . In the postcard, the sun is setting and the building is lit up, which emphasizes its distinct shap