Unit 1 Wish you were here Welcome to the unit & Reading 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册

年 级：高二 学 科：英语（译林版） Unit 1 Wish you were here Welcome to the unit By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1. understand the quote highlighting the importance of travelling; 2. describe the world-famous tourist destinations on the postcards; 3. discuss the tourist destinations you have visited or plan to visit; 4. get a broader picture of the whole world and express your willingness to explore it. Learning objectives: 1. What is your understanding of the quotation? This saying highlights the significance of travelling. It implies that travelling helps broaden our horizons, gain wisdom, and better know the world. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. —Marcel Proust Step Ⅰ Lead-in: Free talk Do you know these well-known attractions? How would you describe them? Step Ⅱ Talking about pictures Enjoy a video 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. Lijiang River 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 are also men on bamboo rafts in the foreground. 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，远景的) view of New York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-floor observatories. The postcard shows a breathtaking view of this famous building against the backdrop of Manhattan. In the postcard, the sun is setting and the building is lit up, which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out. The Big Ben clock tower is located in Londo