Unit 4 History and Traditions Listening and Talking 课件 2023-2024学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

人教版（2019）必修二 Unit 4 History and Traditions Listening and Talking Talk about a visit to a historic tourist destination Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1. obtain (获得) key information on Pingyao from the listening material; 2. infer(推断) the speakers’ feelings(感情/态度) based on characters’ intonation (语气) and tone(语调) in the conversation; 3. grasp(理解) some expressions about excitement, surprise and disappointment; 4. talk about a visit to a historic tourist destination. Let’s see. Lead-in 丽江古城 阆中(làng)古城 徽州古城 平遥古城 中国四大古镇(Four Great Ancient Cities in China)？ Let’s brainstorm. Listening 1. Have you ever been to Pingyao? What is your impression of it? in Shanxi province Turtle city(龟城) 从高处俯瞰，平遥古城形状酷似一只向南爬行的乌龟，北城门和南城门分别是乌龟的头部和尾部，而四座瓮城象征着乌龟的四条腿，这种布局象征着长寿和坚固，表达了人们对于安宁和永恒的向往。 Let’s brainstorm. 2. Can you mention some of the places of interest or historic sites there? Ancient Government Office the city wall Ming-Qing Street Qiao Family Courtyard Wang Family Courtyard Rishengchang Bank Mount Mian Zhenguo Temple Shuanglin Temple Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist (接待员) at an international youth hostel /ˈhɒstl/ in Pingyao, China. Let’s predict what will be talked about. Ming-Qing Street Wang Family Courtyard the city wall Ancient Government Office Rishengchang Bank Zhengguo Temple Qiao Family Courtyard Mount Mian Shuanglin Temple A backpacker is a person who goes travelling with a backpack. Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned. Ming-Qing Street Wang Family Courtyard the city wall Ancient Government Office Rishengchang Bank Zhengguo Temple Qiao Family Courtyard Mount Mian Shuanglin Temple ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Read the following sentences, and let’s guess how Paul and XiaoYan feel. I had expected something different. Paul sounded ___________ It was like walking into history. Paul sounded __________ It wasn’t as big as I had expected. Paul sounded ____________ Some of the snacks there are amazing. Xiao Yan sounded __________ I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Paul sounded __________ Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall. Xiao Yan sounded __________ Listen once more. Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt. I had expected something different. Paul sounded ___________ It was like walking into history. Paul sounded __________ It wasn’t as big as I had expected. Paul sounded ____________ Some of the snacks there are amazing. Xiao Yan sounded __________ I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Paul sounded __________ Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall. Xiao Yan sounded __________ disappointed amazed disappointed amazed surprised surprised Xiao Yan: Hi, Paul. I’m sorry to hear (that) you’re leaving tomorrow. So what did you make of Pingyao? Paul: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I had expected something different. But then I walked into the old city. I was so amazed! It was like walking into history. So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties ... Xiao Yan: Yes, Pingyao has a long history — over 2,000 years. It used to be a very important banking centre in China. Paul: Yes, so I visited the Rishengchang Bank and learnt all about the Jin businessmen. I’ve got to say though, it wasn’t as big as I had expected. But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago. Xiao Yan: Oh, well, what about the Ming-Qing Street — that’s pretty big. Some of the snacks there are amazing! Transcript Paul: Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple. Xiao Yan: Oh, cool, that’s one of my favourite places! It’s so peaceful out there. Paul: Yeah, that place is really quiet. And some of those sculptures — wow! I couldn’t believe how big and lifelike (栩栩如生的/逼真的)they were. Xiao Yan: Yes, they’re amazing. So today you walked along the city wall, right? Paul: Unfortunately, no. I just didn’t have the time. Xiao Yan: Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall! You have to stay longer, Paul. There’s so much more of Pingyao’s history to see. Paul: Oh, don’t worry, I’ll be back in Turtle City one day — I just can’t get enough of those beef noodles! Transcript Let’s summarize some expressions about excitement, surprise, and disappointment. eager anxious excited disappointing curious surprised thrilled amazing annoyed upset pleased interesting I had no idea ... I didn’t know ... I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that ... It was so much fun! It was a little disappointing. It wasn’t as good/interesting/fun as I’d expected. Words Sentences Imagine one of you has just visited Pingyao. Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below. Then continue the conversation using the expressions in the box. Talking B: Yeah, I know what you mean, but there are some great snacks there. How about the Ancient Government Office? A: Well, it wasn’t as interesting as I’d expected. I was eager to see something different. B: Have you visited the city wall? A: The city wall? I have no idea where it is! B: I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall. It was really a little disappointing. A: Then which place impressed you most? B: Qiao Family Courtyard. The guide told us the story of Qiao Family. It was so fun. Sample Dialogue Let’s think. What aspects are often mentioned when we talk about historic places? Historic places Scenery Religion Art Culture Local food Traditions Buildings ... Take turns telling each other about a historic place that you have been to. Step 1: Choose a historic place you want to talk about. Step 2: List the aspects you will talk about. Words and Expressions I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that ... (P43) 我渴望/吃惊地看到/得知/听说……… eager /'iːgə(r)/ adj. 热切的 ；渴望的 搭配 be eager for ... 渴求得到…… be eager (for sb.) to do sth. 渴望（某人）做某事 be eager that ... 热切希望……（从句谓语用“should+动词原形”，should 可以省略） 例句 I wonder why he was eager for me to go to the library with him. 我不知道他为什么急着要我和他一起去图书馆。 We students are eager that the summer camp should start early. 我们学生渴望夏令营早点开始。 I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that ... (P43) 我渴望/吃惊地看到/得知/听说……… eager /'iːgə(r)/ adj. 热切的 ；渴望的 拓展 eager adj. 热切的，渴望的 eagerness n. [U, sing.]渴望，热切 渴望获得某物：be anxious for sth./be dying for sth./be thirsty for sth./long for sth. 渴望做某事：be anxious to do sth./be dying to do sth./long to do sth. The teacher is glad that everyone in his class is eager/anxious/dying/thirsty for knowledge/longs for knowledge. 老师因班级里的每一位学生都渴望知识而感到欣慰。 I wasn’t able to hide my eagerness when I asked, “What do you wish me to do now?”. 当我问：“你希望我现在做些什么吗？”时，我无法掩饰我的渴望。 THANKS Thanks null 141746.42 null 134039.55 null 79856.305 null 62039.58 $$