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Unit2 Travelling around
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Reading for Writing
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1. Know about the Terracotta Army.
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2. Master the structures and language features of a travel plan.
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3.Write a travel plan.
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Learning Aims
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Clue 1: It is an old city in the west of China.
Clue 2: It has the best-preserved and the largest exisiting ancient city hall.
Clue 3: It has one of the world wonders-the Terracotta Army.
Lead-in
Guessing game
PART 1
Lead-in
A brief introduction of Xi'an
PART 1
To introduce some information about the Terracotta Army.
What is the purpose of writing the passage?
Pre-writing
Task 1: Read the brochure and answer the questions.
PART 2
Pre-writing
Terra-Cotta Warriors
PART 2
Task 2: Read the email and then finish the table.
Para Main idea Detail
1 main purpose
2 other plans
3 transport
4 final thoughts
go to Xi'an to see the Terracotta Army
Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an City Wall, other famous sights
take the train
write again soon and send photos
PART 2
Pre-writing
…is almost unbelievable.
It is_________.
I’m amazed.
PART 2
Pre-writing
Task 3: Underline the words and phrases used to express emotion in the email. Then complete the sentences below.
It is an amazing sight.
amazing
I can't believe it.
It's hard _______.
It's an ___________ story.
to believe
unbelievable
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introduce your life
time
destination
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PART 2
Pre-writing
Task 4: What factors should be included when writing a travel plan in an email?
reasons/purposes
emotions
transport
other plans
final thoughts
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Words and phrases
PART 2
Pre-writing
参观
有悠久的历史
旅游景点
名胜
欣赏自然美景
作为……而著名
想要做某事
开阔视野
收到……的消息
观光
即将到来的假期
惊人的场面
pay a visit to
have a long history
tourist attraction
a place of interest
enjoy the scenery
of nature
be known as
feel like doing sth
broaden one’s horizon
hear from
go sightseeing
the coming holiday
an amazing sight
1. 我计划参观北京,中国的首都。
2. 依我看,旅游不仅可以让我增长知识,而且还可以拓宽视野。
3. 我迫不及待地欣赏那儿令人惊奇的日出。
4. 最令人兴奋的是……
5. 长城每年吸引大量来自世界各地的游客。
I am planning to visit Beijing, the capital of China.
In my opinion, travel can not only enrich my knowledge, but also broaden my horizons.
I can't wait to enjoy the amazing sunrise there.
Useful sentences
The most exciting thing was...
The Great Wall attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world each year.
PART 3
While-writing
At the last of Richard’s email, he said “……Do you have any plans for the coming holiday? Hope to hear from you soon.”
Writing an email
Pretend you are Xiao Li and reply to Richard's email.
PART 3
While-writing
Pretend you are Xiao Li and reply to Richard's email.
Task 1: Have a brainstorm of a travel plan according to the following table and write your drafts.
destination(s)/route(s)
中国第二大岛--- 海南岛
time 10月1日--- 10月6日
purpose 岛上远足,海上冲浪,岛上宿营
emotions 增长知识,拓宽视野
...
PART 3
While-writing
Writing an email
Tip: Try to use the present continuous tense for future plans.
2.确定时态和人称
4. 布局
3.明确写作要点
1. 审题
PART 3
While-writing
Writing guidance
1.体裁:应用文-告知信
2.主题:写回信,告知旅行计划
1.时态:一般将来时,一般现在时
2.人称:第一人称,第二人称
1.对来信做出评价和反馈
2.具体旅游计划和心得体会
1.写信目的
2.主体部分
3.体会,期待回复
PART 3
While-writing
Sentence patterns
1. 谢谢你写信告诉我你在西安的旅行,这真是特别令人惊奇的旅行。(非限制定从)
2.我们选择海南岛旅游,因为它的风景优美。
3.依我看,旅游不仅可以让我增长知识,而且还可以拓宽视野。(enrich my knowledge; broaden my horizons)
Thank you for your letter about your trip to Xi'an, which is amazing.
We choose to travel to Hainan Island because it has beautiful scenery.
In my opinion, travel can not only enrich my knowledge, but also broaden my horizons.
PART 4
Post-writing
Task 2:
Peer Checklist (同伴评价表)
Is there a clear purpose for the trip?
Does each paragraph have a clear main idea?
Does the writer use the present continuous tense for future plans?
Does the writer use commas, stops, and question marks correctly?
Are all the words spelt correctly?
Are all the proper nouns capitalised?
Revise your draft according to your partner's comments.
Finally, put up your email in the classroom or read it to the class.
One possible version
Dear Richard,
Thank you for your letter about your trip in Xi'an, which is amazing. I am writing to tell you something about my plans for the coming holidays.
With the National Day coming, I am going to travel to Hainan Island to see its beautiful scenery with my family. We will spend 6 days there, from Oct. 1th to Oct. 6th . It’s because of its beautiful scenery that we choose to travel to Hainan Island. Other than hiking on the island, we have planed many other
activities like surfing in the water, spending the nights in the tents. I am sure we will have a wonderful holiday.
In my opinion, travel can not only enrich my knowledge, but also broaden my horizons. Look forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Xiao Li
PART 4
Post-writing
假如你是李华,你的美国朋友peter 想到中国旅游, 请你写信介绍你的家乡, 希望他来做客。
要求:介绍家乡的特点(如;历史,地理,风景,发展情况等)。
地点自选。
字数:100词。
PART 5
Homework
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