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《实用导游英语》
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UNIT 12 Hongkong, Macao and Taiwan
Text B Macao
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Scope
Pre-reading Preparation
Basic Knowledge
Language Focus
Questions Based on Text
Phrases Translation
Homework
Pre-reading Questions
• What do you know about Macao?
• Has anyone been to Macao? If not, would you like to be there?
• When did Macao return to China?
Gambling in Macao
Gambling tourism is Macau‘s biggest source of revenue, making up about 50% of the economy. Gambling in Macau can be divided into three different categories: casino games, horse racing and greyhound racing. There is also sports betting and a number of lotteries. At the present time, Macau does not license online gaming operations.Macau has 33 casinos, of which the biggest is The Venetian Macau.
Language
Chinese and Portuguese are the official languages, Cantonese being most widely spoken. The official languages are used in government departments in all official documents and communications. English is generally used in trade, tourism and commerce.
Culture of Macao
The biggest event of the year is the Macau Grand Prix in November,when the main streets in Macau Peninsula are converted to a racetrack bearing similarities with the Monaco Grand Prix.
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澳门格兰披治大赛车
Transport in Macao
The Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal provides cross-border transportation services for passengers travelling between Macau and Hong Kong, while the Yuet Tung Terminal in the Inner Harbour serves those travelling between Macau and cities in mainland China, including Shekou and Shenzhen.
Attractions
Ruins of St. Paul
Temple of A-ma
The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Macau
Language focus
comprise v. 包括,包含,组成,构成
e.g. a committee comprising people of widely differing views
由观点极不相同的成员组成的委员会
resume v. 重新得到或占有(某事物)
resume possession of a title 恢复头衔
estimate v. 估计
e.g. She estimated that the work would take three months.
Language focus
free port 自由港,无税港
foreign exchange 外汇,外国汇票
flock to 云集,成群结队地涌到
try one’s luck 碰运气
labor-intensive mode of production 劳动密集型生产方式
Questions
Where is Macao? When was it set up?
When did China resume the exercise of sovereignty over Macao?
What are the official languages of Macao?
What is Macao most famous for?
What are the scenic spots in Macao?
Phrase Translation
建立
远东
行使主权
社会经济体系
生活方式
据估计
官方语言
地方经济
周边地区
自由港,无税港
外汇,外国汇票
云集,成群结队地涌到
碰运气
赛季
制造业
劳动密集型生产方式
Homework
Review Unit 10
Prepare for the Group Project
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Thank you
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