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Unit 2 Travelling Around
Reading for writing:Write to a friend about a travel plan 学案
By the end of this class, you will be able to
1. sort out the structure of a travel plan;
2. use some expressions to show amazement and eagerness;
3. write a travel plan to Peru.
Step 1 Lead in
What do we usually talk about in a travel plan?
Step 2 Reading
Activity One: Explore the organization
Task 1 Read the travel plan and find out what information is included.
Underline the information
Choose the main idea for each paragraph from below.
A. Transport B. Final thoughts
C. Other plans for the trip D. Main purpose for the trip
Activity Two: Explore the tense
Task 2 Underline the present continuous tense(现在进行时) used in the travel plan.
Activity Three: Explore the expressions
Task 3 Underline the words and phrases used to express feelings in the email. Then complete the sentences below.
It is ________________________.
It is an amazing sight.
I’m _________________________.
I can’t believe it.
…is almost unbelievable.
It’s hard _____________________.
It’s an ____________________ story.
I can’t wait to go…
I’m looking forward to…
I’m ______________________ to go…
More expressions:
I’ve always dreamed of..
It’s my dream destination.
It’s a perfect place to learn about…
How exciting it is to…
What a surprise to…
Task 4 Practice expressing eagerness and amazement.
Use the following expressions to show your feelings to the following places.
I can’t wait to…
I’m eager/dying to…
I’m looking forward to…
…is almost unbelievable
I’ve always dreamed of…
It’s my dream destination.
It’s a perfect place to learn about…
How exciting it is to…
What a surprise to…
Amazon Rainforest
Explore the rainforest
Enjoy the plants and animals unique to the forest.
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Machu Picchu
Go on amazing paths
Explore the ancient Inca city
Inca’s dry stone method of building
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Cusco
Enjoy unique Spanish and Indian local culture
Go shopping at the local market
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Lake Titicaca 的的喀喀湖
Enjoy the beautiful countryside
Stay with a local family on an island
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Step 3 Writing
Pretend you are Xiao Li, and you are travelling to Peru this winter holiday. Reply to Richard’s email to share your travel plan.
Criteria:
1. Include important information about the trip with a clear purpose;
2. Use expressions showing amazement and eagerness;
3. Use present continuous tense.
Dear Richard,
Thank you for your letter about your trip to Xi'an, which is amazing. Equally delighted am I to share with you mine. _____________________________________________________________________
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That’s all about my travel plan. How excited I am right now and how I wish the winter holiday began from tomorrow.
Yours sincerely,
Xiao Li
Step 4 Evaluation
Criteria:
1. Include important information about the trip with a clear purpose (5’);
2. Use expressions showing amazement and eagerness (5’);
3. Use present continuous tense (5’).
Assignment
Polish your writing according to the criteria.
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