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Unit 2
Travelling Around
Listening and Speaking
---Get ready to travel
Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education, in the elder, a part of experience.
----Francis Bacon
旅行,于青年人而言,是教育的一部分,于长者而言,则是一种经历。
-----弗朗西斯·培根
Lead in
Do you like travelling? Why?
learn about different cultures
see different sceneries
meet different people
release stress
relex
try different foods
Lead in
Lijiang, China
the Eiffel Tower, France
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Tianshan, China
Pre-listening
What do you need to do to prepare for your trip?
Group work: Brainstorm
pack some clothes
buy a guidebook
book a hotel room
必需品
While- listening
1) Circle the two places Meilin is going to for holiday.
A. Germany B. England C. Iceland D. France
2) How is she going to get there?
A. By sea B. By air C. By train
3) How is she planning to get around after she arrives?
A. By car B. By train C. On foot
Tips:
1.Make predictions.
2. Focus on key words and phrases.
3. Get the main idea.
Focus on key words
Do not try to catch every word in a conversation. Instead, listen for key words and phrases. You should focus on getting the main idea, not on single words or grammar.
1.Listen to the first part of the conversation and choose the correct answers.
1. Paul and Meilin are talking about the coming holiday.
Paul:Hey, Meilin! So what are you doing for the coming holiday?
Meilin: I am travelling around Europe for two weeks with my aunt and uncle.
Paul:Europe? Oh, I've always wanted to go there!
Meilin:Yes, me too. I'm so excited.I am planning to visit France and Germany.
Paul:That's wonderful! Do you have your passport and visa already?
Meilin:I already have my passport,and I am applying for my visa tomorrow. Once I get the visa, we'll book flight tickets online.
Paul:So how do you plan to travel around?
Meilin:We are renting a car and driving!My uncle has always wanted to drive around Europe!
where
who
Try to catch keywords.
a friend of Paul’s father invited
LJ(Lijiang), YN(Yunnan Province)
why
parents
2.Listen to the second part of the conversation and answer the questions.
Where is Paul’s family going over the holiday?
2. Why are they going there?
A friend of Paul’s father invited them to visit.
Lijiang in Yunnan, China.
Meilin:So what about you,Paul?Do you have any travel plans ?
Paul: Yes, actually! My parents are taking me to Yunnan Province in China to visit Lijiang!
Melin: Lijiang? That's quite famous in China.
Paul: Yes, one of my father 's friends lives there. He invited us to visit.
Meilin:Oh,that's nice!So what's the weather like there?
Paul: It should be pleasant during the day, but it might be cold at night, so I am taking a few light sweaters and a coat.
Meilin: What are you planning to see there?
Paul: Well, I know I'm definitely going to see the Old Town of Lijiang and Yulong Snow Mountain. Other than that, I'm not sure. I am buying a Lijiang guidebook today, actually.
Choose a travel destination and think about what you would do to prepare to travel there. Then share your travel plans with a partner.
Where will you go?
Why is it famous?/ Why do you like to go there?
When is the best time to go there?
How are you getting ready for your trip?
How do you plan on getting there?
You can try to use the following questions.
Post- listening
Example
A: Hi, Julie! Do you have any plans for the holiday?
B: Hi, Wang Lei! Yes, I’m planning to travel to Jiuzhaigou. Actually, I’ve just finished the travel arrangements!
A: Oh, good idea! Jiuzhaigou is an extremely beautiful place.
B: Yes, I’m looking forward to seeing the colorful lakes, amazing waterfalls…
A: How are you getting ready for your trip?
B: I’m planning to book tickets online and...
Where: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Why famous: the model for the castle in Disneyland
Best time to visit: September/October (autumn)
Where: Jiuzhaigou, China
Why famous: amazing waterfalls, colorful lakes, beautiful mountains
Best time to visit: April/May or September/October
You can either travel or read, but either your body or your soul must be on the way.
Summary
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