内容正文:
情景英语口语
文化小贴士
在美国,出行时选坐公交的人比较少,所以每趟公交之间的间
隔时间比较长,等公交也是一件很费时的事,所以在美国不建议乘
坐公交。
在美国乘坐地铁是很方便的,因为地铁四通八达,不过这也让
初到美国的人容易坐错路线,所以行人在问路时需要问清楚线路。
另外,美国的地铁费用没有我们国内这么便宜。
在西方城市的中心区域,出租车很多,招手即来,但是提醒大
家在西方国家乘坐出租车是需要给小费的,一般是车费的百分之
十至百分之二十,所以乘坐出租车这种出行方式是很贵的。
100
Unit 14 Weekend Plans
Learning objectives 学习目标
After learning this unit, students will be able to
1. make weekend plans, including activities, address, etc;
2. invite others to a weekend activity and improve your interpersonal
skills;
3. develop the ability to manage leisure time and balance work and life;
4. increase creativity and imagination about weekend activities and
enrich everyday life.
101
情景英语口语
口语第一步:知识储备
amusement parks [əˈmjuːzmənt pɑːks] 游乐园
roller coaster [ˈrəʊlə kəʊstə(r)] 云霄飞车
theme park [ˈθiːm pɑːk] 主题公园
one⁃day pass [wʌn deɪ pɑːs] 全日票
half⁃day pass [hɑːf deɪ pɑːs] 半日票
haunted house [ˈhɔːntɪd haʊs] 鬼屋
pirate ship [ˈpaɪrət ʃɪp] 海盗船
cotton candy [kɒtn ˈkændi] 棉花糖
water slide [ˈwɔːtə(r) slaɪd] 滑水道
carousel [kærəˈsel] 旋转木马
bouncy castle [baʊnsi ˈkɑːsl] 充气城堡
go camping [ɡəʊ ˈkæmpɪŋ] 去野营
go hiking [ɡəʊ ˈhaɪkɪŋ] 去远足
have a picnic [ˈpɪknɪk] n. 野餐
mountain climbing [ˈmaʊnt(ə)n ˈklaɪmɪŋ] n. 爬山,登山
口语第二步:口语大放送
1. I am going to do sth.
E.g.:
A: What are you going to do this weekend?
B: I am going to do housework.
类似的句子还有:
I will do sth. 我将做……
My plan is... 我的计划是……
I am about to do... 我打算做……
102
Unit 14 Weekend Plans
2. I think it would be a great idea to do sth.
E.g.:
I think it would be a great idea to go swimming.
3. Whats your weekend plan?
E.g.:
A:Whats your weekend plan?
B:My plan is to climb mountains on weekend.
同样的问句还有:
What are you going to do this weekend?
How will you spend this weekend?
口语第三步: 对话交流
Conversation 1
Do you have any plans for this weekend?
I will go shopping with my friends on Sunday.
What are you going to buy?
Not sure, maybe a new dress. I love shopping, you know that. How
about you?
I have an idea. I m going to have a picnic in the suburb with my
family on Saturday.
103
情景英语口语
That would be great. Ive never been there before. Would you mind
if I join you on Saturday?
Open⁃armed, we can get together next weekend. You will love there.
Thats marvelous!
I am looking forward to next weekend.
See you next weekend!
See you then.
Conversation 2
Hello, Jane! The weekend is coming. I want to know what are your
plans for the weekend?
Not yet, I just want to stay at home and relax. This job makes me
very tired.
You should go out for some exercise and get some fresh air. Its good
for your health.
Its reasonable. Do you have any suggestions?
What about going to the amusement park?
The weather forecast says it will be a sunny day. Are you ready to go
on the roller coaster?
Oh no, give me a break. The roller coaster makes me queasy.
OK, lets try the carousel instead.
104
Unit 14 Weekend Plans
It s easy to get hungry and thirsty when we are out, so we should
prepare something to eat and drink.
I see. Let me get some drinks and foods ready.
口语第四步:实景练习
Make dialogues based on the following situation
根据图片信息编写对话:
提示:钓鱼 go fishing 渔具 fishing gear
口语第五步:课后巩固
Reading & reciting
1. 识记“知识储备”;熟读“对话交流”。
2. 背诵“口语大放送”的内容。
Translating
1. 你周末的计划是什么?
2. 我只想待在家里放松一下。
3. 周末去郊区野餐怎么样?
4. 我从来没有去过北京,这个周末我计划去北京。
105
情景英语口语
5. 我们打算星期六早上9点出发。
6. Do you have any plans for this weekend?
7. I will go shopping with my friends on Sunday.
8. Is there anything special?
9. There are so many people in the mall. I dont want to go shopping this weekend.
10. Did you travel last holiday with your family?
Completing
A:(1) ?
(周末有什么安排吗?)
B: I am not sure.(2) (你呢?)
A: I will take a drive to the beach.
B:(3) .
(我认为开车去沙滩将会是一个好主意。)
A: Are you on board?
B: Sure, Id love to go with you. When will you leave?
A: We can leave around 8:00 (4) .
(在周六早上。)
B: Well, see you then. Thanks for inviting me to go with you.
A: (5) .
(我们一定会有一个愉快的周末。) See you.
106
Unit 14 Weekend Plans
文化小贴士
在和外国人交流时,谈论周末安排就像谈论天气一样,是西方
人比较喜欢的一个话题。所以,掌握基本的谈论周末计划的相关
表达,是很有必要的。
107