内容正文:
世界就是一本书,那些从
来没有旅行过的人仅仅
读了这本书的一页.
—— 圣奥古斯丁
Unit 6 Natural wonders of the world
Lesson 1 Amazing nature
New Words
natural [ˈnætʃrəl]
adj. 自然的
nature [ˈneɪtʃə(r)]
n. 自然
stunning [ˈstʌnɪŋ]
adj. 令人震惊的
mile [maɪl]
n. 英里
explorer [ɪkˈsplɔːrə(r)]
n. 探险者
explore [ɪkˈsplɔː(r)]
v. 探险
Read the conversation and answer the questions
1. Where did Li Ming take the photos?
2.Where does Danny plan to go for his vacation?
3.Who is Xu Xiake and what did he do?
4.What does Danny suggest they do together?
Read the conversation and answer the questions
1. Where did Li Ming take the photos?
2.Where does Danny plan to go for his vacation?
3.Who is Xu Xiake and what did he do?
4.What does Danny suggest they do together?
Li Ming took the photos in Jiuzhaigou.
Danny plans to go to the beach in Mexico.
Xu Xiake was a Chinese explorer in the Ming Dynasty.
He loved exploring new places in China and wrote about his journeys in a book The Travels of Xu Xiake.
Danny suggests they go on a trip together next year.
Read the conversation again and fill in the blanks.
vacation
natural
clear
reading
Li Ming: Danny, look at these photos.
Danny: Wow! They are beautiful. Where did you take them?
Li Ming:I took these photos in Jiuzhaigou. It's a famous natural landscape in Sichuan Province, China. My family and I visited it during the summer vacation.
Danny: I've never seen something so beautiful!
Li Ming: Yes, and this is just a small part of it... Imagine being there! Jiuzhaigou has clear lakes, rich forests, and stunning waterfalls. You get to see many different plants and animals.I really enjoyed my trip! Do you have any plans for your vacation, Danny?
Danny: My family will go to the beach in Mexico.
Li Ming: I believe you will have a great time. There is a Chinese saying, "Travelling thousands of miles is better than reading thousands of books." I also hope to see more places, just like Xu Xiake.
Danny: Who is Xu Xiake?
Li Ming: He was a Chinese explorer in the Ming Dynasty. He loved exploring new places in China and wrote about his journeys in a book The Travels of Xu Xiake.
Danny: Wow! I think I'll try reading his book. We should go on a trip together next year. I'd love to travel around China with you and Jenny!
It's a famous natural landscape in Sichuan Province, China.
知识点讲解
natural
adj. 自然的
自然景观
natural landscape
自然奇观
natural wonders
nature
n. 自然
Imagine being there!
imagine
v. 想象;设想
想象...
imagine+名词/代词
你能想象没有互联网的生活吗?
Can you imagine life without the internet?
imagination
n. 想象力;想象
想象(某人)做某事
imagine (sb.)doing sth
她无法想象住在那样一个地方。
She couldn't imagine living a place like that.
imagine +that 从句
你能想象我们可以用垃圾建一座漂亮的城市吗?
Can you imagine that we could build a beautiful city with rubbish?
想象...
You get to see many different plants and animals.
get to do sth.
有机会做某事
= have the chance to do sth.
幸运的是,我有机会和我最喜欢的作家对话。
Luckily, I get to talk with my favourite writer.
=Luckily, I have the chance to talk with my favourite writer.
Do you have any plans for your vacation, Danny?
have plans for
为…准备计划
迈克,你这个周末有什么计划吗?
Mike, do you have any plans for this weekend?
make a plan/plans for.
为……制订计划
玛丽在忙着筹划她的婚礼
Mary is busy making plans for her wedding.
Danny suggests they go on a trip together next year.
suggest
v. 建议
建议某人做某事
主语+suggest (that)+ sb. (should) do sth.
我建议他先吃晚饭,再看电影。
I suggested ( that) he have dinner first, and then watch the film.
建议做某事
suggest doing sth.
乔伊建议在树下休息一下。
Joey suggested taking a rest under the tree.
suggestion
n. 建议
可数名词
只要你遵循这些建议,你一定能提高你的英语口语。
As long as you follow these suggestions, you will be sure to improve your spoken English.
Bye-bye!
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