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Lesson OneTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.Where do we start our travel?2.What are our feelings when we drive into the redwood country?3.Why is Portland called the “City of Roses”?4.What is the feature of Seattle?5.Can you tell something about the early history of Seattle?Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) We could not stop for picture-taking when crossing Eureka and Oregon.2. ( ) Route 101 is an ordinary highway without any special feature.3. ( ) Rice, sugar beets, potatoes and some fruits are raised in the valley of the Willamette River.4. ( ) Portland is known as the city of roses for more than 700 kinds of roses are grown there.5. ( ) The volcano in Seattle is a dead volcano and never breaks out.6. ( ) Seattle was occupied firstly by the USA.7. ( ) Compared with package tour, personalized tour caters to the rich people.8. ( ) The reason for package tour being so popular is that it offers a variety of practical benefits that independent travel cannot provide.9. ( ) On a package tour, the traveler still has a lot of things to do, such as buying tickets, accommodations and so on.10. ( ) The client can accurately calculate the total cost of the tour in advance on a package tour.Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.They ____for weeks before they reached the other side of the hill.2.The French parliament’s upper house yesterday backed a proposal to ____theminimum age at which women may marry from 15 to 18.3.He is a ___ artist; he lives by selling his pictures.4.Some of the students have an ability of ____ thinking.5.In England you must pay ____ on money you earn.6.In the restaurant, they leave a ____ to the waiter on the table.7.They are giving an ____ to their foreign guests.Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.The display of fireworks ___ many attractions. ( offer)2.The eye can ____ itself to different distances. ( accommodate)3.Those Lorries _____ to the order of the Communication Bureau. ( manufacture)4.The track events will _____ dashes, middle distance races, long distance races, etc.( including)5.She is in the kitchen ____ the dinner. (preparation)6.I often ____ myself with gardening. (recreation)7.He is ____ in what he says and does. (accurate)8.____speaking, it’s a fine day today. (relative)9.I have made ____ for my journey to England. (arrangement)10.We can hardly ____ to buy books and pens. ( afford)TranslationTranslate the following into Chinese1.As we travel north between the mountain ranges we come to the valley of theWillamette River.2. A package tour offers travelers prearranged transportation, accommodations,meals, and other vacation preparations –all at a predetermined price.3. A package tour is a combination of several travel components provided bydifferent supplier, which are sold to the consumer as a single product at a single price.4.The package tour industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the travelindustry.5.Our tour includes a visit to a famous Rose Garden, where more than 700 kinds ofroses are grown.WritingWrite an itinerary with the information given in Chinese.Lesson TwoTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.Which travel agency is Zhao Lin from?2.How many years does the new China enjoy?3.How many hours are we ahead of Chicago?4.When did the economic reform begin?5.How large is the population of China?Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) Zhao Lin is a local guide of the group.2. ( ) All of the clocks and watches in China are set to Beijing standard time, except Heilongjiang.3. ( ) We are a developed country.4. ( ) We don’t have enough hotels and restaurants to serve tourists.5. ( ) Every hotel offers facilities for recreation.6. ( ) Internet service is offered to business travelers.7. ( ) Convention hotels often have facilities for conference.8. ( ) The rating of hotels is based on the furnishings.9. ( ) Resident hotels cater to transient, too.Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.On behalf of my company and my colleagues, I ____ like to say “You arewelcome” to all of you.2.We are having some ___time and money to tour.3.If you have anything for the ____, just leave it in the bag behind the door of yourroom.4.Food bought in this public house must be consumed on the ____.5.Hawaii is an all-the-your-round tourist _____.6.Our president is just taking a ____ holiday in Japan.7.Not long ago, the ____centers are only those large urban centers like New Yorkand Paris.8. A ___ hotel stresses low rates, because only necessary rather than luxury servicesare given.9.We’ll make no ___ in London.10.There is an ____ road leading from the beach to the hotel.Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.The People’s Republic of China enjoys a history of 55 years since it was ___ onOctober 1, 1949. (establish)2.You must be ___ after such a long flight. ( tire)3.Please ____ your watches when you come to China from Canada. ( set)4.After the ____ of the economic reform in 1978, we are making progress towards____. (begin, modern)5.The ____cost of our staff members staying abroad is out of control.(accommodate)6.The new hotel has finished building, but it’s not yet fully ____. (furnish)7.Can you tell me what time ___ No. 1234 arrives in Shanghai? (fly)TranslationTranslate the following into Chinese1.Chinese culture is considered as one of the oldest civilizations, while the PRC isamong the youngest nations of the world.2.Please sit back and relax.3.At this time, I would like to say some words on behalf of our China InternationalTravel Service.4.As an experienced caterer with a history of about fifty years, we cater for allinstitutional organizations.WritingThe following is some information about a local tour. Complete the information card and write a welcome speech.Lesson ThreeTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.Are the Shandong cooks good at cooking seafood?2.What’s the feature of Huaiyang cuisine?3.What’s the difference between Western cooking and Chinese cooking?4.Do you think the chef is important in Chinese cooking? Why?5.Why do you pay great attention to aesthetic value of the food?Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) We have known the precise number of regional cuisine in China.2. ( ) Guangdong dishes are famous for their aromatic and spicy sauces.3. ( ) Dishes in Huaiyang cuisine are strong but not greasy.4. ( )Chinese cooking always values creative and stylistic techniques while western cooking doesn’t.5. ( ) In Chinese cooking, the key to success in any culinary attempt is the recipe.6. ( ) Chefs do not care about the selection and preparation of the ingredients.7. ( ) The food should be good not only in favor and smell, but also in color and appearance.8. ( ) Seasoning is the decisive factor in Chinese cooking.9. ( ) Different ingredients need different cooking time and temperature.10. ( ) There are over thirty cooking techniques in Chinese cuisine.Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.The room is full of the ___ of fresh coffee..2.Her daughter is very ___ about what she wears and eats.3.She is working with her new piano teacher to improve her _____.4.Flour and eggs are important ___ for cooking.5.If you want to ___ that you catch the plane, take a taxi to the airport.6.Do you like English_____?7.The question who will be the leading role in this film is still under _____.8.He has been to many famous cities of the world. We can say that he is a ____traveler.9.There are ____ ways of getting there but we always go by train.10.The teacher told him that conceit is the ___ factor for his failure in the exam. Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.Shall we ___ the vegetables or eat them raw? ( cooking)2.There is no ____ between the twins Lucy and Lily. ( distinct)3.___ herbs are often used in cooking. (aroma)4. A highly ___ reference library will be built in this city. (specialize)5.Her political ideas were too ____ to get support from ordinary people. ( complex)6.The idea of a free holiday is rather ___ . (appeal)7.They ___ with some spices and hot peppers so that the food tastes better.( seasoning)8.These T-shirts are available in a wide ___ of colors. ( various)9.The constant changes in ___ made me ill. ( temperature)10.We need more and more ___ who work for science. ( technique)TranslationTranslate the following into ChineseThe precise number of regional cuisines in China is still under dispute, but one thing is certain: Chinese dishes appeal to the senses through color, shape, aroma and taste.Dishes in this culinary school are strong but not greasy, light but delicate.While in Western cooking the recipe is the key to success in any culinary attempt, in Chinese cooking the experienced and well-seasoned chef is the guarantee.They see to it that the combination appeals to the eye as well as to the palate.Those used in various geographical regions have helped to shape the different styles of Chinese cooking, and all kinds of salty, s3weet, sour, and pungent flavors can be found in those cuisines.Lesson FourTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.What role do cities play in tourism?What is the unique feature of metropolis?What are the cultural facilities and activities cities offer?What are the shopping opportunities?How does a city attract business travelers?Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) Urban tourism makes up 50 percent of the tourism industry.2. ( ) Tourist destinations include both large cities and small ones.3. ( ) Only the well-preserved original buildings are worth a visit.4. ( ) Sport events are also a feature of urban tourism.5. ( ) The monuments of a city are attractive to tourists.6. ( ) Shanghai was once a city with a lot of foreigners.7. ( ) Shanghai is so internationalized that Chinese culture is dropped.8. ( ) Shanghai has grown into a metropolis as Paris and New York.9. ( ) The western part of Shanghai has been left behind when a new city is taking shape in the east of Huangpu River.10. ( ) Shanghai culture is a mixtures of various cultures.Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.Shopping is a tourist ___ in big cities.2.The ____ level will go up one percentage point per year and eventually hit over 50percent by the year of 2020.3.The ___ area appeals as much to the out-of-town tourist as to the moreconventional local shopper.4.Like its ___, it grew up as a farming community.5.___ system reform has allowed more freedom for people to migrate.6.Cultural ___ occur frequently, including theatrical and operatic performances,concerts, ballet, and art exhibition.7.The complex network of ___, open spaced and accompanying buildings areassociated with a given city.8.Historic neighborhoods are transformed into ___ of shops and cafes.9.Business tourism has a number of advantages over ___ tourism.8.Interestingly, ___ travel is used a reward for good performance at work.Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.In the past decade, China ha set up more than 400 county-level cities with morethan 50 percent urban ___. (reside)2.One part of the town, a mile long and half a mile wide, has been carefully ___ sothat now it looks like a village of more than 200 years ago. (restore)3.Wishing to maintain the tourist appeal of its ____ appearance, the downtown areawas organized as the historic district. (history)4.He appearance of the street still ____ its great age, but the human activities alongit are in part changed. ( suggest)5.Besides these buildings, eighty-eight ___ houses have been kept, and many othershave been rebuilt. ( origin)TranslationTranslate the following into Chinese1.Shanghai boasts various theatres, where plays, acrobatics, traditional Chineseoperas and concerts are presented.2.With the rapid growth of Shanghai’s economy, nightlife in the city has really comeof age in the past two or three years.3.Though it lacks the manic energy of east coast cities of North America, Vancouvercontinues to attract new resident6s with its serene, safe, and sane lifestyle.4.No other city in America can compare with the influence which Boston has had onthe development of government, education, medicine, and the arts.5.The most recent trends and forecasting studies by the World Trade Organizationindicate that cities will continue to be in high demand by tourists of all sorts. WritingWrite a Publicity of Tourist Cities.Lesson FiveTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.When did wooden structures appear in Chinese architecture?2.What was the common style in palaces and temples in the northern part of China?3.Can you describe the courtyard dwellings to foreigners?4.How were the important buildings arranged in the palaces and the temples?5.Say something you know about the temples.Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) China ha a civilization history for about 5,000 years..2. ( ) Wooden structures appeared in Chinese architecture 2000 years ago..3. ( ) The palace buildings are the most popular architecture in the northern part of China.4. ( ) The courtyard dwellings are the least popular residential structure in China.5. ( ) The Forbidden City is the world’s largest and best preserved ancient buildings.6. ( ) Buddhism is the most important religion in China.7. ( ) Xi’an was once the capital of 11 Chinese dynasties.8. ( ) Terra-cotta warriors and horses are life-sized and vivid.9. ( ) Qin Shihuang was the first emperor of China.10. ( ) The warriors’ horses and chariots are arranged in battle formation.Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.He is an experienced ____ waitress.2.Beijing is the ____ of China.3.Terra-cotta army was ___ ___ “one of the Eight Wonders” in the world.4.The “dou-gong” ___ ___ corbel brackets in old Chinese architecture.5. A car ___ over the hills.6.People ___ knowledge ____practice.7.The Buddhist ___ is stored in tower at the back of temple.8.Confucius is the great ___ Chinese sage.9.Paintings of Buddhist and other stories provide valuable materials for the study ofChina’s ancient _____.10.These precious relics are of great value to the study of ancient Chinese politics,economy ____ military affairs.Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1._____ speaking, the building that faces south was called the master housesbecause the house is warm in winter and cool in summer. ( general)2.Emperor Kang Xi was _____at the age of 12. (throne)3.Chinese ____ painting dates back to about 6000 years ago. (tradition)4.We all know a committee ____ of 9 members. (consist)5.Dun Huang ____ relics have been studied by many scholars. ( history)6.Beijing is a center of politics, economy and ____ of China. (cultural) TranslationTranslate the following into Chinese1.The cultural style of a nation is often vividly represented through its typicalbuildings.2.We should insist that theory should be connected with practice.3.The collection of Taoist classics consists of as many as 5485 volumes.4.Stone artwork falls into two categories: carved and painted.5.The white pagoda left behind many poems of famous Chinese poets.WritingWrite a brief introduction to a building. Location, style and structure of the building should be included in your passage.Lesson SixTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.When did Chinese gardens first appear?2.When did the garden building see tits heyday?3.How many kinds of traditional Chinese gardens are talked about in the text? Whatare they?4.List the famous imperial gardens in Text A.5.What are the characteristics of the imperial gardens?Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) Most imperial gardens are located in the north of China and most of private gardens are found in the south of China..2. ( ) Garden building saw its heyday during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties..3. ( ) The Summer Palace has an area of 560 hectares while the Imperial Summer Resort in Chengde covers more than 290 hectares.4. ( ) Most of the imperial gardens have three sections which serve administrative, residential and recreational purposes..5. ( ) The main buildings of the large imperial gardens are connected by an imaginary line in the middle of the garden on a west-east axis..6. ( ) Yangzhou displays the most and best traditional private gardens in China..7. ( ) The landscape garden looks more artificial than natural..8. ( ) Landscape gardens are placed for public recreation..9. ( ) Private gardens were mostly built in the middle of the residential houses.10. ( ) Buildings in private gardens are only for holding banquets..Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.Revenues form oil are the biggest single ___ in the country’s income.2.The “Mona Lisa” was Leonardo’s ____.3.Muslim art is characterized by ____ patterns.4.He ____ his wishes to the general good of the group.5.You could hear what he was saying on the phone through the _____.6.We admired the ____ of the building’s design.7.He built a ____ model of the aircraft carrier.Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.The educational system there ___ by an emphasis on success in exams.( character)2.These plants must ___ from direct sunlight. (shelter)3.The terrible scene ___ on his memory. (engrave)4.He ___ by the novel. (enchant)5. A religious service will be held in ____ of those who died in the war.(commemorate)6.Princess Diana’s ____ manners are always within the memory of people. (elegant)7.The human face is more or less ____ . (symmetry)8.She’s been on ____ since the accident. (tranquil)9.Plenty of fresh air ____ to good health. (contribute)10.Owning a private car is still a ____ to a family in developing countries.(luxurious)TranslationTranslate the following into Chinese1.Garden building saw its heyday during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and theimperial garden Yuanmingyuan was regarded as masterpiece in the period.2.Different from the classical European gardens, in which geometric patternsdominate, Chinese gardens are made to resemble natural landscapes on a smaller scale.3.Traditional Chinese gardens fall into three categories, namely, imperial, privateand landscape gardens.4.Buildings in the garden were used for receiving guests, holding banquets, readingor writing poetry.5.The winding corridors connect various buildings and also provide a veranda asshelter from the rain and shade from the sun..Lesson SevenTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.What is the Taoist understanding of the universe?2.What is the core of Taoist religion?3.What is “Wu Wei”?4.What cultural relics has Taoism left with us?5.Is Taoism a religion or a philosophy? What’s your opinion?Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) Taoist religion reveres Zhuang Zi as its founder.2. ( ) In its broadest sense, Dao is the way the universe functions, the path taken by human beings.3. ( ) Over the course of its long history of development, Taoism remained constant and uniform.4. ( ) Taoism has exerted a profound influence on Chinese philosophy and literature.5. ( ) Mahayana Buddhism was introduced into regions inhabited by the Dai, and other ethnic minorities.6. ( ) The earliest Buddhist temple is the Baima Temple (White Horse Temple) in Luoyang..7. ( ) China’s pagoda architecture and statue art are mostly the work of Hinayana Buddhist designer.8. ( ) Mahayana Buddhism is more popular in China.9. ( ) Wudang Mountain is one of the four mountains in China particularly sacred to Mhayana Buddhists.10. ( ) Hinayana (also called Pali) Buddhism was introduced form India..Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.The poems are completely in ____ with Athenian attitude towards beauty.2.Stars are ____ in the clear night sky.3.The mayor used his ____ and got his son a position in a world-famous bank.4.If you are a librarian, a key skill you require is how to ____ books according totheir contents.5.She is very ____ about her success.6.Our regular visit to my parents-in-law’s hose every Saturday evening ___ theirpleasure.7.The inscription on the stone ___ ____.8.Bob never allowed himself to be bullied into doing anything that went against his____.9.What’s your _____towards religions?10.In Edinburgh, campaigners held a “climate carnival ” to ____ the effects of globalwarming.Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.His ____ to the project was small but significant. ( contribute)2.The economy in most Asian countries slipped into a recession after several yearsof ____. (expand3.Rock music is ___ with many young people all over the world. (popularity)4.The classic Chinese _____ by Lao Zi and Confucius, for example, was written inliterary Chinese, which is different from the language spoken by everyday folks.(literary)5.Personal computers are of _____ interest; everyone is learning how to use them.(universe)TranslationTranslate the following into Chinese1.Mahayana Buddhism reached its peak of popularity during the Sui and TangDynasties (581AD---907 AD)2.Taoism, along with Buddhism and Confucianism is one of the three great religionsof China. Its name stems from “Dao”, its highest object of faith.3.Taoists often use the image of water to illustrate such effortless action. Wateralways settles to the lowest level and yet can wear away even the hardest of substances.4.Over the course of its long history of development, Taoism has exercised a deepinfluence on Chinese economy, philosophy, literature, as well as social customs.5.Mahayana Buddhism’s influence is seen in the thousands of Chinese classics.Many of them are of high literary value.WritingThe following is some information about “Islam In China”. Please add some more to write into a passage.Islam in ChinaFounder: the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.Introduced to China: During the Tang Dynasty, via the Silk Road and by Arabs. Followers: the Hui ethnic group.Customs: Forbidden to eat pork, dog, horse, birds. Men wear white caps and women wear headscarves or veils.Lesson EightTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.How is Chinese opera different from the western opera in tradition?2.How do the local operas differ from each other?3.How does Chinese opera represent the life?4.What are the major characters in Chinese operas?5.What are other forms of entertainment found in Chinese theater?Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) Chinese opera has change a lot in history..2. ( ) Most of the operas are the same in themes and costumes.3. ( ) The typical characters can be known by their voices.4. ( ) Martial arts are an integral part of many Chinese plays.5. ( ) Peking Opera is the only one called “the national opera”.6. ( ) Traditional sports are a form of recreation for Chinese people.7. ( ) Yangge is popular with the Han people.8. ( ) All people take up Wuchu for self-defense..9. ( ) Taijiquan is popular with the aged because it is a set of slow movements..10. ( ) Some children games are out of fashion.Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.1.Most of them are not meant to become a master of ____ arts but to do so forrecreation.2.China, as a country with many ethnic groups, holds a rich resource of intangibleculture ___,.3.The earliest ____ of acrobatics in China came into being over 2000 years ago.4.Opera viewing has long been a popular ____ enjoyed by both the common peopleand China’s royalty and aristocracy.5.Baozheng ____ the best sort of official the Chinese people wish to see in office:honest, upright and incorruptible.6.The ___, known as “Beside a River on a Moonlight Night,” is a solo dance.7.An outstanding ____ of shadow boxing, therefore, is its great adaptability.8.This botanical garden ____ of some species that you can hardly find elsewhere inChina.9.The hotel has a well-equipped ____ gymnasium with all the fitness apparatus.10.There were music, ____ and dancing for our entertainment.Task 2Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given words.1.Though many new forms of entertainment has been introduced or invented,traditional entertainments have still their ___. (follow)2.Dozens of local operas are ____ throughout this country, most in dialect and withdistinctive local music and dance. (performance)3.In recent years, ____ centers have become the favorite places for millions to visit.(fit)4.To be ____ to the time and place of the story, the filmmakers hunted everywherefor appropriate settings, costumes and props . (faith)5.One major street settings, which beautifully ____ the scenes of 1920 Beijing, wasbuilt inside the studio. (produce)6.The actor mainly relies on the symbolic ____ of his four limbs to show that he isopening a door, stepping over a threshold, or mounting a horse. (move)7. A ____ of Taijiqun is that all movements are carried out in a half squattingposition. (character)8.With its ____ movements and good effects on health, Wushu has a strong appealto a great number of people. (grace)9.Each color in facial painting ____ a certain characteristic of the figure. (symbol)10.In ancient China, human beings were ___ the most valuable treasure of nature.(regard as)TranslationTranslate the following into Chinese.1.In the country, folk music is popular with older people.2.Walking through a pet fish market always makes you feel relaxed.3.Different kinds of entertainment are offered frequently as a part of packaged tours.4.Natural scenery usually attracts tourists because of the entertainment it can offerin enjoying the scenery.5.Turandot is really a more European interpretation of China rather than a genuineChinese opera.WritingWrite an e-mail message to a friend about a recreational destination in your city.Lesson NineTask 1Answer the following questions based on Text A.1.How important is the Spring Festival in China?2.What do people usually do before the Spring Festival?3.When do the celebrations begin?4.Is the reunion feast important for the Chinese people?5.Do people all over China celebrate the Spring Festival in the same way? If not,give some examples.Task 2Decide whether the following statements are true or false.1. ( ) The Spring Festival isn’t as important to the Chinese people as before.2. ( ) Before the spring Festival, people often give their houses a thorough cleaning so that the new year will bring them happiness and good luck.3. ( ) The Spring Festival celebrations begin on the Eve of the lunar New Year.4. ( ) The Spring Festival lasts only three days.5. ( ) People often stay at home during the Spring Festival.6. ( ) The Bai nationality lives chiefly in Lijiang..7. ( ) The Bai people are good at hunting.8. ( ) The Torch Festival is the most important festival for the Bai nationality.9. ( ) Guests are offered three cups of tea when visiting a Bai family.10. ( ) The head of the family often make tea for the guests.Word studyTask 1Complete the following sentences with the words in the box.。