大学英语口语课件Unit9GoingonVacation

money for food.
had one bowl
It tasted great because she
of rice and
was hungry.
some fish Yes
2d Complete the conversation about Jane’s trip to Penang using the information in the diary entries.
3. The train was late _b_e_ca_u__se__o_f (because
4. Her coat reaches _b_e_lo_w_ (below/ under) her knee.
5. The boy is o_l_d__en__o_u_g_h(enough old/ old enough) to get dressed himself.
umbrella so they were wet and cold. They couldn’t see 9._a_n_y_th_i_n_g_ below because of the bad weather. Jane’s father didn’t bring enough money, so they just had one bowl of rice and some fish. The food tasted great because they were so 10._h_u_n_g_r_y__.
This house isn’t big enough for us .
8. below 意为“在……下面，到……下面”
[辨析] below与under的区别： below指某物处于较低的地方，但不一定 是正下方; under指处于某物的正下方。 e.g. 我们在月下。

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swim?
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meet anyone interesting? √
Julie do anything interesting?
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study for tests?
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go out with anyone?
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Let’s talk!
A: Where did you go on vacation? B: Did you…? A: Yes/No. I…
4. e cheap 5. b terrible 6. d Boring
1b. Write Write
words on the left. words on the right.
words
delicious ______________ exciting _______________ cheap _______________
Homework step 2 write down what you did and how you feel about your vacation.
paragliding
bird
bicycle
building
trader
umbrella
2a Discuss the questions with your partner.
Help yourselves, boys and girls.
Help yourself to some fish, Lucy. ④. enjoy oneself= have fun= have a good time 玩得高兴 ⑤. talk to oneself 自言自语 ⑥. teach oneself 自学
Show your postcard to your friends. Talk about your feeling about the summer

Woman: I see. Your address, please.
Man: Room 804, Park Hotel. Woman: So we' 11 have to pick you up at about 8'-00.
Man: Yes, that would be fine.
Woman: Could you tell me your name, please? Man: Green, Mr. Green.
Travellers are always discoverers. How true do you think this statement is?
What significant role can travelling play in a person's life? (Can you imagine a life limited/rooted to one place only? )
25 days 3.______________________________________________
4.______________________________________________ June 9th
Part
A
1. M : You have just arrived, haven’t you?
2.a. It's sour.
b. It's sweet. c. It's bitter. d. It's hot.
Part B
3. a. February. b. b. April. April. c. August d. November.
4.a. Food and fruits. b. b. The The weather weather in in Bangkok. Bangkok.

Where did they go on vacation? They stayed at home.
Where did they go on vacation?
They visited their teacher.
1a Match the activities with the pictures
Where did Bob go on vacation? g
He visited his uncle.
Where did Tom go on vacation?
d He went to summer camp.
Where did Sally go on vacation?
f
She stayed at home.
Where did she go on vacation?
She visited the USA. She went to New York City.
Where did they go on vacation?
They went to summer camp. /kæmp/
露营地, 阵营
Where did they go on vacation?
e.g. My family _i_s_a small but happy one. 我家人不多但很幸福。
anywhere, somewhere, everywhere 【注意】不定代词位于形容词之后
e.g. Do you have anything important to tell us? 你有什么重要的事情告诉我们吗？
There is nothing difficult for me. 什么都难不倒我。 【注意】在否定和疑问句中some**改为any**

Information mentioned in a reservation
• Room reservation: name of the guest the number (how many people) arrival time length of stay (how long will the guests stay) type of room (single or double; smoking room or non-smoking room) price
• Key to exercises March 21st May 2nd 25 days June 9th
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开阔思维 增长见识 融入大自然 为了某人/某事物 （起见 ）,好处，利益 尤其；特别 多亏、由于或因为 交通方式 遥远、偏远地区 给某人留下很深的印象 徒步、远行 海边度假胜地 位于。。。 起着非常重要的作用 大多数 佛庙
期中考试范围
• 1：听力 30 ” 短对话7”+长对话3 短文两篇 10”（unit 1-8 text B) 复合式听写 10 ” （unit 1，3，4，6，7 text B） • 2. words 20” Vocabulary 10” ( 综英 Unit 1-4文中学过的单 词，在文中的原句) Preposition 10” （同上，动词加介词搭配） • 3. cloze 10”(综英Unit1-4 练习中cloze A,改为选 择题)
• Buddhist temple
Persuade sb. to do sth.
佛庙
Background information
About Thailand: • Thailand: "land of the free“ • Bangkok (the capital of Thailand): "city of angels“ • Language: English is widely understood, particularly in Bangkok. • Religion: Buddhism (95%), Muslim (4%), others (1%)

Where did she go on vacation ? She stayed at home and watched TV .
Where did they go on vacation ? They went to the beach . Where did they go on vacation ? They went to the
play soccer
clean myo to the movies
stay at home have a party
practice English study for the test
clean play visit study have go
cleaned stay
mountains . Where did they go on vacation ? They visited their teacher.
Where did they go on vacation ? They visited museums .
Where did they go on vacation ? They went to summer camp .
Weather : hot and humid
People : friendly/unfriendly
Fill in the blanks . Use “was” or “were” . Example : It was rainy .
The mountains were beautiful .
Amy : How was your vacation , Lin ? Lin : It __w_a_s_ pretty good . Amy : How _w_e_r_e_ the beaches ? Lin : They _w__e_re_ fantastic . Amy : How __w_a_s_ the weather ? Lin : It _w__a_s_ hot and humid . Amy : How _w_e_r_e_ the people ? Lin : They _w_e_r_e_ unfriendly .

Unit 9 Going on VacationPart ACommunicative Function Making ReservationsTelephones are used extensively nowadays. People use the telephone to make reservations when booking tickets, hotel rooms, tables and so on.Listen to the telephone conversations and write down the major points of the calls.1.Name of the guest Mrs. FaberArrival time Oct. 20thLength of stay Three nightsType of room One double roomPrice $130 including breakfast2.Name of the passenger Mr. GreenTime 8:00 tomorrow morningDestination Pudong AirportAddress Room 804, Park HotelScript1. Agent: York Hotel. Can I help you?Woman: Yes. I’d like to book a room for three nights.Agent: When will you be arriving?Woman: We’ll arrive the day after tomorrow. That’s Oct. 20th.Agent: Yes, madam. Single or double?Woman: One double room.Agent: All right. One double room until 23rd.Woman: How much will that be?Agent: $130 a night, including breakfast.Woman: That'll be fine.Agent: May I have your name, please?Woman: Faber, F-a-b-e-r, Faber, Mrs. Faber.Agent: Thank you, Mrs. Faber. Goodbye.Woman: Bye.2. Woman: Hello, Qiangshen Taxi Company.Man: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi to Pudong Airport for tomorrow morning.Woman: When exactly?Man: I have to be there by 9:30.Woman: I see. Your address, please.Man: Room 804, Park Hotel.Woman: So we'll have to pick you up at about 8:00.Man: Yes, that would be fine.Woman: Could you tell me your name, please?Man: Green, Mr. Green.Woman: OK, Mr. Green.Man: Thank you very much.Woman: You're welcome.Listening StrategyIdentifying DatesIn English we can say the dates in three ways. For example, the first day of November can be spoken as November the first, or the first of November, or November first.Listen to the conversations and write down short answers to the questions you hear.1. March 21st.2. May 2nd.3. 25 days.4. June 9th.Script1. M: You have just arrived, haven't you?W: No. We arrived three days ago. That's March 6th.M: How long will you be staying here?W: We are leaving on 21st.Q: When will the woman leave?2. M: Have you been here long, Judy?W: Just 6 days. We arrived on the 2nd of May.M: And how long will you be here?W: Until 23rd.Q: When did the woman arrive?3. W: Are you planning to stay here long, Mr. Ford?M: Until 28th.W: I see. And when did you get here?M: We got here on the 3rd of this month.Q: How long will the man be staying?4. M: Today is June 5th.W: So what?M: In another 4 days Jane will have a birthday party.W: Oh, yes. It's her 20th birthday, isn't it?M: I think so.Q: When is Jane's birthday?Part BA ConversationA Visit to BangkokScriptA Visit to BangkokA: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation?B: Great! I went to Bangkok.A: Really? Why did you decide to go there?B: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She's been trying to get me to take a vacation down there for a long time, and so, finally, she talked me into it.A: I've seen some pictures of Bangkok--the architecture there is really interesting, isn't it?B: Yes, it's incredible, especially the Grand Palace. The Buddhist temples, too, are very impressive. And I love the spicy Thai food and tropical fruits there.A: How was the weather when you were there？B: That’s about the only thing I didn’t enjoy. It was really hot and sticky. In fact, April is its hottest month. The best time to go is during the cool season, which lasts from November to February. A: Did you go to some other places besides Bangkok?B: Sure. I went to Pattaya. It’s a famous resort, only two hours’ drive from Bangkok. There’s plenty to enjoy: fine sand, blue sky, clear water, colorful night life …A: Well, it sure sounds like you had a great time.B: Oh, I sure d id. And I plan to go back there next year. I’d like to visit Phuket, the biggest island of Thailand. It’s world-famous as a seaside resort.Exercise 1: Listening for general understandingListen to the conversation once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. What are the two speakers talking about?a. A visit to Phuket.b. A visit to Pattaya.c. A visit to Bangkok and Phuket.d. A visit to Bangkok and Pattaya.2. Which of the following were discussed in the conversation you’ve just heard?a. Reasons to visit Bangkok.b. Ellen’s plan to visit Phuket next year.c. The weather in Bangkok.d. All of the above.Exercise 2: Listening for detailsNow listen to the conversation once again and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. Why did Ellen decide to go to Bangkok?a. She loves the food there.b. She enjoys the weather there.c. She was persuaded to do so.d. She was invited by a close friend of hers.2. What do you know about Thai food from Ellen?a. It's sour.b. It's sweet.c. It's bitter.d. It's hot.3. In which month do you think Ellen went to Bangkok?a. February.b. April.c. Augustd. November.4. Which of the following did Ellen not like?a. Thai food and fruits.b. The weather in Bangkok.c. The Grand Palace and the Buddhist temples.d. Night life in Pattaya.Part CAdditional ListeningA Conversation Planning a Visit to MiamiListen to the conversation and then fill in the blanks with information you hear.1．Paul says that he'd like to fly. Then they'll have two leisurely weeks on the beach.2．Steve thinks that flying is too expensive.3．Charlie suggests that they take a train or a bus.4．But Paul and Steve don’t agree, because taking a train or a bus is too uncomfortable. 5．Charlie proposes that they rent a car and drive there.6．Steve thinks that will be too expensive.7．At last Charlie has got an idea. He knows a good place for a vacation. It's not Miami Beach, but it's very comfortable. They can wear casual clothes all the time there. It's inexpensive, but the food is good. The place is —home!8．All the others shout that it is terrible!ScriptPlanning a Visit to Miami(Charlie, Paul and Steve are discussing a trip to Miami.)Charlie: Okay, guys. How are we going to get to Miami?Paul: I'd like to fly. Then we'll have two leisurely weeks on the beach. What do you say, Steve?Steve: No, Paul, flying is too expensive. Don’t you think so, Charlie?Charlie: Well, we can take a train or a bus.Paul: I can't fall asleep on a train. It's too uncomfortable.Steve: I won't go by bus. The seats are too small for me, and there isn't enough room for my legs.Charlie: All right. We can drive my car.Steve: Charlie, your car is too old to take on a long trip.Charlie: Maybe we can rent a car.Steve: That'll be too expensive.Paul: Don't worry, Steve. We're going to share the expenses, so it won't cost too much. Steve: How long will the trip take?Charlie: We'll probably be on the road for two or three days.Steve: That's too much time to spend in a car.Charlie: Oh, it won't be too bad. We'll take turns driving and sleeping.Paul: Charlie, are you sure we'll have enough time for this trip? The new semester is going to start on January 15th.Charlie: Look, I have an idea. I know a good place for a vacation. It's not Miami Beach, but it's very comfortable. We can wear casual clothes all the time there. It's inexpensive, but the food is good.Steve: Where is this place? In Asia?Charlie: No, it’s right here. Let’s stay home an d forget about the trip. How does that sound? Paul & Steve: Terrible!Part DTest Your ListeningA Compound DictationListen to the passage three times and supply the missing information1) Nowadays there are more and more ways of going on holiday. More and more people go 2) abroad every year. Some people even go on two or three holidays a year.In my 3) opinion, there are two types of holidaymakers. The first kind always 4) flock to seaside 5) resorts when they go on holiday. Their one and only aim is to have a good time by sunbathing and putting their feet up. They are not a bit interested in local 6) specialties. At mealtimes, if they can get a plate of British "fish and chips", they're more than happy! They spend their days in the sunshine and their evenings getting 7) drunk, then sleep soundly. If this sort of person forgets to pack the suntan oil, 8) he or she will undoubtedly come home as red as a lobster.Holidaymakers of the other type go to every country to increase their knowledge of foreign lands. 9) They make use of the chance to travel to improve their world knowledge. For them, going on holiday is educational. Consequently, they'll not move from place to place every few days. If they visit lots of places in a short span of time, 10) there is no way that they can get a proper feel of a place or fully appreciate the local food and wine.ScriptNowadays there are more and more ways of going on holiday. More and more people go abroad every year. Some people even go on two or three holidays a year.In my opinion, there are two types of holidaymakers. The first kind always flock to seaside resorts when they go on holiday. Their one and only aim is to have a good time by sunbathing and putting their feet up. They are not a bit interested in local specialties. At mealtimes, if they can get a plate of British "fish and chips", they're more than happy! They spend their days in the sunshine and their evenings getting drunk, then sleep soundly. If this sort of person forgets to pack the suntan oil, he or she will undoubtedly come home as red as a lobster.Holidaymakers of the other type go to every country to increase their knowledge of foreign lands. They make use of the chance to travel to improve their world knowledge. For them, going on holiday is educational. Consequently, they'll not move from place to place every few days. If they visit lots of places in a short span of time, there is no way that they can get a proper feel of a place or fully appreciate the local food and wine.。

4．He who will not learn when he is young will regret it when he is old. 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。 When it comes to English learning, I think there are several ways we can do to improve
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6．project n. ___工__程__；__项__目_____ 7．goal n. ____目__标__；__球__门____ 8．competition n. _竞__争__；__比__赛__，__竞__赛_ 9．revise v. ___修__正__；__复__习_____ 10．amazing adj. ____令__人__惊__异__的____ 11．prefer v. ___更__喜__欢__；__宁__愿___ 12．alone adj. __独__自__的__；__单__独__的__ 13．concentrate v. __集__中__；__全__神__贯__注__ 14．learn about ________了__解______ 15．brush up ___温__习__；__复__习_____
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3．注重课外自学 课堂时间有限，因此只注重课堂时间来锻炼听说能力收效甚微。应该利用课外时 间多加练习，可以多读较好的文章，或者通过参加英语角等活动锻炼自己的听力 及口语。
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1.approach n．方法；途径；接近；接洽 v．靠近；接近；接洽 What is your learning approach to it？(教材P50)你的学习方法是什么？ [合作探究] 体会approach的用法和意义 Many birds fly south at the approach of winter. 冬季来临之时，许多鸟飞向南方。 We need to try other approaches to solving the problem. 我们需要尝试其他解决这一问题的不同方法。

（五）作业布置
课后作业将包括以下内容：
1.书面作业：完成一本关于度假的英语日记，用一般过去时态描述自己的度假经历。
2.口语作业：录制一段视频，介绍自己的度假故事，并在下节课与同学分享。
3.预习作业：预习下一课的内容，为下一节课的学习做好准备。
作业的目的是巩固学生对本节课所学知识的理解和应用，同时培养们的写作和口语表达能力，为下一节课的学习打下基础。
3.融入游戏化教学：设计有趣的游戏环节，让学生在游戏中学习英语，提高他们的学习动力。
4.关注学生个体差异：针对不同学生的特点，给予个性化的指导和鼓励，让他们在学习中找到成就感和自信。
5.激发学生的好奇心：通过提问、讨论等方式，引导学生思考、探索，培养他们的创新意识和批判性思维。
三、教学方法与手段
（一）教学策略
人教版七年级英语下册Unit9SectionB（1a1e）表格说课稿
一、教材分析
（一）内容概述
本节课内容为人教版七年级英语下册Unit9SectionB（1a-1e）表格说课稿，主要围绕“Where did you go on vacation?”这一主题展开。本节课在课程体系中的位置承前启后，是本单元的第二部分，起着巩固和拓展单元知识的作用。主要知识点包括：
3.语法教学：然后，我会讲解一般过去时态的用法，特别是动词过去式的变化规律。我会通过例句和练习，帮助学生理解和掌握。
4.互动练习：在每个知识点讲解完毕后，我会设计一些简单的互动练习，让学生在小组内或全班范围内进行实践，确保他们对知识点的理解和应用。
（三）巩固练习
为了帮助学生巩固所学知识并提升应用能力，我计划设计以下巩固练习和实践活动：
本节课我将采用以下主要教学方法：
1.任务型教学法：通过设定具体的交流任务，让学生在实际语境中运用所学知识，提高他们的语言实践能力。这一方法的理论依据是语言学习的交际性原则，即语言学习应注重实际运用，而非单纯的知识积累。

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2d Read the conversation and match the people with the right place.
Rick
Helen
Role-play the conversation.
Rick: Hi, Helen. Long time no see. Helen: Hi, Rick. Yes, I was on vacation last
museum
Where did he go on vacation? He went to the museum. He visited museums.
Where did she go on vacation? She visited her friend.
Where did she go on vacation ? She stayed at home and watched TV .
Rick: Not really. I just stayed at home most of the time to read and relax.
1. Did you buy anything special? 在英语中，anything, something, nothing和 everything是用于指代事物的复合不定代词，与 之相对应的复合不定代词anyone, someone, no one 和everyone (anybody, somebody, nobody和 everybody) 用于指人。与形容词连用时，形容词 必须置于复合不定词之后，语法上称作“后置”。 例如：I can see someone new in your group.
She went to the mountains.

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a. Most of usa_re____(be) going to the park. 我们大多数人要去公园。
b. Most of the foogdo_e_s___ (go) bad.大部分的食物 都变质了
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Conversation 2 Girl: Where did you go on vacation, Sally? Sally: Nowhere. I stayed at home. Girl: And where did you go, Brad? Brad: I visited my uncle. Conversation 3 Boy 1: Where did you go on vacation,
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Conversation 3 Boy: Where did you go on your vacation, Julie? Julie: I stayed at home. Boy: Oh. So, did you do anything interesting? Julie: No, I didn’t. Boy: Did you study for your tests? Julie: Yes, I did. Boy: Did you go out with anyone? Julie: No. No one was here. Everyone was on

Unit 9 Going on VacationPart ACommunicative Function Making ReservationsTelephones are used extensively nowadays. People use the telephone to make reservations when booking tickets, hotel rooms, tables and so on.Listen to the telephone conversations and write down the major points of the calls.1.Name of the guest Mrs. FaberArrival time Oct. 20thLength of stay Three nightsType of room One double roomPrice $130 including breakfast2.Name of the passengerMr. GreenTime 8:00 tomorrow morningDestinationPudong AirportAddress Room 804, Park HotelScript1. Agent: York Hotel. Can I help you?Woman: Y es. I’d like to book a room for three nights.Agent: When will you be arriving?Woman: W e’ll arrive the day after tomorrow. That’s Oct. 20th.Agent: Yes, madam. Single or double?Woman: O ne double room.Agent: All right. One double room until 23rd.Woman: H ow much will that be?Agent: $130 a night, including breakfast.Woman: T hat'll be fine.Agent: May I have your name, please?Woman: F aber, F-a-b-e-r, Faber, Mrs. Faber.Agent: Thank you, Mrs. Faber. Goodbye.Woman: B ye.2. Woman: H ello, Qiangshen Taxi Company.Man: Hello. I'd like to book a taxi to Pudong Airport for tomorrow morning.Woman: W hen exactly?Man: I have to be there by 9:30.Woman: I see. Your address, please.Man: Room 804, Park Hotel.Woman: S o we'll have to pick you up at about 8:00.Man: Yes, that would be fine.Woman: C ould you tell me your name, please?Man: Green, Mr. Green.Woman: O K, Mr. Green.Man: Thank you very much.Woman: Y ou're welcome.Listening StrategyIdentifying DatesIn English we can say the dates in three ways. For example, the first day of November can be spoken as November the first, or the first of November, or November first.Listen to the conversations and write down short answers to the questions you hear.1. March 21st.2. May 2nd.3. 25 days.4. June 9th.Script1. M: You have just arrived, haven't you?W: No. We arrived three days ago. That's March 6th.M: How long will you be staying here?W: We are leaving on 21st.Q: When will the woman leave?2. M: Have you been here long, Judy?W: Just 6 days. We arrived on the 2nd of May.M: And how long will you be here?W: Until 23rd.Q: When did the woman arrive?3. W: Are you planning to stay here long, Mr. Ford?M: Until 28th.W: I see. And when did you get here?M: We got here on the 3rd of this month.Q: How long will the man be staying?4. M: Today is June 5th.W: So what?M: In another 4 days Jane will have a birthday party.W: Oh, yes. It's her 20th birthday, isn't it?M: I think so.Q: When is Jane's birthday?Notes"So what?" (or "So?") is a colloquial expression, indicating that the woman didn't think what the man said was important and therefore not worth mentioning.Part BPre-listening TaskQuestions for DiscussionYou are going to talk about traveling. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner.1.Do you like traveling?2.What places have you been to? Which one impresses you most?3.Travelers are always discoverers. Do you think this statement is true? Why or why not?4.Do you know anything about Thailand? What is its capital?5.What is the climate like there?6.What is the major religion practiced in Thailand?Demo1. Do you like traveling?Yes, I love traveling. There are many advantages about traveling and I think traveling can change our life and enable us to get a better view of other cultures, religions and so on. Perhaps one reason I'm learning English is to have the chance to get in contact with people all over the world. After graduation, I want to take a lot of journeys: traveling in Mexico, in Turkey, in Egypt, in Italy, in England, in France and in the Netherlands. I will also take a lot of pictures about the places that I've visited.3. Travelers are always discoverers. Do you think this statement is true? Why or why not?I think it's very true. There's no question about it. Even without leaving where we live, we tend to find something new from time to time so long as we can see and hear. How can a traveler not discover something new if he or she is visiting a new place? As to what kinds of discovery a traveler makes, that would be a different story. People with different cultural backgrounds, education, experience and interest would surely make different kinds of discovery. We would understand this much better when we are traveling ourselves.Language FocusHere are some useful sentences and structures that you might find handy in discussing the above questions:●Traveling helps us to broaden our minds / increase our knowledge / identify ourselves withnature.●The world is a classroom. When we travel, we can learn so much.● A visit to an aquarium introduces us to a great variety of fish and other water animals.● A walk through a forest opens our eyes to interesting trees, plants and birds.● A trip to a foreign land can give us an insight into local cultures and customs.●Traveling enables us to see new places / meet new people / learn about new cultures.●I travel for travel’s sake. The important thing is to go, not to go anywhere in particular.●Thanks to modern means of transportation, it is possible to travel across the country/toremote areas/abroad.●Among the places I have been to, … impresses me most/ is most unforgettable/ has left thedeepest impression on my mind.●I like visiting small villages/ hiking in the mountains/ going to seaside resorts.●Taking some time from work/ study makes us feel refreshed and energetic enough to goback to work/ study again.●Thailand is a country located in Southeast Asia and Bangkok is its capital●As Thailand has a long coastline, it is not surprising that tourism / fishery plays animportant role in its economy.●The great majority of people in Thailand believe in Buddhism. And Buddhist temples canbe seen everywhere in the country.Listening TasksA ConversationA Visit to BangkokWord Bankarchitecturen. the style or manner of building 建筑式样，建筑风格incredible a. wonderful 奇妙的，极好的spicya. hot 辛辣味的tropical a. of the tropics 热带的sticky a. humid and hot 湿热的resort n. tourist spot, vacation place 游览胜地，度假地talk sb. into sth. to persuade sb. to do sth.说服某人做某事Buddhist temple 佛寺Bangkok 曼谷 [泰国首都]Pattaya 芭堤雅[位于泰国湾东岸一处著名风景区]Phuket 普吉岛 [泰国西南部一岛名]Thailand 泰国ScriptA Visit to BangkokA: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation?B: Great! I went to Bangkok.A: Really? Why did you decide to go there?B: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She's been trying to get me to take a vacation down there for a long time, and so, finally, she talked me into it.A: I've seen some pictures of Bangkok--the architecture there is really interesting, isn't it?B: Yes, it's incredible, especially the Grand Palace. The Buddhist temples, too, are very impressive. And I love the spicy Thai food and tropical fruits there.A: How was the weather when you were there？B: That’s about the only thing I didn’t enjoy. It was really hot and sticky. In fact, April is its hottest month. The best time to go is during the cool season, which lasts from November to February. A: Did you go to some other places besides Bangkok?B: Sure. I went to Pattaya. It’s a famous resort, only two hours’ drive from Bangkok. There’s plenty to enjoy: fine sand, blu e sky, clear water, colorful night life …A: Well, it sure sounds like you had a great time.B: Oh, I sure did. And I plan to go back there next year. I’d like to visit Phuket, the biggest island of Thailand. It’s world-famous as a seaside resort.Language and Culture Notes1. Thailand A country in Southeast Asia with an area of 514,000 sq. km. and a population of about 60 million. The country used to be an absolute monarchy but a coup in 1932 changed it to a constitutional monarchy. Its capital is Bangkok and its major languages are Thai, Chinese and English. Thailand is also a Buddhist country, with 94% of its population believing in Buddhism. Thailand is famous for its fine beaches, beautiful architecture, tasty food and rich culture, which attract millions of tourists from around the world every year. As a result tourism accounts for the largest source of its foreign exchange.2. the Grand Palace The residences of the royal family, built in 1783. Now it also houses government offices. The world famous Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha in the palace is a major tourist attraction.3. the weather It is always hot and humid in Thailand. The average temperatures in Bangkok are 25˚C in December and 30˚C in April.4. Pattaya A seaside resort on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, is a cosmopolitan city dedicated to the pursuit of excitement, pleasure and adventure. It was developed from a recreation site for American soldiers in the Vietnam War. The city is famous for its sand beach, which is studded with numerous hotels, bars and restaurants.5. Phuket An island in southern Thailand, famous for its unpolluted beautiful scenery.Exercise 1: Listening for general understandingListen to the conversation once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. What are the two speakers talking about?a. A visit to Phuket.b. A visit to Pattaya.c. A visit to Bangkok and Phuket.d. A visit to Bangkok and Pattaya.2. Which of the following were discussed in the conversation you’ve just heard?a. Reasons to visit Bangkok.b. Ellen’s plan to visit Phuket next year.c. The weather in Bangkok.d. All of the above.Exercise 2: Listening for detailsNow listen to the conversation once again and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. Why did Ellen decide to go to Bangkok?a. She loves the food there.b. She enjoys the weather there.c. She was persuaded to do so.d. She was invited by a close friend of hers.2. What do you know about Thai food from Ellen?a. It's sour.b. It's sweet.c. It's bitter.d. It's hot.3. In which month do you think Ellen went to Bangkok?a. February.b. April.c. Augustd. November.4. Which of the following did Ellen not like?a. Thai food and fruits.b. The weather in Bangkok.c. The Grand Palace and the Buddhist temples.d. Night life in Pattaya.Speaking TasksPair WorkListen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.Part CAdditional ListeningA Conversation Planning a Visit to MiamiListen to the conversation and then fill in the blanks with information you hear.1．Paul says that he'd like to fly. Then they'll have two leisurely weeks on the beach.2．Steve thinks that flying is too expensive.3．Charlie suggests that they take a train or a bus.4．But Paul and Steve don’t agree, because taking a train or a bus is too uncomfortable. 5．Charlie proposes that they rent a car and drive there.6．Steve thinks that will be too expensive.7．At last Charlie has got an idea. He knows a good place for a vacation. It's not Miami Beach, but it's very comfortable. They can wear casual clothes all the time there. It's inexpensive, but the food is good. The place is —home!8．All the others shout that it is terrible!ScriptPlanning a Visit to Miami(Charlie, Paul and Steve are discussing a trip to Miami.)Charlie: Okay, guys. How are we going to get to Miami?Paul: I'd like to fly. Then we'll have two leisurely weeks on the beach. What do you say, Steve? Steve: No, Paul, flying is too expensive. Don’t you think so, Charlie?Charlie: Well, we can take a train or a bus.Paul: I can't fall asleep on a train. It's too uncomfortable.Steve: I won't go by bus. The seats are too small for me, and there isn't enough room for my legs.Charlie: All right. We can drive my car.Steve: Charlie, your car is too old to take on a long trip.Charlie: Maybe we can rent a car.Steve: That'll be too expensive.Paul: Don't worry, Steve. We're going to share the expenses, so it won't cost too much. Steve: How long will the trip take?Charlie: We'll probably be on the road for two or three days.Steve: That's too much time to spend in a car.Charlie: Oh, it won't be too bad. We'll take turns driving and sleeping.Paul: Charlie, are you sure we'll have enough time for this trip? The new semester is going to start on January 15th.Charlie: Look, I have an idea. I know a good place for a vacation. It's not Miami Beach, but it's very comfortable. We can wear casual clothes all the time there. It's inexpensive, but the food is good.Steve: Where is this place? In Asia?Charlie: No, it’s right here. Let’s stay home and fo rget about the trip. How does that sound? Paul & Steve: Terrible!Movie TimeWatch a video clip. After watching it, filling in the blanks with the missing information.Word Bankdemocracy n. 民主国家heyday n. 最繁荣的时期the ebb and flow （潮水的）涨落；盛衰起伏epic n.史诗humanity n.（总称）人类preserve vt. 保存bind vt.捆绑，结合churning n.搅动，翻腾cosmic adj. 宇宙的vein n. 特点thrilling adj. 震撼的ancestor n. 祖先the Arabian Sea 阿拉伯海fertility n. 富饶，肥沃Script:Sixty years ago, India threw off the chains of the British Empire and became a free nation. And now, the world's largest democracy is rushing headlong into the future. As the brief heyday of the West draws to a close, one of the greatest players in history is rising again.India has seen the ebb and flow of huge events since the beginning of history. Its tale is one of incredible drama and the biggest ideas.It's a place whose children will grow up in a global superpower, and yet still know what it means to belong to an ancient civilization. This is the story of a land where all human pasts are still alive, a 10,000-year epic that continues today — the story of India.In the tale of life on Earth, the human story is brief. A few hundred generations cover humanity's attempts to create order, beauty and happiness on the face of the Earth. The beginnings to most of us are lost in time, beyond memory. Only India has preserved the unbroken thread of the human story that binds us all.According to the oldest Indian myths, the first humans came from a golden egg laid by the king of the gods in the churning of the cosmic ocean. Modern science, of course, works in a less poetic vein, but no less thrilling to the imagination.For what science tells us is that our ancestors first walked out of Africa only 70 or 80 thousand years ago, round the shores of the Arabian Sea and down into South India. And when they came here to India, they must have been overwhelmed by the fertility. Here, down south, you throw a mango away and a tree will grow. Life is superabundant. So here, some of them stayed, and they were the first Indians.ExerciseSixty years ago, India threw off the chains of the British Empire and became a free nation. And now, the world's largest democracy is (1) ____________________. As the brief heyday of the West draws to a close, one of the greatest players in history is rising again.India has seen the ebb and flow of huge events since the beginning of history. Its tale is one of(2) ________________________ and the biggest ideas.It's a place whose children will grow up in a global superpower, and yet still know what it means to (3) ________________________. This is the story of a land where all (4) ________________________, a 10,000-year epic that continues today — the story of India.In the tale of life on Earth, the human story is (5) ________. A few hundred generations cover humanity's attempts to (6) ________________ on the face of the Earth. The beginnings to most of us are lost in time, (7) ________________________. Only India has preserved the unbroken thread of the human story that binds us all.According to the oldest Indian myths, the first humans came from (8) ________________ laid by the king of the gods in the churning of the cosmic ocean. Modern science, of course, works in a less poetic vein, but no less thrilling to the imagination.For what science tells us is that our ancestors first walked out of Africa (9) ________________________, round the shores of the Arabian Sea and down into South India. And when they came here to India, they must have been overwhelmed by the fertility. Here, down south, (10) _______________________________________ Life is superabundant. So here, some of them stayed, and they were the first Indians.Keys:(1)rushing headlong into the future(2)incredible drama(3)belong to an ancient civilization(4)human pasts are still alive(5)brief(6)create order, beauty and happiness(7)beyond memory(8) a golden egg(9)only 70 or 80 thousand years ago(10)y ou throw a mango away and a tree will growTime to TalkLook at these pictures and describe them one by one.Hints:1. See the view from above:fly in a helicopter (直升飞机), fly high / low / fast / slow。

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Sarah: I’m bored, Claudia. Let’s do something
interesting.
Claudia: Have you ever been to a science museum?
Sarah: Yes, I have. I went to the National Science
patterns. 3. Know some famous museums and theme parks
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Where did you go on vacation? Have you ever been to a/an …?
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When did Sarah go to the National Science Museum? Last year.
Has Sarah been to a history museum? No, she hasn’t.
What does Claudia say about history? She is not interested in history.
T/F 3. Frank and his friend are going skating. T / F
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