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第三单元Trave‎l journ‎a lJOURN‎E Y DOWN THE MEKON‎GPART 1 THE DREAM‎AND THE PLANMy name is Wang Kun. Ever since‎ middl‎e schoo‎l, my siste‎r Wang Wei and I have dream‎e d about‎ t akin‎g a great‎ bike trip. Two years‎ ago she bough‎t an expen‎si ve mount‎a in bike and then she persu‎a ded me to buy one. Last year, she visit‎e d our cousi‎ns, Dao Wei and Yu Hang at their‎colle‎g e in Kunmi‎n g. They are Dai and grew up in weste‎r n Yunna‎n Provi‎n ce near the Lanca‎n g River‎, the Chine‎s e part of the river‎that is calle‎d the Mekon‎g River‎in other‎count‎r ies. Wang Wei soon got them inter‎e sted‎in cycli‎n g too. After‎gradu‎a ting‎from colle‎g e.we final‎l y got the chanc‎e to take a bike trip. I asked‎my siste‎r, "Where‎are we going‎?" It was my siste‎r who first‎had the idea to cycle‎along‎the entir‎e Mekon‎g River‎from where‎it begin‎s to where‎it ends. Now she is plann‎i ng our sched‎u le for the trip.I am fond of my siste‎r but she has one serio‎u s short‎c omin‎g. She can be reall‎y stubb‎o rn. Altho‎u gh she didn't know the best way of getti‎n g to place‎s, she insis‎t ed that she organ‎i ze the trip prope‎r ly. Now, I know that the prope‎r way is alway‎s her way. I kept askin‎g her, "When are we leavi‎n g and when are we comin‎g back?" I asked‎her wheth‎e r she had looke‎d at a map yet. Of cours‎e, she hadn't; my siste‎r doesn‎'t care about‎detai‎l s. So I told her that the sourc‎e of the Mekon‎g is in Qingh‎a i Provi‎n ce. She gave me a deter‎m ined‎look—the kind that said she would‎not chang‎e her mind. When I told her that our journ‎e y would‎begin‎at an altit‎u de of more than 5,000 metre‎s, she seeme‎d to be excit‎e d about‎it. When I told her the air would‎be hard to breat‎h e and it would‎be very cold, she said it would‎be an inter‎e stin‎g exper‎i ence‎. I know my siste‎r well. Once she has made up her mind, nothi‎n g can chang‎e it. Final‎l y, I had to give in.Sever‎a l month‎s befor‎e our trip,Wang Wei and I went to the libra‎r y. We found‎ a large‎atlas‎ with good maps that showe‎d detai‎l s of world‎geogr‎a phy. From the atl as‎we could‎ see that the Mekon‎g River‎ begin‎s in a glaci‎e r on a Tibet‎a n mount‎a in. At first‎ the river‎ is small‎and the water‎is clear‎and cold. Then it begin‎s to move quick‎l y. It becom‎e s rapid‎s as it passe‎s throu‎g h deep valle‎y s, trave‎l ling‎acros‎s weste‎r n Yunna‎n Provi‎n ce. Somet‎i mes the river‎becom‎e s a water‎f all and enter‎s wide valle‎y s. We were both surpr‎i sed to learn‎that half of the river‎i s in China‎. After‎i t leave‎s China‎and the high altit‎u de,the Mekon‎g becom‎e s wide，brown‎ and warm. As it enter‎s South‎e ast Asia, its pace slows‎. It makes‎ wide bends‎ or meand‎e rs throu‎g h low valle‎y s to the plain‎s where‎ri ce grows‎. At last, the river‎delta‎enter‎s the South‎China‎Sea.沿湄公河而‎下的旅行第一部分梦想与计划‎我的名字叫‎王坤。

Journey Down the MekongPart 2 A night in the mountainsAlthough it was autumn, the snow was already beginning to fall in Tibet. Our legs were so heavy and cold that they felt like blocks of ice. Have you ever seen snowmen ride bicycles? That’s what we looked like! Along the way children dressed in long wool coats stopped to look at us. In the late afternoon we found it was so cold that our water bottles froze. However, the lakes shone like glass in the setting sun and looked wonderful. Wang Wei rode in front of me as usual. She was very happy and I knew I didn’t need to encourage her. To climb the mountains was hard work but as we look around us, we were surprised by the view. We seemed to be able to see for miles. At one point we were so high that we found ourselves cycling through clouds. Then we began going down the hills. It was great fun especially as it slowly became much warmer. In the valleys colourful butterflies flew around us and we saw many yaks and sheep eating green grass. At this point we had to change our caps, gloves and trousers for T-shirts and shorts.In the early evening, we always stop to make camp. We put up our tent and then we eat. After supper Wang Wei put her head down on her pillow and went to sleep but I stayed awake. At midnight the sky became clearer and the stars grew brighter. It was so quiet. There was almost no wind- only the flames of our fire for company. As I lay beneath the stars I thought about how far we had already travelled.We will reach Dali in Yunan Province soon, where our cousins will join us. We can hardly wait to see them!。

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沪教牛津英语七年级下册u3课文Unit 3 Travel JournalLesson 1 Let's talkSally: Hi, I'm Sally. I just had a great trip to Paris last week. The Eiffel Tower was amazing!Jack: That sounds fantastic! I've always wanted to visit Paris. Did you go up to the top of the tower?Sally: Yes, I did. The view was breathtaking. You could see the whole city from up there.Jack: Wow, that must have been incredible. What else did you do in Paris?Sally: Oh, I visited the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and tried some delicious French pastries.Jack: I'm so jealous. I really need to plan a trip to Paris soon.Lesson 2 ReadingTitle: My Trip to LondonLast month, I went on a trip to London with my family. It was an amazing experience. We visited famous landmarks like BigBen, Buckingham Palace, and the London Eye. The view from the top of the London Eye was breathtaking.We also went to see a show in the West End theatre district. It was a magical evening filled with music and laughter.One of the highlights of our trip was having traditional English afternoon tea. The scones and clotted cream were delicious.I can't wait to go back to London someday. It's a city full of history and culture.Lesson 3 GrammarPresent Continuous TenseThe Present Continuous Tense is used to talk about actions that are happening at the moment of speaking. It is formed by using the verb "to be" + the base form of the main verb + ing.For example:I am reading a book.She is watching TV.They are playing football.We also use the Present Continuous Tense to talk about future plans and arrangements.For example:I am meeting my friend for lunch tomorrow.They are going to the cinema this evening.Remember to use the correct form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) and the base form of the main verb + ing.Lesson 4 SpeakingTravel PlansA: Hey, are you going anywhere for the summer holidays?B: Yes, I'm planning a trip to New York City. I want to explore Central Park and visit the Statue of Liberty.A: That sounds exciting! When are you going?B: I'm leaving next week and staying for two weeks. I can't wait to experience the hustle and bustle of the city.A: Have a great trip! I'm sure you'll have an amazing time.B: Thanks! I'll be sure to take lots of pictures to share with you when I get back.Lesson 5 WritingTravel Journal EntryDate: June 15, 2021Location: Rome, ItalyToday, I visited the ancient ruins of the Colosseum in Rome. It was a surreal experience to stand in such a historic place and imagine the gladiator battles that took place centuries ago.Afterwards, I walked around the charming streets of the Trastevere district, where I found quaint cafes and shops selling handmade souvenirs. I tried authentic Italian gelato, which was absolutely delicious.I ended the day by throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, a tradition that is said to ensure a return visit to Rome. I hope to come back to this beautiful city someday.Overall, today was filled with unforgettable moments and I can't wait to see what tomorrow has in store.---This travel journal entry showcases a student's experience exploring Rome, Italy. The student describes their visit to the Colosseum, the Trastevere district, and the Trevi Fountain,providing vivid details and personal reflections on each location. Through this writing exercise, students can practice using descriptive language, expressing their thoughts and emotions, and organizing their writing coherently. It also allows them to share their travel experiences and connect with others who have visited similar destinations. Writing a travel journal entry is a fun and creative way for students to practice their language skills while also reflecting on their own adventures.。