1、Unit 1 Wish you were hereExtended readingStep 1 Lead-in What do you know about Africa?Mediterranean SeaRed SeaIndian Ocean54 countries over 1 billion peoplea rich diversity of languages and cultures. the worlds second-largest and second most-populous(人口稠人口稠密的密的) continent. Atlantic OceanAccording to
2、 the video about Africa, what adjectives can you think of ?Step 1 Lead-invastvariousdrymysteriouscharmingTravel JourneyTravel JourneyWhich two countries did they cover in Africa?Step 2 ScanningRead the journal and tell the general idea of each paragraph.30 June, Morocco 3 July, Kenya Para 1Para 2Par
3、a 3Para 4Para 530 June, Morocco 3 July, Kenya Para 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5The impressive journey in the Sahara.The cold night in the desert camp.The embarrassing accident after the departure from the camp.The grand scenery of the plains.The interesting experience outside the hut.Read the journal a
4、nd tell the general idea of each paragraph.1.What first came into sight when the author and his parents entered the Sahara Desert? What resolution did he made?2. Why did the author describe the Sahara as a “fragile” natural environment” ?3. Whats the weather like in Sahara?4. What left a deep impres
5、sion on the author?Step 3 Detailed readingRead the first travel journal and answer the following questions.1.What first came into sight when the author and his parents entered the Sahara Desert? What resolution did he made?30 June, MoroccoUnending sand dunes. He made a resolution to respect and prot
6、ect the unique landscape because it was very fragile.2. Why did the author describe the Sahara as a “fragile” natural environment” ?The ecological environment is fragile, because any small action people take will be likely to destroy the ecological balance in the desert and eventually leads to the i
7、rreparable loss. 30 June, Morocco3. Whats the weather like in Sahara?During the daytime The wind was blowing grains of sand from the tops of the dunes; The sun was beating down hard and bright; The sky was a deep shade of blue that I had never seen before; The colours of the dunes contrasted strikin
8、gly with the blue of the cloudless sky.At night Stars were already shining brightly in the darkening sky and it was getting cold with the approach of the night.vshotcold4. What left a deep impression on the author?30 June, MoroccoHe was deeply impressed with the sand dune, the sun, the sky and stars
9、.Read the second travel journal and answer the following questions.Step 3 Detailed reading1. What happened to them when they were very near to their rest camp in Amboseli National Park? And why? How did they solve the problem?2. What personalities did the local people show?3. What on the plains impr
10、essed the author most?4. What happened after the author returned to the car and fetch more possessions? And how did he feel?Problem They were stuck in the mud.Reason Father, against mothers advice, decided to drive through a large pool of water that stretch across the dirt road.SolutionTwo tall slim
11、 local people wandered over and pushed us free.3 July, Kenya1. What happened to them when they were very near to their rest camp in Amboseli National Park? And why? How did they solve the problem?2. What personalities did the local people show?3 July, KenyaThey were simple, helpful and warm-hearted.
12、 At first, they were happy to stand by and watch the author and his parent. But when the local people realized their helplessness, they offered help.3. What on the plains impressed the author most?4. What happened after the author returned to the car and fetch more possessions? And how did he feel?3
13、 July, KenyaA small grey monkey sitting on a tree a few metres away and eating a banana. He must feel joyful.Summarize the authors travel experience.In MoroccoMy parents and I drove all the way to the Sahara Desert. I was amazed at the wild beauty of the desert. When we arrived at our desert camp, i
14、t was getting dark and cold. I saw some camels and would go on a camel ride the next day.In KenyaOn our way to Amboseli National Park, our car got completely stuck in the mud and two local people helped us. In the afternoon, we arrived at our hut. I saw the magnificant Mount Kilimanjaro, giraffes pu
15、lling leaves from the trees and elephants eating grass. As we began to unpack the car, I saw a cute monkey eating a banana, but I soon realized it was my banana!Step 3 Detailed readingStep 4 After reading1. Can you find out the sentences that show the authors amazement with the landscape in Africa?T
16、he wind was blowing grains of sand from the tops of the dunes, the sun was beating down hard and bright, and the sky was a deep shade of blue that I had never seen before.(lines 9-12)I had never seen anything like this before. (line 39)It was indeed the greatest show on the Earth. (lines 39-40)2. Pa
17、y attention to the title “ An adventure in Africa” and think why the author uses the word “adventure” instead of “journey” or other words.Step 4 After reading An adventure implies an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events. First, the author, along with his parents, ex
18、perienced some dangerous things. For example, they drove down the narrow mountain road with sharp bends and their car got completely stuck in the mud. Second, during this journey, the author saw some unusual and breathtaking scenery, such as the desert landscape, Mount Kilimanjaro, and African wildl
19、ife wandering on the plains. He also had the chance to get close to wildlife, riding camels, watching giraffes pulling leaves and elephants eating grass, and interacting with the monkey.Human being should live with in harmony with nature. What should we do ?Step 5 Critical thinkingAvoid flying if po
20、ssible.Travel on local public transport or on foot.TransportDress according to the dress code. Respect the right to privacy. cultureCut back on water consumption.Avoid having bedding washed every day.Accommodation Choose locally owned businesses like hotels, restaurants and travel agencies. EconomyNever buy wildlife products made from animal skins or other parts.Never throw about plastic items which can injure wildlife that mistakenly eats them. wildlifeAvoid disturbing the balance of nature. nature Respect nature, culture and peopleBeing a sustainable touristFinish exercises A and B on P57
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