1、Unit 3 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Listening and Talking Teaching objectives: By the end of this period, you will be able to 1. learn about something on historic place. 2. know some useful patterns and expressions showing excitement ,surprise,and disappointment. 3. express your own opinions about a histo
2、ric place that you have been to. Pingyao ancient city Ancient Government Office the city wall Wang family Courtyard Before you listen, look at some photos of Pingyao. What can you say about these places? Talk about a visit to a historic destination Ming-Qing Street Qiao Family Courtyard Rishengchang
3、 Bnak Shuanglin Temple Listen to the tape and then ask the students to solve the following tasks. Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao, China. Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned. First listening Ming-Qing Street; Rishengchang
4、Bank; the city wall; Shuanglin Temple Mlng-Qing Street Wang Family Courtyard Ancient Government Office Rishengchang Bank Zhengguosi Temple Second listening Listen once more. Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt. I had expected something different. Paul sounded_ It was like walkin
5、g into history. Paul sounded_ It wasnt as big as I had expected. Paul sounded_ Some of the snacks there are amazing. Xiao Yan sounded_ I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Paul sounded_ Wow, I cant believe you didnt see the wall. Xiao Yan sounded_ disappointed amazed disappointed amazed su
6、rprised surprised Mind map showing how the speakers felt Find out the expressions showing showing excitement,surprise,and disappointment. eager anxious excited disappointed curious surprised thrilled annoyed upset pleased Talking Imagine one of you has just visited Pingyao. Work in pairs and role-pl
7、ay the conversation below. Then continue the conversation using the expressions in the box. Expressing excitement, surprise, and disappointment I had no idea . I didnt know . I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that - It was so much fun! It was a little disappointing- It wasnt as good/interestin
8、g/fun as Id expected. EXAMPLE： One possible conversation .Ancient Government Office? A: Well, it wasnt as interesting as Id expected. I was eager to see something different. B: Have you visited the city wall? A: The city wall? I have no idea where it is! B: I cant believe you didnt see the wall. It
9、was really a little disappointing. A: Then which place impresses you most? B: Qiao Family Courtyard. The guide told us the story of Qiao Family. It was so fun. Search for more information on the Internet and prepare a short presentation conversation about a historic place that you have been to using the expressions we learned today.
