1、Unit 4 History and Traditions L i s t e n i n g a n d Ta l k i n g Learning objectives In this class, you will 1. obtain key information on Pingyao from the listening material; 2. infer the speakers feelings; 3. role-play a conversation about a trip to Pingyao; 4. talk about a visit to a historic de
2、stination. Warming-up Pingyao Warming-up Turtle City Warming-up Have you ever been to Pingyao? What is your impression of it? Can you mention some of the places of interest or historic sites there? Some places of interest and historic sites in Pingyao: Ming-Qing Street Some places of interest and hi
3、storic sites in Pingyao: Rishengchang Bank Some places of interest and historic sites in Pingyao: Shuanglin Temple Some places of interest and historic sites in Pingyao: the city wall Listening Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao, China. A backpac
4、ker is a person who goes travelling with a backpack. Listening Listen to a conversation and tick the places mentioned on Page 43, Activity 1. Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Ri
5、shengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mi
6、an Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank A courtyard refers to the open space surrounded by houses or walls. Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang
7、 Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient
8、 Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao F
9、amily Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Stre
10、et Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin Temple Rishengchang Bank Listening Ming-Qing Street Zhenguosi Temple Wang Family Courtyard Qiao Family Courtyard the city wall Mount Mian Ancient Government Office Shuanglin T
11、emple Rishengchang Bank Listen to a conversation and tick the places mentioned. Listening I had expected something different. It was like walking into history. It wasnt as big as I had expected. Some of the snacks there are amazing. I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Wow, I cant believe
12、you didnt see the wall. How did Paul and Xiao Yan feel? Listening Read the following sentences. I had expected something different. It was like walking into history. It wasnt as big as I had expected. Some of the snacks there are amazing. I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Wow, I cant be
13、lieve you didnt see the wall. ( (小吃小吃) ) Listening Paul sounded . Listen and decide how Paul felt when he said: I had expected something different. It was like walking into history. Paul sounded . Listening Xiao Yan: Hi, Paul. Im sorry to hear youre leaving tomorrow. So what did you make of Pingyao?
14、 Paul: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I had expected something different. But then I walked into the old city. I was so amazed! It was like walking into history. So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties Listening How did Paul feel? Paul sou
15、nded . amazed Paul sounded . I had expected something different. It was like walking into history. disappointed Listen again and decide how Paul and Xiao Yan felt. It wasnt as big as I had expected. Some of the snacks there are amazing. I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Wow, I cant beli
16、eve you didnt see the wall. Listening Listening Paul sounded . disappointed How did Paul feel? It wasnt as big as I had expected. Listening Xiao Yan sounded . amazed How did Xiao Yan feel? Some of the snacks there are amazing. Listening Paul sounded . surprised How did Paul feel? I had no idea there
17、 would be so many tourists. Listening Xiao Yan sounded . surprised How did Xiao Yan feel? Wow, I cant believe you did not see the wall! Xiao Yan: Oh, well, what about the Ming-Qing Streetthats pretty big. Some of the snacks there are amazing! Paul: Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would
18、be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple. Pay attention to the speakers tone of the underlined sentence. （语气）（语气） Compare the two groups of sentences. 1. Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and ride out to S
19、huanglin Temple. 2. Oh, that place, yes. I tried many delicious snacks there. Listening Listening Pay attention to the speakers tone of the underlined sentence. Xiao Yan: Oh, cool, thats one of my favourite places! Its so peaceful out there. Paul: Yeah, that place is really quiet. And some of those
20、sculptureswow! I couldnt believe how big and lifelike they were. Reading aloud Xiao Yan: Hi, Paul. Im sorry to hear youre leaving tomorrow. So what did you make of Pingyao? Paul: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I had expected something different. But then I wal
21、ked into the old city. I was so amazed! It was like walking into history. So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties Reading aloud Xiao Yan: Yes, Pingyao has a long historyover 2,000 years. It used to be a very important banking center in China. Paul: Yes, so I visited the Rishengc
22、hang Bank and learnt all about the Jin Businessmen. Ive got to say though, it wasnt as big as I had expected. But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago. Reading aloud Xiao Yan: Oh, well, what about the Ming-Qing Streetthats pretty big. Some of the snacks t
23、here are amazing! Paul: Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple. Xiao Yan: Oh, cool, thats one of my favourite places! Its so peaceful out there. Reading aloud Paul: Yeah, that place is really quiet. And some of t
24、hose sculptureswow! I couldnt believe how big and lifelike they were. Xiao Yan: Yes, they are amazing. So today you walked along the city wall, right? Paul: Unfortunately, no. I just didnt have the time. Reading aloud Xiao Yan: Wow, I cant believe you didnt see the wall! You have to stay longer, Pau
25、l. Theres so much more of Pingyaos history to see. Paul: Oh, dont worry. Ill be back in Turtle City one dayI just cant get enough of those beef noodles! Thinking Pingyao Ming-Qing Street Snacks and beef noodles The city wall Shuanglin Temple The sculptures The Bank What were mentioned when they talk
26、ed about Pingyao? 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/interesting/fun as Id expected. Role-play Imagine you have just visited Pingyao. Work in p
27、airs and role-play a conversation in Activity 3 on Page 43. Then continue the conversation using the expressions we mentioned just now. Role-play Example A: Wow, Ive just come back from Pingyao. It was amazing! B: Oh, I loved Pingyao! So did you see the Ming-Qing Street? A: Of course, but I didnt ex
28、pect to see so many tourists. B: Yeah, I know what you mean, but there are some great snacks there. How about the ? Role-play Example A: Wow, Ive just come back from Pingyao. It was amazing! B: Oh, I loved Pingyao! So did you see the Ming-Qing Street? A: Of course, but I didnt expect to see so many
29、tourists. B: Yeah, I know what you mean, but there are some great snacks there. How about the ? Role-play B: Yeah, I know what you mean, but there are some great snacks there. How about the Rishengchang Bank? A: It was so much fun! It wasnt as big as I had expected, but it was interesting to learn t
30、hat people actually went to banks hundreds of years ago. B: Yes, it was amazing. Role-play Did you go to Shuanglin Temple? A: Yes, but it was a little disappointing. I was eager to learn something about Buddha, but I didnt have enough time to explore in the temple. We had to hurry to the next place.
31、 B: Oh, dont worry. We can go there again together. A: Good idea! Talking Take turns telling each other about a historic place that you have been to. Step 1 Decide a historic place you want to talk about. Step 2 List the aspects you will talk about. Thinking What aspects are often mentioned when we
32、talk about historic places? Pingyao The Bank Snacks and beef noodles Ming-Qing Street Culture Historic places Famous streets Local food The city wall Shuanglin Temple The sculptures Buildings Religion Art Scenery Traditions Accommodations Talking Take turns telling each other about a historic place
33、that you have been to. Step 1 Decide a historic place you want to talk about. Step 2 List the aspects you will talk about. Step 3 Remember to express your feelings with the help of different sentences and tones. Homework 1. Read the conversation between Paul and Xiao Yan aloud. 2. Make a presentation to introduce one of your trips to a historic destination. Include at least three aspects we mentioned today. Show your true feelings about the trip. Thank you!
