1、U2 TRAVELLING AROUND -Listening and Speaking Learning aims By the end of the class, you will be able to 1. know how to get ready for a travel. 2. grasp the tip of listening-listening for the key words. 3. talk about the plans using “be doing”. 4. know how to prepare for a travel. Discuss: 1. What do
2、 you think the relationship is in the photo? 2. Do you think the trip is good for them? The father and son are hiking. Father is helping his son cross the river. 1.reduce stress 2.broaden your horizons/eyes 3.enrich your knowledge 4.get close to nature 5.make you feel relaxed mentally and physically
3、 Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.-Francis Bacon Lijiang, China the Old Town of Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Tianshan,China Tianshan,Xinjiang Tianchi Lake The Eiffel Tower, France Pariss most famous landmark an old castle the model for the castl
4、es in Disneyland book tickets/hotel rooms buy a guidebook do some research about the places to visit pack some clothes learn some local language get a passport apply for a visa Listening Tips: Focus on key words Do not try to catch every word in a conversation. Instead, listen for key words and phra
5、ses. You should focus on getting the main idea, not on single words or grammar. names, times, places, actions, reasons, feelings. 2.Paul and Meilin are talking about the coming holiday. Listen to the first part of the conversation and choose the correct answers. 1).Circle the two places Meilin is go
6、ing to for holiday. A. Germany. B. England. C. Iceland. D. France. 2). How is she going to get there? A.By sea. B. By air. C. By train. 3). How is she planning to get around after she arrives？ A.By car. B By train. C. On foot. 3. Listen to the second part of the conversation and answer the questions
7、. 1).Where is Pauls family going over the holiday? 2)Why are they going there? Lijiang in Yunnan,China. One of his fathers friends lives there and he invited them to visit. 4.Listen to the whole conversation again and fill in the table below. NamePreparations MeilinGet her passport _for her visa _ai
8、r tickets online _ a car Paul _ a few light sweaters and a coat _a guidebook apply book rent take buy Listen to the whole conversation again and fill in the blanks below. Conversation 1 Paul: Hey, Meilin! So what _for the coming holiday? Meilin: I_around Europe for two weeks with my aunt and uncle.
9、Paul: Europe? Oh, Ive always wanted to go there. Meilin: Yes. me, too. Im so excited. I_to visit France and Germany. Paul: Thats wonderful! Do you have your passport and visa already? Meilin: I already have my passport, and I_for my visa tomorrow. Once I get the visa, well book flight tickets online
10、. Paul: So how do you plan to travel around? Meilin: We_a car and driving! My uncle has always wanted to drive around Europe! are you doing am travelling am planning am applying are renting Conversation 2 Meilin: So what about you, Paul? Do you have any travel plans? Paul: Yes, actually! My parents_
11、 me to Yunnan Province in China to visit Lijiang! Meilin: Oh, thats nice! So whats the weather like there? Paul: It should be pleasant during the day, but it might be cold at night, so I_a few light sweaters and a coat. Meilin: What_to see there? Paul: Well, I know Im definitely going to see the Old
12、 Town of Lijiang and Yulong Snow Mountain. Other than that, Im not sure. I_ a Lijiang guidebook today, actually. are taking am taking are you planning am buying Choose a travel destination from the following pictures and think about what you would do to prepare to travel there. Then share your trave
13、l plans with your partner. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany the model for the castles in Disneyland Jiuzhaigou, China amazing waterfalls, colourful lakes, beautiful mountains A warm tip: when talking about plans, you can use the structure of “be+doing”. EXAMPLE A: Hi, Julie! Do you have any plans for
14、the holiday? B: Hi, Wang Lei! Yes, Im planning to travel to Jiuzhaigou. Actually, Ive just finished the travel arrangements! A: Oh, good idea! Jiuzhaigou is an extremely beautiful place. B: Yes, Im looking forward to seeing the colourful lakes, amazing waterfalls A: How are you getting ready for you
15、r trip? B:Im know how to get ready for a travel. grasp the tip of listening listening for the key words. talk about the plans using “be doing”. encourage the students to travel. Reflection Get a passport/apply for a visa/book tickets and a hotel room/pack some clothes/buy a guided book Weve made a dialogue using this structure. Do you want to travel immediately? Homework Use the “be+doing” structure to describe your weekend plan with your deskmate. Summary: Get ready to travel and make reservations. THANK YOU
