1、 Period 2 Reading and ThinkingExplore Peru Unit 2 Travelling around Learning aims In this class you will 1.Read and tell the differences between an encyclopedia entry (百科全书条目百科全书条目 )and a travelling brochure（旅游手册）旅游手册）; 2.To learn about the four tourist attractions in Peru; 3.Recommend different tou
2、rs to this country for different tourists using powerful, expressive and impressive language; 4. Make a brief introduction to a country. What do you know about Peru?What do you know about Peru? Warming-up: Its a country with the worlds Its a country with the worlds longest mountain range, largest lo
3、ngest mountain range, largest rainforest, oldest settlements, and rainforest, oldest settlements, and great ancient civilisation.great ancient civilisation. Its a country with Its a country with coasts, coasts, highlands, and jungleshighlands, and jungles( (丛林丛林) ). You . You can trek(can trek(跋涉跋涉)
4、 )through hot,humidthrough hot,humid（潮湿潮湿 的的） jungles one day, and cold dry jungles one day, and cold dry glaciersglaciers（冰川冰川） the next. the next. Lima city, capital of Peru, is the countrys commercial and industrial centre., mixed with colonial (殖民的殖民的) architecture and modern architecture. Lake
5、Titicaca at Puno(普诺市普诺市) is the largest lake in South America, and at a height of 3,812 metres,it is often considered the worlds highest lake. The Amazon Rainforest, the largest rainforest in the world, plays a significant role in maintaining(维持维持) the fine balance of the Earths ecosystem with more
6、than half the size of China. Machu Picchu, known as The Lost City of Incas, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Amazingly, no wheels were used to transport heavy rocks for the construction of the city. Pre-reading Watch the video Welcome to Peru and answer the questions. 1) What did you se
7、e in the video?What did you see in the video? 2) What other 2) What other sources sources of information of information can you find about Peru?can you find about Peru? Pre-reading 1. What did you see in the video? 2.What are some other sources from which we can find more about Peru? I saw the Andes
8、 Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, Cusco city, I saw the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, Cusco city, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca in the video. I wish I could Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca in the video. I wish I could learn learn more about the people of Peru.more about the people of Pe
9、ru. To find out more about Peru, I could check online, use an To find out more about Peru, I could check online, use an encyclopedia(encyclopedia(百科全书百科全书) ), go to the library, or get some travel , go to the library, or get some travel brochuresbrochures（资料或手册）（资料或手册）. . Travel Peru Reading Fast re
10、ading Read the two texts about Peru. Look through them quickly. What types of text are they: encyclopedia or brochure? An encyclopedia entry or introductory passage. A travel brochure. Simple language、 basic geographic and historical facts、 objective description beautiful pictures、 vivid and subject
11、ive description、 clear structure、 powerful and expressive language Read text 1 again and fill in the form below with your partner. Then retell the text with the help of the form. While-reading Location Geographic characteristics (3 main areas) 1. 2. 3. History in the 1400s and 1500s from the 1500s t
12、o 1821 Language Read text 1 again and fill in the form below. Location Geographic characteristics (3 main areas) 1. 2. 3. Historyin the 1400s and 1500s from the 1500s to 1821 Language on the Pacific coast of South America narrow, dry, flat land running narrow, dry, flat land running along the coasta
13、long the coast Spanish the Amazon forest the centre of the powerful ancient Inca Empire was ruled by Spain the Andes Mountains Cusco is a popular _ for tourists. Because of its Cusco is a popular _ for tourists. Because of its _place in the history of South America. Cusco was the capital _place in t
14、he history of South America. Cusco was the capital city of the Inca_ which was the most powerful in South America city of the Inca_ which was the most powerful in South America until the 1500s. There are two especially interesting things until the 1500s. There are two especially interesting things t
15、o_about the Inca to_about the Inca civilization.civilization. The first is the roads and The first is the roads and _, they built to connect their important cities. These Inca roads _, they built to connect their important cities. These Inca roads were made up of two north- south highways and many s
16、mall roads crossing were made up of two north- south highways and many small roads crossing the mountains east to west. The roads were for Inca the mountains east to west. The roads were for Inca soldierssoldiers and their and their _. Second, the Inca built wonderful cities full of amazing _. Secon
17、d, the Inca built wonderful cities full of amazing architecture, but there were no markets in these cities. One of the architecture, but there were no markets in these cities. One of the interesting questions of history is how the Incas lived without interesting questions of history is how the Incas
18、 lived without shopping.shopping. destination destination uniqueunique EmpireEmpire admireadmire pathspaths officialsofficials 3.Complete the passage with the correct forms of the new words from the texts. While-reading Amazon Rainforest Machu Picchu Number of days 4 days Transport Accommodation - -
19、 Activity boating, hiking, exploring nature 4. Read text 2(travel brochure) again and fill in the table. Then discuss the question below with a partner. 4 days by flight; by boatwalking in the middle of the forest walking in the Mountains exploring the ancient city While-reading CuscoLake Titicaca N
20、umber of days Transport- Accommodationlocal home Activity 4 days local hotel visiting the museums, admiring the architecture, enjoying the local food; and shopping at the local markets 4 days by car; by boat enjoying the beautiful countryside, staying with local family Which tour would you recommend
21、 for people who enjoy history Which tour would you recommend for people who enjoy history and culture?and culture? 1.Do you feel a strong urge to visit Peru? What makes 1.Do you feel a strong urge to visit Peru? What makes you feel that way? you feel that way? vivid pictures, beautiful design, power
22、ful language. Post-reading 2.Which words and expressions in the brochure are so 2.Which words and expressions in the brochure are so powerful, expressive, and impressivepowerful, expressive, and impressive that they make that they make you interested in the tours? you interested in the tours? (Read
23、this brochure again, and underline these (Read this brochure again, and underline these words,expressions and sentences)words,expressions and sentences) Useful expressions for a travel brochure 1.You can spend three days exploring.with a local guide. 2.This tour will take you on amazing paths throug
24、h. 3.You will spend four days enjoying the unique. 4. After reaching your destination, you will have a day to explore and be amazed by. 5. Enjoy the excellent local food. 6.Admire the architecture. 7. Especially amazing is. 8. Enjoy the beautiful countryside. So what other things can you enjoy? Do y
25、ou know other expressions? Other useful expressions for a travel brochure 1. If you like., .is the best choice. 2.You dont want to miss it. 3.If you want to do., .is a perfect place for you. 4. It will bring you to a magical world. 5. Its a great place for. 6. So come and experience. 7. For more., c
26、ontact us at tourinfotravelperu.org. 1. How do you like the travel brochure about Peru? 2. If you were the brochure designer, could you make a better one? How? Post-reading Suppose you are a travel agent. Four tourists are consulting you about a trip to Peru. Based on what you have learnt, recommend
27、 a suitable travel route from Ex 4 to them and give the reasons. Post-reading NameNamePersonalityPersonalityTravel routeTravel route Peteractive, crazy about wild animals Janefond of architecture and history Laurielove the countryside and the unique local culture Anthonyan explorer, food lover Every
28、body. Please choose one of the tourists as your target customer. You are supposed to write a passage(80 words) to introduce him a popular destination. Assignment NameNamePersonalityPersonalityTravel routeTravel route Peteractive, crazy about wild animals Janefond of architecture and history Laurielove the countryside and the unique local culture Anthonyan explorer, food lover Write it on a paper and hand in this evening!Write it on a paper and hand in this evening!
