1、Unit 3 Alex around the worldreading What can you think of when we mentioned Brazil? Lead-in The rainforest, football, hot weather, capital, samba, beautiful lady, ehthusiasm ; Rio Carnival The highlight of the Carnival is the Parade at Sambodromo, where different Samba schools (派，系) fight for the ti
2、tle of Carnival Champion. Sambodromo is a huge stadium open only for Carnival. Samba rhythms, fantastically dancers, splendid costumes, live colors, and beautiful women are the main ingredients of this great competition. Each school devotes its performance to one theme - politics, art, music, nature
3、, sport - all the themes should be Brazilian. Official judges analyse the performance of each school under several criteria标准 (rythm, costumes, timing, audience response, etc) The Carnival in Rio is a fabulous event where people dance, sing, party, and have a lots of fun. One of the greatest parts o
4、f the Carnival is that it also provides entertainment for many people around the world, and it gives others a chance to learn about the culture of Brazil.Background information1. the summer heat hit me 暑热向我袭来暑热向我袭来2. no wonder 难怪难怪3. in the air 可感觉到，蓄势待发可感觉到，蓄势待发4. take . place找好位置找好位置5. blow in the
5、 wind在风中飘扬在风中飘扬6. an explosion of.喷薄而出喷薄而出7. jump into action一跃而起一跃而起 8. samba beat桑巴节拍桑巴节拍9. twist and turn扭动腰身扭动腰身10. march down the street 沿街前行沿街前行11. ever-growing sea of people越来越浩瀚的人海越来越浩瀚的人海12. line the narrow street沿狭窄的街道一路排开沿狭窄的街道一路排开13. fill the air 弥漫在空气里弥漫在空气里14. wave after wave of street
6、 stands 一波接一波的街边摊一波接一波的街边摊15. be caught up in 陷入陷入16. the party fever 派对的狂热派对的狂热17. swim all around me 仿佛在我周围盘旋仿佛在我周围盘旋Read for structurePart 1 (Para.1)Part 2 (Paras.2-3) Part 3 (Para.4) Before the street partyDuring the street party After the street party 2. Combined with the 2 sentences in paragra
7、ph 1, whats your understanding about the word“heat” here ?The heat in the air and the Carnival also in the air ( 可感觉到的，蓄势待发）It means peoples enthusiasm for this happy occasion-Rio Carnival.Detailed Reading Before the street party1. What was the weather like when Alex got off the flight? It was quite
8、 hot. “ The summer heat hit me as soon as I got off the flight”. Reading During the street party StageAlexThe dancersThe bandThe crowdPreparationtook my place in the _ crowd 20 _ dancers stood in the street stood in the street in _ costumes _ with excitement On-goingwas _ up in the party fever_ and
9、turnedstarted playing an _ samba beatbegan to _, clap and singmerryfancyBrazilianenergetictwistedcheercaughtwaitedStatic(静态的）-dynamic(动态的） Comparing the words in blue, what can you find？ Sentences using contrast(对比对比):I could see a group of around 20 Brazilian dancers and and band in fancy costumes
10、standing in the street. Some of them carried flags The crowd waited with excitement. (static静态的)Then there was an explosion of , and the group jumped into action. The band started playing an energetic samba beat, the dancers twisted and turned, and the crowd began to cheer, clap and sing. The whole
11、group started marching down the street. The Carnival current carried us through the ever-growing sea of people, dancing all the way.(dynamic动态的) Find out the right order for these activities. Reading The Rio Carnivala The group started marching down the street.b There was an explosion of bright colo
12、r and lively music.c The Carnival current carried us through the ever-growing sea of people, dancing all the way.d Some of the group carried flags, which blew in the wind. e The group jumped into action. f The crowd passed many street stands.d b e a c During the street partyf 1. What did Alex see an
13、d smell when he passed the street stands?He saw iceboxes of soft drinks and beer, and smelt the roasted meat in the air. Reading During the street party2. How many senses are used here in para.3? Give examples.Hearing, sight and smelling 1.“ Even as I lay in bed that evening, the bright colours and
14、lively music were still swimming all around me.” What kind of feeling does the author want to show in this sentence?The experience was _. Reading After the street party2. Compare the sentence “ The experience was unforgettable.” with the original one, which is better? why?26 February，Rio Carnival，Br
15、azilexcitementtook his placewere standingenergetictwisted and turnedcheermarching downdancedcaught upfive Before the street partyDuring the street partyAfter the street partyAlex must have enjoyed the Rio Carnival very much, as he hardly noticed five hours fly by. He called the Carnival a “happy occ
16、asion”. He also described his first day in Rio as “amazing”. Discussion“ To experience the spirit of the Carnival for myself, I went to a street party.” Did Alex achieve his goal? What is the spirit of the Carnival according to his discription?happiness, passion, enthusiasm, gathering, relaxation, l
17、ove of life Use the words we have learned in class to continue the passage in part 1 after watching the video.Who are dancing? What were they doing?When did they dance? How did they dance?What was the reaction of the crowds?How did they feel?Application After the ceremony, it is time for celebration
18、. After the ceremony, it is time for celebration. With the explosion of bright light and lively music, 2 sisters of the bride jumped into action. They twisted and turned, and the crowds cheered, clapped and sang with the rhythm(节节奏）奏）. Laughter lingered the whole room. I was so caught up in the danc
19、ing party that I hardly noticed the night fly by. What an amazing wedding!Sample Alex wrote the travel journal about his _(experience) of attending an Indian wedding and the Rio Carnival. He _(definite) knew it would be an opportunity _(learn) the local culture. _ impressed Alex deeply was that the
20、bridegroom entered _ a beautiful white horse. The couple also joined hands _ (walk) around the fire four times. To experience the spirit of the Carnival for himself, he went to a street party. The Carnival was full of happy and _(excite) moments. Even as he _(lie) in bed that evening, the bright colours and lively music were still swimming all around him. He was really _(amaze) by the first day in Rio.Consolidationexperiencesdefinitely to learnWhat onwalkingexcitinglayamazed“We approach new places with humility(谦卑谦卑). We carry with us no rigid ideas about what is interesting.” Alain de Botton
