1、Unit 1 Wish you were hereExtended reading & ProjectAn adventure in AfricaBy the end of this section, you will be able to: summarize the authors travel experiences in Morocco and Kenya; identify the structure of the travel journal; gain a deeper insight into the meaning of the adventure; appreciate t
2、he beauties of nature in Africa; raise their awareness of developing a harmonious relationship with nature.1. What do you know about Africa?Africa is the second largest continent in the world, covering about one-fifth of the total land surface of the Earth. There are 54 countries in Africa today, ac
3、cording to the United Nations, Algeria being the largest country in Africa. There are over one billion people living on the African continent, who have a rich diversity of languages and cultures.MoroccoKenya2. Do you think Africa is a land full of mystery and charm? If you have the chance to visit A
4、frica, what do you want to see and do there?Yes, definitely. With so many tribes and ethnic groups living on the continent, Africa has incredibly diverse traditions and cultures. That diversity is what makes it so attractive to people around the world. African art and music display its many traditio
5、ns and social patterns. Furthermore, Africa is known for having an amazing range of wild animals, which include giraffes, lions, camels, buffalo and elephants. If I have the chance to go there, I want to see the Sahara Desert, travel down the Nile River and go on safari in Kenya. Pay attention to th
6、e title “An adventure in Africa”.An unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events.Stress the authors unusual travel to Africa and excite the interest of readers. Read the first journal entry and answer the following questions.What first came into sight whenthe author and his
7、 parents entered the Sahara Desert? What resolution did he made?Unending sand dunes. He made a resolution to respect and protect the unique landscape because it was very fragile. Read the first journal entry and answer the following questions.What left a deep impression on the author?He was deeply i
8、mpressed with the sand dunes, the sun, the sky and stars.Whats the authors routine?MarrakeshMerzougaSaharadesert camp Read the second journal entry and answer the following questions.What happened to them when they were very near to their rest camp in Amboseli National Park? Why did the authors fath
9、er smile weakly?Their car got completely stuck in the mud and two locals pushed them free. The authors father smiled weakly, because he felt sorry for the trouble he brought to the two local people. Read the second journal entry and answer the following questions.What personalities did the two local
10、 people show?They were simple, helpful and warm-hearted. At first, they were happy to stand by and watch the author and his parents. But when the local p e o p l e r e a l i z e d t h e i r helplessness, they offered help. Read the second journal entry and answer the following questions.What on the
11、plains impressed the author most?Mount Kilimanjaro, tall grasses and trees, giraffes and elephants. Can you find out the sentences that show the authors amazement with the landscape in Africa. The wind was blowing grains of sand from the tops of the dunes, the sun was beating down hard and bright, a
12、nd the sky was a deep shade of blue that I had never seen before. (lines 9-12) I had never seen anything like this before. (line 39) It was indeed the greatest show on the Earth. (lines 39-40) After reading the two journal entries, do you know why the author uses the word “adventure” in the title?An
13、 adventure implies an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events. First, the author, along with his parents, experienced some dangerous things. For example, they drove down the narrow mountain road with sharp bends and their car got completely stuck in the mud. Second, du
14、ring this journey, the author saw some unusual and breathtaking scenery, such as the desert landscape, Mount Kilimanjaro, and African wildlife wandering on the plains. He also had the chance to get close to wildlife, riding camels, watching giraffes pulling leaves and elephants eating grass, and int
15、eracting with the monkey. Summarize the authors travel experiences?My parents and I drove all the way to the Sahara Desert. I was amazed at the wild beauty of the desert. When we arrived at our desert camp, it was getting dark and cold. I saw some camels and would go on a camel ride the next day.On
16、our way to Amboseli National Park, our car got completely stuck in the mud and two local people helped us. In the afternoon, we arrived at our hut. I saw the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, giraffes pulling leaves from the trees and elephants eating grass. As we began to unpack the car, I saw a cute
17、monkey eating a banana, but I soon realized it was my banana!My most memorable travel experience is my summer holiday visit to Chaka Salt Lake, the “Mirror of the Sky”. The trip started off with a three-hour flight from Nanjing to Xining and ended with a four-hour train ride to the lake. My eyes wer
18、e not prepared for the breathtaking natural beauty of the scenic area giant salt sculptures scattered along the lakeside. I was truly in awe of the artworks Mother Nature created with salt and brine deposits. My family and I decided to stay until the sun set, and we were not disappointed. The sight
19、of the setting sun reflected on the lake was captured in my heart forever. We were advised to wrap up like zongzi, so that no single area of our bodies would be exposed to the harmful UV rays. The special “dress code” resulted in some very humorous photographs with my family. I am happy I had the ch
20、ance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of a place in my country. I will never forget my trip to Chaka Salt Lake. What is the most memorable travel experience you have had? What was special about it?Making a travel brochure on a foreign countryBy the end of this section, you will be able to: identify th
21、e features of a good travel brochure; collect and sort information about the target foreign country; make a travel brochure and present it to the whole class; evaluate and comment on each others work.An introduction to a travel brochure.A small, thin book or magazine usually containing pictures and
22、information about travelling in a place. As a class, discuss different foreign countries that you are interested in. Then in groups, choose one country to research.FranceAustraliaMorocco. As a group, research your chosen country. Use the ideas below to help you.A travel brochureHistoryBasic informat
23、ionCultureTourist attractionsSpecialitieslocation, population, natural environment, etc.food, cultural products, etc. Analyse the example below. Then make your travel brochure.Basic informationnatural environment, location, population, capital, .Tourist attractionswhat to explore in the daytimehow to relax at nightwhat to see on fortunate occasionswhat the best means of transport is.Specialitieslocal restaurant, delicacies, souvenirs, . Pictures related to the country.Polish your travel brochure and exchange it with your partners for review.
