1、 Listening and Speaking Listening and Speaking Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesIn this class, you will1.learn how to get ready for a travel;2.grasp the tip of listening-listening for the key words;3.talk about your travelling plans with “be doing” structure and the expressions learnt in the le
2、sson. What does the quote by Francis Bacon mean?Travel is an education as well as an experience.T Travel, in the younger sort, is a ravel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.part of experience. - Francis Bacon - Francis
3、BaconLead-inLead-in If you have the chance to travel anywhere in the world, where will you go? What do you need to do to prepare for the trip?travel destination(s)Paris most popular landmarkOld Town of Lijiang (World Heritage site); Yulong Snow mountain; the model for castles in DisneylandThe Tiansh
4、an Mountain Range (World Heritage Site)Travel destinationsTravel preparations In China Outside China book tickets/a hotel room rent a car buy a guidebook research the local weather pack some clothes . get a passport apply for a visa .What preparations do you make for your travelling?get a passport a
5、pply for a visabook ticketsreserve a hotel room buy a guidebook research the local weatherpack some clothespreparationsrent a carListening and SpeakingListening strategy:1.Do not try to catch every word in a conversation2.Listen for key words and phrases3.Focus on getting the main idea, not on singl
6、e words or grammar 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 going to for holiday. A. Germany. B. England. C. Iceland. D. France.2. How is she going to get there? A. By sea. B.
7、 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.ListeningListen to the second part of the conversation and answer the questions.1. Where is Pauls family going over the holiday? His family is going to Lijiang in Yunnan, China over the ho
8、liday.2. Why are they going there?Because one of his fathers friends lives there and he invites them to visit.ListeningTravel PreparationsMeilinPaul Get her passport_ a few light sweaters and coats _ for her visa _ air tickets online_ a guidebook _ a car Listen to the whole conversation again and fi
9、ll in the table below. ApplyBookRentTakeBuyListeningPaul: Hey, Meilin! So what _for the coming holiday?Meilin: I _ around Europe for two weeks with my aunt and uncle.Paul: Europe? Oh, Ive always wanted to go there.Meilin: Yes. me, too. Im so excited. I _ to visit France and Germany.Paul: Thats wonde
10、rful! 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.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
11、doing am travellingam planning am applying are rentingLanguage learningMelin: So what about you, Paul? Do you have any travel plans?Paul: Yes, actually! My parents _ me to Yunnan Province in China to visit Lijiang!Melin: Lijiang? Thats quiet famous in China.Paul: Yes, one of fathers friends lives th
12、ere. He invited us to visit.Melin: 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.Melin: What_ to see there?Paul: Well, Im definitely going to see the Old Town of Lijiang and Yulong Snow
13、 Mountain. Other than that, Im not sure. I _ a Lijiang guidebook today, actually.are taking am takingare you planningam buyingMake a dialogue to talk about your travelling plans. Use present continuous tense.Include travel destination, preparations in your travel plans.State your reasons. SpeakingMi
14、nd-mapTravel planChoose a destinationCollect informationMake arrangementsReason?How?go onlinebuy a guidebookask people who have been there When to go?How to go?How long to stay?What to take?What to see?A: Hi, Julie! Do you have any plans for the holiday?B: Hi, Wang Lei! Yes, Im planning to travel to
15、 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, and beautiful plants.A: How are you getting ready for your trip?B: Well, I am researching the lo
16、cal weather online to pack proper clothes, and I am also asking some friends who have been there for the best routes.A: How are you planning on getting there?B: I am planning to take the train and then rent a car, so I have to book train tickets first.A: And then how long are you staying there?B: Ah
17、, not too long. I am staying there for 3 days and then flying back directly. After all, I have a lot of homework to do.A: That all sounds like a good plan. It looks like you really know what youre doing.B: Thanks!sampleYou can either travel or read, but either your body or your soul must be on the way.SummaryHomeworkWrite down the conversation you have created about your travelling plan.
