1、Listening and TalkingUnit 4 History and Traditions1. Do you know some historical tourist destinations at home and abroad?2. Why do you choose such places to visit?3. If you are going to visit one, what do you expect to see or experience there?平遥古城日升昌票号明清街双林寺disappointedamazeddisappointedamazedsurpri
2、sedsurprisedXiao Yan: Hi, Paul. Im sorry to hear youre leaving tomorrow. So what did you make of Pingyao?Paul: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I had expected something different. But then I walked into the old city. I was so amazed! It was like walking into his
3、tory. So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynastiesXiao Yan: Yes, Pingyao has a long historyover 2.000 years. It used to be a very important banking centre in ChinaPaul: Yes, so I visited the Rishengchang Bank and learnt all about the Jin Businessmen. Ive got to say though, it wasnt a
4、s big as I had expected. But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago.Xiao Yan: Oh, well, what about the Ming-qing Streetthats pretty big. Some of the snacks there are amazing.Paul:Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I d
5、ecided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple.Xiao Yan: Oh, cool, thats one of my favourite places! Its so peaceful out there.Paul: Yeah, that place is really quiet. And some of those sculptureswow! I couldnt believe how big and lifelike they were.Xiao Yan: Yes, theyre amazing. So today you walke
6、d along the city wall, right?Paul: Unfortunately, no. I just didnt have the time.Xiao Yan: Wow, I cant believe you didnt see the wall! You have to stay longer, Paul. Theres so much more of Pingyaos history to see.Paul: Oh, dont worry, Ill be back in Turtle City one dayI just cant get enough of those
7、 beef noodles.Useful expressionsIm sorry to hear that.to be honestI was so amazedI couldnt believe. Theres so much more of .I had no idea.Imagine one of you has just visited Pingyao. Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below. Then continue the conversation using the expressions in the box E
8、xpressing excitement, surprise, and disappointmentI had no idea.I didnt know.I was eager/surprised to see/learn/hear that.It was so much fun! It was a little disappointing.It wasnt as good/interesting/fun as Id expected.EXAMPLE A: Wow, Ive just come back from Pingyao. It was amazing! B: Oh, I loved Pingyao! So did you see the Ming-qing Street? A: Of course, but I didnt expect to see so many tourists. B: Yeah, I know what you mean, but there are some great snacks there. How about the.?
