1、Landmarks:Sydney Opera HouseSydneyAustraliaBuckingham PalaceLondonUKEiffel TowerParisFranceTriumphal ArchParisFranceThe Little MermaidCopenhagenDenmarkPyramidCairoEgyptStatue of LibertyNew YorkUSA test: 1. When we go to a tourist destination, what can we do to explore the fun and beauty of that plac
2、e?What to experience and exploreculturefooddrinksnatural sceneryscenic spotspeopledaily life.Discussion2. How would you describe the postcards below?Lijiang RiverEmpire State BuildingBig BenUluru (Ayers Rock)DiscussionLijiang RiverDiscussionThe Lijiang River,one of Chinas best tourist attractions,is
3、 situated in Guangxi, China. This scenic zone is famous for its natural and historic beauty. The postcard shows the stunning karst mountains that the area is known for in the background. The river itself is so still that it reflects the sky and mountains clearly. The sun casts its beautiful light ac
4、ross the sky, adding a warm glow to the peaceful scenery. Lijiang RiverDiscussionEmpire State Building The Empire State Building is located in New York City, USA. It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in American films. Tourists visit the Empire State Building to get a panoramic view of New
5、 York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-floor observatories. The postcard shows a breathtaking view of this famous building against the backdrop of Manhattan. In the postcard, the sun is setting and the building is lit up, which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out. Empire State Empire S
6、tate Building BuildingDiscussionBig BenBig BenBig Benfirst rang across Westminster on 31 May 1859,95 meters high, a diameter(直径直径) of 7 meters and weighs 13.7 tonsgo off every 15 minutesBig BenBig Ben The Big Ben clock tower, located in London, is among the most popular landmarks and represents the
7、city. It is easily recognizable and forms a part of the scenic area at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, which can also be seen in the postcard. It dominates the skyline and is close to other sights of the city like Westminster Abbey. In the postcard, you can notice the Victorian style o
8、f architecture that is found almost throughout London. Uluru (Ayers Rock)DiscussionUluru (Ayers Rock) Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is located in central Australia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Australias best-known tourist destinations. It stands out prominently because of its u
9、nusual red colour as seen in the postcard. Tourists are also fascinated by its huge size and dome shape, which are in contrast with the flat and featureless surroundings shown in the postcard. 1.one of Chinas best / most popular/most charming/ most glamorous tourist attractions2.be situated /located
10、 in 3.be known as4.be famous for It stands out prominently because of. It is easily recognizable. 5.Tourists are also fascinated by.,which.6.a breathtaking view of this famous building against the backdrop of .7.It dominates the skyline and is close to other sights of8.so still that it reflects the
11、sky and mountains clearly9.The sun casts its beautiful light across the sky, adding a warm glow to the peaceful scenery. 10., which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out. A summary:3. What tourist destinations have you ever visited or would like to visit?DiscussionThe real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust真正的探索之旅并不在于寻找真正的探索之旅并不在于寻找新的风景,而是要有新的眼光。新的风景,而是要有新的眼光。 马赛尔马赛尔普鲁斯特普鲁斯特 (代表作品:追忆逝水年华)代表作品:追忆逝水年华)