1、 Learning ObjectivesIn this class,you will1.obtain information and catch the main details.2.continue the conversationconduct an interview with your classmate about his or her journey by using sentences expressing surprise and curiosity,space and position.What are the two key words in the title?the n
2、atural features,such as mountains,valleys,rivers and forests the customs and beliefs,art,way of life and social organization Warming upWarming upWhat do you see in these pictures?The large photo is of Lake Moraine in Banff National Park,Alberta,Canada,about fourteen kilometres from Lake Louise.The m
3、ountains behind the lake are in the Valley of Ten Peaks（十峰山）,and they are famous throughout Canada because for many years they were on the Canadian$20 bill.Though the lake can only be reached by hiking trail（徒步小径）,it is one of the most photographed places in Canada.people skating on a frozen lake Wa
4、rming upyoung ladies campinga woman hiking in a forest Pre-listeningListening People like to go skating on the ice.1.What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter?2.What does Anna say about Canadian summers?Many areas of south Canada have very hot summers.3.How far is it from Edmonton to
5、 Winnipeg?More than 1,300 kilometres.4.What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg?Skiing,hiking,camping,and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends.5.What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken?They travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway th
6、rough Mongolia.Listening Listening Matching 1.words fail meD.Im surprisedOh,my goodness!That must be Lake Louise!Its so beautiful!Words fail me.Im so surprised at how beautiful it is that I cant describe it.Matching 2.as hot as an oven3.as flat as a pancake4.as far as the eye can seeF.very warmA.wit
7、h no mountains or hillsC.for a long distance5.dead centre6.kill time7.you name itG.the exact middle of somethingE.spend timeB.all kinds of thingsWarm up1.Guess the name of the country.Located in Oceania,it has a vast land.Big deserts cover a large part of the country.It is home to kangaroos.Australi
8、aWorkbook:Listening and SpeakingListen and write downMary Sullivan has just completed a long walk alone across Australia,and is now being interviewed on a webcast called Adventure Travel.Listen to the webcast and write down the main aspects about her journey.(网络广播)Listen and tickListen to the webcas
9、t and tick the things that Mary talks about.Aborigine:a member of the race of people who were the original people of Australia 澳大利亚土著Listen and tickMary:But there is no water in the desert,so I had to carry my water with me for days at a time.Interviewer:What if something went wrong?Werent you afrai
10、d?Mary:Well,I had a mobile phone so it was okay.Interviewer:Did you face any problems with the wildlife,maybe snakes?Listen and tickInterviewer:And what kind of equipment did you need?Mary:Walking shoes,of course.But the most important thing was a cart to carry my water.Listen and take notesListen a
11、gain and take notes on the three main difficulties Mary encountered on her journey.so much watercarry foodInjuriesa lot of painwildlifetall grassstepping onOne of your classmates has just completed a long walk in Chinas Gobi Desert,and you are interviewing him or her about the journey.Use what you h
12、ave learnt in this unit and the questions below to help you.InterviewInterviewWhat questions can you ask in the interview?(Page 84,Workbook)InterviewHow do you react during the interview?(Page 43)InterviewThanks very much for sharing your experience with us!Thank you for your time.How do you end you
13、r interview?ExampleA:Today Im interviewing Jill Watson who has just walked across Chinas Gobi Desert.Welcome,Jill!B:Thanks for having me!A:So,tell us,why did you go on such a journey?B:Two reasons,really.First,I have always been fascinated by the Gobi Desert,and so I wanted to experience it for myse
14、lf.B:Second,I wanted to test myself to see what I was capable of.A:So how long was your journey?B:Well,with the route I used,it took me about one week.A:What kind of difficulties did you face?B:Speaking What did they talk about in the conversation?Where have you travelled in China?What places impres
15、sed you most?How would you continue and end the conversation?Speaking What did they talk about in the conversation?They talked about the climate and the geography of Canada,certain places in Canada and activities there.Also Li Daiyu and Liu Qian talked about their own travel experiences.Speaking Whe
16、re have you travelled in China?What places impressed you most?My favorite trip was by train to Tibet last summer.The scenery along the railway was fantastic,with green grass as far as the eye could see.Speaking How would you continue and end the conversation?Showing interest is an effective way to c
17、ontinue the conversation.And surely you should end the conversation politely.Speaking Expressing surprise and curiositySpeaking Ending a conversation naturallySpeaking Talking about space and positionPay attention to what they talk about.Anna:I thought China would be very crowded,given its large pop
18、ulation.Daiyu:Well,contrary to what many people believe,there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China,actually.Anna:Thats great!There must be amazing scenery to see in China then!.Speaking different from sthLearn how to end a conversation naturally.Anna:Anyhow,the next station is my stop!Take ca
19、re and enjoy the rest of your trip!Daiyu:Thanks,Anna!Liu Qian:It was really great to meet you!Anna:And it was nice talking to you!Speaking Anyhow/anyway is used when changing the subject of a conversation or ending the conversation.Speaking Continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit.Homework 1.Listen again and read the conversation aloud.2.Practice the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit.
