1、高二人教版英语选择性必修二第四单元JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LANDLesson 4 Using Language:Listening and Speaking Review Activitywent on a rail journeytook a duration of 4 daysTASKTalk about scenery and culture along a journeyWhat else did they see?Who did they meet?What were their feelings?What I will LearnWhat I Want to
2、knowK-W-L Chart（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）What I already KnowPre-listening1.On the train,Li Daiyu and Liu Qian start talking with a local passenger,a young woman named Anna.Before you listen,look at the pictures below and guess what they will be talking about.Which lake does the large photo rem
3、ind you of?What do you think the speakers will talk about?How can you tell?Which lake does the large photo remind you of?Lake Moraine(梦莲湖梦莲湖)The Valley of Ten Peaks(十峰山十峰山)Canadian$20 billLike Lake Louise,Lake Moraine is fed by glaciers and gets its unique blue color from rock flour(岩乳岩乳).The mounta
4、ins behind the lake are in the Valley of Ten Peaks,and they are famous throughout Canada because for many years they were on the Canadian$20 bill.（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）What do you think the speakers will talk about?How can you tell?go skatingroast marshmallows(棉花糖棉花糖)on sticks over a campf
5、irego hikingplay the ukulele(尤克里里尤克里里)They will probably be talking about a beautiful lake in high mountains,and activities there,such as going skating on a frozen lake,going camping,and going hiking in the forest.While-listening1.Listen to the conversation for the first time,and note down some key
6、words about what is mentioned in the listening.Tip 1Focus on the general ideaListening to the main aspects mentioned in the conversation will give you a full picture of the material.Lake Louise(路易斯湖路易斯湖)Climate of Canada(in winter and summer)Geography of Canada(mountains,the Prairie(中部中部平原平原),lakes,
7、forests)Winnipeg(温尼伯温尼伯)Activities in WinnipegDaiyu and Liu Qians first long train journeyThe speakers mainly talk about _ scenery and culture in major places of Canada2.Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter?What
8、 does Anna say about Canadian summers?How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg?What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg?What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken?Tip 2Focus on key wordsUnderlining key words in the questions helps you focus on the information you need,and be m
9、ore attentive while listening.activitiesdistanceactivitiesnames of places or trainsclimate What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter?What does Anna say about Canadian summers?Scripts:Its even prettier in winter,after the lake freezes over.People like to go skating on the ice.People l
10、ike to go skating on the ice.Many areas of south Canada have very hot summers.Scripts:So then,Canada must have cool summers as well.Thats certainly true of many places.However,many areas of south Canada have a continental climate(大陆性气候大陆性气候),with very hot summers and very cold winters,so some days i
11、t gets as hot as an oven.How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg?What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg?More than 1300 kilometers.Scripts:In fact,by the time we get to Edmonton,well be in the Prairie.This is as flat as a pancake and stretches for as far as the eye can see more than 1,300 kilo
12、meters until we reach Winnipeg.Skiing,hiking,camping and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends.Scripts:What do you do to kill time there?Oh,you name it skiing,hiking,camping.But also city things:movies or restaurants on the weekends,for example.What other long rail journey have Li D
13、aiyu and Liu Qian taken?They travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia.Scripts:So is this your first long train journey?Oh,no.Last autumn,we travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway(西伯利亚大铁路西伯利亚大铁路)through Mongolia.3.Listen again.Match the f
14、ollowing idioms and similes with their meanings.1words fail me2as hot as an oven3as flat as a pancake4as far as the eye can see5dead center6kill time7you name itA with no mountains or hillsB all kinds of thingsC for a long distanceD Im surprised E spend timeF very warmG the exact middle of something
15、无话可说无话可说热如火炉热如火炉平如煎饼平如煎饼目之所及目之所及正中心正中心消磨时间消磨时间应有尽有应有尽有Tip 3Understand idiomsIdioms are often used in the English language.The meanings of some can be guessed.However,many others need to be studied and remembered.Try to paraphrase the sentences with definitions of the idioms on the right column.What
16、impressions do the sentences make with the idioms?Its so beautiful!Words fail me.Its so beautiful!Im surprised.This is as flat as a pancake and stretches for as far as the eye can see.There are no mountains or hills on the Prairie which stretches for a long distance.Its a small city almost in the de
17、ad center of North America.Its a small city almost in the exact middle of North America.What do you do to kill time?What do you do to spend time?Idioms often use figures of speech such as simile(明喻明喻),metaphor(暗喻暗喻),exaggeration(夸张夸张),personification(拟人拟人)to make your speech more vivid and concise(简
18、洁的简洁的).Post-listening1.In groups of three,continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experience or the information you heard or read in this unit.End the conversation naturally.How does Anna start to talk about China?How do they end the conversation and say goodbye?Wha
19、t will be talked about in the middle of the conversation?Anna:I thought China would be very crowded,given its large population.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 the
20、n!Anna:Anyhow,the next station is my stop!Take care 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!？2.Make an outline of a journey taken by you across a vast land in China,and supplement(补充补充)the information with your gr
21、oup members.A journey across a vast land in ChinaPlaceTransportation PopulationClimateGeographyAmazing sceneryActivitiesSimilarities and differences between China and CanadaTibet西藏西藏（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）Sample WorkA journey across a vast land in ChinaPlaceTibetTransportation Travel south across Kunlun Mo
22、untains;a special oxygen supply on trainPopulationSparsely-populated(人口稀疏)ClimateCold in winter;still covered in snow in summerGeographyTibetan Plateau(西藏高原);Vast and empty spaces Amazing sceneryWide river valleys,high mountains,heavy forests,open grasslands;wild animals;antelopes;snow leopardsActiv
23、itiesLocal Kazak(哈萨克)folk customsBig gathering with ethnic characteristics horse racingSimilarities and differences between China and CanadaHigh mountains and vast plain,beautiful scenery.3.Now it is your turn to make a conversation with your partners.The useful expressions below will help you.Talki
24、ng about space and positionOh,my goodness!/Good heavens!Youre kidding!Are you kidding?Are you serious?It cant be true!Expressing surprise and curiosityIts about kilometers northeast of is close toin/on/to the north/south/west/east of across the continent/lakealongside the coast/rivergo eastwards/wes
25、twards/northwards/southwardsEnding a conversation naturallyI have to run.Good talking to you.Ill catch you later.It was good/nice meeting you.Im sure you want to relax a bit.Ill let you go.Sorry,I cant talk longer.Im actually on my way to Well,I have to go.Ill talk to you later.Oh no!Really?What a s
26、urprise!I think its fantastic!Wow!How interesting/amazing!What was it like?AssessmentCover important details about the cousins trip.(the cousins)Show surprise and curiosity to the experiences properly.(Anna)Use appropriate idioms learnt from the listening material and use appropriate expressions as
27、suggested.Organize the conversation logically by using connectors.Speak fluently with the right tone.4.While preparing,refer to the following points of attention.In this lesson,we have:1.learned about the scenery and culture along the journey across Canada;2.practised listening skills such as predic
28、ting,listening for gist and details;3.learned about the meanings and functions of some idioms based on the context;4.applied what we have learnt to make a conversation about a journey across a vast land in China.Summary1.Continue the conversation about a journey across a vast land in China.2.Make se
29、ntences with the seven idioms learnt in the lesson,and try to find out more commonly used idioms.3.Preview the lesson on P43-45.Homework1.Lets listen to one group of the students work,and check whether they have done a good job.Nalati Grassland(那拉提草那拉提草原原)in Xinjiang（图片来自网络）（图片来自网络）Yes.Daiyu and I h
30、ave been to Nalati Grassland in Xinjiang.Its one of the four largest grasslands in the world.There are wide river valleys,high mountains,heavy forests,and open grasslands.You can also experience local Kazak folk customs there.Wow!Sounds amazing!How can I get there?The most convenient way is to take
31、a plane to Nalati Airport,but I do suggest you fly to Yining first.You can rent a car and drive all the way to the Grassland.The scenery along the way is worth it.I like grassland very much.The great Canadian Prairie,you know,is so beautiful.It is as flat as a pancake.Its true.We were truly amazed t
32、o see such an open country.What do you think are the differences between Nalati Grassland and the Prairie?Maybe,the climate!In Nalati Grassland,its cold in winter and not warm in summer.And something interesting about it is that every spring,there is a big gathering with the ethnic characteristics h
33、orse racing.Cool!Ive seen the Calgary Stampede(卡尔加里牛仔节)in Canada and Im interested to see horse racing in China.Im sure it will be a unique experience.Liu Qian:Anna:Daiyu:Anna:Liu Qian:Anna:Daiyu:Liu Qian:Anna:Liu Qian:2.What are the sentences you make with the idioms?Lets check your work.You are so
34、 silly about the whole thing.Words fail me.The room is as hot as an oven in summer.I like mountains and I dislike places that are as flat as a pancake.There are maple trees as far as the eye can see.Hes always as busy as a bee.I wonder if he ever takes a break.She was as clear as crystal(水晶水晶)about
35、her intentions.I used to feel as free as a bird when I was younger.Hes as hard as nails(钉子钉子)with his staff.Dont trust him because hes as sly(狡猾的狡猾的)as a fox.as+adj.+as+n.being busy and hard-working 忙忙碌碌being clear in mind 心如明镜being free and relaxed 自由自在being tough 冷酷无情 being cunning 老奸巨猾More idioms
36、 Not everyone can keep as cool as a cucumber in an emergency.For some,it may seem silly,a storm in a teacup.A person with his head in the clouds should be brought back to reality.Im on top of the world.I never expected to do so well.The diamond ring cost him an arm and a leg.being calm in face of em
37、ergency 镇定自若镇定自若to wonder about something unrealistic 胡思乱想胡思乱想to make a fuss 小题大做小题大做being excited when doing something successfully 欣喜若狂欣喜若狂cost a large amount of money 价格昂贵价格昂贵 句中的句中的given是介词，意思是是介词，意思是“考虑到；鉴于考虑到；鉴于”。_,she was not allowed to fly paragliding.考虑到她的年龄，她不能参加滑翔伞运动了。考虑到她的年龄，她不能参加滑翔伞运动了。
38、_,teaching seems the right job for him.考虑到他喜欢孩子，教书这个工作考虑到他喜欢孩子，教书这个工作看来很看来很适合他。适合他。given that是一个连词短语，引导从句，表达是一个连词短语，引导从句，表达“考虑到；鉴于考虑到；鉴于”之意。之意。_,theyve done a good job.在缺乏经验的情况下，他们已经干得很不错了。在缺乏经验的情况下，他们已经干得很不错了。3.I thought China would be very crowded,given its large population.Given her ageGiven his
39、interest in childrenGiven that they are inexperienced contrary to“与之相异的；相对立的与之相异的；相对立的”contrary(adj)“（在性质上或方向上）截然不同的；完全相反的（在性质上或方向上）截然不同的；完全相反的”常见搭配：常见搭配：contrary(n)“反面；相反的东西，相反的情况反面；相反的东西，相反的情况”常见搭配：常见搭配：on the contrary to the contrary quite the contrary 表示对比、比较的常见短语表示对比、比较的常见短语 in contrast to by contrast/comparison4.Well,contrary to what many people believe,there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China,actually.相反相反的建议的建议/观点观点/论点论点与此相反与此相反相反的；相反地相反的；相反地恰恰相反；正相反恰恰相反；正相反和和形成对比；和形成对比；和相反相反比较起来；相比之下比较起来；相比之下contrary advice/opinions/arguments Thanks for listening!
