1、ListeningTalking Unit 4 History and Traditions Pre-listeningHave you ever been to Pingyao?Do you know something about Pingyao?Ming-Qing StreetAncient Government officeZhenguo TempleRishengchang Bank Shuanglin Templethe City WallBackpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international hostel
2、in Pingyao,China.A BackpackerA receptionist Ming-Qing Street Ancient Government Office Qiao Family Courtyard Wang Family Courtyard Rishengchang Bank Mount Mian the city wall Zhengguosi Temple Shuanglin TempleWhile-listening Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned.While-listening Lis
3、ten and complete the blanks.I had expected something different.Paul sounded _It was like walking into history.Paul sounded _It wasnt as big as I had expected.Paul sounded _Some of the snacks there are amazing.Xiao Yan sounded _I had no idea there would be so many tourists.Paul sounded _Wow,I cant be
4、lieve you didnt see the wall.Xiao Yan sounded _disappointedamazedsurprisedsurpriseddisappointedamazed Xiao Yan:Paul:Xiao Yan:Paul:Hi,Paul.Im sorry to hear youre leaving tomorrow.So what did you make of Pingyao?Well,to be honest,when I first arrived,I was a little disappointed.I had expected somethin
5、g different.But then I walked into the old city.I was,so amazed!It was like walking into history.So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties.Yes,Pingyao has a long history-over 2,000 years.It used to be a very important bankingcentre in China.Yes,so I visited the Rishengchang Bank a
6、nd how do you think of Pingyao?Buildings History Xiao Yan:Paul:Xiao Yan:learnt all about the Jin Businessmen.Ive gotto say though,it wasnt as big as I had expected.But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago.Oh,well,what about the Ming-Qing Street-thats pret
7、ty big.Some of the snacks there are amazing!Oh,that place,yes.But I had no idea there would be so many tourists!So I decided toleave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple.Oh,cool,thats one of my favourite places!Its so peaceful out there.Culture FoodPaul:Xiao Yan:Paul:Xiao Yan:Paul:Yeah,that place is rea
8、lly quiet.And some of those sculptures一wow!I couldnt believe how big and lifelike they were.Yes,theyre amazing.So today you walked along the city wall,right?Unfortunately,no.I just didnt have the time.Wow,I cant blieve you didnt see the wall!You have to stay longer,Paul.Thereso much more of Pingyaos
9、 history to see.Oh,dont worry,Ill be back in Turtle City one day-I just cant get enough of those beefnoodles!ArtFood I 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.Imagine one of
10、 you has just visited some historic sites.Work in pairs and role-play the conversation below.Post-listeningA:How is your trip to Pingyao?B:Wow,its fantastic.At first,I went to Ming-Qing Street,where I was amazed at so many well-preserved old buildings.A:That sounds attractive.So how about the food t
11、here?B:To be honest,the food there was(not)as tasty as I had expected,and/but beef noodle is a good choice.A:Yeah,I know what you mean.Which tourist attraction do you like best?B:Rishengchang of course.You couldnt imagine how interesting it is to learn about Jin Businessmen and bank culture.A:It see
12、ms that you really enjoyed your trip.Im eager to have a trip to Beijing.I cant wait for my vacation.Talk about a visit to a historic tourist destinationExcitementI was eager/excited to+(原因/目的/结果/补充)I cant wait to doSurprise/amazementIts amazing thatIt was so much fun!I couldnt believedisappointmentI was disappointed that+(原因/目的/结果/补充)It was disappointing that+(原因/目的/结果/补充)It wasnt as good/interesting as Id expected.Buildings History&culture Food Art
