1、Unit 2 Wish you were hereReading An adventure in Africa New words of places:Moroccothe Sahara Desertthe River NileLake VictoriaKenyaTanzania(Kilimanjaro)Himalayas himleizA North African kingdom.Casablanca,is the largest city.The famous movie Casablanca tells a story which happened in this city.Moroc
2、cothe Sahara DesertIt is the worlds largest desert,covering 9,065,000 square kilometers.the River NileLake VictoriaIt is the highest mountain in Africa.It stands in northeastern Tanzania.The top is covered by snow and ice all year round.KilimanjaroThe mountains,located in Asia are one of the highest
3、 mountain ranges(山脉)in the world.Himalayasdatesaddresserfriendly greetingsjokespast eventscontractionsIt is a(an)formal/informal letter._Reading StrategyUnit 2 Wish you were hereReading An adventure in Africa adventurebungeewhite-water raftingrock climbingmountain climbingcyclingAdventure is an unus
4、ual,exciting or dangerous experience,journey or series of events.1.What words come to your mind when we talk about Africa?2.What interests you most about Africa?Have you ever thought of visiting Africa one day?Please read the following letter quickly and answer these questions.1.How will Colin and T
5、oby travel through the desert?2.What activity does Toby think is dangerous?3.How long will the brothers stay in Africa?They will travel on camels.White-water rafting and watching wildlife up close.About four weeks.Fill in the blanks with proper words:Places DetailsMoroccoGo there by 1)_ from LondonT
6、he Sahara Desert1.Travel through the desert by 2)_2.3)_ in tents.3.Sleep on the ground and on4)_nightsThe River Nile1.Start at Lake Victoria2.In 5)_ not to fall into the water,6)_1.Live with the local people in their villages.2.Walk across the land and follow the tracks3.Get close 7)_ to take photos
7、 of the Tanzania1.Many people feel sick while climbing 8)_2.Have a 9)_ rest before climbing.Go to the Himalayas after the trip in 10)_ Places DetailsMoroccoGo there by 1)_ from LondonThe Sahara Desert1.Travel through the desert by 2)_2.3)_ in tents.3.Sleep on the ground and on4)_nightsThe River Nile
8、1.Start at Lake Victoria2.In 5)_ not to fall into the water,6)_1.Live with the local people in their villages.2.Walk across the land and follow the tracks3.Get close 7)_ to take photos of the Tanzania1.Many people feel sick while climbing 8)_2.Have a 9)_ rest before climbing.Go to the Himalayas afte
9、r the trip in 10)_planecamelCampclearorderKenyaenoughhighergoodAfricaTitle:An adventure in AfricaChoose the correct answer:1.According to the second paragraph,Colin and Toby will take the following things except _during the six-day trip.A.Sleeping bags B.a flashlightC.Heavy shoes D.tents2.While _,th
10、ey have to wear a helmet and a life jacket to protect themselves.A.going across the desert B.climbing the mountainC.going on a trip D.going white-water raftingCD3.Which of the following is the right order of their travel?A.London-Morocco-the Sahara Desert-Lake Victoria(the River Nile)-Kenya-Tanzania
11、-the HimalayasB.London-the Sahara Desert-Morocco-Lake Victoria(the River Nile)-Kenya-Tanzania-the HimalayasC.London-the Sahara Desert-Morocco-Lake Victoria(the River Nile)-Tanzania-Kenya-the HimalayasD.The Himalayas-London-the Sahara Desert-Morocco-Lake Victoria(the River Nile)-Kenya-Tanzania4.What
12、kind of person do you think Toby is by saying“I hope my camels likes me”?A.An animal-loving person.B.A very humorous person.C.A helpful person.D.A kind person.5.What can we infer after reading the text?A.Adventurous as the trip is,Toby feels worried about it.B.The trip is sure to cost Toby much.C.Th
13、ough it is an adventurous trip,Toby is sure to enjoy it.D.The trip is sure to be very exciting and relaxing.Lets listen to tape and enjoy the adventure in Arica flashlightsleeping bagtentthe River NileLake Victoriawhite-water raftingTobyColinMount Kilimanjaro in TanzaniaPut the activities in the cor
14、rect order according to Tobys plan for the trip._travel down the River Nile _travel camels through the Sahara Desert _climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania _see wild animals in Kenya _take a flight to Morocco _go to the Himalayas 123456The Sahara DeserttheRiverNile乞力马扎罗山乞力马扎罗山Mount Kilimanjaro维多利亚湖维多利
15、亚湖Lake VictoriaEgyptKenyaMoroccoTanzaniaWhere to start:Where to go:How to go there:What to take:How long:LondonMoroccoSaharaplane (from London to Morocco)camels(through Sahara)tents/a flashlightsix daysSaharaLake Victoria1.What adventure activity will the writer try?3.How to protect himself?White-wa
16、ter raftinghelmetlife jacket2.What is white-water rafting like?dangerousexcitingIn _,theyll live with the _ people in their villages,and eat and drink _ they do,including cows _.Kenya localwhateverbloodTheyll walk across the land,following the _ of big animals such as elephants,lions and_.tracksgira
17、ffes Please do pair work,one as Toby,the other as a reporter from our school magazine.Toby will be interviewed about his travel plan by the reporter.Toby:say something about the travel plan in Africa.The reporter:interview Toby about his travel plan.You are interested in:Where will you go first?Will
18、 you go white-water rafting?Is it exciting?Are you going to Kenya?etc.Where to travel?travel routineWhat to take with?How to travel?What to do?Discuss in groups a travel plan in China.1.Finish 课本Ex.E on page 25.2.Finish 课课练Ex.一，二 on page 37Exciting,mysterious and attractive AfricaCamels in the DesertThe pyramids in EgyptThe Pharaohs The AfricansAn elephant in AfricaGiraffes in AfricaZebras in the beautiful grasslands of Africa
