1、Unit 3 Travel journalWorkbook 必修一必修一Listening1 Discuss what you know about Laos and go over the exercises below before listening.Laos Tibet Vientiane Vietnam plains border Village candles lightstruck ducks chickens2 Listen and tick the words you hear on the tape.1.Which border of Laos is made by the
2、 Mekong River?The western border of Laos.2.What did Wang Kun and his sister see when they cycled across the plains?They saw low mountains covered in trees.3 Listen again and answer these questions in pairs.3.Which is the best season to travel to Laos?Why?Autumn is the best season to travel in Laos b
3、ecause it is cool and dry.4.What did the river sound like?The river sounded like a man singing in a low voice.5.How did they go to Vientiane(万象万象)after lunch?After lunch they went to Vientiane by bus.Listening TextThe next day we crossed the border into Laos.We were interested to learn that most of
4、the western border of Loas is formed by the Mekong River.The country also has the smallest number of people in Southeast Asia,so there is plenty of space for villages and fields.As we cycled across the plains,we could see many low mountains covered in trees.Autumn is the best time to travel here.The
5、 weather was so cool and dry that it was pleasant to ride alongside the river.On our third night we slept in a small village on little pieces of wood.The village had no lights.In a few houses,however,we could see candles.It was very quiet.On the small road near the village,we heard only one truck al
6、l night.However,the river sounded like a man singing in a low voice.The next morning we made an early start and travelled quite far before lunch.Along the way,strange buses called tuc-tuks passed us.For lunch we ate a special noodle soup.After lunch we were tired so we put our bikes on a bus going t
7、o Vientiane-the capital of Laos.A cage of chickens sang to us all the way!view bend flow transport forecast paceLook at the sentences below and find the correct word to fill in the blanks.Then decide whether each word is being used as a verb or a noun.Using Structures1 Some words can be used as a no
8、un and a verb,for example.1.Picking up something heavy,you should_ your knees.A_ in the river makes the water slow its speed.2.I love this house with its wonderful_ across this valley.It is too late to_ this house today.Lets go tomorrow.bend(v)bend(n)view(n)view(v)3.The Mekong River_ into the South
9、China Sea.Many people like to see the_ of ice near the Antarctic.4.You can_ goods to other countries by sea or by air.The quickest method of_ in London is by Underground.flows(v)flow(n)transport(v)transport(n)5.It is difficult to be correct when you_ the future.The weather_ is not always accurate ei
10、ther.6.The tortoise moves at a very slow_.If you_ yourself,you will be able to work efficiently.forecast(v)forecast(n)pace(n)pace(v)as usual graduate parcel forecast schedule insurance attitudeEver since I _ from university,Ive regretted that I didnt work harder.I seldom followed my own work _.gradu
11、atedschedule2 Use the following words or expressions in the correct form to fill in the passage.Then try to translate it into Chinese.My_ then was not serious enough even though my father_ trouble for me._ he was right.I tried to get a job in an_ company,but I failed.Now I work in a post office chec
12、king_ every day.Although I still smile,I am not that happy.attitudeforecastAs usualinsuranceparcels3 Translate the following sentences into English,using the words in brackets.1.当我们发现山洞时已是深夜当我们发现山洞时已是深夜.(midnight;cave)2.在那座山上有一座海拔高达在那座山上有一座海拔高达3,000米的一座庙米的一座庙宇宇.(temple;altitude)It was midnight when
13、we found the cave.On that mountain lies a temple at an altitude of more than 3,000 metres above sea level.3.明亮的火焰熊熊地燃烧，水壶里的水开始明亮的火焰熊熊地燃烧，水壶里的水开始沸腾沸腾.(flame;boil)4.这家店卖质量很好的羊毛枕头和被子这家店卖质量很好的羊毛枕头和被子.(wool;pillow;quilt)The flame of the fire burnt brightly and the kettle began to boil.The shop spells goo
14、d wool pillows and quilts.5.每年成千上万的蝴蝶会从各个地方来到泉每年成千上万的蝴蝶会从各个地方来到泉边边.(butterfly)6.他看起来像个善良又可靠的人，课实际上他看起来像个善良又可靠的人，课实际上他只在乎自己的钱他只在乎自己的钱.(reliable)Every year thousands of butterflies fly to the spring from all places around it/everywhere.He looks like a nice and reliable man,but in fact the only thing h
15、e cares about is money.7.孩子们在蓝蓝的天空下建起了沙滩城堡孩子们在蓝蓝的天空下建起了沙滩城堡.(castle;beneath)The children are building sand castles beneath a blue sky.1 Complete each dialogue with the verbs given,using the present continuous tense and other tenses as necessary.HARRY:_ Sarah_(come)on the trip tomorrow?CINDY:Yes.She_
16、(leave)tomorrow morning.HARRY:Do you know what time?Iscomingis leavingUsing Structures CINDY:She _(leave)the house at seven oclock and will catch the train at eight.is leavingMATTHEW:How_ you_(get)to school?JOE:I_(cycle)to school and leaving my clothes behind.My mum_(bring)aregettingam cyclingIs bri
17、nging my clothes to school tomorrow morning.MATTHEW:Lucky you!That seems a good idea.PETER:Where_ we_(go)?JAMES:To the sea.PETER:How_ we_(get)there?JAMES:By car.aregoingaregetting1.Where are you going for your holiday?2.Who are you going with?3.How are you getting there?4.What are you doing there?5.
18、Where are you staying?6.When are you returning?2 Work with your partner to plan a trip based on the map.In your plan,discuss the following questions.S1:Where are you going for your holiday?S2:Im going on a tour round China.S1:Who are you going with?S2:Im thinking of going with my cousins after the u
19、niversity year ends in June.S1:So when are you leaving?S2:Well,Im planning to begin in Beijing next month and then go for a few days to Qingdao.S1:That sounds good.How are you travelling to Qingdao?I prefer to fly but its so expensive.S2:Yes,I think so too.So were going by train.Were staying in my a
20、unts flat down there.Then I hope were going to Nanjing.S1:How long are you staying there and in which hotel?S2:Perhaps well stay for two days at a Youth Hostel and then move on to Shanghai and Hangzhou.S1:It sounds so much fun.I wonder if I could join you.3 In pairs make up a dialogue about the futu
21、re plans of your group members.Remember to use the present continuous tense in your dialogue.S1:What are you doing this afternoon?S2:Im meeting Lucy to see a film.Were meeting outside the cinema in three hours time.S1:Where are you going after that?S2:We thought wed go to see Beatrice whos been ill.
22、S1:What are you doing there?S2:Lucys taking her some flowers.S1:Can I meet you there?S2:Yes.Lets say at five oclock.1 Before you listen to the tape,look at the picture on the right and discuss the questions with your partner.1.Is the photo a modern one or was it taken many years ago?How do you know?
23、2.What information can you get from the picture?Listening Task1.The photo could be and old or a modern one depending on the river.The boat looks as if it has a modern engine so it may be a modern photo.2.The information we can get from the picture is:Rivers can be used for fishing.People use fishing
24、 lines to catch fish and not nets.2 Listen and write the main idea in one sentence.Wang Kun and Wang Wei met and old man fishing by the river in Laos,and they talked about the life on the river and the changes3 Listen again and fill in the information on the chart.Life along the river in the pastLif
25、e alone the river nowThere were many small villages by the river.Some villages have disappeared.The fishermen used to catch fish.New dams have been built.They sold the fish to make money.Some people have moved to towns and work here.4 Discuss the following questions in pairs or groups.1.How did Wang
26、 Kun and Wang Wei greet the old man when they met him on the river bank?They greeted him by putting their hands together in the way of his people.2.What did they talk about?They talked about life alone the river and how it had changed.3.Do people like the change of lifestyle?What about the old mans
27、attitude?Some people like the change of lifestyle because their life is better.The old man prefers the old way of life.4.Why does the man prefer the old way of life?Because he likes the peaceful life along the river and he doesnt like the noise of the city.5.Can you think of anything similar in Chin
28、a?Listening TextAfter leaving noisy and crowded Vientiane,we cycled onto the south.On our way we saw an old man fishing on the Mekong.We stopped to talk to him.We put our hands together to greet him in the way of his people.He smiled and moved his head down a bit.Then he spoke to us.M=Man WK=Wang Ku
29、n WW=Wang WeiM:Good morning.Where are you going?WK:Were travelling along the Mekong.Can you tell us about life by the river?M:Well,its changed a lot.In the past there were many small villages along the river.The fisher-man caught many different kinds of fish and sold them.WW:Has life changed much?M:
30、Er,the new dams made a difference to many peoples lives.Some villages disappeared and now many people live and work in the towns.They live a better life there,but I prefer the old way of life and so Im still here.I like the peaceful life along the river and I dont like the noise of the city because
31、I am a good fisherman.WK:Do you catch many fish?M:I catch enough for my family and I sell whats left over to other people.WW:That sounds good.What else can you see by the river?M:There are many different kinds of animals and plants as well as temples,caves and a waterfall.Its a protected area so you
32、 can tell that its very special.Reading taskPART 6 THE END OF OUR JOURNEY柬埔寨金边柬埔寨金边越南胡志明市越南胡志明市Laos 1.Do children in Cambodia have a good education?No.Half of the people in the country cant read or write.2.Why did Wang Kun say that he felt lucky?He felt lucky to have had a good education.Read and an
33、swer the questions.3.Whats the difference between Vientiane and Phnom Penh?Unlike Vientiane,ships could travel the Mekong River in Phnom Penh.4.Which country is larger,Cambodia or Vietnam?Vietnam is larger.Vietnam has almost seven times the population of Cambodia.5.How many times did the farmer grow
34、 a new rice crop every year?Four times.TopicLaos CambodiaVietnamPopulation Weather Half the population of CambodiaTwice the population of LaosSeven times the population CambodiaDry and cool in autumnWarmer in the south,cooler in the northCareful readingTopicLaos CambodiaVietnamLearningFarmingHalf of
35、 its people cant read or writeRice and fishRice and fishRice,fish and fruitSpeaking taskImagine that you and three of your classmates run a travel business that gives tours of famous places in or near your hometown.You want to make a poster advertising a tour so that your travel agency can get more
36、business.Think of a name for your travel agency.Choose a famous place near your hometown and list its attractionsIn your group discuss what you need to put into your poster,including the pictures and words.Three sectionsThe name of the company.The tour and its details.A contact address.A posterWriti
37、ng task1 Now you are going to use your ideas to make the poster.Be sure to include all the contact number,etc.2 Plan your poster.Use the model below to help you.Ever Ready ToursEver Ready ToursWho can show you Yunnan?Ever Ready Tours Can!Context:Name of travel agencyName of travel agencyDestination
38、of the tourDestination of the tourHEAR fast moving water crash on the rocks belowTASTE the delicious cold Dai foodSEE colourful bird,flowers and butterfliesBE a part of nature now and forever!This six-day trip includes:all travel+4-star hotel roomall trips+mealsDevelopment:places of interestplaces o
39、f interestsightseeingsightseeingenjoyable activitiesenjoyable activitiesservice includedservice includedCost:1500 RMB per personDates:Every ThursdayContact number:010-66679xxxMore information:costcostdaysdayscontact numbercontact number3 Read the first draft of your poster and check to see if:the pr
40、inting is large enough to be read from the other side of the room;there is enough but not too much information;everything important has been included;you use words and pictures that make your tour sound exciting;your use of English and your spelling is correct.一、单词拼写一、单词拼写1.The Australians like to _
41、(露营露营)in the countryside at the weekends.2.We all know that he is too _(顽固顽固)to apologize.3.Dont take that _(态度态度)with me,young man.4.Most students keep a _(日记日记)of their everyday life.campstubbornattitudediary5.Excuse me,what is the f_ to Paris?Is$10 enough?6.The music sounds so good that I want to
42、 r_ it from the radio.7.In the past,the villagers t_ their goods by boat not by truck.8.The little boy said nothing because he was not b_ enough to be against his father.areecordransportedrave9.He got a job in a foreign company after _(毕业毕业)from university.10.It is very difficult to _(说服说服)my father
43、 to give up smoking.11.The role of the railways declined in the _(运输运输)system.12.I am _(有决心有决心)to finish the work ahead of time.graduatingpersuadetransportdetermined13.I heard the news report,but Im not sure if the information was r_ or not.14.According to the weather f_ it will rain tomorrow.15.If
44、you want to have a pleasant trip,a compass is the most _(use).16.With the help of Tom,I found the _(finally)result.eliableorecastusefulfinal17.He i_ that he had never stolen anything from the store.18.The young man seemed to be very e_ about the good news.19 Going for a long bicycle ride is an inter
45、esting e_ for me.20.This atlas shows us the d_ of the worlds geography.nsistedxcitedxperienceetails21.This is the _(late)news about the World Cup.It seems that Japan will lose the match.22.He insisted on being sent to work in Tibet after his _ (graduate)from Beijing University.23.If you want to do t
46、he trip _ (proper),you should ask the guide for some advice.24.From his _(determine)look,I can see he is sure to succeed.latestgraduationproperlydetermined二、选词填空二、选词填空1.I _ about flying last night.2.The boys went _ last summer.They put up their tent at the foot of the hill.dreamtcampingrecord,camp,g
47、ive in,determine,cycle,expect,dream3.The money we have will _ how long we can stay here.4.He was _ along the street when he was knocked off his bike.5.You cant _ to learn a foreign language in a week.6.She _ everything that was said at the meeting.7.Never has he _to his fate.determinecyclingexpect r
48、ecordedgave in1.Mr.Black _ Shanghai in a few days.Do you know when the earliest plane _ on Sunday.A.leaves;takes off B.is leaving;takes off C.is leaving;is taking off D.leaves;is taking off 2.In summer people usually stay up late outside,_ the cool air.A.enjoy B.enjoying C.to enjoy D.enjoyed 三、单项选择三
49、、单项选择B B 3.Plants grow well _ there is plenty of water and sunshine.A.whichB.in which C.thatD.where 4.Who is making so much noise in the garden?_ the children.A.It is B.They are C.That is D.There are7.Im going to Thailand this summer holiday._.A.Have a nice trip!B.Write to me.C.Take care!D.When will
50、 you go?D A A 5.The lady insisted that the young man _ her wallet and that he _ to the police station at once.A.had stolen;be sent B.should steal;should be sent C.had stolen;sent D.had stolen;must be sent 6.Are you still busy?Yes,I _,and it wont take long.A.just finish B.am just finishingC.have just
