1、Unit 3Unit 3Reading and TalkingReadingQuestions:1.What is the Eco-travel?Eco-travel is a form of travel that combines normal tourism with learning.2.What is the difference between normal travel and Eco-travel?Normal travel is simply for pleasure,and is bad for the environment,but Eco-travel is a way
2、 to protect the environment,and a way to find out what can be done to help animals and plants as well as people.Characteristics of eco-travel and normal travel Eco-travel1.for pleasure and learning2.to protect environment3.travel responsibly4.to make the world better to understand it better5.a way t
3、o find out what can be done to help animals,plants,and people Normal travel1.travel for pleasure2.bad for environment3.cause problemsRed River VillageSnow MountainSnow MountainImagine that the four of you are going on an eco-trip.Red river villageSnow MountainEach group member has to prepare reasons
4、 for visiting one of the places above.DiscussingSnow MountainRed River VillageStudent A:Red River VillageI think we should go to Red River Village because we can _,and we can learn about _,if we visit Red River Village,We can help _.Swim in the river;go boating on it;look at the bird;go for walks al
5、ong it;plant trees near it water and the fish in the river;the birds by it;how to keep the water cleanthe villagers make money so that they can take care of the river and the birdsStudent B:Snow MountainI think we should go to snow Mountain because we can_ _and we can learn about _ _.If we visit Sno
6、w Mountain,we can help _.go hiking in the mountain;go skiing in the winter;look at birds and other animals;plant trees on the mountain nature;the birds and other animals;the old trees in the mountainthe people there to keep the mountain clean and to take good care of the birds and other animalsWhat
7、should you do before writing?Before you start writing,you need to think what you are going to write.List good ideas and make notes.Think what the readers already know and what they need to know.Consider what you are going to tell them and what you need to explain or give examples of.Dear Mum and Dad
8、,We have just arrived at the hotel.We are unpacking our bags and we will go to the park this morning.We are going to have a picnic in the park and eat sandwiches.After the picnic,we will go back to our hotel.In the afternoon we will go for a walk and maybe sing songs in the evening.Sample LetterOn S
9、unday,we are going to play volley-ball on the beach and then go hiking.When we get back from hiking,we will pack,go to the train station,and go home.This is our first day and we are very excited.I think we will have a great time.LoveSueSample LetterDear Mum and Dad,We are playing volleyball on the b
10、each.Yesterday,we went swimming and played volleyball in the morning.We had lunch at our hotel and then went for a walk and sang songs in the evening.On Friday,our first day here,we arrived at the hotel and unpacked.Sample LetterWe went to the park and had a picnic and ate sandwiches.After the picnic,we were tired and went back to the hotel and watched a film.We will go hiking today and then pack and go to the station.We are having a great time,but it will be nice to get back home.Sample Letter
