1、Unit8Major topics1 Listening Activities:Mt.Taishan泰山泰山 2 Situational Dialogue:Mt.Emei(2)峨眉峨眉山(山(2)3 Readings for Travelogue:Mt.Huangshan 黄山黄山4 Introduction to Tourist Sites:Mt.Qingcheng青城山青城山5 Additional Know-how:Western Food西西餐餐 Part One:Listening ActivitiesMt.Taishan泰山泰山vWords and expressionscradl
2、e n.摇篮摇篮,发源地发源地elevation n.海拔海拔majestic adj.宏伟的宏伟的,庄严庄严的的sheer adj.纯粹的纯粹的,绝对的绝对的imaginary adj.假想的假想的,想想象的象的implication n.含意含意,暗示暗示awesome adj.引起敬畏的引起敬畏的,可怕的可怕的topographical adj.地地形学的形学的atop adv.在顶上在顶上vProper NounsMt Taishan 泰山泰山Jinan 济南济南Taian泰安泰安Daimiao Temple 岱庙岱庙Bixia Temple碧霞祠碧霞祠Yuhuang(Jade Emp
3、eror)Peak玉玉皇顶皇顶Riguan(Sun-Watching)Peak 日日观峰观峰2022-10-74NO.1 Mountain of the Wuyue 2022-10-75Mount TaishanA Natural Museum of History and ArtvIn China.72Emperors had come here to worship Heaven an Earth2022-10-762022-10-77v72 emperors have been here to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth.2022-10-78
4、The most famous temple on Mount Tai-the Dai Temple.2022-10-79vThe most famous hall in the Dai TemplevIt is one o the three palace-style architectures in china2022-10-710Mid-heaven GatevFrom this point,you can get a fantastic view of the mountain.2022-10-711Five-pine Pavilion or Five-Dafu Pines2022-1
5、0-712The Five-pine Pavilion,its also called the Five-Dafu Pines.But now only two are left.2022-10-713Eighteen BendsvThere are 1,633 steps along the route.vAlmost 400 meters up vertically within 1 kilometer.2022-10-7142022-10-715The highest peak of Mount Taishan-the Jade Emperor SummitMount Taishan_L
6、ocated at the north part of Shandong Province and lying across Jinan and Taian Cities,Mt Taishan is the cradle of Chinese culture and the most magnificent mountain under heaven._Mt Taishan,its main peak at an elevation of 1,585 meters,looking majestic in their sheer masses,is regarded as the holiest
7、 of all the five holy mountains in China._For its long history,scientific value and natural resource,Taishan has been designated as a world natural and cultural heritage site._The Daimiao and Bixia temples are among the mountains major sites of historical significance,and the Yuhuang(Jade Emperor)an
8、d Riguan(Sun-Watching)peaks are primary scenic spots._A visit to Mt Taishan not only brings one in touch with its peaks and stones of imaginary images,ancient trees famed rich in cultural implications,and its awesome topographical wonders-it also provides the opportunity to marvel at stone pillars i
9、nscribed with poems composed by emperors and poets._Watching the cloud sea atop the mountain is definitely a fascinating experience.central 1,545 beauty interest tablets sunrise 2.Listen to the tape again,and match the information in column A with that in column B.1.location of Mt Taishan2.height of
10、 the main peak3.major sites of historical interest4.primary scenic spots5.Watching the sunrise atop the mountainA.Jade Emperor and Sun-Watching peaksB.1,545 metersC.1,565 metersD.across Jinan and Taian of ShandongE.Daimiao and Bixia templesF.a fascinating experienceG.Stone tablets inscribed with poe
11、msColumn AColumn BPart Two:Situational DialogueMt.Emei(2)峨眉山(峨眉山(2)vWords and expressionspregnant adj.怀孕的怀孕的,孕育孕育的的discard vt.丢弃丢弃,抛弃抛弃miracle n.奇迹奇迹,奇事奇事gratitude n.感谢感谢monastery n.寺庙,修道院寺庙,修道院gilded adj.镀金的镀金的venerable adj.值得尊敬的值得尊敬的,古老的古老的vProper NounsHall of Maitreya.弥勒殿弥勒殿Hall of Vairocana,毗卢殿,
12、毗卢殿Banruo Hall班若堂班若堂Beamless Brick Hall无梁砖殿无梁砖殿Rena Temple热那寺热那寺Xingyuan Tower行愿楼行愿楼Pattra-leaf Scripture贝叶经贝叶经Baishui Pool 白水池白水池Autumn Wind over the Baishui Pool“白水秋风白水秋风”Qingyin Pavilion清音阁清音阁Mt.Emei(2)峨眉山(峨眉山(2)Warming-up exercise:Decide whether the statements are true or false.If it is true,put
13、“T”in the space provided and“F”if it is false.v1._ Mt.Emei has been popular because it is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China.v2._ In the Wannian Temple is enshrined Guanyin Bodhisattva because it is the ritual site of Goddess of Guanyin Bodhisattva.v3._ Emperor Shenzong changed the n
14、ame of the temple,just to show his gratitude to his grandmother.TFF Mt.Emei(2)Tourists get into the Wannian Temple.They are visiting the historical interests as well as one of the ten marvels of Mt.Emei outside the temple.vWang:Now,we are entering the temple.The first hall you see is the Hall of Mai
15、treya.When you get out of the hall youll see the Hall of Vairocana on the left,and Banruo Hall on the right.Today,well mainly visit the famous Beamless Brick Hall of Wannian Temple.vJudy:All right.vWang:Are you all here now?Look at the roof of the Wannian Temple!As the name suggests,the whole hall i
16、s made of bricks without a beam.vJudy:Well,I am wondering why the temple is different from other temples Ive seen on Mt.Emei.vWang:The temple was constructed according to the style of Rena Temple in India.No wonder it has striking features of the Indian monasteries.vJudy:Got it.Then,who is the deity
17、 sitting on a white elephant?vWang:She is Puxian Bodhisattva.The gilded statue is 7.35 meters high,and weighs 62,000 kilograms.On your left is Xingyuan Tower.Three treasures of the temple are kept there.vJudy:I want to see the three treasures.What are they?vWang:Well,they are the Tooth Sarira of Bud
18、dha,Pattra-leaf Scripture and the Emperors seal.But the tower is open to the venerable monks only.vJudy:What a pity!Im crazy about the Pattra-leaf Scripture.It must be very special.vWang:Yes,it is.Follow me please!Lets go to another marvelous site nearby-the Baishui Pool.vJudy:Vow,what a beautiful l
19、andscape!The maple leaves turn red all over the mountain.The red leaves are clearly reflected in the pool.Look at the ripples in the pool!The colorful ripples are trembling when the autumn wind blows.vWang:This beautiful view is called the Autumn Wind over the Baishui Pool.It is one of the ten marve
20、ls of Mt.Emei.Have a short rest here!Dont go far!Well move on to the next site-the Qingyin Pavilion in 15 minutes.vJudy:Thank you!(the end)v1.Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.1.What is the architectural style of the Beamless Brick Hall of Wannian Temple?_2.Why is the Hall ca
21、lled the“Beamless Brick Hall”?_3.What can you see in the Xingyuan Tower?_4.What about the scenery of the Baishui Pool?Describe it in your own words._It has striking features of the Indian monasteries because of its resemblance to the style of Rena Temple in India.The whole hall is made of bricks wit
22、hout a beam,hence the name of“Beamless Brick Hall”.They can see three treasures of the Temple-the Tooth Sarira of Buddha,Pattra-Leaf Scripture and the Emperors seal.The colorful ripples are trembling when the autumn wind blows in the Baishui Pool.This beautiful view is called the Autumn Wind over th
23、e Baishui Pool.It is another one of the ten marvels of Mt.Emei.Part Three:Readings for Travelogue Mt.Huangshan 黄山黄山vWords and expressionslaud vt.赞美赞美,称赞称赞foliage n.树叶树叶,植物植物facility n.设备设备,工具工具endless adj.无止境的无止境的,无无穷的穷的thoroughly adv.十分地十分地,彻底地彻底地ivy n.植植常春藤常春藤mingle v.(使使)混合混合vProper NounsMt.Huang
24、shan黄山黄山2022-10-727North Sea Scenic Area2022-10-728Shixin Peak2022-10-729Lion Peak2022-10-730Refreshing and Clear Terrace2022-10-731Monkey Gazing at the Sea2022-10-732Flying Stone2022-10-733the fantastic rock peaks 2022-10-734GuestGreeting Pine2022-10-735Guest Greeting Pine2022-10-736Rainbow2022-10-
25、7372022-10-738Watching the sunrise and sunset is a good choice2022-10-739The hot wells in Mt.Huang are so famous in the world Mt.Huangshan Lauded as“No.1 Mountain under Heaven”,Mt Huangshan is one of 10 major scenic resorts of China.In 1990,the UNESCO put Mt Huangshan on the list of world natural an
26、d cultural heritages.The beauty of Mt Huangshan lies in its“four wonders”:pine trees with shapely foliage,rocks in hundreds of images,a sea of clouds,and hot springs.Each of the four seasons on Mt.Huangshan has their respective beauty but even this can vary from day to day thanks to variations in th
27、e weather,light and shade as clouds pass overhead and even around you at the higher reaches.This endless changing adds an emphasis to the wonder of the landscape and to know the mountain thoroughly,you would need to visit Mt.Huangshan in all the different seasons.Mt.Huangshan in spring is like a mai
28、den-all is new,fresh and tender.Spring comes in April but its onset is delayed by three days for every 100 meters as you climb the mountain.The green trees and ivy mingle to form natural pavilions where you can sit and refresh yourself while enjoying the beautiful scenery.Autumn on the mountain is c
29、olorful due to the blue sky,white clouds,red maples and yellow fruits.At this time of the year the scenery can be compared with that of spring but with a mature beauty.Snowy Mt.Huangshan is like a crystal palace.Though winter lasts a long time in Huangshan,it is not as cold as you might expect.A poe
30、m has it that Mt.Huangshan is beautiful all year round but with the winter scenery being the best.The sea of clouds,one of the four wonders of Mt.Huangshan,appears more often in winter than in any other season.v1.Read the travelogue carefully,and decide whether the statements are true or false.1._ T
31、he“four wonders”of Mt Huangshan are:pine trees with shapely foliage,rocks in a hundred and one images,a sea of clouds,and sacred haloes.2._ Mt.Huangshan is beautiful all year round but with the Autumn scenery being the best and the longest.3._ The sea of clouds appears more often in summer than in a
32、ny other season while hot springs are the best in winter.4._ Mt Huangshan is one of 10 major scenic resorts of China and was put on the list of world natural heritage in 1990 by UNESCO.FFFF2.Learn by heart the underlined phrases,and make sentences using the underlined phrases or patterns.Part Four:I
33、ntroduction to Tourist SitesMt.Qingcheng青城山青城山vWords and expressionscolleague n.同事同事,同僚同僚secluded adj.幽静的幽静的,隐蔽隐蔽的的Taoist n.道士道士,道教信徒道教信徒merge v.并入并入,融合融合opponent n.对手对手,反对者反对者panorama n.全景全景,全景画全景画vProper NounsMt.Qingcheng青城山青城山Jianfu Temple 建福宫建福宫Longevity Hall 长生殿长生殿Fan Changsheng范长生范长生Ning Feng宁
34、封宁封Du Guangting杜光庭杜光庭Yellow Emperor 黄帝黄帝Chiyou蚩尤蚩尤Moon City Lake月城湖月城湖峨嵋天下秀峨嵋天下秀剑门天下险剑门天下险夔门天下雄夔门天下雄青城天下幽青城天下幽Return to Nature 幽幽-seclusionYutingLongevity HallMt.Qingchengv v Ladies and Gentlemen!v Welcome to Chengdu and join us on our one day tour to Mt.Qingcheng.Mt.Qingcheng includes two scenic ar
35、eas:the front mountain and the back mountain.The front mountain is famous for its secluded scenery and numerous cultural sites.The back mountain is well-known for its evergreen bushes and forest.Today,well hike in the front mountain only.v Ladies and Gentlemen!Look at the.Its called Jianfu Temple.Th
36、e temple was built in 730 and reconstructed in 1888 during the Qing Dynasty.Near Jianfu Temple is a scenic spot with ancient buildings and green trees as perfect as a picture.People call it a“Natural Picture”.v When you stand here,you will feel as if you were unconsciously merging into the beautiful
37、 landscape nearby.v Follow me please!Now,were heading for the Chengsheng Hall(Longevity Hall).A Taoist saint named Fan Changsheng is enshrined here.Here,were in the main hall.Please look at the two statues!They are Ning Feng and Du Guangting.A legend has it that Ning Feng comprehended Tao through pr
38、actice on Mt.Qingcheng.He taught Huang Di(the Yellow Emperor)how to fly.At last Huang Di defeated his opponent Chiyou,and finally unified China.Please look at this statue!He is Du Guangting.Du Guangting is a scholar of the Tang Dynasty.He lived on Mt.Qingcheng for a long time and systematically expo
39、unded the doctrines of Taoism.v Now,are you ready?Well continue our tour up to the top of Mt.Qingcheng,but we dont have to walk all the time.Now,Ill take you to the Moon City Lake,where you can take the telphers.Recently,both the front and back mountains are equipped with telphers for tourists.You c
40、an enjoy the beauty of the mountains from different angles when you are sitting in the telphers.v Here we are.Please get into the telpher one by one.Enjoy the panorama of the landscape of the most secluded mountain in China-Mt.Qingcheng.The tips for introduction of tourist sitesvMake a draft of your
41、 commentary before you take tourists around.vAnimate your introduction with facial expressions and body language.vSpeak colloquial English and use simple and short sentences.vApply one or two methods of introduction you know.Part Five:Additional Know-how Western Food西餐西餐vI.Dialogue for Travel 旅行对话旅行
42、对话 Western FoodvWaiter:Have you decided what youd like,madam?vJudy:Not yet.What is your house specialilty?vWaiter:What about the French steak?It is very delicious and worth a try.vJudy:Great.I think French cuisine is the most elegant and exquisite one.vWaiter:Yes,madam.How do you want your steak ser
43、ved?Would you like it rare,medium or well done?vJudy:I prefer my beef well-done.vWaiter:What vegetables do you want to come with your steak?vJudy:Broccoli with crabmeat sauce.Thats my favorite.vWaiter:Then,what would you like to drink with your meal?vJudy:Well,let me seeBut,could you recommend somet
44、hing nice at a reasonable price?vWaiter:A Remy Martin Xo.35 dollars plus 10%service fees.vJudy:That would be fine.vWaiter:We have a special dessert today.It is made up of ground almonds,egg yolks,fruit,and cream with lady finger biscuits.Would you like to have some?vJudy:OK.Ill have a try.vWaiter:Yo
45、ur food will be ready in about twenty minutes.Bon appetite!vJudy:Thank you.2.Listen to the tape again,remember the procedures of serving the Western food.Make a situational dialogue accordingly.II:Translation 翻译翻译九华山九华山1.九华山(Mt.Jiuhua)位于安徽省青阳县(Qingyang County)南,是中国四大佛教名山之一。2.九华山有99座山峰,16处峻岭(precipit
46、ous ridges),14处悬崖(overhanging cliffs),18眼清泉(limpid springs),以及许多洞府、深潭(deep pools)、奇石(rare stones)、瀑布。3.千百年来,文人名士(men of letters)云游九华,留下大量诗文名作,赞美不绝。Located in the south of Qingyang County,Anhui Province,Mt.Jiuhua is one of Chinas four Buddhist mountains.九华山有九华山有99座山峰,座山峰,16处峻岭处峻岭(precipitous ridges),
47、14处悬崖处悬崖(overhanging cliffs),18眼清泉眼清泉(limpid springs),以及许多洞府、深,以及许多洞府、深潭潭(deep pools)、奇石、奇石(rare stones)、瀑布。、瀑布。It has attracted since ancient times numerous men of letters,who have written poems and articles praising its beauty.4.九华山形如莲花,史称“莲花佛国”(“lotus flower kingdom of Buddhists.”)。每年香客数十万众,历来被推为
48、“东南第一山”(“No.1 Mountain in the southeast China”)。5.如今尚存大小寺庙78座,佛像(statues of Buddhist figures)1500多尊。The mountain takes the shape of lotus flower,and is thus called“lotus flower kingdom of Buddhists”.Each year,hundreds of thousands of pilgrims flocked to the mountain.It has been acclaimed as the“No.1 Mountain in the southeast China”.Today,a total of 78 temples and 1500 statues of Buddhist figures remain on the mountain.