1、Warming upDo you like taveling?Lets go traveling!Tiananmen SquareThe Great WallForbidden CityThe Heaven TemplePotala PalaceHuangshanHongkong According to the survey on the net Sina,traveling around the world is the first dream of 71.2%of people who have taken part in the survey.NEWSWhy do so many pe
2、ople like traveling?/What are the advantages of traveling?broaden ones view/mindenrich ones knowledge/experiencescontact with different cultures meet people of different colorsrelax,refresh our mindget to know the vastness of nature.bring enjoyment and good memories What we must consider when we are
3、 preparing for traveling?time destination things to take Points for attention means of transportation 9on footby bikeby motorbikeMeans of transport10by busby carby trainby ship/boat/seaat the port/harborby plane/airat the airportby spaceshipIf you want to have a trip which kind of transport do you p
4、refer to use?What do you have to consider before you decide which means of transport you will use?Cost(花费花费)Safety(安全安全)Comfort(舒适舒适)Quickness(迅速)Convenience(方便方便)Transport AdvantagesDisadvantages1.Very cheap2.efficient for short journeys,1.Takes longer than the train or plane2.no meals 3.uncomforta
5、ble1.Cheaper than the airplane,2.Views along the road3.arrive at the centre of the cities1.Takes longer than the airplane2.Crowded 1.Cheaper than plane2.Comfortable,3.Accommodation and meals 1.More expensive than the train or bus2.Not convenient for visiting inland places1.Quick,time-saving,2.Comfor
6、table3.Meals 1.Expensive,2.Airports are far from the centre of the cities.15TalkingWhen are you leaving?Where are you staying?How are you going to?How long are you staying in?When are you arriving in/at?When are you coming back?Sample dialogueA:Tom,where are you going on holiday?B:Im going to Laos.A
7、:When are you leaving?B:Next Sunday.A:How are you going to Laos?B:Im taking a plane.A:How long are you staying in Laos?B:About two weeks.A:Great.Have a good trip.B:Thanks.How do people who live along a river make use of it?drink the water in a river.wash their clothes in a river.irrigate the fields.
8、swim in summer.make electricity.travel along itNames of riverLocationMekong riverSeineNileCongoAmazonMississippiThamesEnglandEgyptCentral AfricaUSFranceChinaBrazil The great rivers in the worldThe countries that the Mekong River flows through!LaosThailandSouth China SeaCambodiaChinaThe Chinese part of the river is calledthe Lancang River and after flowing inother countries the river is called theMekong River.Can you tell the differences between the Mekong River and the Lancang River?