1、Book1 Unit 2 Period 7 Reading for WritingXian is always a popular destination for tourists.For foreign tourists,Xian is a must-go place in China.How many tourist attractions do you know in Xian?Lead-inXian,or Changan as it was called for many centuries,has been a built-up urban area for over 3,000 y
2、ears,and served as the national capital of feudal China for 1,100 years.Terracotta Armya national treasurethe Terracotta Armyl be built to guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huangl more than 2,000 years oldl thousands of clay soldiers with unique facial expressions and positions Lead-inLead-in a 5A t
3、ourist attraction in China built by Xuanzang to preserve the Buddhist scriptures and statues brought back from India to Changan by the Silk Road Great Wild Goose PagodaLead-inShanxi History Museum“Chinese treasure house”“the pearl of ancient dynasties and house of Chinese treasures”the first modern
4、national museum built in 1983 and opened to the public in 1991 370,000 exhibits in the museum vividly show the history of over a million yearsXian City WallLead-inknown as the Fortifications（碉堡）of Xianthe most complete city wallone of the largest ancient military defensive systems Reading1.For what
5、purpose was the Terracotta Army built?2.Why do researchers think that each one is a copy of a real soldier?3.When and how was the tomb discovered?Read the passage quickly and answer the question.1.How many tourists attractions are mentioned in the passage？A.2B.3 C.4D.52.When will the author and his
6、father leave for Xian？A.September 30 B.October1 C.October2 D.October33.What makes Richard surprised about the Terracotta Army?A.They are so well kept.B.The number is so large.C.They are so far away.D.They were so difficulty made4.Why is Richard planning to visit the Shaanxi History Museum？A.It is ne
7、ar the Terracotta Army.B.It has books explaining QinshihuangC.His father loves history.D.It has many other treasures.ReadingDear Xiao Li,My time here in China is going well.I love my new school and classmates.Over the October holiday,my parents and I are planning to go to Xian to see the Terracotta
8、Army.Ive heard that it is an amazing sight,and I cant wait to go.To me,the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable.Its amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues,and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s.Were also planning to visit several other places in Xian.My dad
9、 and I are both looking forward to going to the Shanxi History Museum,because my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is known as a“Chinese treasure house”!Were also going to the Xian City Wall and a few other famous sights.Were taking the train,leaving the day before the October holi
10、day begins.Were arriving at 9:30 a.m.and will start sightseeing right away,so I hope we sleep well on the train!I guess thats all for now!Ill write again soon and send photos!Do you have any plans for the coming holiday?Hope to hear from you soon.Your friend,Richardwherewhywhathowwhen to gowhen to a
11、rriveWhat aspects does Richards travel plan talk about?whenwith whomOther plans (what)Final thoughtsTransport (how)Main purpose for the trip（when and where)GreetingSignatureFind out the following information and fill in the table.ParagraphMain ideaDetail1main purpose for the trip2other plans for the
12、 trip3transport4final thoughtsgo to Xian to see the Terracotta Armygo to the Shaanxi History museum,the Xian City Wall,and a few other famous sights.take the train,leave the day before the October holiday begins and arrived at 9:30 a.m.write again soon and send photosLearn for writing method:wordsam
13、azing to believeunbelievableIt is an amazing sight.It is .Im amazed.is almost unbelievable.I cant believe it.Its hard .Its an story.Underline the words and phrases used to express emotion in the email.More expressions:I have been longing for.Its my dream destination.Ive always wanted to visit.Im dyi
14、ng to see.How exciting it is to.一般将来时1.will 2.be going to 3.be doingP1:.my parents and I are planning to go to Xian to see the Terracotta Army.P2:Were also planning to visit several other places in Xian.My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shanxi History Museum.Were also going to th
15、e Xian City Wall and a few other famous sights.P3:Were taking the train,leaving the day before the October holiday begins.Were arriving at 9:30 a.m.and will start sightseeing right away.现在进行时表示将来Learn for writing method:tenseP1:Ive heard that it is an amazing sight,and I cant wait to go.Ive heard th
16、at the flower cake is amazing,and I cant wait to have a taste of it.2.2.我听闻西山的风景很令人惊奇，我迫不及待要去欣赏它。我听闻西山的风景很令人惊奇，我迫不及待要去欣赏它。仿仿：Ive heard that the view of the West Mountain is amazing,and I cant wait to admire it.Hearing that the view of the West Mountain is amazing,I cant wait to admire it.(用现在分词作状语用现
17、在分词作状语)Learn for writing method:sentences1.1.我听闻鲜花饼令人惊叹，我迫不及待地想要去尝试下。我听闻鲜花饼令人惊叹，我迫不及待地想要去尝试下。P3:Were taking the train,leaving the day before the October holiday begins.1.我们将乘坐飞机，于周五下午离开。我们将乘坐飞机，于周五下午离开。We are taking a plane,leaving on Saturday morning.2.我们打算在新年前一天坐飞机离开我们打算在新年前一天坐飞机离开,在那里呆三天在那里呆三天(1月
18、月1日日-1月月3日日).We are flying there,leaving the day before the New Year holiday begins and will spend three days there,from Jan.1st to Jan.3rd.仿仿：Learn for writing method:sentencesP2：My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shaanxi History Museum,because my dad loves history and I have hea
19、rd that this museum is known as a“Chinese treasure house”!我和哥哥都期盼去参观西山，因为我们都喜爱自然我和哥哥都期盼去参观西山，因为我们都喜爱自然。仿仿：My elder brother and I are both looking forward to visiting the West Mountain,because we are attracted by nature.Learn for writing method:sentences旅游计划是一种常见的应用文写作。旅游可分为观光游、文化游、美食游及探险游等不同类型，因此旅游计
20、划也要根据不同的旅游目的进行设计。常规的旅游计划需要明确以下几个方面的问题：Writing：Travel Plan为了提升旅行计划的层级，还需注意以下几个方面的问题：1每段是否有明确清晰的主题；2用一般现在时代替一般将来时；3用更高级的形容词词汇。例如：表达“好”时，不要总用“nice”，我们还可以用“smart,clean,excellent,clever,famous，exciting,beautiful,wonderful,grand”等表达更具有指向性的词汇；4用更高级的动词词汇。比如：我们可以用“seem，stand，lie，get，stay，remain，look，sound，be
21、come，keep，grow”等代替“be”；5所有“专有名词”要大写；6文章最后要有适当的总结性语言。【范例】假定你是李华，国庆节即将来临，你打算和家人下周去北京游览。请你给你的好友Richard写一封电子邮件，分享你的出行计划。要点：1.出行时间和旅游目的地；2.具体活动安排及交通方式；3.表达期望。注意：1.词数80词左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：皇家园林the imperial/royal garden 故宫the Imperial Palace 颐和园the Summer Palace旅行计划首段：交代时间、地点、人物【常用语块】【常用语块】即将来临即将来临 ar
22、ound the corner/.is coming去度假去度假 go on a holiday/take a vacation 和和一起一起 together with 七日游七日游 a seven-day trip我写信是想告诉你我国庆假期的旅行计划。我写信是想告诉你我国庆假期的旅行计划。Im writing to tell you about my travel plan for the National Day.国庆节即将来临，我打算和家人一起去北京度假。这是一趟为期七天的国庆节即将来临，我打算和家人一起去北京度假。这是一趟为期七天的旅行，我迫不及待地想出发了。旅行，我迫不及待地想出发
23、了。The National Day is coming/around the corner,Im planning to go to Beijing for a holiday together with my family.It is a seven-day trip,and I cant wait to go.这是我的旅行计划。这是我的旅行计划。Here is my travel plan./My travel plan is as follows.,which is a seven-day trip,and I旅行计划正文：交通工具、活动安排【常用语块】【常用语块】动身去某地动身去某地
24、 leave for 出发出发 set out/off参观参观 pay a visit to 乘公共汽车乘公共汽车/飞机飞机 take a bus/plane观光观光 go sightseeing 欣赏美景欣赏美景 enjoy the beautiful scenery名胜古迹名胜古迹 places of interest 旅游景点旅游景点 tourist attractions 我们将在周五晚上乘飞机出发。众所周知，北京有很多名胜古迹我们将在周五晚上乘飞机出发。众所周知，北京有很多名胜古迹/旅游景旅游景点。到达那里之后，我们打算去北海公园逛一逛，欣赏这座古代的皇家园点。到达那里之后，我们打算
25、去北海公园逛一逛，欣赏这座古代的皇家园林林的美景的美景。We are taking a plane,leaving/setting out on Friday evening.As we all know,there are many places of interest/tourist attractions in Beijing.After arriving there,we are going to pay a visit to Beihai Park,enjoying/admiring the beautiful scenery of this ancient imperial/roy
26、al garden.旅行计划正文：介绍旅游景点【常用语块】【常用语块】奇珍异宝奇珍异宝 valuable/rare treasures必看景点必看景点 must-see attractions第二天上午，我们打算到故宫博物馆看看。听说这个博物馆展出了很多不同时期第二天上午，我们打算到故宫博物馆看看。听说这个博物馆展出了很多不同时期的奇珍异宝，是一个必看的景点。的奇珍异宝，是一个必看的景点。The next morning,we are planning to go to the Palace Museum.Ive heard that many valuable treasures of di
27、fferent periods are displayed in that museum,which is a must-see atrraction.除了这些地方，我们也打算去其他有名的景点看看，例如长城，颐和园，奥林匹除了这些地方，我们也打算去其他有名的景点看看，例如长城，颐和园，奥林匹克公园等等。克公园等等。We are also going to visit other tourist attractions,such as the Great Wall,the Summer Palace and the Olympic Park.旅行计划正文：品尝美食【常用语块】【常用语块】品尝当地
28、美食品尝当地美食 enjoy the local food最令人兴奋的是品尝当地的美食。北京的许多美食享誉国内外，例如最令人兴奋的是品尝当地的美食。北京的许多美食享誉国内外，例如北京烤鸭，涮羊肉等等。因此，我们打算到当地的餐馆尝尝它们。北京烤鸭，涮羊肉等等。因此，我们打算到当地的餐馆尝尝它们。The most exciting thing is to enjoy the local food.There are many world-famous food in Beijing,such as Beijing Duck,Mutton hot pot.Thus,we are going to s
29、ome local restaurants to have a good taste of them.有这么多迷人之处，北京每年吸引了大量来自世界各地的游客有这么多迷人之处，北京每年吸引了大量来自世界各地的游客。With so many attractions,Beijing attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world.旅行计划结尾你想和我们一起去吗？我敢肯定我们一定会玩得很开心。你想和我们一起去吗？我敢肯定我们一定会玩得很开心。Would you like to join us?Im sure well have a
30、 good time.你想和我分享一下你的旅行计划吗你想和我分享一下你的旅行计划吗？Would you like to share your travel plans with me?期待你尽快回复。期待你尽快回复。Looking forward to your early reply.Dear Richard,Hows everything?With the National Day coming,I am planning to go to Beijing for a holiday together with my parents.It is a seven-day trip,and I
31、 cant wait to go.We are taking a plane,setting out on Friday evening.As we all know,there are many places of interest in Beijing.After arriving there,we are going to pay a visit to Beihai Park,enjoying/admiring the beautiful scenery of this ancient imperial garden.The next morning,we are planning to
32、 go to the Palace Museum.Ive heard that many valuable treasures of different periods/times are displayed in that museum,which is a must-see attraction.We are also going to visit other tourist attractions,such as the Great Wall,the Summer Palace and the Olympic Park.The most exciting thing is to enjo
33、y the local food.There are many world-famous food in Beijing,such as Beijing Duck,Mutton hot pot.Thus,we are going to some local restaurants to have a taste of them.As a political and economic center,Beijing is also an excellent culture center suitable for a visit.Would you like to join us?Im lookin
34、g forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Huau假设你是李华，寒假即将来临，你打算和家人一起来汕头度假，请给你的好友Richard写一封电子邮件，分享你的出行计划。内容包括：1.出行时间及目的地；2.选择此处的原因；3.具体活动安排。注意：1.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。2.词数80词左右。take a look at the beautiful scenery,especially the houses in unique Chaoshan stylesenjoy/have a taste of the local food,such as beef b
35、alls,tofu pudding,spicy raw seafood marinated with different ingredientspay a visit to the Chaoshan History Culture Expo Centergo to Nanao Islandtaste Kungfu Teatake the high-speed railwayby bus/car/shipon footWhat a wonderful city!How friendly the Shantounese are!Come and enjoy the local food here.
36、historic sitesDear Richard,Hows everything?Im glad to tell you my parents and I are planning to spend our winter vacation in Shantou,a harbor city of Guangdong Province.We are taking the high-speed railway,setting out on January 10th.I have booked a hotel room online.After checking in,we will start
37、sightseeing right away.We are going to rent shared bikes to cycle around the city,taking a look at the citys beautiful scenery as well as its rolling coastline.Ive heard that theres a newly-built museum opened to the public most of the time,which exhibits different kinds of artworks unique to Chaosh
38、an areas.I cant wait to go.We are also planning to visit several other places in Shantou.Naoao Island is a must-see tourist attraction,where there are many historic sites,such as the General Military Mansion,Nanshan Temple and Huanghuashan National Forest Park.The most exciting thing is to have a taste of the local food-beef balls,spicy raw seafood marinated in different ingredients and Kungfu Tea.Do you have any plans for the coming holiday?Would you like to join us?Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua
