1、Guilinin southern China,provides one of Chinas most extraordinary views.The world is so large that I want to have a see.Whats your opinion of travel？Do you like traveling?Why?Or why not?Yes,l love travelinglBroaden our view/mindlEnrich our knowledge/experienceslMeet different peoplelRelax,refresh ou
2、r mindlGet to know the beauty of naturelBring enjoyment and good memoriesNo,I dont A waste of time and money Make me tired and exhausted May be dangerous Too many people If you have a chance to travel,which means of transportation will you use?on foot by bike by bus by train by ship/sea by plane/air
3、Here are some famous rivers in China.Do you know their names?Which river is the longest river in China.Chang Jiang Chang Jiang RiverRiverThe Yangtze RiverWhich river is called our mother river.The Yellow River The world has many great rivers.Would you like to visit them by yourself?Journey Down The
4、Mekong How much do you know about MekongLan Cang RiverThe Mekong RiverCan you list the countries that the Mekong flows through?The Mekong River is called _ in China.It goes through _ _,_,_,_ and pours into the _.Lancang RiverMyanmarLaosThailandCambodiaVietnamSouth China SeaOut of China,it is calledt
5、he Mekong RiverIn China it is calledThe Lancang River 澜沧江澜沧江Journey down the MekongReadingPart 1 The dream and the plan Skimming(First-Reading)Skimming to get the main idea The text mainly tells us about_ of Wang Kun and Wang Wei and how they will cycle along the _.*SkimmingMatch the main idea with
6、each paragraphPara.1 Para.2Para.3 A.The preparation before the trip and details about Mekong river B.Different attitudes between wang kun and wang weiC.Deciding to take a great bike trip along the Mekong river The text mainly tells us about_ of Wang Kun and Wang Wei and how they will cycle along the
7、 _.the dream and the planMekong RiverScan the text and then choose the best answer.1When did they get the chance to take a bike trip?_ A.During middle school B.After graduating from middle school C.During college time D.After graduating from college2What does Wang Kun think of her sister?AFoolish an
8、d stubborn.BFoolish but determined.CStubborn but determined.DUnkind and stubborn.3What did they do before the trip?AThey had a very good rest.BThey talked with their parents about it.CThey were full of fear.DThey had prepared well for it.4 4.Why is it difficult to breathe in Qinghai Province?A.Becau
9、se of the cold weatherB.Because of the low attitudeC.Because of the high altitude D.Because fo the rivers5.From the text,we know that _.A.Their trip was successful because of their preparationsB.They knew very well about te Mekong River beforeC.Their trip would be very difficult but interestingD.The
10、y enjoyed themselves very much Who and WhatWang Kun and _ _ Wang Wei are dreaming about _.his sistertaking a great bike tripParagraph 1:DreamCareful readingWhere and How They have the idea to _ _ the Mekong River from _ it _ to _ it _.cycle alongwherebeginswhereendsCareful readingParagraph 2:A stubb
11、orn sisterShe the source of the river and begin their journey there.she has ,nothing can change it.insisted that they findOncemade up her mindCareful readingWhat can they see during the journey?It begins in a _ on_ _.glacier(冰川冰川)a mountainParagraph 3:PreparationCareful readingin Qinghai ProvinceThe
12、n,it _ quickly.It becomes_ as it passes through deep _.movesrapidsvalleysCareful readingSometimes,the river becomes a _ and enters _ _.wide valleyswaterfallCareful reading After,It travels slowly through _ to _.low valleys plains(平原平原)Careful readingAt last,the river _ entersthe South China Sea.delt
13、adelta三角洲三角洲Careful readingRead the passage carefully and answer the following questions.1.What was Wang kun and Wang Weis idea of a good trip?2.Who planned the trip to the Mekong?3.Where is the source of the Mekong and which sea does it enter?4.What can you see when you travel along the Mekong?5.Wh
14、at difficulties did Wang Kun and Wang Wei find about their journey?Answers:1.Their idea was to take a long bike trip.2.Wang Wei planned the trip.3.The source of the river is in Qinghai Province and it enters the south China Sea.4.You can see the source glacier,rapids,hills,valleys,waterfalls,and pla
15、ins.5.The journey will begin at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters,where it is hard to breathe and very cold.Task 3 DiscussionCould you use some words or phrases to describe the characteristics of Wang Wei and Wang Kun?Wang Wei:stubborn,confident,organized,imaginative,risktakingWang kun:enthusias
16、tic,critical,sensible,thoughtful性格性格Look at the following sentences in this Para2 and explain them in your own words.1.my sister doesnt care about details.2.She gave me a determined look the kind that said she would not change her mind.1.my sister doesnt care about details.This means that she has co
17、ncentrated on the broad outline of the trip but not the details.2.She gave me a determined look the kind that said she would not change her mind.This sentence means that she has decided to do something and will not change her idea.A Summary Wang Kun and Wang Wei have _ about taking a great bike trip
18、.when they _ from college.They _ to _ along the Mekong River with their _.Wang Wei is very _.Once she is _ to do something she will never _ her mind.Although it is difficult to travel along the Mekong River by bike,she _ that they find the _ of the river and begin their journey there.dreamedgraduateddecidedcyclecousinsstubborndeterminedchangeinsistedsource
