UnitGoingonVacationppt

1、Unit 9Going on VacationPart ACommunicative FunctionMaking ReservationsTelephones are used extensively nowadays. People use the telephone to make reservations when booking tickets, hotel rooms, tables and so on.Listen to the telephone conversations and write down the major points of the calls.1.Name

2、of the guestMrs. FaberArrival timeOct. 20thLength of stayThree nightsType of roomOne double roomPrice$130 including breakfast2.Name of the passengerMr. GreenTime8:00 tomorrow morningDestinationPudong AirportAddress Room 804, Park HotelScript1. Agent: York Hotel. Can I help you?Woman: Yes. I d like t

3、o book a room for three nights.Agent:When will you be arriving?Woman: We ll arrive the day after tomorrow. Thatth. s Oct. 20Agent:Yes, madam. Single or double?Woman: One double room.Agent:All right. One double room until 23rd.Woman: How much will that be?Agent:$130 a night, including breakfast.Woman

4、: That'll be fine.Agent:May I have your name, please?Woman: Faber, F-a-b-e-r, Faber, Mrs. Faber.Agent:Thank you, Mrs. Faber. Goodbye.Woman: Bye.2. Woman: Hello, Qiangshen Taxi Company.Man:Hello. I'd like to book a taxi to Pudong Airport for tomorrow morning.Woman: When exactly?Man:I have to

5、be there by 9:30.Woman: I see. Your address, please.1/14Man:Room 804, Park Hotel.Woman: So we'll have to pick you up at about 8:00.Man:Yes, that would be fine.Woman: Could you tell me your name, please?Man:Green, Mr. Green.Woman: OK, Mr. Green.Man:Thank you very much.Woman: You're welcome.Li

6、steningStrategyIdentifying DatesIn English we can say the dates in three ways. For example, the first day of November can be spoken as November the first, or the first of November, or November first.Listen to the conversations and write down short answers to the questions you hear.1. March 21st.2. M

7、ay 2nd .3. 25 days.4. June 9th.Script1. M: You have just arrived, haven't you?W: No. We arrived three days ago. That's March 6th.M: How long will you be staying here?W: We are leaving on 21st.Q: When will the woman leave?2. M: Have you been here long, Judy?W: Just 6 days. We arrived on the 2

8、nd of May.M: And how long will you be here?W: Until 23rd.Q: When did the woman arrive?3. W: Are you planning to stay here long, Mr. Ford?M: Until 28th.W: I see. And when did you get here?M: We got here on the 3rd of this month.Q: How long will the man be staying?4. M: Today is June 5th.W: So what?M:

9、 In another 4 days Jane will have a birthday party.2/14W: Oh, yes. It's her 20th birthday, isn't it?M: I think so.Q: When is Jane's birthday?Notes"So what?" (or "So?") is a colloquial expression, indicating that the woman didn't think what the man said was importa

10、nt and therefore not worth mentioning.Part BPre-listening TaskQuestions for DiscussionYou are going to talk about traveling. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner.1. Do you like traveling?2. What places have you been to? Which one impresses you most?3. Travelers are always

11、discoverers. Do you think this statement is true? Why or why not?4. Do you know anything about Thailand? What is its capital?5. What is the climate like there?6. What is the major religion practiced in Thailand?Demo1. Do you like traveling?Yes, I love traveling. There are many advantages about trave

12、ling and I think traveling can change our life and enable us to get a better view of other cultures, religions and so on. Perhaps one reason I'm learning English is to have the chance to get in contact with people all over the world. After graduation, I want to take a lot of journeys: traveling

13、in Mexico, in Turkey, in Egypt,in Italy, in England, in France and in the Netherlands. I will also take a lot of pictures about the places that I've visited.3. Travelers are always discoverers. Do you think this statement is true? Why or why not?I think it's very true. There's no questio

14、n about it. Even without leaving where we live, we tend to find something new from time to time so long as we can see and hear. How can a traveler not discover something new if he or she is visiting a new place? As to what kinds of discovery a traveler makes, that would be a different story. People

15、with different cultural backgrounds, education, experience and interest would surely make different kinds of discovery. We would understand this much better when we are traveling ourselves.Language FocusHere are some useful sentences and structures that you might find handy in discussing the above q

16、uestions:Traveling helps us to broaden our minds / increase our knowledge / identify ourselves with nature.The world is a classroom. When we travel, we can learn so much.A visit to an aquarium introduces us to a great variety of fish and other water animals.A walk through a forest opens our eyes to

17、interesting trees, plants and birds.A trip to a foreign land can give us an insight into local cultures and customs.3/14Traveling enables us to see new places / meet new people / learn about new cultures.I travel for travel s sake. The important thing is to go, not to go anywhere in particular. Than

18、ks to modern means of transportation, it is possible to travel across the country/to remote areas/abroad.Among the places I have been to,impresses me most/ is most unforgettable/ has left thedeepest impression on my mind.I like visiting small villages/ hiking in the mountains/ going to seaside resor

19、ts.Taking some time from work/ study makes us feel refreshed and energetic enough to go back to work/ study again.Thailand is a country located in Southeast Asia and Bangkok is its capitalAs Thailand has a long coastline, it is not surprising that tourism / fishery plays an important role in its eco

20、nomy.The great majority of people in Thailand believe in Buddhism. And Buddhist temples can be seen everywhere in the country.Listening TasksA ConversationA Visit to BangkokWord Bankarchitecturen.the style or manner of building建筑式样，建筑风格incredible a. wonderful奇妙的，极好的spicya.hot 辛辣味的tropical a. of the

21、tropics热带的sticky a. humid and hot湿热的resort n.tourist spot, vacation place 游览胜地，度假地talk sb. into sth.to persuade sb. to do sth.说服某人做某事Buddhist temple佛寺Bangkok曼谷 泰国首都 Pattaya 芭堤雅 位于泰国湾东岸一处著名风景区Phuket 普吉岛 泰国西南部一岛名Thailand泰国ScriptA Visit to BangkokA: Hi, Ellen. How was your vacation?B: Great! I went to

22、Bangkok.A: Really? Why did you decide to go there?B: Well, I have a cousin who lives there. She's been trying to get me to take a vacation down there for a long time, and so, finally, she talked me into it.A: I've seen some pictures of Bangkok-the architecture there is really interesting, is

23、n't it?B: Yes, it's incredible, especially the Grand Palace. The Buddhist temples, too, are very impressive. And I love the spicy Thai food and tropical fruits there.A: How was the weather when you were there ？4/14B: That s about the only thing I didn t enjoy. It was really hot and sticky. I

24、n fact, April is its hottestmonth. The best time to go is during the cool season, which lasts from November to February.A: Did you go to some other places besides Bangkok?B: Sure. I went to Pattaya. It asfamous resort, only two hours drive from Bangkok. There splenty to enjoy: fine sand, blu e sky,

25、clear water, colorful night lifeA: Well, it sure sounds like you had a great time.B: Oh, I sure did. And I plan to go back there next year. I d like to visit Phuket, the biggest islandof Thailand. It -sfamousworld as a seaside resort.Language and Culture Notes1. Thailand A country in Southeast Asia

26、with an area of 514,000 sq. km. and a population of about 60 million. The country used to be an absolute monarchy but a coup in 1932 changed it to a constitutional monarchy. Its capital is Bangkok and its major languages are Thai, Chinese and English. Thailand is also a Buddhist country, with 94% of

27、 its population believing in Buddhism. Thailand is famous for its fine beaches, beautiful architecture, tasty food and rich culture, which attract millions of tourists from around the world every year. As a result tourism accounts for the largest source of its foreign exchange.2. the Grand PalaceThe

28、 residences of the royal family, built in 1783. Now it also houses government offices. The world famous Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha in the palace is a major tourist attraction.3. the weather It is always hot and humid in Thailand. The average temperatures in Bangkok are 25?C in December and 3

29、0?C in April.4. PattayaA seaside resort on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, is a cosmopolitancity dedicated to the pursuit of excitement, pleasure and adventure. It was developed from a recreation site for American soldiers in the Vietnam War. The city is famous for its sand beach, which i

30、s studded with numerous hotels, bars and restaurants.5. PhuketAn island in southern Thailand, famous for its unpolluted beautiful scenery.Exercise 1: Listening for general understandingListen to the conversation once and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.1. What are the two speakers

31、 talking about?a. A visit to Phuket.b. A visit to Pattaya.c. A visit to Bangkok and Phuket.d. A visit to Bangkok and Pattaya.2. Which of the following were discussed in the conversation you ve just heard?a. Reasons to visit Bangkok.b. Ellen s plan to visit Phuket next year.c. The weather in Bangkok.

32、d. All of the above.Exercise 2: Listening for detailsNow listen to the conversation once again and choose the right answers to the questions you hear.5/141. Why did Ellen decide to go to Bangkok? a. She loves the food there.b. She enjoys the weather there.c. She was persuaded to do so.d. She was inv

33、ited by a close friend of hers.2. What do you know about Thai food from Ellen?a. It's sour.b. It's sweet.c. It's bitter.d. It's hot.3. In which month do you think Ellen went to Bangkok? a. February.b. April.c. Augustd. November.4. Which of the following did Ellen not like?a. Thai foo

34、d and fruits.b. The weather in Bangkok.c. The Grand Palace and the Buddhist temples.d. Night life in Pattaya.SpeakingTasksPair WorkListen to the conversations and repeat after the recording. Practise the conversations with your partner, playing the role of A or B. Then create your own conversations

35、by replacing the underlined parts with your own words.Conversation 1A: Is there anywhere you'd like to go this summer vacation?B: Nowhere in particular. Do you have anything in mind?A:Well, some of us are thinking about going to 1) Huangshan Mountains. Would you like to join us?B: Is it very 2)

36、expensive?A:3) Not very, but not cheap, either, around 600 yuan. If we go as a group, we can cut the cost.B:OK. I'd love to go. 4) I enjoy climbing mountains.A:Me too. 5) Besides, you'll be fascinated by the beautiful scenery there.B:Really? I'm starting to feel excited about going alrea

37、dy. By the way, 6) what should I wear?A:7) Bring warm clothes. It gets chilly in the mountains, especially in the evening.B: Anything else?A:8) A camera if you have one. 9) Don't you want to take pictures of the mountains?B: Sure. 10) I want to take lots.6/14Substitution 11. Taishan Mountains /

38、Huashan Mountain2. costly /pricey / high-priced3. Neither expensive nor cheap, about 850 yuan / Quite reasonable actually, around 500 yuan/ Not really, only about 400 yuan.4. I like climbing mountains / Climbing mountains is my favorite outdoor activity.5. Whatsmore, you can also enjoy the amazing s

39、cenery there.6. What do you think I should wear/ do I need to bring a lot of clothes7. Bring some sweaters and a heavy jacket. It can be rather cold up in the mountains, particularly in the early morning and evening.8. A good camera or a video camera is a must / Be sure to bring a good camera or a v

40、ideo camera.9. Surely you dlike to take pictures of the mountains. / Wouldn it be great to take some pictures of the beautiful mountain scenery10. I will certainly do that.Conversation 2A: Hi, 1) Xiao Jin. How was your vacation?B: Great! I went to 2) Hainan Island.A: Really? Who did you go with?B:3)

41、 My cousin. 4) He'd been longing to go there for months, and he persuaded me to go with him.A:I heard 5) the island is warm all year round.B:That's true. 6) It's so cold here this time of year, while there the temperature stays in the mid-twenties. It's really a good place to escape

42、7) the winter cold.A: Have you been to the beaches? I hear they're beautiful.B:Yes, they're 8) incredible. 9) Fine white sand, blue sky and clear water. You'd have enjoyed them.A: Wow! This I must see.B: It's really worth going.Substitution 21. Your partner s true name2. Beidaihe / K

43、unming3. My parents4. They d been thinking about going there for years and they asked me to join them.5. the weather there is quite comfortable in all seasons / the climate there is mild throughout the year6. For this time of the year, it svery hot and humid here, but it scool and comfortable over t

44、here.7. the summer heat8. unbelievable9. The white sand is fine as snow and the water is crystal clean. Ideal for swimming.Part CAdditional ListeningA ConversationPlanning a Visit to Miami7/14Listen to the conversation and then fill in the blanks with information you hear.1 Paul says that he'd l

45、ike to fly. Then they'll have two leisurely weeks on the beach.2 Steve thinks that flying is too expensive.3 Charlie suggests that they take a train or a bus.4 But Paul and Steve don, becausetagree taking a train or a bus is too uncomfortable.5 Charlie proposes that they rent a car and drive the

46、re.6 Steve thinks that will be too expensive.7 At last Charlie has got an idea. He knows a good place for a vacation. It's not Miami Beach, but it's very comfortable. They can wear casual clothes all the time there. It's inexpensive, but the food is good. The place is home!8 All the othe

47、rs shout that it is terrible!ScriptPlanning a Visit to Miami(Charlie, Paul and Steve are discussing a trip to Miami.)Charlie: Okay, guys. How are we going to get to Miami?Paul:I'd like to fly. Then we'll have two leisurely weeks on the beach. What do you say, Steve?Steve:No, Paul, flying is

48、too expensive. Don t you think so, Charlie?Charlie: Well, we can take a train or a bus.Paul:I can't fall asleep on a train. It's too uncomfortable.Steve:I won't go by bus. The seats are too small for me, and there isn't enough room for my legs.Charlie: All right. We can drive my car.

49、Steve:Charlie, your car is too old to take on a long trip.Charlie: Maybe we can rent a car.Steve:That'll be too expensive.Paul:Don't worry, Steve. We're going to share the expenses, so it won't cost too much.Steve: How long will the trip take?Charlie: We'll probably be on the roa

50、d for two or three days.Steve: That's too much time to spend in a car.Charlie: Oh, it won't be too bad. We'll take turns driving and sleeping.Paul:Charlie, are you sure we'll have enough time for this trip?The new semester is going tostart on January 15th.Charlie: Look, I have an ide

51、a. I know a good place for a vacation. It's not MiamiBeach, but it'svery comfortable. We can wear casual clothes all the timethere. It's inexpensive, butthe food is good.Steve: Where is this place? In Asia?Charlie: No, it s right here. Let s stayrget abouthome theandtripfo. How doesthat

52、sound?Paul & Steve: Terrible!Movie TimeWatch a video clip. After watching it, filling in the blanks with the missing information.8/14Word Bankdemocracyn. 民主国家heydayn. 最繁荣的时期the ebb and flow （潮水的）涨落；盛衰起伏epicn. 史诗humanityn. （总称）人类preservevt. 保存bindvt. 捆绑，结合churningn. 搅动，翻腾cosmicadj. 宇宙的veinn. 特点th

53、rillingadj. 震撼的ancestorn. 祖先the Arabian Sea 阿拉伯海fertilityn. 富饶，肥沃Script:Sixty years ago, India threw off the chains of the British Empire and became a free nation. And now, the world's largest democracy is rushing headlong into the future. As the brief heyday of the West draws to a close, one of

54、 the greatest players in history is rising again.India has seen the ebb and flow of huge events since the beginning of history. Its tale is one of incredible drama and the biggest ideas.It's a place whose children will grow up in a global superpower, and yet still know what it means to belong to

55、 an ancient civilization. This is the story of a land where all human pasts are still alive, a 10,000-year epic that continues today the story of India.In the tale of life on Earth, the human story is brief. A few hundred generations cover humanity's attempts to create order, beauty and happiness on the face of the Earth. The beginnings to most of us are lost in time, bey