第三视听说bookunit

1、 Unit TWO Journey into the unknownObjectives1. To learn some new words and phrases2. To practice the listening skill- understanding the problem-solution pattern3. To talk about asking for and giving directions4. To conduct a series of listening and speaking activities on how to discuss and organize

2、ideas (e.g. pair work, group work, etc.)Focus1. Understanding & using the key words, phrases and expressions in this unit2. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises3. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-solution pattern4. Pr

3、acticing the speaking skill- how to discuss and organize ideasDifficulties1. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises2. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-solution pattern 3. Practicing the speaking skill- how to discuss and or

4、ganize ideasStep 1 Opening upRead the following quotes about traveling. What does each quote mean? Do you agree with them? Why or why not? Text book P20Step 2 Listening to the worldSharing1. Watch a podcast for its general idea.The podcast is mainly about peoples traveling experiences and what they

5、like and dont like about traveling.2. Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks with the words that Finn uses. 1) different countries2) home3) new places4) new cultures3. Do they travel a lot? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 2 of the podcast and check() the true statement

6、s.1 Travel is her passion.2 He has been to Istanbul twice.3 She has done little traveling on holidays.4 She gets excited about going to any country.5 She loves to travel to different countries.6 He has been traveling for 12 years.7 She has been to Turkey, India, and Malta.8 As an expedition leader,

7、he often works in the United Kingdom.Answers1 2(He has been to Istanbul once.)3(she has done quite a bit of traveling on holidays.)4 5 6(He has been traveling for about two and a half years.)7(she has been to Turkey, Egypt and Malta.)8(As an expedition leader, he often works outside the United Kingd

8、om.) 4. What do they like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 3 of the podcast and fill in the blanks.A He thinks that traveling helps a person 1_a lot and learn completely different experiences.B She loves the 2_experience.C He loves to see art. And sh

9、e loves to see 3_in other countries.D He can see the most beautiful4 _ around the word.E He likes getting out there and experiencing a different 5_, getting far a way from what hes used to, and meeting new people.F She loves being in a new place, seeing very different things, hearing a different 6_,

10、 and eating different food.Now watch again and check your answers.4 Answers1) mature2) airport3) theater4) scenery5) culture6) language5 What dont they like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 4 of the podcast and match the statements 1-6 to the people

11、A-F.1 I suppose plane journeys arent always the most exciting of things.2 I dont like long flights.3 When I was backpacking, and we all we ran out of money, or we were in dangerous situations, I actually quite enjoyed that.4 Flying. I dont particularly like flying, but its a necessity when you live

12、in Ireland, you know.5 You spend a lot of time outside the United Kingdom, and the disadvantage of that is, that you, you tend to miss families and friends.6 I suppose the biggest problem I have with traveling is living out of a suitcase.Now watch again and check your answers.AnswersBAECFD6. Work in

13、 pairs and discuss the questions.1. Do you like traveling? Why or why not?2. Have you traveled much? Where have you been? What did you like most?3. If you can afford the money and time, which place(s) would you love to go? Why?Reference answers 1. I like traveling a lot. It is a good experience sinc

14、e it helps people escape from the pressure of city life and the boredom of daily routine. Whats more, the contact with different cultures helps broaden the mind and probably change our way of living and thinking. I dont like traveling. I like the stability and the secure, warm feeling of home, which

15、 make me feel comfortable. Hotels or other peoples houses are poor substitutes for home, and I really dont like sleeping in strange places or being away from home for a long time. I dont get enough out of traveling to justify the discomfort of being away from home.2. I havent traveled much so far, b

16、ut the backpacking trip I had in Yunnan is an unforgettable experience. I walked on foot along the Yangtze river for a long distance, occasionally going down to the valley to appreciate its majestic power and beauty. What I liked most was to drift along the river on a bamboo raft. It seemed to me th

17、at the river had a life of its own with the current either drifting in leisure or raging forward with force. Tiring as the trip was, I was greatly rewarded with what I felt and what I experienced.3. If I had enough time and money, I would choose to go to the American west, to visit the deserts, the

18、canyons, and the mountains, and to totally get immersed into the wilderness. Probably only by going deep unto nature can we truly find our true self, our real value, and our relation with others and the world.Step 3 ListeningBEFORE you listen1. Work in pairs and discuss the questions. What do you kn

19、ow about Venice? Venice is a city in danger. What do you think the major problem might be?Listening skillsWHILE you listen2. Read the questions. Then listen to a mans talk and answer the questions.1 what problem is Venice facing now?2 how serious is the problem?3 what measure is being adopted to sav

20、e the city?4 what does the speaker think of the measure?5 what advice does the speaker give in order to save the city?Reference answers 1 the city is slowly sinking. 2 Venice is sinking at a rate of two and a half inches every decade. 3 barriers are being put in to try and stop the water getting too

21、 high. 4 it is a temporary measure. 5 put pressure on the government to spend the money it needs to find a permanent solution to the problem.3. Listen to the talk again and check() the true statements.Answers 1 (ever since the 14th century attempts have been made to save Venice.) 2 (there are as man

22、y as 40 floods in Venice between march and September every year.) 3 4 5 After you listen4. Work in pairs and discuss the questions. 1 Can you think of any other problems threatening tourist cities around the world? 2 In your opinion, what measures should be taken to tackle the above problems?Step 4

23、ViewingBefore you view1 Read the program information below and answer the questions. 1 What do you know about the five places mentioned in the following program, information? 2 Which places do you think is the number one place to see?While you view2 read the statements and the answer choices. Then w

24、atch the video clip and choose the best answers. 1 According to the program, Bangkok is an important place for_. A tourists around the world B people of Thailand C temple loversD Buddhists 2 To Joanna Lumley, the Masai Mara is so special because_. A it is a fantastic place for studying animal behavi

25、or B the open spaces and wild animals are impressive C the African sky is particularly cleat and blue D the animals there live in complete freedomAnswers1 D 2 B 3B 4C 5D3 Read the statements. Then watch the video clip again and fill in the blanks.1 With over six million people, its big, its_and you love it! Its very good for _ and the nightlife is great, too.2 Its got lots of clubs, _, shops, food everything you _, really.3 Huge open _ , fantastic animals, just wide open freedom, warmth, _, and all