Unit 7 The Joy of Travel[7单位旅游的快乐](PPT51).ppt
Unit 7 The Joy of Travel,Travel broadens the tourist mind!,Travel broadens the tourist mind!,Unit 7 The Joy of Travel,Part I:objectives of the unitPart II:preparation of the unitPart III:reading activities Part IV:further development,Part I,Objectives of the unit:To know some famous sights at home and abroadTo know how to describe a placeTo know the joy of travelTo enlarge vocabulary,Part II,To brainstorm all the words and ideas about“travel”.To know some famous sights at home and abroad,Preparation of the unit,Brainstorming,travel,transportation:bus,train,ship,plane,taxi,coachhighway,bus/railway station,shipside,airport,.,accommodation:hotel,motel,restaurant,tent,camp,food,local dish/snack,.,sightseeing itinerary:places of interest,scenic spots,scenery,mountain,beach,resort,picnic,voyage,excursion,travel agency,package tour,.,currency:paper money,foreign currency/exchange,cash,credit card,coin,change,airfare,train ticket,Do you know them?Page 317 The Eiffel Tower in ParisBig Ben in LondonThe Opera House in SydneyThe Statue of Liberty in New York CityThe Golden gate Bridge in San FranciscoThe canals in VeniceTaj Mahal in India 印度Agra的泰姬陵The Pyramids in Egypt,Preparation of the unit,the Summer Palace,Terra-Cotta Warriors,The Yellow Mountain,The Empire State Building,Triumphal Arch,The Netherlands(=Holland),Windmill,Reading-centered Activities,Part III,Part III,I)Background information:introduction about Aruba based on the map.II)Pre-reading questions,I.Pre-reading Stage,I)The introduction of Aruba:Aruba,island in the West Indies,in the Caribbean Sea,near the Paraguan Peninsula of Venezuela.An integral part of the Netherlands,Aruba was a member of the Netherlands Antilles until 1986.Aruba is 30 km(19 mi)long and 8 km(5 mi)wide,and has an area of 190 sq km(73 sq mi).,Photo Researchers,Inc./Porterfield-Chickering,Oranjestad,The principal town and capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.The island in the West Indies is autonomous under the umbrella of the Netherlands.,Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2004.1993-2003 Microsoft Corporation.All rights reserved.,Oranjestad The principal town and capital of Aruba is Oranjestad.The island in the West Indies is autonomous under the umbrella of the Netherlands.,Natural Pool,Natural Bridge,Balashi Ruins,Guadirikiri Caves,Part III,II)Pre-reading questions:1.Do you like traveling?Why?,1)After long-time working,people go traveling for relaxation and enjoyment;2)Travel around the country or the whole world can broaden our vision/horizon;3)Travel can make us know more about different cultures and customs;4)Travel can make us have the chances to taste different kinds of delicious food;5)Some people may go traveling for shopping;6)Some people go traveling for visiting or making friends;7)Some people go traveling for expedition or exciting experience/discoveries.,Part III,2.Pre-reading questions:What would you like to do if you were depressed by the loss of your job?,II.While-reading Stage,I)Skimming,Skim the reading to get the main idea.Take only 2-3 minutes.Then answer the following question.,What was the authors problem and how he dealt with it?,II)Reading for Thorough Understanding,Read the passage again.Engage in the following activities to build a better understanding of the passage while making an outline of it.,1.Reason(Para.1-3)Read Para 1-3:find out my dissatisfaction and underline the words used to describe my dissatisfaction.,1)my job;2)my engagementwords:a wreck,wasteland,emptiness(void),feel lost/without choices/hope,be stuck in(stick in),be trapped in,The future appeared as much like a wasteland as the emptiness I could see while looking back to the past.(L.2-3),as as 结构,much like something/much asalso much the same(as something)used to say that something is very similar to something elseThe house was very much as Id remembered it.The taste is much like butter.Plants are classified in much the same way as animals.,修饰emptiness的定语从句中包含了while 引导的时间状语从句,stick in:be/become fixed in 陷住，卡住，动弹不得 e.g.The key stuck in the lock.Dont get stuck in the bog(泥沼）.appeal to sb:呼吁,要求,诉诸,上诉,有吸引力e.g.appeal to arms force诉诸武力 appeal to another court向另一法院上诉 Bright colours appeal to small children.,2.Purpose(Para.4-6),Read Para.4-6 and answer:1)Why did I travel?2)Why did I choose to go to Aruba?3)Find out words associated with“change”,trans-:cross(1)横过:transatlantic,trans-Siberian(2)变化，转移:transform,translate,transition,transform myself frominto,self-change,be completely different I found myself unemployed and unattached,run away from(escape),get away from(leave),A few days later I found myself unemployed and unattached,excited by the freedom,yet terrified about what to do next.(L.13-15)?,一连四个p.p.用作宾语myself的 补足语，生动地反映了作者在冲动行事后的复杂心情。,Find oneself/sb./sth.ing/-ede.g.Then I found myself surrounded by When I arrived home,I found them drinking in the garden.Find oneself/sb./sth.+prep.phrasese.g.Youll soon find yourself without any friend.,Probably most important of all,I forced myself to get out of my room and go to meet people.(L.29-31).,最高级形容词of alle.g.first of all,most of all（特别是）,worst of all,strangest of all,most curious of alle.g.First of all,you must be frank.Worst of all,he had no hope of changing his plan.,3.Process(Para.7-14),Read Para7-14,and finish Exe.1,Page 293,C.Para.7:therapy(L.36),session(L.44),appointment Therapy may involve a number of sessions and last a few months or even years.An appointment with a doctor is a formal arrangement to meet the doctor at a particular time.Para.8:“mindset”means?positive imagination and confidenceon the horizon：trans:将要出现的新的威胁是失业 e.g.The new threat on the horizon is unemployment.,I believed with all my heart that I could change,if only I could find a quiet place to sort things out and experiment with new ways of thinking and acting.(L.39-41),if only:How I wish(expressing a strong wish or desire)但愿，要是就好了（一般用虚拟语气）e.g.If only he had seen me!If only he didnt drive so fast!但在个别情况下也用陈述语气的，是的强调形式表示法If only he will listen to her!,to sort(things)out:to put sth in good order e.g.She spent a happy afternoon sorting out her coins and stamps.This room needs sorting out.,with all ones heart,from(the bottom of)ones heart:wholeheartedly,sincerely e.g.I hope with all my heart you succeed.,to experiment with/on/upon:to make an experiment e.g.A good cook experiments with different ingredients.,Para.9-10:Translate,please.Para.11:alternative,in various circumstances,alternative:a.1 非传统的，不同的，另类的 lifestyle trans:我们有不同的方法来表达同样的想法 We have ways of expressing the same idea.2 替代的；an plan代替方案；circumstance:情况，情形，情势in/under the s 在此情况下，既然这样，trans:在这样的情况下，这个结果是所能期待的最好的In such s,the result is the best that can be expected.under/in no s 无论如何，决不 Under no s are you to leave the house.,Para 12:Whats the use of making public commitment?Para.13:compare“process”in Line 37,65,process n.1 过程，经过，（自然的）作用 the of development 发展/发育的过程Do you know what chemical es are involved when food is digested?2 制法，程序，处置the new of making cake 做蛋糕的程序vt.处理；加工received the order,processed it,and dispatched the goods接到订单，进行处理，然后发送货物,Para.14.Analyze and the 1ast sentence.slipinto:go quietly into without being noticed Why is it that when you study a foreign language,you never learn the little phrases that let you slip into a culture.(U7,Book 2)Trans:N0.8,P297,4.Conclusion(Para.15),Read Para.15Look through the text again,and try to answer:What does the title mean?Exe.1&3 Page 292-293,I feel like a wreck.,in a moment of pure impulsiveness,to take a class just for the entertainment value,我感觉自己成了废物。,出于一时冲动,仅仅为了好玩而进修一门课程,I was not running away from something but to something.,我并不是在逃避现实，而是在追求未来。,1.,2.,3.,4.,5.,考虑清楚自己将何去何从,to think clearly about where I am headed,I expected that big things are on the horizon.,我期待重大的事情将会来临。,slip back into old patterns,有助于我把这种经历融入到我的生活中,to push my self to experiment with new ways of being,敦促自己尝试新的生存方式,to take safe routes,走保险棋,to be useful in incorporating the experience into my life,重新回到老路上去,6.,7.,8.,9.,10.,a wreck,A class&impulsiveness,What to do and how?,III)Can you retell the text based on the pictures?,IV)Summary,The author describes the(1)_travel from his own experiences,trying to tell us that a person in despair just like him may need some kind of(2)_from his old life to a new one.As far as he himself is concerned,he takes a(3)_for a week in Aruba far from his place,which helps him to(4)_himself from one person into another.Away from his familiar environment and without the old(5)_in his life,a person would feel free to be completely different and be able to transform himself according to his own standard.At the same time,it is important to take part in different(6)_that would help to make the change,because only(7)_,isolation,or new environments are not enough.The author believes that although it is possible to make extraordinary progress in a(8)_week,transformative(9)_ takes place over a(10)_.,Keys to the summary,(1)transformative(2)transition(3)trip(4)transform(5)influences(6)activities(7)solitude(8)single(9)change(10)lifetime,V)Enriching Your Word Power,Choose the best answer for each blank.,1.After the ship_,the transportation trust was in trouble up to the hilt.A.wreck B.wrestle C.wrinkle D.wrist2.He mistook the oversight for a _ insult.A.deserted B.disastrous C.deliberate D.destiny3.At night these busy streets during the day become _of traffic.A.barren B.entrant C.empty D.exceptional 4.He showed his _by smiling.A.aptitude B.adequacy C.approval D.allocation5.The gunmans threats _her into handing over the money.A.tested B.detected C.devastated D.terrified,6.He doesnt want to get married because he is afraid of any _.A.content B.compromise C.commitment D.confidence 7.The poet is in command of his_,while it is exactly the mark of the neurotic that he is possessed by his_.A.fablefable B.fantasy fantasy C.taletale D.fragrance.fragrance 8.Does the idea of working for a venture company appeal _you?A.to B.at C.on D.about 9.The news _her hopes.A.restated B.repeated C.reinforced D.replaced 10.Pro.Wilson has a speaking_ for this weekend.A.enlargement B.inclusion C.involvement D.engagement,Reference Keys:,1.A。句意：沉船事故后,该运输公司(托拉斯)完全陷入了困境。up to the hilt 完全地；彻底地2.C。句意：他把疏忽错误当成蓄意的侮辱。3.C。句意：入夜这些白天繁忙的街道空无行人车辆。4.C。句意：他用微笑表示赞成。5.D。句意：那持枪的歹徒恫吓她赶快交出钱来。6.C。句意：他不想结婚,因为他害怕承担任何责任。7.B。句意：该诗是在他幻想的驱使下作出来的，但 同时也表明他确实是被幻想控制住的神经怪异的人。8.A。句意：你有没有兴趣到合资企业去工作?9.C。句意：这个消息增强了她的希望。10.D。句意：威尔森教授被约于本周末去做报告。,VI)Keys to the exercises,1.Understanding the Organization of the Text A 1.My job 2.My engagement B 3.To transform myself C 4.I created a mindset that made me ready for change.5.I insulated myself from the usual influences in my life and the people whose approval was most important.6.I structured my time in order to produce change and growth.7.I pushed myself to experiment with new ways of being.8.I made public commitments of what I intended to do,so it would be harder to back down.9.I processed my experiences systematically.10.I made changes when I returned that continued the transformation that started while I was in Aruba.D 11.I would continue going on transformative trips to keep my growth in the future.3.1)-5)CCDAC,6)-10)ACDBA,Reading comprehension:,Translation,I didnt realize putting on/staging a play involved so much work.The most important thing is not what you say but what you do.This is the best result that can be expected in such circumstances.It isnt the first time that youve found yourself in such a situation.This difficulty challenges my mind to find an answer.The new threat on the horizon is unemployment.We have alternative ways of expressing the same idea.He slipped into the old habit of drinking.,III.Post-reading Stage,Can you think of some ways to help people make changes in their lives?What are they?Which way do you think is the most effective and economical?,Some suggestions:*To do new and different things(sports,reading,painting);*To do something else which can arouse your interest;*To be the volunteers to help other people;*To do part-time jobs;I prefer the second choice because it is so beneficial to others and ourselves.,Part IV Further Development,I)The Challenges of a Tour GuideYou are a tour guide and have been asked to prepare the itinerary for a group of young Europeans and Americans who plan to travel in China for two weeks.1.Prepare an itinerary including the places and the sightseeing you would recommend.Explain your reasons.2.Make a list of tips you would give these young tourists who have never been to China before.,Reference Keys,STEP ONEBeijing(3 days):route:Forbidden City,Summer Palace,the Great Wall,Temple of Heaven and so on.Shanghai(2 days):the Oriental Pearl TV Tower,Walking street,Bund and so on.Hangzhou(2 days):the West Lake,silk stores and so on.Wuhan(2 days):Yellow Crane Tower,Yangtze River,the East Lake and so on.Xian(2 days):terracotta warriorsthe Tai Mountain(3 days):clear waterfalls,age-old pine trees,stone bridges,temples,pavilions,pagodas,stone inscriptions,spectacular sunrise and sunset I strongly recommend those places because they can make the foreign tourists know more about Chinese culture and natural landscape in different regions.Step TwoTips:-bring some necessary medicine;-bring a digital camera;-bring a Chinese dictionary;-convert some dollars into RMB;-bring a pair of sneakers;-bring ID card,visa and passport;-what foods and dishes to taste;-information about Chinese culture and history;-how to avoid pickpockets,etc,II)A Brief Introduction to Your Hometown,I am honored to give you the brief introduction to my hometown.My hometown is Chibi,a little beautiful town located in the south of Hubei Province.Chibi has been a prosperous and historic town.It is an old battlefield in which a well-known war broke out 2000 years ago.The time goes away with the river of no return,but some old wrecks were left.Immemorial streets are under the feet of people from every corner of the world.The ancient town takes on a new look now.,III)From Reading to Writing(Assignment),Write a composition on why you think it is important or interesting to travel.You may base your writing on what you have learned from this unit as well as your own personal experiences.,Thanks For Your Attention,
