高中上海新世纪版英语word版教材：高一下册

高级中学课本

英语(新世纪版) NEW CENTUTY ENGLISH

高中一年级第二学期(试用本)

Module One

Unit 1

TRA VELLING ROUND CHINA HIGHLIGHTS

theme

Travellina around China Structures

The passive voice:

The passive voice of phrasal verbs Functions

Talking about modes of transportation

Asking for information about travelling

Task

Planning a three-day trip for a foreign friend in China

READING

A Preparing for reading

A1 In which city or province is each of the following located?

1. the Great Wall

2. the Three Gorges

3. Jinmao Building (Tower)

4. the Lijiang River

5. West Lake

A2 Scan the text and answer the following questions.

1. What kind of train ticket do you buy if you go on a short journey?

2. What can you see along the water route from Chongqing to Shanghai?

3. Is CAAC the only airline in China? What service does CITS provide?

4. Why is Chongqing not a good place for cycling?

B Moving on to read

Read the text and complete the following table about the advantages and disadvantages of differ- ent forms of transportation in China.

Advantages Disadvantages

1.________

By train 2.________

3, Fairly comfortable

1.________ along the coast

By ship 2. "Chongqing-Shanghai waterway" Not mentioned takes you to________

1. Can save people

By air 2.________has improved

3. Good service provided by ________

1.________

By bus 2. A variety of choices:________ buses and ________ones Not mentioned

3. Services are well managed andcheap

Not a good choice for

By bicyele________

________

________

travelling in cities________

Text

Travelling Around China

Travelling around China can be tiring but fun as well. However, how you travel often determines whether your travel will be a success or a failure. Here is some information about how it can be done.

BY TRAIN

Most parts of China can now be reached by rail. Generally speaking, the train service is efficient. However, the trains are sometimes overcrowded, especially on national holidays. The kind of ticket you need depends on the distance of your journey. A hard or soft seat is fine for a short journey. For long journeys,a sleeper ticket is a better choice.

BY SHIP

A number of sea routes exist that can take you from one seaport to another along the coast of China. There are also a few inland waterways. The most attractive one is that from Chongqing to Shanghai. Along this route ships pass through the famous Three Gorges and stop at many beautiful towns and historic sites.

BU AIR

This is often the first choice for those who have limited time to spend on a journey. But, of course, this time-saving advantage has to be paid for—tickets are more expensive. While CAAC used to be the only airline service in the country, there are now a number of regional airlines. The safety record has also improved much over the past decades. Air tickets are available through CITS, at hotel travel desks or in air ticket offices. Most large cities and many popular tourist destinations have their own airports.

BY BUS

Highway networks in China are developing very fast. There are both inner-and inter-city bus services. They are well managed and cheap. State-owned long-distance bus services operate on schedule and are inexpensive. There are also private buses. They run mainly on local routes, and often will not depart until they are completely filled up.

BY BICYCLE

Besides what is mentioned above, cycling is also one of the best ways for travelling around town, unless you are in Chongqing—the only city with very few bicycles because of its steep streets. If you plan to stay in China for some time, buy one as the natives do.

Hope you will find this information helpful during your stay in China.

C Discovering meanings

C1 The following are explanations of some of the words in the text. Match each item with the right word. The first one has been done for you as an example.

1. length; the amount of space between two points or places (e.g. distance)

2. a way from one place to another

3. of a local area or a particular part of a country which is far from the capital

4. able to be used because it can be found or bought easily

5. not controlled by the state, but owned by an individual person or group

C2 The following is a tourist's report about the means of travelling around in China. It has

been divided into two parts. Complete each part by using the correct forms of the phrases given in the right-hand margin of that part.

Speaking of mu travels in China, I think if you are not oressed for time travelling________1)is,________2), more fur than travelling by air It helps you learn more about the country and the people. Except________ 3), the trains are ueually not very crowded, so during the journey you can really relax while enJoying the passing scenery.

Travelling by ship is also a wonderful way to get around. Among the many ________4) in China, think one one from Chongqing to Shanghai is a must for foreign tourists. ________5), you can appreciate the oeauty of the Three Gorges and enjoy the view of tne many beautiful towns and ________ 6).

along this route

by rail

generally

speaking

historical sites

inland

waterways

on national

holidays

Over the past decades, the ________7) in China has been greatly expanded. Taking a bus, you can go all over China. Nowadays, both state- owned and private buses offer fairly good services: they operate________ 8) and are not very expensive. One orobtem with private buses is that they run mainly ________9).

If you plan to stay in China for more than six months, I suggest that you buy a bicycle. With a bicycle, you can certainly enjoy the freedom of ________10).

n brief, if you make careful and detailed plans, you can have a wonderful time in this ancient country.

freeway

network

on schedule

on local routes

travel around

town

D Thinking about reading

D1 Among)the different means of transportation mentioned in the text, which is your favourite and why?

D2 Have you ever done any travelling? Can you describe one of your most unforgettable travel experiences?

NOTES TO THE TEXT

1 本课文是对中国境内游的一篇简介，其读者对象为外国或境外来华旅游者，文中的“you”统指外国或境外来华旅游人士。

2 A number of sea routes exist that can take you from one seaport to another along the coast of China．有许多海上航线可以带你到中国沿海各城市旅行。

本句是一个带有定语从句的复合句，定语从句that can take you from one seaport to

another along the coast of China修饰先行词sea routes。

While CAAC used to be the only airline service in the country，there are now several regional airlines．

中国民航曾经是国家唯一的航空公司，现在有好几个地区航空公司。

CAAC中国民用航空总局(CAAC是前译名Civil Aviation Administration of China的缩写，现仍沿用) 中国的地区航空公司包括上海航空公司．东方航空公司、南方航空公司和西南航空公司等。

4 CITS：China International Travel Service 中国国际旅行社

STRUCTURES

The Passive Voice

The Passive Voice of Phrasal Verbs

A Focus

Read the following sentences. The bold italic part in each sentence is a phrasal verb (短语动词)in the passive voice.

1. But, of course, this advantage has to be paid for-tickets are more expensive.

2. The safety record is always taken notice of by some passengers.

3. They run mainly on local routes, often departing when they are completely filled up.

4. Besides what is spoken of above, cycling is also one of the best ways of travelling around town.

5. The old lady was taken good care of during her flight from New York to Shanghai.

B Conclusion

*“动词+副词”、“动词+副词+介词”或“动词+介词”等短语的被动语态分别对应为“be+动词的过去分词+副词”，“be+动词的过去分词+副词+介词”，或“be+动词的过去分词+介词”。

*有些“动词+介词”短语不用被动语态。如：不能说“The school was arrived at by John before six this morning．”。

C Practice

The following(C1) is Mr Smith's advice on English learning．Read it carefully and then complete the re-written passage(C2)，using the passive voice．

How can I learn English well?

If you have made up your mind to learn English well，youmustkeepon studying and never give up．

C1

If you have made up your mind to learn English well, you must keep on studying and never give up. Grammar is important, but you must lay emphasis on the ability to communicate with people rather than achieving higher grades in written tests. You should do away with bad reading

habits and form good ones. You do not have to use the dictionary for every new word while you are reading. If necessary, however, you may look up a word in the dictionary. You can find its exact meaning and learn its proper usage.Besides, correct pronunciation is helpful in learning English. Experts also suggest that we should pay much attention to spelling.

C2

If you have made up your mind to learn English well, you must keep on studying and never give up. Grammar is important, but emphasis________the ability to communicate with people rather than achieving higher grades in written tests. Bad reading habits________and good ones________. The dictionary________for every new word while you are reading. If necessary, however, the word________in the dictionary. Its exact meaning ________and its proper usage________. Besides, correct pronunciation is helpful in learning English. Experts also suggest that much attention________spelling.

LISTENING AND SPEAKING

A Listening practice

A1 Planning a trip in China

1. Listen to the dialogue and then choose the best answers according to what you have heard on the tape.

1) The best way to travel around China in one hop (直达) is

A. to take a plane

B. to take a bus

C. to take a train

2) Martha wants to________.

A. attend an important meeting

B. visit one of her friends

C. go sightseeing across China

3)________will help you plan your trip.

A. A travel agency

B. A mall

C. The yellow pages

4)________will be shown in a travel agency.

A. Airline service

B. Comparison (比较) prices

C. Different types of train tickets

5) Which of the following types of plane tickets is NOT mentioned?

A. Economy class.

B. Business class.

C. Student price.

2. Listen again and fill in the blanks by using the facts from the dialogue.

Martha wanted to go sightseeing across China. She asked Mr Zhang about the ________to travel. Mr Zhang told her if she wanted to go in one hop, ________was the best and quickest way, and he also advised her to turn to a________for help. Martha could find one in a________or at a large shopping mall. They wouldn't charge her any________fee and they could get her the________for a plane ticket, There were different types of plane tickets: economy class, ________class, ________class, etc. There were a lot of________. Martha decided to let a travel agency________things ________for her.

B Speaking practice

B1 At travel agency

Role play

Part A: You want to book a holiday to Beijing. Now you are at a travel agency. Ask the travel agent, as politely as possible, for the necessary information about hotel rates, famous scenic spots, the transport available, etc.

Part B: You work at a travel agency. Turn to Page 17 and give the information that your

partner asks for.

B2 Modes of transportation

In the text, you've read about some advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transportation when travelling in China. Work in your group and draw a word web about modes of transportation.

e.g.

Then talk about your map using complete sentences.

C Listening and talking

Planning a trip

1. Role play the following dialogue. Pay attention to the italicised parts.

What's the function of these expressions?

A: Where do you suggest I go?

B: I think you'd enjoy Kunming, Yunnan Province. It's in the southwest of China.

A: How long does it take to get there?

B: If you go by train, it will take you about 23 hours.

A: What's the fare?

B: Around RMB ￥400 for a one-way ticket or 780 for a round trip. But if you take the plane, it's about four times the price.

A: What is attractive about the place?

B: There is the world-famous Stone Forest. Besides, at the World Horti-Expo Garden (世界园艺览园), you can see the most beautiful garden exhibits from all over the world. Make sure you allow a

whole day for the garden. It is well worth visiting.

A: By the way, how's the weather there? Is it hot at this time of year?

B: No, it's not as hot as Shanghai, even though it's in the southwest.

A: Sounds great. I think I might want to go. Thank you very much.

2. Work with your partner to find the following details about such tourist destinations as Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai, etc.

Transportation available: Things to see:

Weather: Hotel rates:

…

3. With the information you have found, make up dialogues according to the model.

USEFUL LANGUAGE

Ⅰ

Talking About Travelling

1. This area has been a tourist attraction/destination ever since.

2. There are a lot of places of historical interest in Beijing.

3. You will see scenic spots everywhere in Hangzhou.

4. Qingdao is an ideal holiday resort.

5. The visitors were accompanied by a tour guide all through the trip.

Ⅱ

asking for Jnformation About Travelling

By air

1. Are there any planes to Tokyo next Monday?

2. How long does the flight take?

3. How much is a round trip/a one-way ticket?

By bus

4. Can I get to Seventh Street on this bus?

5. Does this bus go downtown?

6. How many stops are there to the subway? By train

7. It's an express/a non-stop train to Beijing.

8. The booking office usually sells tickets three days in advance.

9. Is there a restaurant car on the train?

10. What time is the train from Beijing due to arrive?

TASK*

Planning a three-day trip for a foreign friend in China

Suppose you have a friend from abroad. Where would you suggest they go during a two-week trip in China? Your plan may include information about the modes of transportation available, the fares, the weather at this time of year, and the main attractions of that place. STUDY SKILLS

A What are connectors?

Words and phrases such as as a result, but, for example, furthermore, however and in fact show the logical relationship between two sentences or two parts of a sentence. They are called connectors. Connectors help us understand the writer's intended message, and thus enable us to arrive at a proper understanding of the text. To make our own writing coherent and logical, we also need to use connectors in the right way.

as a result，but，for example，furthermore，however和in fact这类词或词组帮助我们了解两个句子或一个句子两部分之间的逻辑关系。它们被称作连接词。连接词帮助我们了解作者的意图，使我们正确地理解文章。要使我们自己的作文流畅和合乎逻辑，我们也必须学会正确地使用连接词。

B Practice

Fill in the blanks in the following sentences by using correct connectors from the box．

however but or unless although and

1. Travelling around China can tire you out but be great fun too.________, how you travel often determines whether your travel will be a success or a failure.

2. Travelling by train is now more comfortable than before,________sometimes the trains are overcrowded, especially during holidays.

3. The inner-city bus service throughout China is well managed and cheap. Outside of Hong Kong and Macau,________, bus stops have signs only in Chinese and this, perhaps, may cause you some inconvenience.

4. Cycling is one of the best ways for travelling ar ound town,________you are in Chongqing (the only big city with very few bicycles because of its steep streets).

5. Private buses offer greater comfort. They are faster________run mainly on local routes, often departing only when they are completely full.

6. If you plan to stay in China for some time, buy a bicycle as the natives do.________theft is likely if you forget to lock your bicycle or leave it unattended.

C Further practice*

Complete the following passages with proper connectors.

1.________three hours of shopping, my husband and I wanted to try something more exciting both of us were quite tired,________we joined a bicycle tour in the afternoon from the top of Mt. Haleakela down to the ocean.

________we drove up the mountain, our guide said the downhill ride wouldn't be difficult. it could be dangerous,________we drove around a sharp curve(弯), he asked, "When was your last time on a bicycle?"

________I could answer, we reached the top of Mt. Haleakela. It was very windy. We chose our bikes very carefully________soon began our downhill ride.

pared with cars, motorcycles have their advantages. Both cars and motorcycles are convenient means of transportation, enabling the driver to move around freely,________a motorcycle is cheaper, ________more people can afford it.________, a motorcycle needs a smaller parking space.________, travelling by car is safer and more comfortable, especially in rough weather.________, a car can carry packages________several additional people.

The Ocean Park

—A page from a travel brochure of Hong Kong, China

Duration: Approx. 4 hours or 7 hours (daily morning departure Not only is it the largest in Asia, but it is also rated as one of the most spectacular oceanariums (海洋水族馆)in the world. It offers the best family outing place to observe marine life as well as to experience a fun ride on a roller coaster(过山车).

PANDA HABITAT

Loved by many for their unusually cute look, the two darling pandas, An An and Jia Jia, can now be sighted at their permanent habitat in Ocean Park. Through the underwater viewing tunnel, you seem to enter the mysterious deep ocean, surrounded by countless sharks and rays (鳄鱼) of over 30 species, all swimming within arm's reach.

With a panoramic (全景的)background and hosted by a marvelous master of ceremonies (节目主持人，简称MC), the Ocean Theatre stages entertaining performances by its great and small marine stars.

* When time permits, visit a jewelry factory workshop to observe the art of handicraft (手工艺). Note: This is a half day guided tour. However, passengers may stay behind to explore more features in the

Ocean Park. Return trips on our afternoon coach can be arranged with your tour guide.

ADULT HK$320 CHILD (3-11yrs) HK$160

Exercises

1. Answer the following questions according to the article.

1) Where should you go if you are looking for an exciting amusement?

2) Why are pandas loved?

3) Can you touch the sharks and rays?

4) Who are the actors and actresses in the Ocean Theatre?

5) How much should you pay if you are 15 years old?

2. Find words or expressions from the article to fill in the blanks, making changes if necessary.

1) China has always been________ ________a country with a long and splendid cultural civilization.

2) This washing machine is a new model with many

3) Because of human activities and changes in world climate, many________animals and plants in the four oceans are dying out.

4) The apple was________ ________ ________, but he was too weak to get it.

VOCABULARY(I)

New Words

determine 影响；决定state 国家；政府

rail 铁路

efficient (指人)有能力的；能胜任的inexpensive 不贵的；价廉的

journey (尤指)长途旅行，行程depart 离开，出发

*sleeper (火车)卧铺cycle 骑自行车(或三轮车、摩托车)

seaport 海港；海港市镇

*inland 内地的，内陆的steep 陡峭的；险峻的

*waterway 水路，航道native 本地人，本国人出生地的；本国的，本地的

historical 历史的；与历史有关的

site 场所；遗址

limited 有限的，不多的

regional 地区的，区域的Expressions

safety 安全；平安generally speaking 一般而言

decade 十年depend on 依靠；依赖

destination 目的地the Three Gorges 长江三峡

highway 公路，大路on schedule 按时

VOCABULARY(Ⅱ）

(Listening and Speaking)

New Words Expressions

agency 代理处，代理shopping mall (有屋顶的)大型购物商场解决；(从一批中)挑出*option 选择

*sort 将……分类；整理sort out (美式英语)单程票

province 省round trip (美式英语)回程票

*exhibit 展览品，陈列品tour guide 导游

(Additional Reading)

New Words

*brochure 手册；小册子mysterious 神秘的；难解释的

duration 期间；持续时间surround 围绕

*approx (approximately的缩写形式)大约，大概

entertaining 使人愉快的；有趣的

*spectacular 壮观的；富丽堂皇的

jewelry 珠宝；首饰

outing 短途旅行；远足

feature 特点；特征以……为主要内容；特写

marine 海的；海产的

*habitat 栖息地；产地

workshop 车间

darling 惹人爱的，心爱的宝贝

arrange 安排

coach&aug (英式英语)长途汽车

permanent 永久的

*shark 鲨鱼

Expressions

*aquarium 水族馆

within arm's reach 伸手可及的

At a travel agency (continued)

Part B: You work at a travel agency. Look at the following and give your partner the information he/she asks for. Start like this:

Good morning/afternoon. Can I help you?

Information:

Transport

Train: Shanghai-Beijing Express Plane: Shanghai-Beijing

No.14/No. 22 e.g. Flight MU 5101

Time: 12 hours Time: 2 hours

Ticket: RMB￥499 Ticket: RMB ￥1,030

Depart: 7:00 PM Depart: Every hour on the hour

Baggage allowance: 25kg. Baggage allowance: 20kg.

Accommodation

Hotel Class (Double room): 3-star room rate: RMB ￥200________280

4-star room rate: RMB ￥400________580

5-star room rate: RMB ￥600________800

Famous scenic spots

the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Palace Museum, Tian'anmen Square, Beihai Park, the Temple of Heaven.

Unit 2

TRA VELLING AROUND THE WORLD

HIGHLIGHTS

Theme

Travelling around the world

Structures

The gerund (1):

Perfect form

Functions

Describing scenes

Stating intentions

Planning a tour

Study skirts

Understanding Connectors

Task

A. Sharing your travel experience with your classmates

B. Recommending a place of interest abroad that is well worth visiting

READING

A Preparing for reading

A1 Study the pictures and answer the following questions.

1. Where is each of these bridges located?

2. Have you ever been to one of these bridges? Describe your experience.

A2 Skim the text and answer the following questions.

Which paragraphs describe ...

·the preparations for the climb?

·the scene and feeling at the top of the bridge?

·the tourists on the way to the top of the bridge?

·the writer's admiration for the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

* Is Paragraph A about the writer's feeling before the visit or after the visit?

B Moving on to read

Read the text and decide whether each of the statements below is true (T) or false (F).

1. The bridge is 40 storeys high.

2. Climbing the bridge is too hard for an ordinary person.

3. Each tourist carries a small radio during the climb up the bridge.

4. Right after the class, the writer and the other members began to climb the ladders that led up to the arch of the bridge.

5. People are allowed to stay on the top of the bridge for only a short while.

Taxt The Sydney Harbour Bridge

There's no feeling quite like seeing Sydney from the top of the Harbour Bridge.

There I stood, looking up at Sydney's Harbour Bridge—one of the most famous bridges in the world. Located near the magnificent Sydney Opera House, the 40-storey bridge towers over Australia's largest city. The bridge was certainly beautiful to look at. But who in their right mind would want to climb it?

Me, of course! Climbing the bridge is not such a crazy thing to do, in fact. Tourists started climbing the bridge in 1998. Now it's one of Sydney's most popular attractions.

How do you know that "Climbing the bridge is not Such a crazy thing to do"?

To prepare for the climb, our group of 12 climbers had to take a special class. First, we stored all our personal belongings and changed into special bridge climbing clothes. Then, the climb organizers showed us how to use the safety belts and climb the steep ladders.

We were even given little personal radios to receive instructions from our guide during the climb !

Our expectations began to build and our group became excited. One hour later, we were ready to go!

We first crossed some catwalks below the road part of the bridge. I was glad I wasn't afraid of heights. Looking down through the catwalk I could see the ground 50 meters (164 feet) below!

Next we climbed the ladders leading up, up, up to the bridge's arch. Cars sped by on the mad below. The wind blew more fiercely the higher we climbed. More and more of the city slowly came into view. Soon we were approaching the very top of the bridge!

What a scene it was at the top! Clear, bird's eye views of the city extended in all directions, Looking south we saw the city skyline, the famous Opera House and the ocean. It was just like looking at a postcard, except that we were really part of the picture! Everyone felt proud of having reached this spot in the city.

No one was ready to leave when it was time to go down. The two hours we had spent on the bridge seemed to pass in an instant. But the memory of having seen such a unique scene will stay with us for a lifetime.

How many things were the climbers taught to do? What were they?

What Words can be used instead of "sped by" here?

Which phrase means "in an extremely short period of time"?

C Discovering meanings

C1 Read the text again and answer the questions in the boxes.

C2 The following is an account of the writer's climbing experience. Fill in each blank by using the correct forms of the expressions given in the right-hand margin.

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the world's most famous bridges. It has long been admired by people at home and abroad. The writer is without at the top doubt one such admirer. However, he was not content just________1) come into view the bridge towering over Sydney from a distance. He wanted to be part of the change into

bridge

To fulfill his dream, he joined a group of climbers. In order to climb the bridge, the climbers________2), in which theu were taught how to use ________3) and climb steep ladders. Then, after________4) their special climbing clothes, the group set out towards the top.

They first crossed some catwalks below the road part of the bridge. Then they began to

climb the ladders________5) the arch. The higher they went, the more Sydney________6) The scene________7) was simply breathtaking. Looking down, they could see the citu extending________8). Standing there, the writer truly felt that he had become part of the magnificent wew. To him, climbing the bridge was definitely an experience of a lifetime.

in all directions

lead up to

look up at

safety belts

take a special class

*D Thinking about reading

D1 What is the function of a bridge? Do you think bridges are also important parts of city views? Why?

D2 Can you describe your experience of visiting or travelling over a bridge? What made the experience special?

NOTES To THE TEXT

1 Located near the magnificent Sydney Opera House, the 40-storey bridge towers over Australia's largest city.

与宏伟壮观的悉尼歌剧院相邻，高达40层楼的大桥傲视着澳大利亚最大的城市悉尼。

Located near the magnificent Sydney Opera House为过去分词短语，作地点状语。

2 Our expectations began to build and our group became excited．(爬桥的)期望越来越强烈，全组成员兴奋激动。

build在这儿意为“加强”。

It was just like looking at a postcard，except that we were really part of the picture．真像在看明信片，所不同的是实际上我们自己就在画中。

STRUCTURES

The Gerund(1)

Perfect Form

A Focus

Read the following sentences. Notice that the bold italic part in each sentence is the perfect form (完成式) of the gerund (动名词).

1. Everyone felt proud of having reached this spot in the city.

2. But the memory of having seen such a unique scene will stay with us for a lifetime.

3. Michelangelo will always be remembered for having completed such a great number of wonderful sculptures and paintings.

4. The boy was afraid of being punished for having failed in the final exam.

5. It seemed that he forgot having locked (locking) the box.

6. She remembered having read (reading) the passage in some book.

B Conclusion

·用动名词的完成式时，强调它表示的动作在谓语所表示的动作之前发生。

·辞动名词在某些动词(如reinember，forget，regret等)后作宾语，尽管动作发生在这些谓语动词所表示的动作之前，通常可用它的一般式代替完成式。

C Practice

Complete the following sentences by using the correct forms of the phrases given in the brackets. The first one has been done for you as an example.

1. The old man was praised for having planted trees (plant trees) in the past ten years.

2. I remember________(meet him) in Beijing two years ago.

3. John prefers________(watch news reports on TV) to________(read newspapers).

4. I regret________(say so).

5. I had no idea of________(his, do such a silly thing).

6. Would you mind________(pass me the book) over there?

7. It seems that he forgot________(borrow some money) from Mary.

8. She was sorry for________(keep us waiting) so long.

LISTENING AND SPEAKING

A Speaking practice

A1 Sydney Harbour Bridge

Describe the picture of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Page 18. Work in groups of four and draw a

"word web."

Imagine you are the person who took the picture.

e·g·

A2 bridge on the Huangpu River

Describe one of the bridges on the Huangpu River in the same way as you described the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

B Listening practice

V enice

Listen to the passage and then choose the best answers according to what you have heard on the tape.

1. Venice (威尼斯) is known as________in the world.

A. the most beautiful city

B. a popular tourist destination

C. the oldest tourist attraction

2.________is one of the attractions in Venice.

A. Walking in beautiful parks

B. A boat trip on the canals

C. A boat race on the canals

3. Venice is full of

A. museums and art collections

B. musicians and artists

C. shops and churches

4. The most famous place in Venice is

A. the network of canals

B. the cafes around St Mark's Square (圣马可广场)

C. St Mark's Square

5. One of the difficulties Venice is now facing is that________.

A. there are too many people in the city

B. there are too many high buildings in the city

C. the city is getting too old

C Listening and talking

Travelling in Canada

C1 Listen to the dialogue and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false

(F).

1) What places to visit should be decided according to one's interests.

2) Maria will start her journey in Canada by travelling from east to west.

3) Butchart Gardens, one of the best flower gardens in Canada, is near Victoria.

4) One of the best ways to have an overall view of Vancouver (温哥华) is to take a plane.

5) Walking in the Rocky Mountains will make your visit there more interesting.

C2 Listen again and fill in the blanks according to the facts you have heard on the tape. On Vancouver Island

You can :

1. see________on the Pacific Ocean.

2. visit Butchart________near Victoria.

3. see the________to the north.

4. visit the Vancouver Aquarium (水族馆).

5. have an________of the city Vancouver if you take the sky train and

Rocky Mountains

1. They are________than the mountains in Vancouver.

2. People can________in the mountains if they like.

*C3 Think about your plans for your next summer vacation (a trip is preferred). Discuss it in small groups, talking about what you plan to do. (Try to make use of the expressions about "stating intentions/planning a tour" in USEFUL LANGUAGE below.)

USEFUL LANGUAGE

Ⅰ

Describing Scenes

1. The beauty of the waterfalls is beyond words.

2. From up here we can have a bird's eye view of the whole city.

3. The view from the top of the hill/tower/high-rise is magnificent.

4. What a treat to get out into the peace and quiet of the country!

Ⅱ

Stating Jntention/Planning a Tour

1. I've decided to ...

2. I'm going to ..., that's for sure.

3. I haven't made up my mind whether to ...

4. If we take a boat trip, we can enjoy the magnificent sights along the river.

TASK*

Students may choose to do either Task A or Task B:

A. Sharing your travel experiences with your classmates

Describe one of your trips to a scenic spot (at home or abroad) where you had an unusual expenence. First work within the group, and then group members can choose the most unusual experience and share it with the whole class.

B. Recommending a place of interest abroad that is well worth visiting

Each group chooses a different picture of some scenic spot. Work on the "word web" as intro- duced in A1 Listening and Speaking section and describe the picture within the groups and then t0 the ciass. The group that gives the most vivid and imaginative description will be given a prize for the "best description" and the "most vivid imagination."

ADDITIONAL READING

Travelling in the Land of Smiles

Thailand uses the phrase "Land of Smiles" to describe itself in tourist brochures and advertising campaigns-and rightly so. Visitors to Thailand can expect to be greeted with a smile when they leave the airport, get into a taxi or rental car and again when they enter a hotel. What makes it so easy for the Thai people to smile at their visitors? The head of Thailand's tourist bureau says that it is "in the nature of the people. " The Thais are naturally happy, he says with a smile, and they are glad to share that happiness with others.

This attitude seems to be very much appreciated by the more than five million tourists who visit Thailand each year. The country ranks high on the list of places to which visitors want to return. The reason most often stated is that the people are friendly and polite. Some other Asian destinations are not as well received. Bali in Indonesia ranks high on the list, with Japan somewhere in the middle.

These reports raise the question of whether certain nationalities are naturally more courteous than others. People may experience more friendliness in Thailand than in other countries. This may have more to do with the place than the people. Travel writers point out that cities are always stressful, hurried places, with little to offer in the way of smiles and welcome. Bangkok is not as friendly as other places in the surrounding Thai countryside. Remote towns and villages in China, for example, offer visitors a warm welcome, with smiles (and giggles) from children. Perhaps it should also be pointed out that polite, patient, smiling visitors will most often be greeted similarly, no matter which country they are in.

Exercises

1. Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each of the following statements.

1) The phrase "Land of Smiles" means________.

A. Thailand is a funny country

B. that tourists must smile all the time in Thailand

C. there is a piece of land in Thailand where smiling is common

D. the people of Thailand are kind and friendly

2) When you visit Thailand, you will find that________.

A. if you go into the country, you can't leave it

B. you can see smites everywhere

C. you must smile to rent a car

D. everybody in the street will smile at you

3) According to the passage, those who have been to Thailand________.

A. are willing to visit it again

B. are eager to leave it

C. will never visit it again

D. are allowed to visit it some time later

4) In Asia, ________.

A. Bali is not an ideal destination for many tourists

B. Thai shopkeepers are the most unhelpful

C. Japanese shopkeepers are the most polite

D. shopkeepers in Indonesia are the most beautiful

5) According to the passage, ________.

A. it's the people rather than the place that make you experience more friendliness

B. stressful places need more smiles

C. people in remote areas seem friendlier than those in the cities

D. visitors to Bangkok are not as polite as visitors to any other city in the world

2. Find words or expressions that fit the explanations given below.

1) hold a certain position:________

2) full of stress:________

3) a place to go to:________

4) far away:________

3. Choose words or expressions from Exercise 2 to fill in the blanks of the following

sentences.

1) Moving to a new house is a very ________experience.

2) Guilin is a popular tourist ________.

3) After graduating from the university, he volunteered to teach in a ________mountain area.

4) He ________first in the 100-metre dash.

VOCABULARY(I)

New Words

locate 位于；找出……的位置

magnificent 壮丽的；不凡的；堂皇的

storey 楼层；楼的一层

spot 地点，场所

instant 片刻，顷刻马上的；立刻的

unique 独一无二的，独特的

lifetime 一生；终生

climb 攀登；爬

belongings 动产；财产

organizer 组织者

belt 皮带；腰带

ladder 梯子

expectation 期望；期待

*arch 拱廊；拱

fiercely 猛烈地

approach 走近；靠近方法；手段

direction 方向

*skyline (建筑物等的)空中轮廓线

Expressions

speed by 很快地过去；飞逝

come into view 映入眼帘，出现在眼前

abird's eye view 鸟瞰

in all directions 向四面八方……

in an instant 立刻；一会儿

Proper Nouns

Sydney 悉尼(澳大利亚最大的城市)

Sydney Harbour Bridge 悉尼海港大桥

Sydney Opera House 悉尼歌剧院

VOCABULARY(Ⅱ)

(Listening and Speaking)

New Words

*romance 传奇气氛；浪漫

merchant (批发)商人

collection 收藏品；收集物

cafe 小餐馆；咖啡馆

beach 海滨；湖滨

*mountainous 多山的

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