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Journey into the unknownUNIT 2 Unit 1 Traces of the pastOpening upListening to the worldSpeaking for communicationFurther practice in listeningWrapping upLearning objectivesFun time make a plan for a dream journey4Learning objectivestalk about your own traveling experiences1 understand the problem-solution pattern2 ask for and give directions3 Opening upWhat does each of the following quotes mean? Do you agree with them? Why or why not?The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel ProustIt means that real discovery doesnt necessarily come from seeking new things; it lies in seeing things from new perspectives.Yes. If we pay more attention to the details of our surroundings, we may discover something “new” from our daily routine. Opening upRead the following quotes about learning. Do you agree with them? Why or why not?When you travel, if you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home. James Albert MichenerIt means that a mature traveler should be ready to become part of the local culture.Yes. Being an open-minded traveler will help us gain a multicultural perspective. Opening upRead the following quotes about learning. Do you agree with them? Why or why not?The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. St. AugustineIt means that if we never go traveling, well have a very limited view of the world.No. With the development of modern technology, traveling is no longer the only means for us to broaden our mind. Listening to the worldSharing Listening Viewing Listening to the worldSharing1 Watch a podcast for its general idea.The podcast is mainly about peoples traveling experiences and what they like and dont like about traveling.2 Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks.1 ) different countries 2 ) home3 ) new places 4 ) new cultures Listening to the world3 Watch Part 2 and check the true statements.Sharing1 A 2 B3 C 4 D5 E 6 F7 G 8 H Additional NotesIstanbulthe largest city in Turkey, constituting the countrys economic, cultural and historical heart. Famous tourist attractions include Byzantine churches, Ottoman palaces, Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, and the Grand Bazaar. Listening to the worldSharing4 Watch Part 2 and check the true statements. Additional NotesMaltaa Southern European country situated in the center of the Mediterranean. Renowned for its Blue Lagoon, the islands baroque towns and prehistoric ruins also deserve a visit. The Maltese capital, Valletta, is a historical time capsule. It is thick with Italianate churches and golden limestone buildings. Marsaxlokk Bay is the best place to see Luzzus, brightly colored traditional Maltese fishing boats, with their mythical eye painted on the prows. The Sunday fish market offers a glimpse of traditional island life and the harbor side restaurants serve excellent fish dishes. Listening to the world Listening to the world4 Watch Part 3 and fill in the blanks.1 ) mature2 ) airport3 ) theater4 ) scenery5 ) culture6 ) language Sharing Listening to the world5 Watch Part 4 and match the statement 1-6 to the people A-F.1 B2 A3 E4 C5 F6 DSharing Listening to the world6 Work in pairs and discuss the question.1 Do you like traveling? Why or why not? I like traveling a lot. It is a good experience since 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 make me feel comfortable. Sharing Listening to the world6 Work in pairs and discuss the question.2 Have you traveled much? Where have you been? What did you like most? Sharing I havent traveled much so far, but the backpacking trip I had in Yunnan is an unforgettable experience. What I liked most was to drift along the river on a bamboo raft. It seemed to me that the river had a life of its own with the current either drifting in leisure or raging forward with force. Listening to the world5 Work in pairs and discuss the question.2 If you can afford the money and time, which place(s) would you love to go? Why? Sharing I would choose to go to the American West, to visit the deserts, the canyons, and the mountains, and to totally get immersed into the wilderness. Probably only by going deep into nature can we truly find our true self, our real value, and our relation with others and the world. Listening to the worldSharing Listening Viewing Listening to the world1 Discuss the questions.ListeningBEFORE you listen Venice is a great tourist destination in Italy, which is famous for its architecture and its artworks. It is a city built on small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges. That is why it is the only city which has no cars, and people use gondolas to travel around. 1 What do you know about Venice? Listening to the world1 Discuss the questions.ListeningBEFORE you listenAs far as I know, Venice has been sinking slowly and is still sinking slowly. That is a major problem threatening Venice right now. 2 Venice is a city in danger. What do you think the major problem might be? Listening to the worldListeningListening skills Additional TipsUnderstanding the problem-solution patternThe pattern consists of four sections:1 ) Situation: the background information about the problem; 2 ) Problem: the problem, dilemma, puzzle, and obstacle the speaker is going to address; 3 ) Solution: the proposed, attempted, or actual solution to the problem; 4 ) Evaluation: the positive or negative evaluation of the solution. Listening to the world2 Listen and answer the questions.ListeningWHILE you listen1 What problem is Venice facing now? The city is slowly sinking. 2 How serious is the problem? Venice is sinking at a rate of two and a half inches every decade.3 What measure is being adopted to save the city? Barriers are being put in to try and stop the water getting too high. Listening to the world2 Listen and answer the questions.ListeningWHILE you listen4 How does the speaker think of the measure? It is a temporary measure. 5 What advice does the speaker give in order to save the city? Put pressure on the government to spend the money it needs to find a permanent solution to the problem. Listening to the world3 Listen and check the true statements.ListeningWHILE you listen 1 Ever since the 1 5 th century. 2 There are as many as 4 0 floods in Venice between May and September every year. 3 What measure is being adopted to save the city? 4 What does the speaker think of the measure? 5 What advice does the speaker give in order to save the city? 1 4 th March Listening to the world4 Discuss the questions.ListeningAFTER you listenOne problem facing the UNESCO world heritage sites is the pressure of mass tourism. Places that didnt see a lot of tourists are now struggling to accommodate the surge in tourists after getting the world heritage status. 1 Can you think of any other problems threatening tourist cities around the world? Listening to the world4 Discuss the questions.ListeningAFTER you listenI think limiting the number of visitors to these world heritage sites will be an effective solution. For example, the Mogao Caves in remote Northwestern China set a limit on the number of visitors that are allowed into the place per day. 2 In your opinion, what measures should be taken to tackle the above problems? Listening to the worldSharing Listening Viewing Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you view1 What do you know about the five places mentioned in the following program information?Bangkok, Cape Town, the Grand Canyon, the Masai Mara, and Paris. Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you view BangkokBangkok is the capital and the largest city of Thailand. It is a popular tourist destination with high-rise buildings, lots of temples, intense heat, and vibrant nightlife. Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you view Cape Town Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa, and one of Africas most popular tourist destinations. Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you viewThe Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is a magnificent canyon in the state of Arizona, America. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you viewThe Masai Mara The Masai Mara is a reserve for a vast variety of wild animals in Africa. Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you view ParisParis is the capital of France, with the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities. It is a popular tourist destination and the Capital of Fashion, attracting the finest and most luxurious fashion designers around the world. Listening to the world1 Read the program information below and answer the questions.ViewingBEFORE you view1 What place do you think is the number one place to see?I think Paris is the number one place I want to see. I want to see those famous tourist sites such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame de Paris, the Louvre Museum, etc. I also want to try delicious French food and go shopping in the Capital of Fashion. Listening to the world2 Read the statements. Then watch the video clip and choose the best answers.ViewingWHILE you view1 D 2 B 3 B 4 C 5 D Listening to the world3 Watch the video clip again and fill in the blanks.ViewingWHILE you view1 busy; shopping2 bars; need3 spaces; friendliness4 elegant; expensive 5 views6 beaches; cheap7 changing; sunset8 cried Listening to the worldViewing4 Discuss the questions.AFTER you view1 Which places in the world would you like to visit? Make a list of three places and give your reasons.The three places we would like to visit are Bali Island, Sydney and Niagara Falls. Listening to the worldViewing4 Discuss the questions.AFTER you view1 Which places in the world would you like to visit? Make a list of three places and give your reasons.Bali IslandIt has varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines, long sandy beaches, warm blue water, lush rice terraces, dense tropical jungle, barren volcanic hillsides; It has world-class surfing and diving, and a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions Listening to the worldViewing4 Discuss the questions.AFTER you view1 Which places in the world would you like to visit? Make a list of three places and give your reasons.Sydney Sydney is a dynamic city and we love its verve and vibrancy, its beautiful harbor, its iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House, and myriad waterways. It is also an adventure playground with a wide variety of activities, such as the Bondi surf, sailing under the Harbor Bridge on a yacht, jogging along the Coogee cliff tops or rampaging through Centennial Park on horseback. Listening to the worldViewing4 Discuss the questions.AFTER you view1 Which places in the world would you like to visit? Make a list of three places and give your reasons.Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is one of the worlds natural wonders, with millions of gallons of water rocketing over the falls every minute. Listening to the worldViewing4 Discuss the questions.AFTER you view2 Which attracts you more: a natural or a cultural landscape? Why? I prefer a natural landscape. Getting in touch with Mother Nature can take my worries away, and make me come back refreshed and energized with a renewed sense of being and purpose. I prefer a cultural landscape to a natural landscape. Cultural landscape represents the combined works of nature and man, displaying the harmony between humankind and the environment. Listening to the worldViewing4 Discuss the questions.AFTER you view3 How does your intelligence change as you get older? Why? I think my intelligence grows progressively as I get older by interacting with the natural environment and various kinds of people around us. Speaking for communicationRole-play1 Listen to three conversations and check the true statements. 1 The inquirer in Conversation 1 needs to take a bus to go to the carnival. 2 The inquirer in Conversation 2 learns that the cinema is just beside the Plaza Hotel. 3 The inquirer in Conversation 3 will see a restaurant before arriving at the Grand Motel Doesnt need Is not Speaking for communicationRole-play2 Read the table. Then listen to the conversation and complete the table. 1 ) trying to get to 2 ) takes about 1 0 minutes 3 ) looking for 4 ) right way 5 ) take the first left 6 ) until you reach 7 ) want to get to 8 ) Is it far 9 ) Go left 1 0 ) on the left Additional TipsAsking for and giving directionsAsking for directions is a useful speaking skill in our daily life, especially for those people who are new to a place. Speaking for communicationRole-playSpeaking skills Asking for directionsNote: You should start your questions with Excuse me, Could you help me ? Or Please when you ask questions. Otherwise people may think you are rude. Additional TipsAsking for and giving directionsSpeaking for communicationRole-playSpeaking skills Giving directionsUseful expressions for giving directions to drivers:Make a U-turn on the one-way street at the next junction.Take the freeway south and turn off at the fourth exit. Drive south on Highway No. 9 and leave the highway at the third exit. Drive straight along the road, through the roundabout. Then follow the signs at the traffic lights. Useful words for giving directions to drivers:Roads: highway, freeway, walkway, boulevard, avenueSigns: traffic lights, junction, roundabout, U-turn, one way sign, turn, stop Speaking for communicationRole-play5 Role-play the situations.Situation 1 I cant find my way!1 A: Excuse me, how can I get to a nightclub called Risky Business? B: Go along London Road, past a crossing till you reach Madrid Street on your right. Keep going on Madrid Street, and you will find Risky Business on your left. 2 A: Excuse me, would you please show me the way to a restaurant called The Waterfall? B: The Waterfall is on the corner of London Road and Dublin Street. Go along London Road till you reach the crossing. Take a left turn and the restaurant is on the right. Speaking for communicationRole-play5 Role-play the situations.Situation 1 I cant find my way!3 A: Excuse me, Im looking for the Screen by the Pond cinema. Would you help me? B: Sure. Go down on London Road till you reach Lima Avenue. Take the left turn, go past the Florist, and you will see the cinema on your left. You wont miss it! 4 A: Excuse me, would you please give me the directions to the Museum of Fashion and Design? B: No problem. Take the second turning on the left. Go along Paris Walk, and you will find the museum on your left. Speaking for communicationRole-play5 Role-play the situations.Situation 2 Can you show me the direction1 A: Excuse me, would you please show me the way to The Ferry Theater? B: Go along London Road, and turn right at the crossing. Keep going for about 1 0 minutes, and you will find the theater on your left. 2 A: Excuse me, would you please tell me how to go to the Concert Hall? B: Um the Concert Hall. Yes, take the second turning on the left. Keep going on Paris Walk, go past a building, cross a bridge and you will see the Concert Hall on your left. Speaking for communicationRole-play5 Role-play the situations.Situation 2 Can you show me the direction3 A: Excuse me, can you help me? Im looking for a bar called The Consultants Rescue. B: Go straight on London Road till you see the Florist on your left. Go past the Florist and take a left turn on to Lima Avenue. Keep going and you will find the bar on your right. 4 A: Excuse me, would you please give me the directions to the Museum of Fashion and Design? B: No problem. Take the second turning on the left. Go along Paris Walk, and you will find the museum on your left. Speaking for communicationGroup discussion1 Listen and fill in the blanks.Get ideas1 ) Isolated2 ) far 3 ) plane 4 ) three months 5 ) Culture6 ) way of life 7 ) speak to 8 ) find out 9 ) history 1 0 ) dreams WhenWhereHowHow longWhoWhatWhySpeaking for communicationGroup discussion2 Discuss and fill in the tableDiscuss and organize ideasNew ZealandBy airTwo weeksThis wintermy family and friendsenjoy beautiful landscapes; eat fresh food; meet friendly people; and talk with kiwi natives and fellow travelersa wonderful destination; a self-drive tour; a video about the life and people in New Zealand Speaking for communicationGroup discussion4 Present your ideas to the class. Present ideasI would like to go to New Zealand with my family and some friends this winter. New Zealand is one of those countries with the greatest and most spectacular natural landscapes in the world. Its our dream destination. We are going to travel there by plane and the trip is going to take two weeks. We will fly to Auckland first and then fly to Christchurch. Once we get there, we will rent a car and drive to different places. On the way we hope to enjoy varied and beautiful landscapes, eat fresh food, meet friendly people, and if possible, talk with kiwi natives to find out about their customs and traditions. We will also try to talk with fellow travelers from all over the world to see what they think of the culture and life in New Zealand. When we finish the whole journey, we will drive back to Christchurch, and fly to Auckland and then back to China. Speaking for communicationGroup discussion4 Present your ideas to the class. Present ideasWe have every reason to believe that we will win the award. First, we choose a wonderful destination which will impress visitors with its various and breathtaking views and its unique culture. Second, we choose a self-drive tour over a package tour, which means that we dont have to be shunted along with lots of other people to tourist attractions. We have the freedom and flexibility to get to places off the track, and then spend as much time as we want there. Third, during the journey, we will film the wonderful natural landscapes as well as our talks with local people and foreign visitors. We are sure this video will not only record those beautiful and memorable moments in our dream journey, but also help us gain insight into the customs and lifestyle of people in New Zealand. Further practice in listeningShort conversations1 Q: What does the woman say about a whole package tour? A It costs less money.2 Q: What are the two speakers planning to do? D Have their daughter get to know such a life.3 Q: What will the woman do? B Follow the Indian culture and cutoms.4 Q: What does the woman feel uncertain about? C Whether it is possible to travel with her kid.5 Q: What are the two speakers talking about? D The popularity of time travel stories. Further practice in listeningLong conversation1 Q: What does Emily say about the plants in the Amazon rainforest? A There are so many plants that it is hard to see the sky.2 Q: What does Emily say about the local people? D They are separated from the world outside of the jungle .3 Q: Why was the old woman in the village so excited? C Because Emily gave her an empty bottle.4 Q: What is the woman most likely to do after talking with the man? A Small and common things should also be valued. Further practice in listeningPassage 11 Q: What may happen to children after watching nature programs on TV? D They may be more distant from the actual nature.2 Q: How should children get close to nature according to the speaker? A By experiencing it with the five senses.3 Q: What impression might the Discovery Channel leave on children? B Nature seems very far away from t
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