Unit 10
Travel
“It was a fantastic trip!”
Lead-in Activity Warm-up Listening Task Real World Listening Interaction Link Useful Expressions Additional Listening Homework Conversation
Lead-in Activity
the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Potala Palace at Lhasa 布达拉宫 ,the West Lake, Suzhou Gardens, London Tower, Big Ben Bell, Disneyland, Statue of Liberty, Taj Mahal 泰姬陵 , the Pyramids, Maldives 马尔代夫 , the Great Barrier Reef 大堡礁 , Sydney Opera House, Niagara Falls 尼亚加拉瀑布…
Can you name as many as famous places of interests?
Part I
Warm-up
Language Points
safari n. 狩猎旅行，探险 a sightseeing safari 观光旅行 Cityrail train n. 城市铁路 be up to 能做或能处理某事 Michael's not really up to that job. adventurous adj. 爱冒险的 adventurous pioneers 富有冒险精神的开拓者
boat foot taxi bus horseback train
flight plane fly swim
Warm Up
Read the brochure. Write the missing words.
1. You’ll start your week down under in Sydney, where you’ll see the famous Sydney Opera House. You can ride the Sydney CityRail _____ or take a ______ to all the popular sights.
2. From Sydney, you’ll _______ north to Kununurra for a wildlife safari. You’ll go down the Ord River by _______ and camp on the shores of Lake Argyle. Watch out for those crocodiles!
3. Next up is a two-day trip by air-conditioned ______ to the middle of the Outback, where you’ll see Uluru. If you’d like, you can rent a horse and explore the desert on _________. Or, if you’re up to it, you can explore by ______.
4. After that, you’ll go by _______ to the coast, where you’ll see the Great Barrier Reef in a canoe. If you’re adventurous, you can get in the water and _____ with the jellyfish.
5. After a short ______ back to Sydney, you’ll be on your way back home.
train taxi
flyboat
bus
horsebackfoot
plane
swim
flight
Now listen and check
Culture Note 1: the map of Australia
Culture Note 2: Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is the busiest performing arts centre in the world since its opening in 1973. In an average year, the Sydney Opera House presents theatre, musicals, opera, contemporary dance, ballet, every form of music from symphony concerts to jazz as well as exhibitions and films. Approximately 200,000 people take a guided tour of the complex each year.
Culture Note 3:
Kununurra 库努纳拉，澳大利亚西部城市 Ord River 奥德河 Lake Argyle 亚佳那湖 the Outback the remote, rural part of a
country, especially of Australia or New Zealand在内陆或在偏僻的农村地区，尤指澳大利亚或新西兰的地区。
Culture Note 4: Uluru
Uluru: also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation in central Australia. It is located in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National park. It has many springs, water holes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site for its natural and man-made attributes.
乌鲁鲁，澳大利亚神秘巨岩，又叫艾尔斯岩。圆形红色沙岩，长 3000米，周长约为 9.4 公里，高出周围平地约 348 米。东高宽而西低狭，是世界上最大的独块石头。
Culture Note 5: the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef: the world’s largest coral( 珊瑚 ) reef system, composed of roughly 3000 individual reefs and 900 islands, that stretch for 2600 kilometers covering an area of approximately 344,400 k ㎡ . The reef is located in the coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland in northeast Australia. It was selected as a world Heritage Site in 1981.
澳大利亚大堡礁，世界上最大、最长的珊瑚礁区，世界七大自然景观之一，称为“透明清澈的海中野生王国”。位于澳大利亚东北部昆士兰省，纵贯蜿蜒于澳大利亚东海岸，全长 2011 公里，最宽处 161 公里。
Part II
Listening Task
Language Points
humid adj. 潮湿的 humid air 湿气 ecotour n. 生态旅游 eco- pref. ecology; ecological 生态学；生态学
的 ecosystem 生态系统
Culture Note 1: Bali
Bali: an Indonesian island lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dances, sculpture, painting, leather and metal working and music.
Culture Note 2: the Pantanal
Pantanal: A very large area in Brazil. There are two seasons there: the rainy season in the winter and the dry season in the summer. Because of the large variety of animals and plants there, it is an area of interest to both researchers, ecotourists and travelers.
位于巴西境内的世界上最大的沼泽地——潘塔纳尔沼泽地，有世界上最大的植物群，还栖息着 1000 多种动物。 2000 年 11 月被联合国教科文组织列为世界生物圈保护区。
Culture Note 3: ecotour
ecotour: Ecotour involves travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment. Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on local cultures, wilderness adventures, volunteering, personal growth and learning new ways to live on the planet.
Look at the pictures. What are some popular travel spots to go to?
What do the speakers remember about their trips? (Check than one answer.)
the beaches1. 2.
First Listening
the sunsets
the weather
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the wildlife
the people
the people
the animals
the weather
the cities
the stars
Write T (true) or F (false).
Second Listening
1. _____She stayed for ten days.
_____ She went surfing.
_____ She rented a motorcycle.
2. _____ It’s dry there.
_____ She saw a jaguar.
_____ She was afraid. F
T
T
T
F
F
Liz and Alicia wrote the holiday postcards to their friends. Fill in the blanks according to what you hear.
Third Listening
1. Friday
Spent a long time getting down here—from Hawaii, then in Singapore, then in
Jakarta. A bit awful, but now I’m having a _____ time here, just ___________ at the
beach and watching ___________. I’ve never seen such fantastic sights. The sky is
_____________ and orange. It really was delightful. _____ days just isn’t long enough
here. But I didn’t _____. I’ve been always afraid of that, you know. See you when I get
back.
Liz
2. Wednesday
Brazil is even more marvelous than I expected. We’ve spent a lot of hours outside
studying kinds of ________. We go up the river at night __________. The nights out are
_____ and you can see millions of stars. Even just sitting out at night is a pleasure. But
we could only be here for _________________. It is ______ here. That’s what I don’t like.
I’ve taken a lot of photos to share with you.
Love
Alicia
great
humida couple of weeks
clear
by boatanimals
surfTenbright pink
the sunsets
hanging out
Script
1. A: Where did you go on your vacation? B: I went to Bali. A: Wow. That must have been a long trip. B: Yeah, it took us a really long time to get there. We had to stop in Hawaii, then again in Singapore, then in Jakarta. A: So, how was it? B: Great. We had a great time. A: What made you choose Bali? B: It’s a totally beautiful place. A: Did you surf? B: No. we rented motorcycles a few days. Mostly we just hung out at the beach and watched the sunsets for ten days. A: The sunsets? B: The sunsets in Bali are fabulous! The whole sky is bright pink and orange.
2. A: How was your trip to Brazil? B: It was good. We were there a couple of weeks. A: Were you in Sao Paulo? B: Well, we flew into Sao Paulo, but then we went to the Pantanal. A: The Pantanal? B: Yeah, it’s a huge area in Brazil. We go there to study different animals, like jaguars, and otters, and different birds. A: That’s cool. B: Yeah, we spend a lot of time outside, and it’s really humid there. Anyway, we go up the river at night by boat. And when it’s clear out you can see a million stars. And sometimes, if we’re lucky, we see jaguars. A: Wow. B: Yeah, there are so many animals everywhere. It was like communicating with nature.
Script
Pair Work
Talk to your partner. There are ecotours to many places. Would you like to do this kind of nature travel?
Part III
Real World Listening
Language Points
trek n. 旅行，长途跋涉 leg n. （旅行中的一段）路程 the last leg of the flight 飞行中的最后一段路程 incredible adj. 难以置信的 fight with incredible bravery 以令人难以置信的勇气作战 figure v. 料想，估计 I figure the manager will be back soon.
Culture Note:
Pedal boat kayak Inline skate
Now listen to Part 1 and Part 2 and check.
Prepare
Jason Lewis is an adventurer from England. He is traveling around the world by “human power.” Look at the pictures. Write the form of transportation in the boxes.
Pedal boat bicycle inline skates kayak
Prepare
Jason Lewis is an adventurer from England. He is traveling around the world by “human power.” Look at the pictures. Write the form of transportation in the boxes.
Pedal boat bicycle inline skates kayak
kayak
bicycle pedal boat Inline skate
Listen to Part 1 again. Write the correct information.
Get The Main Ideas
England to Portugal Portugal to Florida Florida to San Francisco
San Francisco to Australia Australia Australia to Singapore
Transportation: Days to cross the Atlantic Ocean: Transportation:
Days from San Francisco to Australia: Transportation: Transportation:
by bicycle 111 days inline skates
53 (to Hawaii) + 126 = 179 days by bicycle by kayak
Script Part 1. Steven describes Jason’s voyage. Steven: Welcome to Global Trek. I’m Steven Morris, and today I’m in Singapore with special guest Jason Lewis. Jason is on a round- the-world trip using just human power. He started in England and went by bicycle through Europe down to Portugal. And then across the Atlantic Ocean in a special pedal boat. Using no motors, no sails, just human power. This part of the trip took 111 days. Then Jason traveled by inline skates across the U.S., from Florida to California. The next leg of the trip, from San Francisco to Australia, was the longest part of the trip so far. San Francisco to Hawaii was 53 days, and then from Hawaii to Australia was 126 days. All in his special pedal boat, the Moksha. Then Jason traveled through Australia by bicycle and then up the Indonesian coast to Singapore by kayak. Wow, what an incredible trip!
Script
Part 2. Steven interviews Jason. Steven: What made you decide to do this? Jason: Other people have gone around the world, but
no one has done it this way. I wanted to be the first to do it by human power alone. Steven: Well, now we’re in Singapore. What is the route from here? Jason: Well, we’re going to go by bicycle up through Thailand, China, and India. And then work my way back to Europe. Back to my starting point in England.
Script
Steven: How? Jason: By bicycle all the way to France, and then pedal boat again across the English Channel. Steven: Wow. And how long do you figure it will take you? Jason: I have no idea. When I started, I thought maybe five or six years total. But it’s been longer than that, and I’m not done yet! Steven: Any regrets? Jason: Nope, none at all. It’s been incredible. I’ve learned so much about the world and about myself. I’ve met so many great people. Steven: Well, it’s been a pleasure talking to you, Jason. Good luck on the rest of your trip. Jason: Thanks.
Oral Practice: Role Play
One student acts as a journalist, the other as Jason on the way. The journalist should ask Jason about why and how he takes this adventure and Jason should give an account of his journey.
Respond to the Ideas
Do you have a dream? What is it?
Part IV
Interaction Link
Language Points
go hiking 远足 hostel n. 青年旅馆，招待所 homestay n. ( 在国外的访问者 ) 住在当地居民家里 coach n. 长途旅游汽车 motel inn 汽车旅馆 lodging n. 寄宿，住宿 provide board and lodging 提供膳宿 highlight n. 最精彩场面，最有趣细节
1. Work alone. Write the words and phrases in the chart .
Take a Trip!
Transportation Lodging Highlight
bus guest house visit a museum plane hotel go hiking train hostel
car attend a festival go shopping homestay campsite try local foods
take photos talk to locals coach motel inn visit historical sites
bus, car, train, plane
visit a museum, go hiking, attend a festival, try local foods, go shopping, take photos,
talk to locals,
hotel, campsite,
guest house,
hostel, homestay
Take a Trip! 2. Plan a trip around the world in pairs or groups. Include a lot of
details in your plan!
Part 1 From: To:
Transportation
Lodging
Highlight
Part 2 From: To:
Transportation
Lodging
Highlight
Example
A: Where would you like to go on vacation?
B: I wanna go to Maldives.
A: How can you go there?
B: By plane, of course.
…
Part V
Useful Expressions
Useful Expressions
Have a pleasant trip! 祝你旅途愉快 / 一路顺风！ How was your trip? 旅途如何？
How was your vacation? 假期过得怎么样？
Did you have fun? 玩得好吗？
旅途太棒了！ It was a fantastic trip!
Useful Expressions
How do you like to travel? 你喜欢什么样的旅游方式？
We had a great time. 我们玩得很开心。
Have you planned anything for your vacation?
这个假期准备怎么过啊？
It takes about almost 10 hours by train to get there.
到那儿要坐差不多十个小时的火车。
你准备上哪儿度假？ Where would you like to go on your vacation?
Part VI
Additional Listening
Additional ListeningA: Hi, Linda, how was your trip to London? B: Oh, I had a great time.A: Did you do a lot of sightseeing?B: Yes. Churches, museums, gardens and the royal
palace.A: Wonderful ！ I’ve heard of the changing of the guards.
Did you see that? B: Sure. There were big crowds of people outside
Buckingham Palace, mostly tourists from all over the world. It was a magnificent sight.
A: Where else did you go?
B: Well, I went to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
A: But did you go shopping? I hear London is well-known for its fine stores.
B: Of course. I went shopping in Oxford Street. Most of the things were too expensive for me, but I did find some sales.
A: Lucky girl. What did you do at night?B: Well, that was the most exciting part of my trip. I went
to theatres and concerts with my friends there. And I saw some really good plays.
A: Oh, I do envy you. I think I’ll save money for a trip next year.
Additional Listening
Part VII
Homework Conversation
Going on a journey Work in pairs. Suppose you won a big prize in a lottery and you wanted to go on
a journey around the world. You went to a travel agency and discussed with the agent what kind of route to take and why. Use words and expressions learned in class.
Expressions for reference
I’ve been to / would love to see the Eiffel Tower. It’s situated / located in southern China. It’s well known for its arts and crafts. New York is a paradise for shoppers. You can have a real taste of American music and
dancing. Why don’t you go to the Empire State Building?
