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Unit 1 Wish you were here
Extended reading
By the end of this section, you will be able to:
1. identify the structure of travel journal;
2. summarize the author’s travel experience in Morocco and Kenya;
3. raise awareness of developing a harmonious relationship with nature.
4. gain a deeper insight into the meaning of the adventure.
Learning objectives
◆ What do you know about Africa
◆ If you have the chance to visit Africa, what do you want to see and do there
Lead in
◆ What do you think of his journey would be like
Pre-reading
Fast reading
Scan the travel journal and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Paragraph 1　 A. Description of the huts and the surroundings.
Paragraph 2 B. Travel experience and scenery in the desert.
Paragraph 3 C. A funny thing after we have arrived at the huts.
Paragraph 4 D. Arriving at our desert camp.
Paragraph 5 E. Travel from the camp to our rest camp in Amboseli
National Park.
1.Read the first travel journal and answer the following questions.
Marrakesh
Merzouga
Sahara
desert camp
sharp bends
Detailed reading
a. Please talk about his routine.
b. What first came into sight when the author and his parents entered the Sahara Desert What resolution did he made
Unending sand dunes. He made a resolution to respect and protect the unique landscape because it was very fragile.
c. What’s the weather like in Sahara
During the daytime
The wind was blowing grains of sand from the tops of the dunes;
The sun was beating down hard and bright;
The sky was a deep shade of blue that I had never seen before;
The colours of the dunes contrasted strikingly with the blue of the cloudless sky.
At night
Stars were already shining brightly in the darkening sky and it was getting cold with the approach of the night.
vs
hot
cold
d. What left a deep impression on the author
He was deeply impressed with the sand dune, the sun, the sky and stars.
a. What happened to them when they were very near to their rest camp in Amboseli National Park And why How did they solve the problem
Problem
They were stuck in the mud.
Reason
Father, against mother’s advice, decided to drive through a large pool of water that stretch across the dirt road.
Solution
Two tall slim local people wandered over and pushed us free.
2. Read the second travel journal and answer the following questions.
b. Why did the author say it was indeed the greatest show in the earth
Because he hadn’t seen anything like this before. The mountain rose up over the plains before them. Tall grasses and trees dotted the plains, which were alive with the African wildlife they had come to see. Giraffes, with their necks, were pulling leaves from the highest branches. In the distance, elephants were eating grass, ears flapping lazily as they moved slowly over the plains.
c. What happened after the author returned to the car and fetch more possessions And how did he feel
A small grey monkey sitting on a tree a few metres away and eating a banana. He must feel joyful.
3. Summarize the author’s travel experience.
In Morocco My parents and I drove all the way to the Sahara Desert. I was amazed at the wild beauty of the desert. When we arrived at our desert camp, it was getting dark and cold. I saw some camels and would go on a camel ride the next day.
In Kenya On our way to Amboseli National Park, our car got completely stuck in the mud and two local people helped us. In the afternoon, we arrived at our hut. I saw the magnificant Mount Kilimanjaro, giraffes pulling leaves from the trees and elephants eating grass. As we began to unpack the car, I saw a cute monkey eating a banana, but I soon realized it was my banana!
30 June, Morocco
My parents and I had just driven down the narrow mountain road from Marrakesh, with all its sharp bends, and had finally arrived at Merzouga. Before us stretched the unending sand dunes that marked the beginning of the Sahara. A small boy walked past with a group of noisy goats as I took a long look at the yellow roadside sign that told us we were entering a "fragile natural environment". I made a resolution to respect and protect this unique landscape while I was here. We set off, our vehicle quietly running over the sand and small stones. It wasn't long before we were surrounded by enormous sand dunes towering above us on all sides. The wind was blowing grains of sand from the tops of the dunes, the sun was beating down hard and bright, and the sky was a deep shade of blue that I had never seen before. The wild beauty of the desert was about to reveal itself. There was not a plant to be seen. The desert appeared completely empty, which was calming and threatening at the same time. The colours of the dunes contrasted strikingly with the blue of the cloudless sky.
Eventually, as the last rays of sunlight were falling on the sand, we arrived at our desert camp Stars were already shining brightly in the darkening sky and it was getting cold with the approach of the night. Three camels, slowly chewing, were resting on their knees and watching our arrival with interest. "So, which one of you lucky animals will be my ride tomorrow " I said out loud as I grabbed my bag and headed towards the warm campfire. I was starving and rushed to put a steak on the barbecue.
1. How did the author describe the desert in the first journal entry.
Appreciating language
Firstly, the author describes how the sand dunes changed along the way in time order. When he first entered the Sahara Desert, he saw unending sand dunes that stretched before him. Later, when he went deep into the desert, the sand dunes became enormous, towering above them on all sides. The wind was blowing grains of sand from the top of the dunes. Secondly, the author uses vivid words and contrast to describe the size and color of the dunes. For example, when describing the size, he uses adjectives such as “enormous” and the verb “towering”; the colors of the dunes are made clear and vivid against the blue of the sky. Thirdly, the author describes how he feels about the desert. For example, he uses the following words like “wide beauty”, “completely empty” and “calming and threatening” to express his amazement at the scene as well as his awe and respect for nature.
2. What did the author see on the plains in the second journal entry And please analyse how the author describe them.
3 July Kenya
A few days after our departure from the camp, our car was well and truly stuck in the mud. We were wry near to our rest camp in Amboseli National Park located on the border of Kenya when my father, against my mother's advice, decided to drive through a large pool of water that stretched across the dirt road. Two tall slim local people were standing by the roadside watching us with amusement. They must have realized that we were totally helpless, for after a few moments, they wandered over and pushed us free. My father smiled weakly and we drove on as my mother and i waved from the car window.
We found a parking space next to our hut, which was round and made from brick. The walls, painted brilliant white, reflected the afternoon sun. There were five similar huts, all lined up facing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The mountain rose up over the plains before us. Tall grasses and trees dotted the plains, which were alive with the African wildlife we had come to see. Giraffes, with their long necks , were pulling leaves from the highest branches. In the distance, elephants were eating grass, cars flapping lazily as they mowed slowly over the plains. I had never seen anything like this before. It was indeed the greatest show on the Earth.
We got out of the car, carrying our suitcases and boxes of food into the hut. l placed ham sandwiches, sausages and a bunch of bananas on a small wooden table. I returned to the car and fetched more possessions. It was then that I noticed a small grey monkey sitting on a tree a few metres away and eating a banana. "So cute," I thought to myself, until I realized it was my banana that he was eating! He was looking at me intently as he enjoyed the final mouthful. I was sure he was saying, "Thank you " "You're welcome," I replied.
Make the picture an action shot
The author describes Mount Kilimanjaro towering into the sky, the tall grasses and trees dotting the plains and the wildlife wandering on the plains.
To show the whole picture of the plains and make the reader feel personally on the scene, the author arranges details according to their location indicated by some words, such as “ next to”, “over”, “before”, and “in the distance”. The picture unfolds before the reader like a wide-angle photo. Furthermore, to make all the landscapes, plants and animals as vivid and impressive as possible, the author applied many specific verbs like “ found”, “reflected”, “facing”, “rose”, “dotted”, “pulling”, “eating”, “flapping” and “ moved”, as well as adjectives and adverbs including “round”, “brilliant”, “highest”, “long”, “lazily” and “slowly”, making the picture an action shot. In addition, the author also uses metaphor in the last sentence of paragraph two, comparing what he saw to the greatest show on the Earth to express how excited and satisfied he felt at that moment.
Pay attention to the title “ An adventure in Africa” and think why the author uses the word “adventure” instead of “journey” or other words.
Critical thinking
An adventure implies an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events. First, the author, along with his parents, experienced some dangerous things. For example, they drove down the narrow mountain road with sharp bends and their car got completely stuck in the mud. Second, during this journey, the author saw some unusual and breathtaking scenery, such as the desert landscape, Mount Kilimanjaro, and African wildlife wandering on the plains. He also had the chance to get close to wildlife, riding camels, watching giraffes pulling leaves and elephants eating grass, and interacting with the monkey.
What is the most memorable travel experience you have had What was special about it

Further thinking
Polish the short passage about their travel experience.
Homework

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