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(共20张PPT)
Unit 2 Travelling Around
Reading for Writing
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.
- Saint Augustine
1. Style of writing
An email of __________
2. From whom to whom
3. Relationship
a travel plan
Richard to Xiaoli
friends
Learning Objectives
After the class, you will be able to:
1. learn about Xi’an as a tourist destination;
2. grasp the structure of the email about a travel plan;
3. master the language features of the email about a travel plan.
Guessing game
Which city is it
Clue 1——
Clue 3——
Clue 2——
it lies in northwest China
it has a large number of ancient tombs（墓）
13 dynasties(朝代)built their capitals here
Xi’ an
How much do you know about Xi’ an
Dayan Pagoda
rougamo
Chinese hamburger
Terracotta Army
Lead in
Xi’an City Wall
Shaanxi History Museum
Xi’an Bell Tower
Terracotta Army
If you are going to visit Xi’ an, how do you make the travel plan
Let’s read Richard’s email and find out what is a travel plan
Reading for structure
Match the main idea with each paragraph
Other plans for the trip
Main purpose for the trip
Transport
Final thoughts
①
④
③
②
see the Terracotta Army
Shaanxi History Museum
Xi’an City Wall
by train
hoping to know your travel plan
Reading for details
“5W1H”
Where is Richard planning to go
When is he planning to go
Who will go with him
How are they going there
Why are they going there
What else are they going to do there
When
Who
Where
Why
What
How
What might be included in a travel plan
Reading for language
Underline the sentences showing feelings in the email
…I can’t wait to go.
...are looking forward to…
Richard is eager to
eagerness
n. 渴望；热切
adj. 渴望的；热切的
It is amazing that…
…is almost unbelievable.
amazement
I can’t believe it.
It is hard .
It is an story.
see the Terracotta Army/…
unbelievable
to believe
Do you know more sentence patterns to show eagerness and amazement
Brainstorming
eagerness
amazement
Possible expressions:
I am eager / dying to …
I have always been dreaming of ...
I'm on pins and needles
It's incredible/amazing that
I'm absolutely thrilled about
I'm counting down the days
I'm astonished by the breathtaking beauty of
It is such a surprise to know…
I can't even begin to describe how amazing …is
make my jaw drop/take my breath away
thrilled adj. 非常兴奋
pin n. 大头针 ; needle n.缝衣针
incredible adj. 不可思议的
astonished adj. 十分震惊的
breathtaking adj. 令人惊叹的
Practice the sentence patterns
Please read the travel brochure about Terracotta Army on page 30 and tell us what amazes you most.
Tip: Use the sentence patterns to express your feelings!
e.g. It is incredible that these statues were made in the third century BCE.
number
be discovered by accident
history
great effort
features
statue n. 雕像
copy n. 复制品
tomb n. 坟墓
BCE ：before common era 公元前
unearth v. 出土，挖出
are planning to
are planning to
are looking forward to
are going to
are taking the train
are arriving at 9:30 a.m.
What tense(时态) should be used in a travel plan
Present continuous tense!
express future plans
现在进行时
We’re also planning to visit several other places in Xi’an.
My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shanxi History Museum , because my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is known as a “Chinese treasure house”! We’re also going to the Xi’an City Wall and a few other famous sights.
1
Second plan: Shanxi History Museum and his reason
1
Third plan: Xi'an City Wall and other famous sights
2
Topic sentence
2
2. Richard’s email about his travel plan to Xi’an
Body part: ②Other plans for the trip
+ introducing detailed places
2. Richard’s email about his travel plan to Xi’an
●Greeting 问候语
●Signature 署名
●Main body
①Main purpose for the trip
②Other plans for the trip
③transport
④Final thoughts
Opening greetings
1
State your main purpose of the plan clearly
2
The reason for your plan
3
Second plan
1
Third plan
2
2. Richard’s email about his travel plan to Xi’an
●Greeting 问候语
●Signature 署名
●Main body
①Open greetings
②The travel plan for the trip
Transport
③Final thoughts
Main purpose (first plan) + reasons
1
Second plan + reasons/ activities
2
Third plan + reasons/ activities
3
4
Opening greetings
1
3. Master the language used
Opening greetings: reply to the email + writing purpose
I'm very glad to know everything in your new school life goes well.
Thank you for contacting me about your travel plan.
+
I’m extremely pleased to tell you something about my plans for the coming holidays
Write your plan clearly:
place + reasons/activities
Use the present continuous tense.
be planning to/be going to…
I’m going to pay a visit to Beijing, where the combination of modern vibes and historical charm is just unbeatable!
I’ve heard that/ It’s said that the Forbidden City in Beijing is a must-visit place for history lovers.
I'm looking forward to visit the Forbidden City there, which is ...
I'm planning to visit the Forbidden City there because it’s an amazing sight.
I’m planning to visit the Forbidden City. To me, the architecture of ... is amazing/unbelivable.
I’m planning to visit the Forbidden City. To me, it’s unbelievable/ hard to believe/ amazing that ...
I’m also planning to visit the national museum, which is known as the Chinese treasure house.
I can’t wait to/ I intend to try a wide variety of delicious food there.
The travel plan for the trip
2
3. Master the language used
The travel plan for the trip
2
Write your plan in a clear order:
Time order
Use conjunctive words 连接词
First, ...; Then...; After that ...
Besides, I’m also planning to visit...
Apart from that, I’m also planning to visit...
Additionally, I’m also looking forward to ...
3. Master the language used
We’re taking the train, leaving the day before the October holiday begins. We’re arriving at 9:30 a.m. and will start sightseeing right away, so I hope we sleep well on the train!
Using the present continuous tense to tell about the train, its leaving and arriving time
Arrange your time more specifically
We’ll take the train and spend 6 days there, from October 1st to October 5th.
The travel plan for the trip
2
Transport
3. Master the language used
Final thoughts
3
Feelings and wishes
Your purpose of writing the email
In my opinion, travel can not only enrich our knowledge but also broden our horizons. I’m sure/ I believe you’ll enjoy travelling as well.
I guess that's all for now. I'll write again and send you photos! Do you have any plans for the coming holiday
What do you think of my travel plan
3. Master the language used

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