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1156970011188700Travelling around
Reading for Writing
Learning objectives
Students should be able to:
1. analyze travel texts (travel blogs, brochures) by learning the main ideas, supporting details, and structure
2. write an e-mail to introduce a travel plan
3. know more about Xi’an and Chinese culture
Lead-in
For foreign visitors, Which city in China may attract them most?
Xi’an is always a popular destination for tourists. For a foreign tourist, Xi’an is a must-go place in China. What do you think is special about Xi’an?
A video about Xi’an
Activity 1
read the page about the Terracotta Army from a travel brochure and tell us what amazes you most.
-- history/size/features...
Sentence patterns
I was amazed by ...
It is amazing that ....
... amazed me most
I can’t believe ...
It is unbelievable to me that...
Read for details
Activity 2
Scan Richard’s email to Xiao Li and find out: what aspects about travel plan are mentioned? (elements)
-Where to go
-when to go
-why
-how
-with whom
-what to do
Learn the organization (structure)
Find the present continuous tense used in the email. (tense)
Activity 3
What will you mention in a travel plan? (elements)
-Where to go
-when to go
-why
-how
-with whom
-what to do
How to organize these elements in an e-mail about travel plan? (organization)
Paragraph 1
Writing purpose(to inform告知/ to advise 建议):
who + what + where + when +with whom
Paragraph 2
-Inform: detail information
(why+what+why+how)
-Advise: advice + reasons
(what+why+how)
Paragraph 3
Wishes
How to express emotions and feelings?
I was amazed by ...
It is amazing that ....
... amazed me most
I can’t believe ...
It is unbelievable to me that...
More expressions
景点相关：
美食相关：
交通相关：
historical site 历史遗迹
local cuisine 当地美食
（cuisine 佳肴 n.[U]）
transport 交通
tourist attraction 旅游景点
delicious 美味的
subway 地铁
scenery 风景
snack 小吃
overpass 天桥、立交桥
sight-seeing 观光
double-decker (bus)双层公交
temple 寺庙
convenient（方便的）
palace 宫殿
Sentence patterns
P1 writing purpose
得知你即将去…… 旅行，我写这封信是为了给你提供一些有用的建议。
_______________________________________________________________________________
P2 detail information/suggestions
说到景点/美食/，你不能错过……(when it comes to)
_______________________________________________________________________________
如果你对历史感兴趣，[历史景点] 是个完美的选择。它能让你深入了解过去。(定语从句)
_______________________________________________________________________________
这里的当地美食丰富多样。你一定要尝尝 [食物名称]，它有特殊的风味。(定语从句)
_______________________________________________________________________________
对于出行，强烈推荐 [交通方式]，因为它可以节省你很多时间。(被动)
_______________________________________________________________________________
P3 wishes
祝你有一个愉快而难忘的旅程。(wish sb sth)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Activity 4
Writing task
假定你是李华，你校外教 Smith 先生准备利用即将到来的中秋节假期去北京游玩，为此征询你的建议。请你给
他写一封英文邮件，内容包括：
1．旅行建议 (景点、美食、交通等)；
2．表达祝愿。
translation
知道你要在中秋节期间去北京旅行，我非常高兴能给你一些建议。（非谓语）
_______________________________________________________________________________
故宫和长城是举世闻名的历史遗迹，非常值得你一游。（非限制性定语从句；be well worth your time）_______________________________________________________________________________
说到食物，北京烤鸭被视为北京美食的象征，是一种你不应该错过的美味选择。(when it comes to 说到；非谓语）_______________________________________________________________________________
至于交通，地铁对于你在城市里出行是相当方便的。（as for 至于）
_______________________________________________________________________________
此外，当你赶时间的时候，出租车也是可以乘坐的。（in a hurry 赶时间，available 可获得的、可利用的）
_______________________________________________________________________________
希望能很快收到你的回信。
_______________________________________________________________________________
祝你有一个愉快而难忘的旅程。
_______________________________________________________________________________
范文
Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm Li Hua. Knowing that you are having a trip to Beijing during the Mid-Autumn Festival, I'm more than glad to offer you some suggestions.
There are many must-visit places in Beijing. The Forbidden City and the Great Wall, which are world-famous historical sites, are well worth your time. (非限制性定语从句) When it comes to food, Peking Duck, regarded as a symbol of Beijing cuisine, is a delicious choice you shouldn't miss. (非谓语) As for transportation, the subway is quite convenient for you to travel around the city. Besides, taxis are also available when you are in a hurry. (时间状语)
I hope to receive your letter soon. Wish you an enjoyable and memorable journey.
Yours,
Li Hua

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