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(共43张PPT)
Unit 2
Travelling Around
Write to a friend about a travel plan
Reading for Writing
Learning Objectives
At the end of this period, you will be able to:
01
know about famous sights in Xi’an.
02
learn to analyse the structure and language features of an email of travel plan.
04
write an email and reply to Richard about your own travel plan for the coming holiday.
03
convey your personal emotions using suitable words and expressions.
Clue 1: It is an old city in the west of China.
Clue 2: It has the best-preserved and largest existing ancient capital.
Clue 3: It has one of the world wonders (世界奇迹) — the Terracotta Army.
Xi’an
西安
Guessing game
What impress you most about Xi’an
Food
Culture
Tourist
Attractions
History
…
What do you think is special about Xi’an
Shaanxi History Museum
Dayan Pagoda
Daming Palace
Xi’an City Wall
Local Food
the Terracotta Army
What do you think is special about Xi’an
Steamed Cold Noodles
Chinese hamburger
Lamb Pao-Mo Soup
Biangbiang noodles
How much do you know about Terracotta Army
Shaanxi History Museum
“the pearl of ancient dynasties”
“ house of Chinese treasures”
古都明珠，华夏宝库
Xi’an City Wall
the most complete city wall
one of the largest ancient military defensive systems
Richard has found a brochure about Terracotta Army and he plans to go to Xi’an.
Read the page about the Terracotta Army from a travel brochure and answer the following questions.
1. For what purpose was the Terracotta Army built
2. When and how was the tomb discovered
be discovered by accident
Read the page about the Terracotta Army from a travel brochure and tell us what amazes you most.
grand scale (规模宏大)
long history
lifelike technique (栩栩如生的技艺)
grand scale (规模宏大)
great effort巨大努力 (the length of time and labor)
1. impresses/ amazes/ surprises me most.
2. It is amazing/ unbelievable/ incredible that .
3. I am impressed/ amazed/ surprised by .
sentence patterns
I am amazed by its size. I can’t believe there are more than
8,000 statues in the tomb.
I am amazed by its long history. I can’t believe it was made in the third century BCE.
I am amazed by how they were discovered. I can’t believe they were discovered by accident.
Come and see the Terracotta Army:
more than 8,000 statues
主语
were made
谓语
in the third century BCE
时间状语
to guard the tomb of the Chinese Emperor Qinshihuang!
目的状语
祈使句
size
history
来看兵马俑吧:在公元前三世纪，有8000多尊兵马俑被用来守卫中国秦始皇的陵墓!
Each statue has a different face
主句
leading researchers to believe
现在分词结构作结果状语
that引导的宾语从句
每个俑像的相貌都不相同，这让研究人员认为每座俑像都是一名真实士兵的形象。
that each one is a copy of a real soldier.
feature
The statues fill only one part of the emperor’s huge tomb，
which still has not been completely unearthed.
主句
which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰the emperor’s huge tomb
这些俑像只是秦始皇巨大陵墓的一部分，而整座陵墓尚未完全发掘。
feature
More than 700,000 people
主语
worked
谓语
for nearly 40 years
时间状语
to build this tomb
目的状语
70多万人花了近40年的时间建造了这座坟墓。
length of time and labor
no one in modern times
主语
knew about
谓语
the tomb or the terracotta statues
宾语
until 1974, when some farmers discovered the tomb while they were digging a well!
时间状语
when引导定语从句，修饰1974；while 引导时间状语从句
然而，直到1974年，一些农民在挖井时发现了这座坟墓，现代才有人知道这座坟墓!
when some farmers discovered the tomb while they were digging a well!
If you are going to visit Xi’an, how will you plan your travel
Richard
Richard
Hi, Richard. I need your help. Do you know how to write a travel plan
Well…It’s hard to say. But you can have a look at my email, which might be helpful.
Scan to find some basic information.
1. Style of the writing
2. Writer and receiver
3. Relationship
From Richard to Xiao Li
Friends
An email of a travel plan
Richard’s travel plan
Greeting
Close &
Signature
Read for structure
main purposes for the trip
other plans for the trip
transport
final thoughts
Email address
Subject of the email
Body
My time here in China is going well. I love my new school and classmates. Over the October holiday, my parents and I are planning to go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army. I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go. To me, the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable. It’s amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues, and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s.
Para 1
Paragraph Main idea Detail
1 main purpose for the trip
To see the Terracotta Army
with whom
where to go
what to do
feelings
when to go
Read Richard’s email and find out what aspects of a travel plan are covered in his email.
We’re also planning to visit several other places in Xi’an. My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shaanxi 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.
Para 2
Paragraph Main idea Detail
2 other plans for the trip
To visit other places such as the Shaanxi History Museum and the Xi’an City Wall
what to do
what to do
why to do
Read Richard’s email and find out what aspects of a travel plan are covered in his email.
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 !
Para 3
Paragraph Main idea Detail
3 transport
by train
when to go
how to go
when to arrive
Read Richard’s email and find out what aspects of a travel plan are covered in his email.
I guess that’s all for now! I’ll write again soon and send photos! Do you have any plans for the coming holiday Hope to hear from you soon.
Para 4
Paragraph Main idea Detail
4 Final thoughts
Write again soon and send photos.
Expectation
how to go there
06
when to go/arrive
07
when to go
01
who to go with
02
where to go
03
why to go there
04
what to do
05
Read for content
Richard
Richard
Right! Now you should know a travel plan must include some basic information about the trip.
(when/with whom/where/why/what/how)
Reading for language features
Underline the words and phrases
used to express emotions
I’ve heard that it’s an amazing sight.
It’s amazing that...
the story is almost unbelievable.
I'm __________ at/by ...
Especially amazing is (that)...
What _________ me most is (that) ...
amazed
amazes
I can't believe the stroy.
It's hard to _______ the story.
it's an ____________ story.
believe
unbelievable
Reading for language features
Underline the words and phrases
used to express emotions
... are looking forward to...
I have been longing for...
It’s my dream destination.
I’ve always wanted to visit...
I’m eager/dying to see...
How exciting it is to...
Tip 1: Use different ways
to express your emotion.
I can’t wait to go.
Do you think Richard is looking forward to his travel
Sentence 1
I’ ve heard that it is an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to go.
我听闻它是令人惊奇的风景，我迫不及待要去。
I’ve heard that + sth + be amazing/an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to do sth.
我听说……(某地)……令人惊艳，
并且我迫不及待想要……
Practice
我听说西湖景色令人惊叹，并且我迫不及待想去看。
I’ve heard that West Lake is amazing/ an amazing sight, and I can’t wait to see.
Sentence 2
To me, the story of the Terracotta Army is almost unbelievable.
对我来说，兵马俑的故事几乎令人难以置信。
To me, the story of…is almost unbelievable.
对我来说，……的故事几乎令人难以置信
Practice
对我来说，长城的故事令人难以置信。
To me, the story of the Great Wall is almost unbelievable.
Sentence 3
My dad and I are both looking forward to going to the Shaanxi History Museum, because my dad loves history and I have heard that this museum is known as a “Chinese treasure house”!
我和我爸爸都很期待去陕西历史博物馆，因为我爸爸热爱历史，而且我听说这座博物馆有着“中华宝库”的美誉！
Sb+be looking forward to+doing sth, because sth+be known as...
某人期待去做某事，因为某物被称为……
Practice
我们期待去参观长城，因为我们听说它被称为世界七大奇迹(wonder)之一。
We are looking forward to visiting the Great Wall, because we have heard that it is known as one of the seven wonders in the world.
Reading for language features
Tip 2: Use the present continuous tense to describe future plans.
Circle the expressions used to
state his future plans.
are planning to do
be doing
are going
are taking
are arriving
Format
Receiver
Subject
Greeting
Body
Signature
An email about travel plan
Body
go to Xi’an to see the Terracotta Army;
it is an amazing sight;
The story of ... is almost unbelivable
visit several other places in Xi’an;
the Shaanxi History Museum;
going to the Xi’an City Wall and a few other famous sights
taking the train;
arriving at 9:30 a.m.
write again soon and send photos;
do you have any plans for the coming holiday
Main purpose for the trip
Other plans for the trip
Transport
Final thoughts
Summary
At the last of Richard’s email, he said “……Do you have any plans for the coming holiday Hope to hear from you soon.”
Pretend you are Xiao Li and you are replying an email to Richard to share your travel plan for the coming holiday.
Write an email
Tengwang Pavilion
Longevity Palace
Bayi Square
Qiushui Square
2.确定时态和人称
4. 布局
3.明确写作要点
1. 审题
1.体裁：应用文-告知信
2.主题：写回信，告知旅行计划
1.时态：一般将来时，一般现在时
2.人称：第一人称，第二人称
1.对来信做出评价和反馈
2.具体旅游计划和心得体会
1.写信目的
2.主体部分
3.体会，期待回复
Write an email
Make an outline for writing
Learning for basic sentence patterns
信件开头常用句型
1. I’m very glad/delighted to know everything goes well in your new school life. （问候）我很高兴知道你的新学校生活一切顺利。
2. Thank you for your letter about your trip in Xi'an, which is amazing.
（感谢来信）感谢您来信介绍您在西安的旅行，真是太棒了。
3. I am writing to tell you something about my plans for the coming holidays. （写信目的）我写信是想告诉你一些关于我即将到来的假期的计划。
4. My travel plan is as follows./ Here is my travel plan.
（引出计划）我的旅行计划如下。/这是我的旅行计划。
Learning for basic sentence patterns
主体佳句
1. During/over the summer holiday, I am planning to travel to/pay a visit to... （时间+计划）暑假期间，我计划去...旅行.
2. With the summer holiday coming/approaching/around the corner, I am going to spend 3 days traveling...
（时间+计划）暑假即将到来，我计划去...旅行
3. My first attraction/destination is .../I am looking forward to going to... because...(原因) It's the most amazing sight that I have ever seen.
（引出地点）我的第一个景点/目的地是......因为......
4.What interests/impresses me most is its unique culture and friendly people.（地点描述）最让我感兴趣/印象深刻的是它独特的文化和友好的人民.
Learning for basic sentence patterns
主体佳句
5. ...is famous for its admirable/unique/splendid/ breathtaking view/sight. （地点描述）...以其令人钦佩/独特/壮丽/令人惊叹的景色而闻名。
6. Then, a ...(交通工具)will take us to....It’s said that it’s a well-known ...with
breathtaking natural sights, attracting countless tourists every year.
...带你去到...以其令人惊叹的自然景色而闻名，每年吸引着无数的游客。
7. I am planning to go there by train and come back by boat.
（交通方式）我打算坐火车去那里，坐船回来。
8. I will book a comfortable hotel in advance.
(住宿安排) 我会提前订舒适的酒店。
9. I firmly believe that we will have a wonderful holiday.
(旅行期待) 我坚信我们会度过一个美好的假期。
Learning for basic sentence patterns
信件结尾常用句型
1. What do you think of my travel plan I can’t wait to enjoy the amazing sights there.（旅行期待）
你觉得我的旅行计划怎么样？我迫不及待地想欣赏那里的美景。
2. In my opinion, travel can not only enrich my knowledge, but also broaden my horizons.（旅游感受）
在我看来，旅行不仅可以丰富我的知识，还可以开阔我的视野。
3. I am looking forward to your early reply./I sincerely hope to hear from you soon.（期待回复）
我期待着你的早日答复/我真诚地希望很快收到你的来信。
Write an email
Dear Richard,
How happy I am to … (表明收到来信). I am much pleased to write to you …. (简述个人的近况).
Over the Christmas holiday, my parents and I are going up to London to see the Tower of London...(说明旅游目的)
We‘re also planning on seeing Big Ben…（说明旅游计划）
We plan on taking a train up…（说明交通工具）
Well, I guess that‘s about it for now. I’ll buy you a souvenir… （最后想法）
Yours sincerely, Xiao Li
Dear Richard,
I'm glad to receive your letter about your trip in Xi'an(表明收到来信), which is amazing. I am writing to tell you something about my plans for the coming holidays(写信目的).
I am travelling around Nanchang for three days to see its breathtaking sights with my family(说明旅游目的). On the first day, We're planning to enjoy Tengwang Pavilion, one of the must-see sights in Jiangxi province. Then, we are spending next day exploring two squares, Bayi Square and Qiushui Square. The last day, shared bicycles are taking us to the Longevity Palace where we can taste the local unique traditional food. （旅游计划）
I am certain that we will have a wonderful holiday.（心得体会）I'm looking forward to your early reply.（期待回复）
Yours,
Xiao Li
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