U2 period 2 Reading

the Eiffel Tower
the Louvre Museum
the Champs-Elysees
the French Alps
A. What do you know about … ?
French wine
vineyard
baguette
snail
Do you want to know more about France? You are going to read an article.
Before you read
1. Where could you find the article? A. In a diary. B. In a travel magazine.
2. Which place(s) do you think the article will talk about? Tick the possible answers. a. the White House. b. the Louvre Museum. c. Big Ben d. the Eiffel Tower
3. Bruce prefers to play football. He ________ playing football. a. likes … less than other sports b. likes…more than other sports 4. Kelly enjoys skiing in winter. She loves ________. a. moving over snow b. playing in the snow
D Comprehension
D1 Find the sentence below in the article on P17. What do the words in italics refer to? Write the correct answers in the blanks. Paris 1. Here you will find … (line 5) 2. This is the place to go … (line 9) the ChampsElysees
for
Notes
4. The south of France lies on the coast …
lie 意思是“位于”。
上海位于中国的东部。 Shanghai lies in the east of China.
Notes
4. … so why not visit France?
Why not do … 为何不做某事？ = Why don’t you do …
C Vocabulary
C2 Complete the passage below with the words from the box. department stores lies prefer to Europe perfect
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Beijing is the capital of China. It ________ in the lies north of the country. In the city centre, there are many museums. If you want to learn something about China’s past, you can visit the Palace Museum. It is very different from the Europe buildings in ________. prefer to If you ________ go shopping, there are man big department stores ________________ in Beijing. perfect Beijing is the ________ place for tourists.
Unit 2 Travelling around the World
Reading
Get ready
Reading Read an article about travelling in France. Listening Listen to an introduction to the Eiffel Tower.
C Vocabulary
C1 The words in italics are from the article on P17. Circle the correct answers to complete the sentences. 1. Anna had an excellent holiday this summer. Her holiday was ________. a. very good b. very boring
3. …, and it is famous for its wonderful the South of beaches. (lines 14-15) France
D Comprehension
D2 Complete the notes below with the informaiton from the article. France Western ★ A country in __________ Europe ★ Capital: __________ Paris the Eiffel Tower Famous place of interest: __________ the Louvre Famous museum: __________Museum Famous street: __________ the Champs-Elysees wine ★ Famous drink: __________ ★ South of France: wonderful beaches and mountains
Learn how to use proper nouns and the Grammar conjunctions and, but, so.
Speaking Talk about your holiday plans. Writing
Write a postcard to a friend.
A. What do you know about … ?
Notes
2.You can go to the Louvre Museum if
you like art.
if 意为“ 如果”，条件状语从句 If you jump up, you can reach the apple. 假如你跳起来，你可以够到那个苹果。 You will pass the exam, if you 如果你努力你会通过考试。 study hard.
Visiting Paris
The Eiffel Tower The Louvre Museum The ChampsElysees Vineyards
what can you do?
enjoy art visit some shops and department stores enjoy French wine
Visiting the south of France
In summer
go to wonderful beaches
what can you do?
In winter
try skiing on the moutains in the French Alps
You are a tourist guide in France. Please make a plan for a three-day trip to France.
2. Uncle John lives on the coast. His home is ________. a. far away from the sea b. close to the sea
C Vocabulary
C1 The words in italics are from the article on P17. Circle the correct answers to complete the sentences.
你看起来很累。为何不休息一下呢？ You look tired. Why not take a rest?
Remember the words and phrases such as place of interest be famous for prefer to do something Why not do …? 例如 名胜古迹 因……而出名 更喜欢做某事 为何不做某事
Thank You！
Notes
3. France is famous for its wine. be famous for 因……而出名 be famous as 作为……而出名 as Beijing is famous ________ the capital of China.
Guangzhou is famous ________ its flowers and delicious food.
D Comprehension
D3 Read the article again and answer questions 1 and 2 in complete sentences. Then discuss and answer questions 3 and 4 with your classmates. 1. Which place in Paris should a person visit if he or she likes shopping? The champs-Elysees. 2. Where can tourists go in France for a summer holiday? Where for a winter holiday? A French town by the sea; The mountains in the French Alps. 3. Why does the author say ‘France has something for everyone” (line 21)? Everyone is interested in France. 4. Can you think of another title for the article? Welcome to France
Notes
1.It is a country with many beautiful places. with 表伴随，译为：有，带有 The English teacher went into the classroom 英语老师手里拿着一本书走进教室。 with a book in his hand. My friend bought a house with a garden. 我朋友买了一所带有花园的房子。