(Brazil)

The whole structure of the passage

Title: Destinations

para1 Foreword

Para2-5Rio de Janeiro

Para6-8 Kitzbuhel

Scanning:

Para1Q1: What is wanderlust?

Q2:What are the destinations suggested?

How does the write give the suggestion?

It is the phenomenon to get the

itch to travel.get /have an itch to do:

for sth

有做某事的强烈愿望 / 渴望得到某物

have the desire to do

Q2:What are the destinations suggested?How does the write give the suggestion?

Should you feel the urge to pack your bags

and explore what the world has to offer, …If you should

1. should : 情态动词，“ 万一，如果 ” 1)If you should change your mind, do let me know.

万一你要改变主意，一定要告诉我。2) 如果我见到他，我就告诉他。Should I see him, I’ll tell him.

2. feel the urge to 感到有的迫切愿望urge sb.to do /into doing sth. 力劝某人做谋事

get the itch to

Rio de Janeiro

Para2-5

Para 2_______________

Para 3_______________

Para 4_______________

Para 5_______________

General introduction

Downtown Rio

Copacabana

Carnival

Fast Reading: What’s each paragraph mainly about?

LocationLocation

Attractions

PeoplePeople

Para2 General introduction

stretch itself lazily along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil in South America

modern mall, theme parks and beautiful beaches

Cariocas: big hearts/friendliness

Rio _________itself lazily _______the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

stretchesalong

Downtown Rio-----the city’s _______& ________heart & the perfect place for a walk as well A walk through downtown is a history lesson & an adventure.

many tall office buildings---

_______________________

Para 3 Downtown Rio

cultural historical

?

Downtown Rio is the city’s Downtown Rio is the city’s cultural and historical heart,cultural and historical heart,if walking in downtown Rio, if walking in downtown Rio, you can see some old you can see some old buildings and churches …buildings and churches …

an important commercial city

Para 4 Copacabana---known as ________________. Princess of the Sea

1. the most famous of all beaches2. has a history of 100 years;3. ____ &____ ___ _____ long4. Visitors_____________________can ________in one of the …a venue.

clean over 10 miles

Why?(Describe the beach)

who get tired of …sun cool offcool down

of 厌倦…get tired with 因…而疲倦 from

Para5 What is Carnival?a four-day festival to celebrate the sun

Carnival Carnival

sambasamba

Kitzbuhel

Para6-8

Para 6_______________

Para 7_______________

Para 8_______________

General introduction

Downhill slopes

Other entertainment

Fast Reading

Austria

•Kitzbuhel

Where is Kitzbuhel?---In south Australia.

Q1: What can tourists do in Kitzbuhel?

Q2: What kind of place is Kitzbuhel?

go skiing;try downhill slopes;watch downhill race;

take a walk around

a paradise for skiers ;good weather and breath-taking scenery;

enjoy a variety of entertainment;

a lively mix of old village …and …tourist area.

a paradise for skiers a world-class ski resort

good weather breath-taking scenery

home to one of the most challenging and exciting downhill slopes in the world

Fill in the blanks.

If you are looking for a _____ adventure and want to ______. You can go to Kitzbuhel. Kitzbuhel, which is ______ in southern Austria, is a ________ for skiers, and the breath-taking scenery there is very beautiful. Skiers ________ here once a year to compete in the downhill race. Should you have enough energy left after a day on the slopes, you can take a _____ in the pool, work out at the _____ or go dancing in the clubs.

KITZBUHEL

Fill in the blanks.

If you are looking for a _____ adventure and want to ______,You can go to Kitzbuhel. Kitzbuhel, which is ______ in southern Austria, is a ________ for skiers, and the breath-taking scenery there is very beautiful. Skiers ________ here once a year to compete in the downhill race. Should you have enough energy left after a day on the slopes, you can take a _____ in the pool, work out at the _____ or go dancing in the clubs.

winterski

locatedparadise

gather

dip gym

KITZBUHEL

be located inis a paradise for skiers

Kitzbuhel is a wonderful place for people who like skiing.

Kitzbuhel

If you are not too tired

do exercise

Tell the meaning of “work out”in the following sentences:

1. Tom works out in the school twice a week.

2. It’s hard to work out this maths problem.

3. Things will work themselves out.

进行锻炼

算出（总数）

带来好结果；有预期的效果

How do you understand the phrase

“a feast for the eyes” in the last

paragraph?

pleasant to look at 一饱眼福

True or False

1.Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city.2. Copacabana, perhaps the most famous of all beaches, is far away from down-town.3. The best time to visit Rio is in March, but the biggest tourism season comes around June or July.

4. Cariocas are well known for their big heart and friendliness.5.Rio de Janeiro is a paradise for skiers.

6. The good weather and breath-taking scenery make Kitzbuhel a world-class ski resort.7.The world’s best and fastest skiers gather here twice a year to try their daring in the downhill race that every skier wants to win.

only a few bus stopsJune or July

March

Kitzbuhel

once

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II. Careful reading1. Which of the following is right according to the passage about Rio de Janeiro?

A. It is Brazil’s largest city.

B. The city is in the center of the country.

C. An exhibition in Rio gives you a history lesson and shows you an adventure.

D. Rio is a commercial city with many malls and beautiful beaches.

D. Rio is a commercial city with many malls and beautiful beaches.

2. We know that “Copacabana” is _______ in

Rio de Janeiro.

A. an attractive city B. a beautiful street

C. the sea D. a famous beachD. a famous beach

3. All of the following except _______ attracts visitors in Rio.

A. theme parks

B. the princess of the country

C. old building and churches

D. Carnival, a four-day festival

B. the princess of the country

• 4. Which statement is true according to the text?

• A. Rio de Janeiro is on the west coast of Brazil.

• B. The ski schools are very expensive in Kitzbuhel.

• C. the altitude of Kitzbuhel brings much snow every year.

• D. Copacabana was built one hundred years ago.

5. In the text, “we get the itch for traveling “ probably means ___________.

A.We have enough time to travel

B. we have a strong desire to travel

C. we want to travel

D. we spend so much time and money on trips

6. The best season for people to visit Rio is _______________

A.Spring B. summer

C. autumn D. winter

7. What can visitors not do in Kitzbuhel?

A.Swim B. Dive

C. Dance D. Ski

8. Which of the following suggestions is

reasonable for a Chinese who wants to travel?

A.Going to Rio for the world famous festival ,Carnival , in June.

B. Having a walk in downtown Copacabana.

C. going to Austria for the most challenging

skiing in winter.

D. doing nothing but skiing in Kitzbuhel.

3. I want to watch a ski race.3. I want to see the carnival.

2.I want to see the alps.2. I’m interested in history.

1. I love skiing.1. I like swimming.

I would like to go to Kitzbuhel because

I would like to go to Rio de Janeiro because

KitzbuhelRio de Janeiro

Which city do you like better? Rio or Kitzbuhel? Why?Work in groups of four.

Post-reading

Pair work

Work in pairs. One is the guide, the other is the traveler. Make up a dialogue to help the traveler choose one of the two cities to travel.

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