Unit 15 Destinations

Reading

Spring has come .

The weather is pleasant.

The world is beautiful.

The world is full of wonders.

Do you feel the urge to pack your bags and explore the world?

• itch wanderlust • resort paradise feast for the

eyes• lifestyle Carnival get tired of

• cool off take a dip• altitude downhill Ski• mall downtown

Skimming 1.How many destinations does the text suggest? Wh

at are they?

Rio De Janeiro and Kitzbuhel.

2.Where are they located?

Rio De Janeiro is located in Brazil along the coa

st of the Atlantic Ocean.

Kitzbuhel is located in southern Austria in the Al

ps.

Austria

•Kitzbuhel

It’s a world-class ski resort in the Alps.

• Why is Rio attractive?

Reading

Rio De JaneiroWhy is Rio De Janeiro attractive?

In general

(A beautiful city)

First Downtown

•cultural and historical heart

• commercial city , tall buildings

•A walk is a history lesson and adventure

• a beautiful city second largest

• modern malls/ theme parks/ beautiful beaches/

• catch a glimpse of life style of the cariocas

Rio De JaneiroWhy is Rio De Janeiro attractive?

Second

Third

Beaches Copacabana

•“Princess of the Sea”

• clean, ten miles long

• tired of… cool off , cafes…

Have fun:

sth for everyone, few disappointed

the best time to visit ( June,July )

the biggest tourism season(March),Carnival

• Why is Kitzbuhel attractive?

• Because it is a paradise for skiers and the scenery is breath-taking.

• 非常激动人心的 , 壮观的

Kitzbuhel

a paradise for skiers a world-class ski resort

Why is Kitzbuhel a paradise for skiers?First

Second

Third

good weather and breath-taking scenery

challenging and exciting downhill slopes and ski schools

wide varieties of entertainment

( walk is a feast for the eyes take a dip, work out …, dance)

Reading Comprehension

• 1. People with wanderlust _____.

• A. prefer to stay at home

• B. have a strong desire to travel

• C. must like going on expensive trips

• D. get the itch to spend money

B

• 2. Which id true about Rio de Janeiro?

A. It’s the capital of Brazil.

B. It’s a new and beautiful city.

C. People there are friendly and broad-minded.

D. There are no modern buildings in downtown Rio.

C

• 3. Copacabana is ______.

• A. the name of the people of Rio

• B. a princess who lived 100 years ago

• C. a bus stop in downtown Rio

• D. a beautiful 10-mile-long beach

D

• 4. Carnival, a 4-day festival in Rio, is held _______.

A. in March B. in June

C. in July D. in June or July

• 5. Kitzbuhel offers a variety of entertainment except______.

A. swimming in the pool

B. working out at the gym

C. diving in the deep sea

D. enjoying old village culture

A

C

6. Kitzbuhel is a world-class resort _______.

A. Because it is located in southern Austria.

B. Because it is home to many famous skiers

C. Because of its altitude and surrounding Alps.

D. Because of its slopes, weather and scenery

D

Suppose you are a guide of a travel agency in Rio de Janeiro / Kitzbuhel. You want to attract more visitors to your city. Now please introduce your city to the tourists here.

Good morning, everyone. Welcome to …, the famous …. And I’m very glad to be your guide….

Rio De JaneiroWhy is Rio De Janeiro attractive?

In general

First

Second

Third

Downtown cultural and historical heart A walk is a history lesson and adventure tall buildings commercial city Beaches Copacabana“Princess of the Sea” clean, ten miles long tired of… cool off

Fun: sth for everyone, few disappointed the best time to visit ( June,July ) the biggest tourism season(March),Carnival

a beautiful city 2nd largest modern malls/ theme parks/ beautiful beaches/ catch a glimpse of life style of the cariocas

Why is Kitzbuhel a paradise for skiers?

First

Second

Third

good weather and breath-taking scenery

challenging and exciting downhill slopes and ski schools

wide varieties of entertainment( walk is a feast take a dip, work, dance)

Now you have saved enough money to travel abroad. Which place do you want to visit, Rio de Janeiro or Kitzbuhel? Give reasons for your choice.

Which place do you want to visit, Rio de Janeiro or Kitzbuhel? Give reasons.

Rio de Janeiro Kitzbuhel

I would like to go to Rio de Janeiro because

I would like to go to Kitzbuhel because

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

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

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

Language points

make an outline 略述，概括

Before you start, make an out line of the lecture.

1.1 ( every ) now and then

= from time to time 偶尔，有时

我不经常去拜访那位朋友，只是偶尔看看。

I don’t call on my friend frequently; I just go to see him now and then.

Though he no longer works here, he comes here every now and then.

-- a little now and a little then

1.1.have / get an itch to do sth

have / get an itch for sth 渴望，热切想

We all have a strong itch to travel abroad. She has an itch for money and beauty.

1.2.Should you feel the urge to pack your bags… 在虚拟条件句中 , 可将 if 省略 , 把 should 提前。should 表可能性 , 意为“万一”。 Should you have enough energy left … = If you should have enough energy left Should you have any difficulty, turn to Mr. Smith for help. =If you should have any difficulty, turn to Mr. Smith for help

1.3.feel the urge to pack your bags… 在 urge n.“ 冲动，强烈的欲望”。I had a sudden urge to tell him what I though

t of him. urge “ 催促 , 力劝 , 怂恿 , 恳求”等 --- urge sb. to do sthHe urged Tom to help him.

2.1. the second largest

The Changjiang River is the third largest in the world.

The River Nile is the first longest river.

2.4.give … a glimpse / view of …

catch / get a glimpse of …

3.1. Downtown Rio 里约热内卢商业区

go downtown

go to downtown Manhattan

4.6. get / be tired of = get / be sick of 厌倦

I’m really getting tired of staying in school all day.

If one gets tired of life, he / she will succeed in nothing.

---- be tired from/with 因…而疲劳 / 累

We were really tired from the long running.

4.6. cool (…) off = cool (…) down

----- （使…）凉快起来

I’m going to the wood to cool off in the shade.

Some rain will cool us off.

It cooled off after the downpour.

----- 冷静 / 冷淡下来

The friend cooled off when jack gave up football.

He has cooled off towards those people.

5.1. have fun

= have a good time

6.5. guarantee 保修， 保证

We can guarantee the watch for three years.

guarantee + n.( adj) / that- / to do/

No one can guarantee the success of the meeting.

The food is guaranteed additive( 添加剂 )-free. I can guarantee that you’ll be satisfied with the answer.We guarantee to be here on time.

6.6. breath-taking. 非常激动人心的 , 壮观的 a breath-taking mountain range take one’s breath away 使某人惊奇 / 吃惊 / 叹为观止 The thriller took the audience’s breath away.•

8.2. feast n. 宴会 , 盛会 ; 享受• Christmas is an important feast for children.• 这首古典乐曲令人大饱耳福。The classical music is really a feast for the ears. 去田野散步可以大饱眼福 .A walk in the fields is a feast for the eyes.8.4.take a dip ( 短时间 ) 游泳 , 洗澡8.4. work out 进行锻炼 / 训练