Unit 9 The Joy of Travel
Teaching Aims,
In this unit students are required to,
1) get to know some useful information concerning the topic of the reading passages in this unit and to know more about English culture;
2) do some preparation activities such as discussion,group work,etc,to practice their spoken skill and communicative skills;
3) grasp some new words and try to use these words which help them to enrich their vocabulary;
4)read the in-class reading passage in a limited time and grasp some expressions and grammatical points in the in-class reading passage to improve their reading comprehension;
5) do some post-reading exercises and some after-class reading to practice what they have got to know in class to improve their English comprehensive skills.;
6) translate some typical sentences into Chinese or English by using some expressions learned in the reading passages to acquire some translating skills and better their translating abilities.
I,Useful Information
Since the beginning of civilization,man has traveled to hunt for food,to trade with other people and to explore or conquer new territories,Travel in the modern world is still motivated by the desire to expand one’s horizons,to experience other cultures,and to connect with other people---whether they are friends,relatives or business partners.
People travel to be with their family at Christmas time in the West or during the Spring Festival in China,People travel to resort areas to relax in the sun; people travel to see beautiful scenery,to visit famous places,to taste different foods,and to learn new things,In many ways,traveling is a manifestation of man’s fundamental curiosity.
However,whether one goes by car,bus,train,plane or boat,traveling costs money,The richer you are,the more choices you have in your mode of transportation,your accommodation,and your destination.
II,Preparation
Word Association
In order to save time,the teacher may also divide the class into two big groups and then ask volunteers from each group to write the words that are related to travel (such as hotel,bus) on the blackboard,Students should explain in what way they are related if being asked,The teacher should also check the spelling and decide whether each word can be counted,The group that gets the most,related” words wins.
Words that are related to travel:
Hotel,motel,bus,ship,train,plane,airport,railway station,guide,places of interest,scenic spots,scenery,travel agency,travel agent,map,taxi,highway,camera,photograph,passport,visa,restaurant,food,telescope,money,credit card,postcard,museum,route,itinerary,beach,compass,tent,camp,excursion,tour,trip,journey,voyage,picnic,sleeping bag,tourism,sightseeing,adventure/adventurous,(means of ) transportation,entertainment,resort,mountain,skating,(water-) skiing,cable car,natives,guide book,culture,coach,local customs,suitcase,knapsack,luggage,airfare,train ticket,phrase book,sunbathing,foreign exchange,etc.
Means of Transportation
Samples,
I like traveling by bike best,because it is a good exercise for me to ride a bike,Second,it doesn’t pollute the air like cars,Still another reason is traveling on bikes sounds interesting and new because very few people can do it,The last reason is that I won’t suffer from motion sickness if I travel by bike.
I like traveling by bus best,The first reason is that it is cheap and convenient,Buses can go almost any where unlike planes and trains that have limited access,The second reason is that I don’t have to buy tickets beforehand,The last reason is that I can enjoy the view on the bus.
I like traveling by plane best,Planes are fast,I can fly from Hangzhou to Beijing in two hours,which saves me a lot of time,So this is the best means of transportation when you travel alone,because when you traveling alone,because when you travel alone,you usually feel lonely,If you have to sit on a train for a couple of days,it is unbearable.
I like traveling by ship best,Because I was born in a coastal city,I am used to traveling by ship,It gives me a feeling of belonging to the seaside,I like to listen to the sound of the waves,I enjoy the view from the sea the most,Traveling by ship is slow but it’s inexpensive and interesting.
III,Reading-Centered Activities
1,Passage Reading,Transformative Travel
Give the students about 15minutes to finish the passage.
2,Language points
1) to look back to/on,to think about sth in one’s past回想，回顾
e.g,I like to look back on my high-school days,which were among the happiest in my life.
To look back on one’s childhood/past/life
I looked back to the days when I was a boy.
I have made a rule of my life never to look back.
2) to find oneself发现自己（处于某种状态），不自觉地
to find oneself doing/done/adj,/prep.
Once or twice I found myself doubting my own judgment.
He found himself more and more interested in her.
The manager found himself surrounded by many employees.
Mike found himself in an embarrassing position.
to find +O + Oc( adj/ n/ doing/ done/ adv/ prep/ to be)
I am afraid you find me very unsatisfactory.
The youth found it a hard problem to think about.
We found him waiting to receive us.
They found two of the three windows smashed.
We went to her house but we found her out.
I hope to find you in better spirits when we meet again.
I find the Chinese people to be happy and cheerful.
3) to get away from,
escape; succeed in leaving a place摆脱
Now he was dead,and I couldn’t get away from my sadness.
With the small farm there is no getting away from poverty.
have to admit the truth sth unpleasant回避，否认
You can’t get away from the fact that it would cost a lot of money.
Our friends ha to have some furniture,there was no getting away from it.
4) as long as,so long as,on condition that
e.g As long as you are happy,it doesn’t matter what you do.
You may borrow the book as long as you keep it clean.
As long as it doesn’t rain,we can play.
You’ll always have a home as long as I have anything,
5) most important of all
first of all most of all（特别是） worst of all strangest of all most curious of all
e.g,First of all,you must be frank.
Worst of all,he had no hope of changing his plan.
6) to pay sth off (of debts) pay in full全部偿还，换清
to pay off one’s debts/ a loan/ a mortgage抵押款
e.g,I’ll pay off my debt with this check.
to pay sb off,pay sb wages and dismiss him from a job付清工资加以解雇
The boss has paid off 20 of his employees this weekend.
Another 10 employees have been paid off at the firm.
7)) to be convinced that
to convince sb of dth,make sb feel certain; cause sb to realize
e.g,How can I convince you of my honesty?
I convinced him of my innocence.
to be convinced that
I am always convinced that what you said is quite right.
I was more convinced than ever that he knew the truth.
to be convinced of
He is convinced of the truth of the report.
Convincing有说服力的
That is the least convincing excuse you could offer.
The more he said,the less convincing he was.
8) with all one’s heart,with one’s whole heart,wholeheartedly; heart and soul,completely,sincerely全心全意地,衷心地，真心实意地
e.g,I hope with all my heart you succeed.我衷心地希望你成功.
I want to congratulate you with all my heart.
9) if only,How I wish…(expressing a strong wish or desire)但愿…,要是…就好了（一般用虚拟语气）
e.g,If only he had seen me!
If only she had had more courage!
If only he didn’t drive so fast!
但在个别情况下也用陈述语气的，是的强调形式表示法
If only he will listen to her!
If only (as long as) you work hard,you’ll succeed.
If only he gives it to me,I’ll accept it,只要他给我，我一定接受。
10) to sort (things) out,to put sth in good order整理好
e.g,She spent a happy afternoon sorting out her coins and stamps.
This room needs sorting out.
11) to experiment with/ on /upon,to make an experiment 做实验，试用
e.g,In order to discover the crops most suited to the soil,they experimented with various kinds of grain.
A good cook experiments with different ingredients.
to experiment on animals
to experiment with new materials
12) to insulate…from…,to separate/isolate…from隔离，是某人不受…,和…隔离开来
e.g,In the country we are insulated from the worries of life in a big town.
People with contagious diseases are insulated.
to insulate,to cover sth so as to prevent the passing of unseen forces such as electricity,heat or sound.使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音
Rubber is used to insulate electric wires.
Many houses could be warmer if they were insulated so that the heat is not lost.
13) to participate in,take part in,become involved in参与，参加
e.g,Everyone can participate in this game.
Did you participate in the discussion?
Portugal participated in the war by sending an army to France.
I longed to have the opportunity of participating in the strike activities.
14) to back down,( US,Back off) give up a claim to sth; yield 退让，放弃对某事的要求，屈服，打退堂鼓
e.g,Even these who seemed to have good reason to criticize have backed down.
After being confronted with our evidence the other side had to back down.
In 1979 it was the United States which backed down and it was the USSR which stood firm.
to back up,to support
He had a good deal of evidence to back up his story,
Peter backed me up wholeheartedly as he always did.
15) to incorporate sth in/ into sth else,include包含，纳入
e.g,Many of your suggestions have been incorporated in the new plan.你的建议多数已纳入新的计划中。
The general incorporated a warning into his speech..
3,Translation
I didn’t realize putting on a play involved so much work.
The most important thing is not what you say but what you do.
The result is the best that can be expected in such circumstances.
It isn’t the first time that you’ve found yourself in such a situation.
This difficulty challenges my mind to find an answer.
The new threat on the horizon is unemployment.
We have alternative ways of expressing the same idea.
He slipped into the old habit of drinking.
IV,Further Development
1,Describing Your Hometown
Sample
Hangzhou is my hometown,It is famous for the West Lake,With rolling hills around it,the West Lake is beautiful in all four seasons,There are many interesting sites to see such as,General Yue’s Tomb,Lingyin Temple,Pagoda of Six Harmonies,the Botanical Gardens,Yellow Dragon Cave,the Broken Bridge,Hangzhou is also famous for its silk,fans,lotus root starch,etc.
2,Writing
Traveling Is Wonderful
Sample
In school we always study hard and rarely have time for play and relaxation,But during our vacation,we can do what we like,Some students go swimming,watch TV,go to the cinema,etc,But all I want to do is to travel.
Traveling is interesting,You can see a lot of fascinating things and you can learn about history,Three years ago,I went to Beijing,When I was in the Summer Palace,I walked through the famous Long Corridor,admiring the many beautiful pictures,In the Imperial Palace,I saw a lot of rare treasures I had never seen before,I went to the Great Wall as well as to the Ming Tombs,After visiting these famous places,I can’t help feeling proud of my great motherland.
I think it is important to travel because you can learn about different cultures and customs,It can widen your knowledge of the world,In addition to learning new things,you can also discover the beauty of nature by yourself,When you are on the top of a mountain,you can breathe fresh air,you can see green scenery below and you can hear the sounds of nature,It is a very wonderful feeling.
Now I invite you to go on a trip with me,Can you refuse?
I Like Traveling
Sample
I like traveling,I even consider it as a part of my life.
I find it can even do me a lot of good when I look back on my trips,Traveling brings me knowledge and pleasure,It puts me in a good mood,When I go back to my studies,I work happily.
Traveling also helps me learn a lot about local customs and broadens my views,Three years ago,I went to the,European City” in Wuxi,where there are many models of European architecture,During that trip I learned something about Europe.
Traveling is relaxing and we can get rid of our anxiety and stress,I f friends travel together,they will improve their friendship through their experiences,They will also meet new people.
In the future,I plan to do more traveling.
Teaching Aims,
In this unit students are required to,
1) get to know some useful information concerning the topic of the reading passages in this unit and to know more about English culture;
2) do some preparation activities such as discussion,group work,etc,to practice their spoken skill and communicative skills;
3) grasp some new words and try to use these words which help them to enrich their vocabulary;
4)read the in-class reading passage in a limited time and grasp some expressions and grammatical points in the in-class reading passage to improve their reading comprehension;
5) do some post-reading exercises and some after-class reading to practice what they have got to know in class to improve their English comprehensive skills.;
6) translate some typical sentences into Chinese or English by using some expressions learned in the reading passages to acquire some translating skills and better their translating abilities.
I,Useful Information
Since the beginning of civilization,man has traveled to hunt for food,to trade with other people and to explore or conquer new territories,Travel in the modern world is still motivated by the desire to expand one’s horizons,to experience other cultures,and to connect with other people---whether they are friends,relatives or business partners.
People travel to be with their family at Christmas time in the West or during the Spring Festival in China,People travel to resort areas to relax in the sun; people travel to see beautiful scenery,to visit famous places,to taste different foods,and to learn new things,In many ways,traveling is a manifestation of man’s fundamental curiosity.
However,whether one goes by car,bus,train,plane or boat,traveling costs money,The richer you are,the more choices you have in your mode of transportation,your accommodation,and your destination.
II,Preparation
Word Association
In order to save time,the teacher may also divide the class into two big groups and then ask volunteers from each group to write the words that are related to travel (such as hotel,bus) on the blackboard,Students should explain in what way they are related if being asked,The teacher should also check the spelling and decide whether each word can be counted,The group that gets the most,related” words wins.
Words that are related to travel:
Hotel,motel,bus,ship,train,plane,airport,railway station,guide,places of interest,scenic spots,scenery,travel agency,travel agent,map,taxi,highway,camera,photograph,passport,visa,restaurant,food,telescope,money,credit card,postcard,museum,route,itinerary,beach,compass,tent,camp,excursion,tour,trip,journey,voyage,picnic,sleeping bag,tourism,sightseeing,adventure/adventurous,(means of ) transportation,entertainment,resort,mountain,skating,(water-) skiing,cable car,natives,guide book,culture,coach,local customs,suitcase,knapsack,luggage,airfare,train ticket,phrase book,sunbathing,foreign exchange,etc.
Means of Transportation
Samples,
I like traveling by bike best,because it is a good exercise for me to ride a bike,Second,it doesn’t pollute the air like cars,Still another reason is traveling on bikes sounds interesting and new because very few people can do it,The last reason is that I won’t suffer from motion sickness if I travel by bike.
I like traveling by bus best,The first reason is that it is cheap and convenient,Buses can go almost any where unlike planes and trains that have limited access,The second reason is that I don’t have to buy tickets beforehand,The last reason is that I can enjoy the view on the bus.
I like traveling by plane best,Planes are fast,I can fly from Hangzhou to Beijing in two hours,which saves me a lot of time,So this is the best means of transportation when you travel alone,because when you traveling alone,because when you travel alone,you usually feel lonely,If you have to sit on a train for a couple of days,it is unbearable.
I like traveling by ship best,Because I was born in a coastal city,I am used to traveling by ship,It gives me a feeling of belonging to the seaside,I like to listen to the sound of the waves,I enjoy the view from the sea the most,Traveling by ship is slow but it’s inexpensive and interesting.
III,Reading-Centered Activities
1,Passage Reading,Transformative Travel
Give the students about 15minutes to finish the passage.
2,Language points
1) to look back to/on,to think about sth in one’s past回想，回顾
e.g,I like to look back on my high-school days,which were among the happiest in my life.
To look back on one’s childhood/past/life
I looked back to the days when I was a boy.
I have made a rule of my life never to look back.
2) to find oneself发现自己（处于某种状态），不自觉地
to find oneself doing/done/adj,/prep.
Once or twice I found myself doubting my own judgment.
He found himself more and more interested in her.
The manager found himself surrounded by many employees.
Mike found himself in an embarrassing position.
to find +O + Oc( adj/ n/ doing/ done/ adv/ prep/ to be)
I am afraid you find me very unsatisfactory.
The youth found it a hard problem to think about.
We found him waiting to receive us.
They found two of the three windows smashed.
We went to her house but we found her out.
I hope to find you in better spirits when we meet again.
I find the Chinese people to be happy and cheerful.
3) to get away from,
escape; succeed in leaving a place摆脱
Now he was dead,and I couldn’t get away from my sadness.
With the small farm there is no getting away from poverty.
have to admit the truth sth unpleasant回避，否认
You can’t get away from the fact that it would cost a lot of money.
Our friends ha to have some furniture,there was no getting away from it.
4) as long as,so long as,on condition that
e.g As long as you are happy,it doesn’t matter what you do.
You may borrow the book as long as you keep it clean.
As long as it doesn’t rain,we can play.
You’ll always have a home as long as I have anything,
5) most important of all
first of all most of all（特别是） worst of all strangest of all most curious of all
e.g,First of all,you must be frank.
Worst of all,he had no hope of changing his plan.
6) to pay sth off (of debts) pay in full全部偿还，换清
to pay off one’s debts/ a loan/ a mortgage抵押款
e.g,I’ll pay off my debt with this check.
to pay sb off,pay sb wages and dismiss him from a job付清工资加以解雇
The boss has paid off 20 of his employees this weekend.
Another 10 employees have been paid off at the firm.
7)) to be convinced that
to convince sb of dth,make sb feel certain; cause sb to realize
e.g,How can I convince you of my honesty?
I convinced him of my innocence.
to be convinced that
I am always convinced that what you said is quite right.
I was more convinced than ever that he knew the truth.
to be convinced of
He is convinced of the truth of the report.
Convincing有说服力的
That is the least convincing excuse you could offer.
The more he said,the less convincing he was.
8) with all one’s heart,with one’s whole heart,wholeheartedly; heart and soul,completely,sincerely全心全意地,衷心地，真心实意地
e.g,I hope with all my heart you succeed.我衷心地希望你成功.
I want to congratulate you with all my heart.
9) if only,How I wish…(expressing a strong wish or desire)但愿…,要是…就好了（一般用虚拟语气）
e.g,If only he had seen me!
If only she had had more courage!
If only he didn’t drive so fast!
但在个别情况下也用陈述语气的，是的强调形式表示法
If only he will listen to her!
If only (as long as) you work hard,you’ll succeed.
If only he gives it to me,I’ll accept it,只要他给我，我一定接受。
10) to sort (things) out,to put sth in good order整理好
e.g,She spent a happy afternoon sorting out her coins and stamps.
This room needs sorting out.
11) to experiment with/ on /upon,to make an experiment 做实验，试用
e.g,In order to discover the crops most suited to the soil,they experimented with various kinds of grain.
A good cook experiments with different ingredients.
to experiment on animals
to experiment with new materials
12) to insulate…from…,to separate/isolate…from隔离，是某人不受…,和…隔离开来
e.g,In the country we are insulated from the worries of life in a big town.
People with contagious diseases are insulated.
to insulate,to cover sth so as to prevent the passing of unseen forces such as electricity,heat or sound.使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音
Rubber is used to insulate electric wires.
Many houses could be warmer if they were insulated so that the heat is not lost.
13) to participate in,take part in,become involved in参与，参加
e.g,Everyone can participate in this game.
Did you participate in the discussion?
Portugal participated in the war by sending an army to France.
I longed to have the opportunity of participating in the strike activities.
14) to back down,( US,Back off) give up a claim to sth; yield 退让，放弃对某事的要求，屈服，打退堂鼓
e.g,Even these who seemed to have good reason to criticize have backed down.
After being confronted with our evidence the other side had to back down.
In 1979 it was the United States which backed down and it was the USSR which stood firm.
to back up,to support
He had a good deal of evidence to back up his story,
Peter backed me up wholeheartedly as he always did.
15) to incorporate sth in/ into sth else,include包含，纳入
e.g,Many of your suggestions have been incorporated in the new plan.你的建议多数已纳入新的计划中。
The general incorporated a warning into his speech..
3,Translation
I didn’t realize putting on a play involved so much work.
The most important thing is not what you say but what you do.
The result is the best that can be expected in such circumstances.
It isn’t the first time that you’ve found yourself in such a situation.
This difficulty challenges my mind to find an answer.
The new threat on the horizon is unemployment.
We have alternative ways of expressing the same idea.
He slipped into the old habit of drinking.
IV,Further Development
1,Describing Your Hometown
Sample
Hangzhou is my hometown,It is famous for the West Lake,With rolling hills around it,the West Lake is beautiful in all four seasons,There are many interesting sites to see such as,General Yue’s Tomb,Lingyin Temple,Pagoda of Six Harmonies,the Botanical Gardens,Yellow Dragon Cave,the Broken Bridge,Hangzhou is also famous for its silk,fans,lotus root starch,etc.
2,Writing
Traveling Is Wonderful
Sample
In school we always study hard and rarely have time for play and relaxation,But during our vacation,we can do what we like,Some students go swimming,watch TV,go to the cinema,etc,But all I want to do is to travel.
Traveling is interesting,You can see a lot of fascinating things and you can learn about history,Three years ago,I went to Beijing,When I was in the Summer Palace,I walked through the famous Long Corridor,admiring the many beautiful pictures,In the Imperial Palace,I saw a lot of rare treasures I had never seen before,I went to the Great Wall as well as to the Ming Tombs,After visiting these famous places,I can’t help feeling proud of my great motherland.
I think it is important to travel because you can learn about different cultures and customs,It can widen your knowledge of the world,In addition to learning new things,you can also discover the beauty of nature by yourself,When you are on the top of a mountain,you can breathe fresh air,you can see green scenery below and you can hear the sounds of nature,It is a very wonderful feeling.
Now I invite you to go on a trip with me,Can you refuse?
I Like Traveling
Sample
I like traveling,I even consider it as a part of my life.
I find it can even do me a lot of good when I look back on my trips,Traveling brings me knowledge and pleasure,It puts me in a good mood,When I go back to my studies,I work happily.
Traveling also helps me learn a lot about local customs and broadens my views,Three years ago,I went to the,European City” in Wuxi,where there are many models of European architecture,During that trip I learned something about Europe.
Traveling is relaxing and we can get rid of our anxiety and stress,I f friends travel together,they will improve their friendship through their experiences,They will also meet new people.
In the future,I plan to do more traveling.
