第三版視聽說教案book2unit2.

1、Unit TWOJourney into the unknownObjectives1. To learn some new words and phrases2. To practice the listening skill- understanding the problem-solution pattern3. To talk about asking for and giving directions4. To conduct a series of listening and speaking activities on how to discuss and organize id

2、eas (e.g. pair work, group work, etc.)Focus1. Understanding & using the key words, phrases and expressions in this unit2. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises3. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-solution pattern4. Prac

3、ticing the speaking skill- how to discuss and organize ideasDifficulties1. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises2. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-solution pattern3. Practicing the speaking skill- how to discuss and organ

4、ize ideasStep 1Opening upRead the following quotes about traveling. What does each quote mean? Do you agree with them? Why or why not?Text book P20Step 2Listening to the worldSharing1. Watch a podcast for its general idea.The podcast is mainly about people straveling experiences and what they like a

5、nd dontlike about traveling.2. Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks with the words that Finn uses.1) different countries2) home3) new places4) new cultures3. Do they travel a lot? Look at the people below and read the statements.Then watch part 2 of the podcast and check() the true statements.1 Trave

6、l is her passion.2 He has been to Istanbul twice.3 She has done little traveling on holidays.4 She gets excited about going to any country.5 She loves to travel to different countries.6 He has been traveling for 12 years.7 She has been to Turkey, India, and Malta.8 As an expedition leader, he often

7、works in the United Kingdom.Answers1 2(He has been to Istanbul once.)3(she has done quite a bit of traveling on holidays.)4 5 6(He has been traveling for about two and a half years.)7(she has been to Turkey, Egypt and Malta.)8(As an expedition leader, he often works outside the United Kingdom.)4. Wh

8、at do they like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 3 of the podcast and fill in the blanks.A He thinks that traveling helps a person 1_a lot and learn completely different experiences.B She loves the 2_experience.C He loves to see art. And she loves to

9、 see 3_in other countries. D He can see the most beautiful4 _ around the word.E He likes getting out there and experiencing a different 5_, getting far a way from what hes used to, and meeting new people.F She loves being in a new place, seeing very different things, hearing a different 6_, and eati

10、ng different food.Now watch again and check your answers.4 Answers1) mature2) airport3) theater4) scenery5) culture6) language5 What dontthey like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 4 of the podcast and match the statements 1-6 to the people A-F.1 I su

11、ppose plane journeys arentalways the most exciting of things.2 I dontlike long flights.3 When I was backpacking, and we all we ran out of money, or we were in dangerous situations, I actually quite enjoyed that.4 Flying. I dontparticularly like flying, but it sa necessity when you live in Ireland, y

12、ou know.5 You spend a lot of time outside the United Kingdom, and the disadvantage of that is, that you, you tend to miss families and friends.6 I suppose the biggest problem I have with traveling is living out of a suitcase.Now watch again and check your answers.AnswersBAECFD6. Work in pairs and di

13、scuss the questions.1. Do you like traveling? Why or why not?2. Have you traveled much? Where have you been? What did you like most?3. If you can afford the money and time, which place(s) would you love to go? Why?Reference answers1. I like traveling a lot. It is a good experience since it helps peo

14、ple escape from the pressure of city life and the boredom of daily routine. What smore, the contact with different cultures helps broaden the mind and probably change our way of living and thinking.I don tlike traveling. I like the stability and the secure, warm feeling of home,which make me feel co

15、mfortable. Hotels or other peoples houses are poor substitutes for home, and I really dontlike sleeping in strange places or being away from home for a long time. I don tget enough out of traveling to justify the discomfort of being away from home.2. I haventtraveled much so far, but the backpacking

16、 trip I had in Yunnan is an unforgettable experience. I walked on foot along the Yangtze river for a long distance, occasionally going down to the valley to appreciate its majestic power and beauty. What I liked most was to drift along the river on a bamboo raft. It seemed to me that the river had a

17、 life of its own with the current either drifting inleisure or raging forward with force. Tiring as the trip was, I was greatly rewarded with what I felt and what I experienced.3. If I had enough time and money, I would choose to go to the American west, to visit the deserts, the canyons, and the mo

18、untains, and to totally get immersed into the wilderness. Probably only by going deep unto nature can we truly find our true self, our real value, and our relation with others and the world.Step 3ListeningBEFORE you listen1. Work in pairs and discuss the questions. What do you know about Venice?Veni

19、ce is a city in danger. What do you think the major problem might be?Listening skillsWHILE you listen2. Read the questions. Then listen to a manstalk and answer the questions.1 what problem is Venice facing now?2 how serious is the problem?3 what measure is being adopted to save the city?4 what does

20、 the speaker think of the measure?5 what advice does the speaker give in order to save the city?Reference answers1 the city is slowly sinking.2 Venice is sinking at a rate of two and a half inches every decade.3 barriers are being put in to try and stop the water getting too high.4 it is a temporary

21、 measure.5 put pressure on the government to spend the money it needs to find a permanent solution to the problem.3. Listen to the talk again and check() the true statements.Answers1 (ever since the 14th century attempts have been made to save Venice.)2 (there are as many as 40 floods in Venice betw

22、een march and September everyyear.)3 4 5 After you listen4. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.1 Can you think of any other problems threatening tourist cities around the world? 2 In your opinion, what measures should be taken to tackle the above problems?Step 4 ViewingBefore you view1 Read the

23、 program information below and answer the questions.1 What do you know about the five places mentioned in the following program, information?2 Which places do you think is the number one place to see?While you view2 read the statements and the answer choices.Then watch the video clip and choose the

24、best answers.1 According to the program, Bangkok is an important place for_. A tourists around the worldB people of Thailand C temple loversD Buddhists2 To Joanna Lumley, the Masai Mara is so special because_.A it is a fantastic place for studying animal behaviorB the open spaces and wild animals ar

25、e impressiveC the African sky is particularly cleat and blueD the animals there live in complete freedomAnswers1D2B3B4C5D3 Read the statements. Then watch the video clip again and fill in the blanks.1 With over six million people, it sbig, its_and you love it! Itsvery good for _ and the nightlife is great, too.2 Its got lots of clubs, _, shops, food everything you _, really.3 Huge open _ , fantastic animals, just wide open freedom, warmth,_, and all unde