(
课件网) Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao, China. A backpacker is a person who goes travelling with a backpack. Listening and Talking Have you ever been to Pingyao What is your impression of it Leading-in Listening and Talking Listen to the conversation and tick the places mentioned. Ming-Qing Street Ancient Government Office Qiao Family Courtyard Wang Family Courtyard Rishengchang Bank Mount Mian the city wall Zhengguosi Temple Shuanglin Temple √ √ √ √ Listening and Talking Listen once more. Complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt. I had expected something different. Paul sounded _____ It was like walking into history. Paul sounded _____ It wasn’t as big as I had expected. Paul sounded _____ Some of the snacks there are amazing. Xiao Yan sounded _____ I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Paul sounded _____ Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall. Xiao Yan sounded _____ disappointed amazed surprised disappointed amazed surprised disappointed surprised amazed Xiao Yan: Hi, Paul. I m sorry to hear you are leaving tomorrow. So what did you make of Pingyao Paul: Well , _____, when I first arrived, I was a little_____. I had expected something different. But then I walked into the old city. I was so _____! It was like walking into history. So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Xiaoyan: Pingyao has a long history over 2000 years. It used to be a very important _____in China. to be honest disappointed amazed banking center. Listen again and fill blanks on the script. Paul: Yes, so I visited the Rishengchang Bank and learnt all about the Jin Businessmen. I have got to say though, it wasn’t as big as I _____. But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago. Xiao Yan: Oh, well, what about the Ming Qing Street-- that’s pretty big. Some of the snacks there are_____! had expected amazing Paul: Oh, that place. yes. But I _____there would be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and _____to Shuanglin Temple. Xiao Yan: Oh. cool. That was one of my_____! It was so peaceful out there. Paul: Yeah. that place is really quiet. And some of those sculptures --Wow! I couldn’t believe how big and _____ they were. Xiao Yan: Yes. they are amazing. So today you walked along the city wall. right had no idea ride out favorite places lifelike Paul: _____. no. I just didn’t have the time . Xiao Yan: Wow. I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall! You have to stay longer. Paul. There are so _____of Pingyao’s history to see . Paul: Oh, don’t worry. I will be back in Turtle City one day I just can’t get enough of those _____. Unfortunately much more beef noodles Expressing excitement, surprise, and disappointment I had no idea ... I didn’t know. I was eager / surprised to see / learn / hear that … It was so much fun! It was a little disappointing. It wasn’t as ... ...
