(
课件网) Unit 5 Sightseeing Unit Objectives 单元目标 Background Knowledge 背景知识 Listening 听力 目 录 Speaking 口语 Presentation 导入 Presentation Shanghai Yufe Temple Unit Objectives 1. Understand how to introduce Chinese cultures to foreigners; 2. Master the basic words and expressions about sightseeing; 3. Be familiar with some terms related with various kinds of scenic spots. North America South America Europe Asia Africa Australia Republic of Korea 韩国 Republic of Korea 韩国 佛国寺 Bulguksa 佛国寺 Bulguksa Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the bhumisparsha mudra position. With the surrounding portrayals of gods, Bodhisattvas and disciples, all realistically and delicately sculpted in high and low relief, it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. The Temple of Bulguksa (built in 774) and the Seokguram Grotto form a religious architectural complex of exceptional significance. 朝鲜王陵 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty 朝鲜王陵 Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty form a collection of 40 tombs scattered over 18 locations. Built over five centuries, from 1408 to 1966, the tombs honoured the memory of ancestors, showed respect for their achievements, asserted royal authority, protected ancestral spirits from evil and provided protection from vandalism. Spots of outstanding natural beauty were chosen for the tombs which typically have their back protected by a hill as they face south toward water and, ideally, layers of mountain ridges in the distance. Alongside the burial area, the royal tombs feature a ceremonial area and an entrance. In addition to the burial mounds, associated buildings that are an integral part of the tombs include a T-shaped wooden shrine, a shed for stele, a royal kitchen and a guards’ house, a red-spiked gate and the tomb keeper’s house. Background information In traveling, sightseeing constitutes an essential and major part. Tourists usually go to visit local scenic areas and historic sites. Tour guides lead you to these places and give relevant commentaries. They must have enough skill, patience, and keen ability to think on the feet. Traveling while juggling lodging arrangements, finding lost luggage, and keeping customers happy can be a handful. But imagine yourself doing those things while visiting some of the best real estate in the World! Background information Tour guides all agree that although the travel is great, you can’t cut it as a tour guide if you don’t really like the people you travel with -- your customers. As one tour escort put it: “Let’s face it. You go to a destination once and you are nervous and excited, twice and you love it, but three times and you are already getting bored. That’s why it is important to really get along well with the passengers and enjoy their com ... ...
