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课件网) Unit 1 Wish you were here Integrated skills (2)— Speaking and Writing 1. Talk about how to arrange a two-day visit to their hometown; 2. Master the techniques of writing a travel plan; 3. Write a travel plan. Learning objectives Last class we read the travel plan about Shanghai. Now let’s discuss in pairs how to arrange a two-day visit to your hometown for the foreign guests. Tip：Slowing down the discussion When your partner wants to move on to the next topic, but you think you still have something to say, you can slow down the discussion, e.g. Sorry, may I add something before we move on Sorry, shall we talk a bit more about...before we move on Lead-in In pairs, discuss how to arrange a two-day visit to your hometown for the foreign guests. Speaking ① Basic information about your hometown ② Tourist attractions ③ Food ④ Cultural products Some ideas that may help you. What Where to buy How much ... ③ What Where to buy ... ④ ② Where What activities ... ① History Location Population Climate Sample A: Let’s discuss our two-day travel plan for the guests from Canada who will visit our city next month. B: OK. We should introduce our city by sharing some basic information with them. For example, Xi’an is the oldest of the four great ancient capitals. That should interest them. A: I agree. So on the first day we should start with a visit to the main attraction—the Terracotta Army. That would be a great way to connect them with our city’s history. B: After the tomb visit, let’s have lunch at a nearby restaurant that serves local food like flatbread in mutton soup. A: Great plan. I propose we go to the Textile Town after lunch. They’ll enjoy watching the local artists at work and they can buy souvenirs if they want to. And on the second day, we can... B: Sorry, shall we talk a bit more about the evening plan before we move on A:Sure. B: In the evening, we could walk along the popular food and shopping street in the city, where our guests can try the wonderful foods available there. A: Yes! Like biangbiang noodles, a famous Xi’an dish. B: True! Let’s discuss the second day’s plan. A:What about a visit to the ancient city wall and the famous Bell Tower and Drum Tower B: Great idea! After another delicious lunch, we should also take a tour of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and then have another great dinner of local food. A: Perfect, I think that is a great way to end their two-day visit. B: Sorry, may I add something For dinner we should find a place where they can eat while watching Qinqiang Opera. A:I like your idea very much. I know our guests will never forget their short visit to the wonderful city of Xi’an. Writing Planning your writing Greet the guests first and state the purpose of the email. Introduce your hometown briefly. Arrange your travel plan in time order and list all planned activities. End the email by offering a warm welcome to the guests. 11 Ending Beginning ... ...
