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课件网) Unit 1 Wish you were here Extended reading Learning objectives By the end of this class, you will be able to : 1. learn how to read a travel journal and summarize the author’s travel experiences in Morocco and Kenya; 2. appreciate the language in the travel journals; 3. gain a deeper insight into the meaning of the adventure; 4. raise the awareness of developing a harmonious relationship with nature. Brainstorming ◆ What do you know about Africa ◆ If you have the chance to visit Africa, what do you want to see and do there Lead-in Watching a video An adventure in Africa A travel_____ about Africa adventure journal Fast reading Detailed reading 1.What first came into sight when the author and his parents entered the Sahara Desert What resolution did he make 2.What left a deep impression on the author (The 1st journal entry) 1. What first came into sight when the author and his parents entered the Sahara Desert What resolution did he make Unending sand dunes. He made a resolution to respect and protect the unique landscape because it was very fragile. Fragile natural environment entrance 2.What left a deep impression on the author He was deeply impressed with the sand dunes, the sun, the sky and stars. (The 2nd journal entry) 1. What happened to them when they were very near to their rest camp What personalities did the two local people show 2. What on the plains impressed the author most Problem Solution Their car was stuck in the mud. Two locals pushed them free. y Personality 1. What happened to them How did they solve the problem simple; helpful; warm-hearted ... Mount Kilimanjaro rose up above the plains Tall grass and trees dotted the plains,which were alive with wildlife Giraffes, with their long necks,were pulling leaves from the highest branches. Elephants’ ears were flapping lazily as they moved slowly. 2. What on the plains impressed the author most Summarize the author’s travel experiences. (P12. A) In Morocco In Kenya Global reading My parents and I drove all the way to the Sahara Desert. I was amazed at the wild beauty of the desert. When we arrived at our desert camp, it was getting dark and cold. I saw some camels and would go on a camel ride the next day. On our way to Amboseli National Park, our car got completely stuck in the mud and two local people helped us. In the afternoon, we arrived at our hut. I saw the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, giraffes pulling leaves from the trees and elephants eating grass. As we began to unpack the car, I saw a cute monkey eating a banana, but I soon realized it was my banana! Appreciating the language in time order vivid words and contrast feelings location specific verbs,adjectives and adverbs. metaphor emphatic sentences The adventure was full of surprises and wonders. The 1st journal (L18) Three camels slowly chewing, were resting on their knees and watching our arrival with interest. “So, which one of you lucky animals w ... ...
