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课件网) Unit 4 History and Traditions Listening and Talking 1.To listen to understand the general idea and specific information of the material. 2.To share your own experiences with your partner. 3.To describe how the speakers feel with proper adjectives. Do you know who she is Backpacker What’s your impression towards backpackers Traveling on foot Casual trip plan Economical trip... Lead-in Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao. It is cheaper and less formal than hotels, making them one of the most popular places to stay for budget-conscious travelers（善于精打细算的旅行者）and backpackers. There are common areas such as social rooms and kitchens. Pingyao is a small town in central Shanxi Province whose history goes back to 2700 years. Listen 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 Zhengguo Temple Shuanglin Temple Look through some pictures about the places. Ming-Qing Street Zhenguo Temple the City Wall Ancient Government office Rishengchang Bank Shuanglin Temple famous local food and snacks Listen again and complete the sentences. 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 _____ amazed disappointed amazed surprised surprised disappointed Tapescript Xiao Yan: Hi, Paul. I’m sorry to hear you’re leaving tomorrow. So what did you make of Pingyao Paul: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I had expected something different. But then I walked into the old city. I was so amazed! It was like walking into history. So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties… Xiao Yan: Yes, Pingyao has a long history—over 2,000 years. It used to be a very important banking centre in China. Paul: Yes, so I visited the Rishengchang Bank and learnt all about the Jin Businessmen. I’ve got to say though, it wasn’t as big as I had expected. 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 amazing! Paul: Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple. Xiao Yan: Oh, cool, that’s one of my favourite places! It’s so peaceful out there. Paul: Yeah, that place is really quiet. And some of those sculptures—wow! I couldn’t believe how big and lifelike they were. Xiao Yan: Yes, they’re amazing. So today you walked along the city wall, right Paul: U ... ...
