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课件网) Unit 4 History and Traditions Period 4 Listening and Talking 2. Our school will hold knowledge contest about environmental protection , aiming at stirring pubic intrest in protecting the environment . eg. 为了提高学生保护环境的意识，我们学校将举办一次有关环境保护的知识竞赛。 1. In order to raise students’ awareness of protecting the environment, a knowledge contest concerning the subject will be held in our school. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Choose the right ending for each sentences. in order to identify birds so that birds do not crash into them to make sure that birds have enough food are used for watching birds from far away Pre-listening Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm Pre-listening 1. What can you say about these places Work in groups. Discuss the questions. Ming-Qing Street Rishengchang Bank Turtle City Pre-listening Backpacker Paul is talking to a receptionist at an international youth hostel in Pingyao, China. 2. What does a backpacker do A backpacker is a person who goes travelling with a backpack. While-listening Listen and complete the sentences to describe how the speakers felt. I had expected something different. Paul sounded _____ It was like walking into history. Paul sounded _____ disappointed amazed 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 … While-listening It wasn’t as big as I had expected. Paul sounded _____ Some of the snacks there are amazing. Paul sounded _____ I had no idea there would be so many tourists. Paul sounded _____ Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall. Paul sounded _____ disappointed amazed surprised surprised Yes, so I visited 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. Paul: But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Tample. Paul: Unfortunately, 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’s so much more of Pingyao’s history to see. 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 good/interesting as I’d expected. I couldn’t believe … While-listening Listening Listen again and use the phras ... ...
