(
课件网) Unit 2 Travelling around the world Reading How did you spend your holiday What did you see and do there Did you go travelling Where did you go It is in Western Europe, and it is a beautiful country rich in history and culture. France is one of the most visited countries in the world. France Which country is it？ What places are shown in the pictures Where are they the River Seine (塞纳河) the Louvre Museum (卢浮宫) Nice (尼斯) the Alps (阿尔卑斯山) They are in France. How much do you know about France Before you read Try the short quiz below in an online travel magazine. (1) Which city is the capital of France a Paris b Rome c Berlin (2) Which of the following is a famous street in Paris a Fifth Avenue b the Champs- lysées c Downing Street (3) Which drink is France most famous for a tea b win c juice 巴黎(法国首都) 罗马(意大利首都) 柏林(德国首都) ……的首都 第五大道(美国纽约的一条著名街道) 香榭丽舍大道(法国巴黎著名的商业和文化街道) 唐宁街(英国首相的官方住所和办公地点) the River Seine see the painting the Mona Lisa the Louvre Museum go skiing Nice take a river cruise the French Alps enjoy a beach holiday 看名画《蒙娜丽莎》 去滑雪 乘船游览 享受海滩假期 (4) Match the places with the things you can do there. Then talk about France in pairs. What do you know about the Louvre Museum The Louvre Museum is a must-visit art museum in Paris. It is full of beautiful paintings and the most famous one is the Mona Lisa. Talk about France in pairs. What do you know about ... ... is a must-visit ... in France. It is full of ... You can ... More useful expressions: climb the mountain go shopping go swimming take photos ... France is calling France is one of the most visited countries in the world. It is in Western Europe, and it is a beautiful country rich in history and culture. Paris is the capital city of France. It lies in the north of the country, and the River Seine runs through its centre. Here you will find many places of interest, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. You can visit the Louvre Museum if you like art. The most famous street in Paris is the Champs- lysées. This is the best place to go if you want to visit some world-famous department stores. A walk along the River Seine or a short break at a café are some must-dos in Paris. If you want to get a taste of French wine culture, you should visit the Loire Valley. It is in the centre of France, and there are many vineyards there. The local farmers grow great grapes to make excellent French wine. And don't forget to explore the beautiful castles there. Nice is another most-visited city in France. It lies on France's south-east coast, and is famous for its wonderful beaches. It is the perfect place for a summer holiday, but if you prefer to visit France in winter, you can go skiing in the French Alps. France has something for everyone, so why not visit France this year Read the online magazine article and find out more a ... ...
