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课件网) Unit 2 Travelling Around EXPLORE PERU Reading and Thinking Warming up What country it is 1. It is known as the cradle of the Inca Empire; 2. It is famous for Machu Picchu; 3. It has the world’s longest mountain range; 4. It has largest rainforest. 5. Its capital is Lima What sources of information can you find about Peru Pre-reading How do we know or explore Peru internet TV friends teachers posters magazines newspapers books Reading for text type Text 1 Text 2 encyclopedia brochure _____language _____ content _____ description _____ description _____language _____ pictures the difference between encyclopedia and brochure Simple Brief Objective Expressive Subjective Vivid Reading for features encyclopedia brochure In the 16th century _____ took control of Peru and ruled until 1821, so people there speak _____ as the main official language. Finish the following information while reading text 1: 1. Peru is a country located on the _____ of South America; 2. It has three main areas: _____, dry, flat land running along the coast, the _____mountains, and the _____ rainforest; 3. In the 1400s and 1500s, Peru was the centre of _____; Spain Spanish Location Language Pacific Ocean narrow Andes Amazon Inca Empire Reading for details Geography History Read the text and fill in the table. Reading for details AMAZON RAINFOREST MACHU PICCHU CUSCO LAKE TITICACA Number of days 4 days Transport Accommodation local home Activity boating, hiking, exploring nature 4 days flight, boat in the middle of the forest walking walking in the Mountains, exploring the ancient city 4 days local hotel visiting..., admiring..., enjoying..., shopping 4 days car, boat enjoying the countryside, staying with local family Read and answer the questions. Reading for details 1. Why does Spanish become the main official language of Peru Because Spain took control of Peru from the 16th century to 1821. 2. Why is the Incas’ dry stone method of building amazing Because stones are cut to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other than the perfect fit of stones. 3. In what order are the tours introduced In space order (from northwest to southeast). Post-reading Which tour would you recommend to tourists and what unique elements make you recommend the tour (P＝Paul M＝Meilin) M: So what about you, Paul Do you have any travel plans P：Yes, actually! My parents are taking me to Yunnan province in China to visit Lijiang! M: Lijiang That's quite famous in China. P：Yes. One of my father's friends lives there. He invited us to visit. M: Oh, that's nice! So what's the weather like there P：It should be pleasant during the day, but it might be cold at night, so Iam taking a few light sweaters and a coat. M: What are you planning to see there P：Well, I know I am definitely going to see the Old Town of Lijing and Yulong Snow Mountain. Other than that, I'm not sure. I am buying Lijiang guidebook today, actually ... ...
