1、必修一 Unit 3 Travel JournalUsing languageTeaching goals:1). To read the passage A NIGHT IN THE MOUNTAINS 2). To use the language by reading, listening, speaking and writing. Teaching important and difficult points:1).Improve the students writing ability.2).Enable the students to understand the passage
2、 better.Step 1 Lead-in1. Enjoy the music “青藏高原”2. Appreciate the beauty of Tibet.3. Ask students several questions about the pictures, e.g.What do you think of these pictures?Whats the weather like there?Do you want to go there? etc.4. Talking about Tibet.Have you ever been to Tibet? Do you want to
3、travel in Tibet? Can you tell me something about Tibet? Tibet lies on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the southwest border of China. The average height of the whole region is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for which Tibet is known as “Roof of the World”. The highest peak of Tibet, also the hig
4、hest in Himalayas and in the whole world, is Everest Peak, which is as high as 8,846.27 meters above sea level. Although a part of China, Tibet has a unique culture of all its own. It is mainly inhabited by Tibetans, a minority nationality of old and mysterious people. Tourist attractions include th
5、e Potala Palace in Lhasa, Jokhang Temple, and a number of Buddhist sacred places. Tibet (Xi Zang in Chinese) is to the south of Xin Jiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qing Hai Province, to the west of Sichuan, to the northwest of Yunnan and to the north of India and Nepal. Its population of 2.3 milli
6、on people come from a variety of ethnic groups including Tibetan, Han, Monba and Lhota. Its capital city is Lhasa. Northwest Tibet, mainly Qing Hai plateau, is home to a variety of unusual and unique animals. Across the northern expanse of Tibet, you can see vast grasslands where horses, yak and she
7、ep roam freely. The worlds lowest valley, the Grand Yarlun-tzanpo River Valley lies in east Tibet. It is freezing cold in most time of the year. Most tourists come to visit Tibet only in the warmest seasons, June, July, August and early September.Step 2 Reading We know Wang Wei and Wang Kun have tra
8、veled down the Mekong. Today they have reached the Tibetan Mountains. They will stay there for a night. Now lets look at the passage “A night in the mountains” on page 22. Read it quickly to find the main idea. Show some questions.1) How does Wang Kun feel about the trip? (He is starting to like the
9、 trip.)2) What do you think has changed his attitude? (seeing the beautiful land)3) Is it natural for Wang Kun not to feel lonely? (Yes. Because the scene Wang Kun saw is beautiful. The sky was clear and the stars were bright. Also their cousins are waiting for him.) 4) Would you feel the same way i
10、n this situation? Why or why not? (You may have different opinions about this. Just speak it out and let us share your idea, will you?)Listening & Extensive ReadingStep 1 revision1. Check homework2. revise part 1 and part 2Step 2 lead-inLets go on with Journey Down The Mekong River (part 3) with Wan
11、g Wei. The next day the travellers see a girl walking along the road. Wang Kun speaks to her. Turn to page 23 and do the listening text. Before listening to the tape, please read the words fast, then tick the words you hear on the tape. Ex 1,2,3Step 3. Reading read the passage: The End Of Our Journe
12、y on page 59Task 1 Fast reading1. Do children in Cambodia have a good education? 2. Why did Wang Kun say that he felt lucky? 3. Whats the difference between Vientiane and Phnom Penh? 4. Which country is larger, Cambodia or Vietnam?5. How many times did the farmer grow a new rice crop every year? Tas
13、k 2 Ss fill in the form with the information from the travel journal.Topic Laos Cambodia VietnamPopulation Half the population of CambodiaTwice the population of LaosSeven times the population CambodiaWeather Dry and cool in autumnWarmer in the south, cooler in the northLearning Half of its people cant read or writeFarming Rice and fish Rice and fish Rice, fish and fruitHomework :English weekly edition 6Reflection:
