1、Practical College Einglhsh,Unit Five Book 8,wang Chun-jiao,Preview . Objectives . Teaching Plan and Tine . Background Information . Class Presentation,Preview,This is the eighth unit of Book Four. In the Listening and Speaking section, you will learn how to offer congratulations and good wishes and
2、will do related practical exercises. In the Reading and Writing section, there are three texts related to tourism. Text A focuses on different kinds of tourist sites, attractions and activities and mentions a number of well-known destinations. Text B tells the sentimental story behind the constructi
3、on of the beautiful Taj Mahal in India and describes the features that have made the imperial tomb a famous tourist attraction. Text C is a brief account of the beautiful scenery of Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, China.,Preview,. Objectives,After studying this unit, the students are expected to,have mastere
4、d the language of congratulations and good wishes and have received practical listening and speaking training through various exercises; have understood the main ideas of Text A, Text B and Text C, and have mastered the useful sentence structures and words and expressions found in the exercises rele
5、vant to the first two texts; know how to use the word “as;” know how to write an abstract; know how to understand instructions for product use and maintenance.,1.2.3. 4. 5.,Objectives,. Teaching Plan and time Preview; Listening and Speaking: 2 periods Review of the Listening and Speaking Skills the
6、Students Have Learned; Text A & Text-related Exercises :4 periods Grammar Review and Practical Writing :2 periods 4. Text B, Text C & Text-related Exercises: 4 periods,. Background Information,Tourism,San Francisco,Background Information,The Valley of the Loire River,The Renaissance,Venice,Niagara F
7、alls,National Park System,Angel Falls,Miami Beach,Package Tour,The Taj Mahal,Persia,Tourism.1,Tourism,Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. A tourist is someone who travels at least eighty kilometers (fifty miles) from
8、home for the purpose of recreation, as defined by the World Tourism Organization (a United Nations body). A more comprehensive definition would be that tourism is a service industry, comprising a number of tangible and intangible components. The tangible elements include transport systems air, rail,
9、 road, water and now, space; hospitality services accommodation, foods and beverages, tours, souvenirs; and related services such as banking, insurance and safety and security. The intangible elements include: rest and relaxation, culture, escape, adventure, new and different experiences.,Tourism.2,
10、Many sovereignties, along with their respective countries and states, depend heavily upon travel expenditures by foreigners as a source of taxation and income for the enterprises that sell (export) services to these travellers. Consequently the development of tourism is often a strategy employed eit
11、her by a non-governmental organization (NGO) or a governmental agency to promote a particular region for the purpose of increasing commerce through exporting goods and services to non-locals.Sometimes tourism and travel are used interchangeably. In this context travel has a similar definition to tou
12、rism, but implies a more purposeful journey. (From http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism),San Francisco,San Francisco is one of the worlds most interesting cities and a leading center of culture, finance, and industry in the United States. Its world-famous cable cars (a cable car is a passenger vehicl
13、e that is pulled by a constantly moving wire cable), fascinating Chinatown, and many hills give the city a special charm. San Franciscos scenic beauty and mild climate also have helped win it a reputation as “Americas favorite city.” It attracts about 3 million tourists yearly.,San Francisco,The Val
14、ley of the Loire River,The Loire River is the longest river in France. It is about 650 miles (1,050 kilometers) long. The valley is famous for its vineyards and Renaissance chateaux.,The Valley of the Loire River,The Renaissance,The Renaissance,The Renaissance was a great cultural movement that bega
15、n in Italy during the early 1300s. It spread to England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and other countries in the late 1400s and ended about 1600. The word “renaissance” comes from the Latin word rinascere and refers to the act of being reborn. During the Renaissance, many European schola
16、rs and artists, especially in Italy, studied the learning and art of ancient Greece and Rome.,Venice,Venice is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It lies on about 120 islands in the Adriatic Sea and has canals instead of streets. Its people use boats instead of automobiles, buses, taxis, and
17、trucks.,Venice,Niagara Falls,Niagara Falls is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of North America. It is on the Niagara River, about halfway between Lakes Erie and Ontario. The river forms part of the United States-Canadian border.,Niagara Falls,National Park System,The parks of the United
18、States National Park system are one type of protected area in the United States and are operated by the National Park Service. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the world. The U.S. government has set aside more than 350 such areas so far.,National Park System,Angel Falls,Angel
19、 Falls is the highest waterfall in the world. It has a total height of 3,212 feet (979 meters). Its longest unbroken drop is 2,648 feet (807 meters).,Angel Falls,Miami Beach,Miami Beach is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is a world-famous, year-round resort, with palatial oceanfront
20、 hotels, ornate nightclubs, and extensive sand beaches.,Miami Beach,Package Tour,A package tour is a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price.,Package Tour,The Taj Mahal,According to tradition, the Taj Mahal was designed by a Turkish
21、 architect. It is made of white marble and rests on a platform of red sandstone. At each corner of the platform stands a slender minaret (prayer tower). Each tower is 133 feet (40.5 meters) high. The building itself is 186 feet (56.7 meters) square. A dome covers the center of the building. It is 70
22、 feet (21.3 meters) in diameter and 120 feet (36.6 meters) high. Passages from the Muslim holy book, the Koran, decorate the outside along with inlaid floral patterns. A central room contains two cenotaphs (monuments). Visitors can see the monuments through a carved alabaster screen. The bodies of S
23、hah Jahan and his wife lie in a vault below. The tomb stands in a garden. (From the 1998 World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia),The Taj Mahal,The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and costly tombs in the world. The Indian ruler Shah Jahan ordered it built in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mah
24、al, who died in 1629. The tomb stands at Agra in northern India. About 20,000 workers built it between about 1630 and 1650.,Persia,This is a conventional European designation of the country now known as Iran. Although the Iranians themselves had long called their country Iran, this name was in gener
25、al use in the West until 1935, when the Iranian ruler demanded that the name Iran be used.,Persia,Class Presentation.list,. Class Presentation,Listening & Speaking,Reading & Writing,Listening & Speaking.list,Listening & Speaking,The Language of Congratulations and Good Wishes,Offering Congratulation
26、s and Good Wishes,Follow-up Practice,We usually congratulate people on happy events in their lives or on things they have successfully accomplished. This social convention supports our human relationships. We join those we know in sharing their joy, happiness, or excitement. Life has regular occasio
27、ns because people never stop growing and transforming. Congratulations always accompany important or valued accomplishments.,At this time, I can say that your finals are approaching. First of all, I congratulate all of you you have made in the English program. You have mastered a lot of useful langu
28、age which is helping you to . Also, I wish you every success on your finals. I have no doubt how much you have achieved this past semester(学期).,LS- The Language -1.1,You are going to listen to an instructor talking about offering congratulations and good wishes. Listen carefully and fill in the blan
29、ks with the missing words.,The Language of Congratulations and Good Wishes,Instructor:,on the progress,_,better express yourselves,_,you will prove,_,for congratulations,_,LS- The Language -1.2,It is also socially meaningful to offer good wishes to people. A good wish anticipates(期望) . Such encourag
30、ement is welcome to everybody. With it, what is wished for becomes possible. we convey good wishes to people and make wishes to ourselves. Then, when good wishes come true, we . Take this opportunity to go through the following expressions to improve your ability to offer congratulations and good wi
31、shes:,1. OFFER CONGRATULATIONS a. Congratulations. b. Congratulations on . c. Allow me to express my heartiest/warmest congratulations on . d. May I offer my congratulations on ? e. Please accept my sincere congratulations . f. Id like to be the first to congratulate you. g. Congratulations, Im so g
32、lad for you!,a positive result,_,Thats why,_,convey our congratulations,_,passing your exams,_,your winning a scholarship,_,your new job,_,on your marriage,_,LS- The Language -1.3,2. OFFER GOOD WISHES a. Have a nice day. b. Have a happy birthday. c. I wish you all the happiness in the world. 我祝你全家都好
33、。 d. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year。 e, Good luck in . f. All the best in . 祝你在新的工作岗位一切顺利 g. I wish you every success in . 祝你新的事业成功 h. May you have the very best of luck . 祝你将来行好运。 i. Id like to wish you .我谨祝你一切顺利。 j. Please give my regards to . k. I hope everything goes well with . l.
34、Please convey my best wishes to . m. I so hope I . k.祝旅途一切顺利。 l.请向我的前任老师转达最好的祝愿 m.我也希望我的考试顺利。,your finals,_,your new position,_,your new business,_,in your future,_,every success,_,your parents,_,your trip,_,my former teacher,_,do well in the exam,_,Words and expressions 1.finals 决赛 2. convention惯例，
35、 习俗，常规，公约，协议 social convention社会习俗 3.offer/convey/give/express/extend good wishes to people向人们表示良好的祝愿 Offer congratulations Allow me to express my heartiest/warmest congratulations on 请允许我对你获得奖学金表示最衷心/最热烈的祝贺。,2. May I offer my congratulations on your new job? 请允许我为你找到新工作表示祝贺。 3. Please accept my sin
36、cere congratulations on your marriage 请接受我为你们喜结良缘表示衷心的祝贺 e.g.Many,many congratulations on your marriage.祝贺你们喜结良缘 4. Id like to be the first to congratulate you on your excellent performance 我想第一个向你表示祝贺。,补充: 1. The best of luck 祝你好运 2.I hope everything goes well. 我希望诸事顺利 3.Idlike to wish you every su
37、ccess in your career.我谨祝你事业成功。 4.The very best of luck in your business. 祝你事业顺利。 5.Hope things go all right with you. 希望你事事称心,6.I wish you all the happiness in the world.祝你幸福。 7.Everysuccesswith you.祝你一切成功。 Responding to good wishes 1.Many thanks！ 2.Very many thanks ！ Responding to Congratulations 1
38、.Im just lucky ,thank you ！ 2. Its very kind of you to say so.,LS- The Language -2,Ask your classmates to talk about their recent happy events or the things they have done successfully, and then state their future plans. Each time when a classmate finishes talking, see if any congratulations and goo
39、d wishes can be offered, using the language you have just picked up in Ex. 1.,LS- Expressing Certainty-3.1,Offering Congratulations and Good Wishes,Before you listen to the upcoming conversation, read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.,credit previously score,功劳 先前, 以前 得分,s
40、cenery cable car stuff,自然景物，天然风光 缆车 东西,LS- Expressing Certainty-3.2,Listen to the following conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing words.,Wang Ying: Congratulations on passing the English final. Li Ming: Thanks. ? Actually, the credit should go to you. You really helped me a lot
41、with it. Wang Ying: It was nothing. It was that you put into your study that got you where you are now. Li Ming: You must have scored high on the test this time since . Do you think you will win a scholarship? Wang Ying: I hope so. Li Ming: In that case Id like to wish you success. ! Truly, I mean i
42、t. Wang Ying: Thanks. Li Ming: So, whats your plan for your vacation? Wang Ying: Im planning to Huangshan.,But may I congratulate you instead,the effort,_,_,you also did so previously,_,Good luck,_,a trip,_,LS- Expressing Certainty-3.3,Li Ming: Its really worth visiting. Youll enjoy the most beautif
43、ul scenery . Wang Ying: I love mountains. I cant wait to get there. Li Ming: You can either climb up the stone steps or . Wang Ying: I hope Im able to climb up the steps. Li Ming: With all that stuff ? Wow! Wang Ying: I dont know. But,take the cable car,_,in those mountains,_,youre expecting to carr
44、y,_,LS- Expressing Certainty-3.4,Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.,1. What did Wang Ying and Li Ming congratulate each other on? 2. What did Li Ming deduce about Wang Yings performance on the test? 3. What did Li Ming wish Wang Ying? 4. Where does Wang Ying pla
45、n to go for her college vacation? 5. Do you think Li Ming will go with Wang Ying?,On passing their English final.,He said that she must have scored high on the test since she had also done so previously.,He wished Wang Ying success with her scholarship.,She plans to take a trip to Huangshan.,Maybe.
46、Maybe not.,Follow-up Practice6,Read the following words and expressions which may be new to you.,travel agency 旅行社 Singapore 新加坡（东南亚国家） airfare 飞机票价 Kuala Lumpur 吉隆坡（马来西亚首都） package 包价旅游 Macao 澳门 Bangkok 曼谷（泰国首都） toll free 免费(咨询电话),Pretend you are planning a trip and interested in the following ad.
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