Teaching Goals

1.Talk about travel and cities.

2.Practise making complaints.

3.Review the Non-finite Verbs(1):-ing,-ed,to do…

4.Write a descriptive essay/paragraph.

The First Period

Teaching Aims:

1.Learn and master the following:

(1)New words: airline,uncomfortable

(2)Everyday English:

I’m sorry to say…

I’m so sorry.

I hate to have to say this,but…

Could you do something about…?

Why didn’t you tell me the truth?

Why don’t you do something about it?

2.Train the students’ listening and speaking abilities.

3.Get the students to talk about travel and cities.

Teaching Important Points:

1.Finish the task of listening to train the students’ listening ability.

2.Finish the task of making complaints to train the students’ speaking ability.

Teaching Difficult Point:

How to help the students finish the tasks of listening and speaking.

Teaching Methods:

1.Free talk,listening and speaking to train the students’ ability to use English.

2.Individual,pair or group work to make every student take an active part in class.

Teaching Aids:

1.the multimedia 2.the blackboard

Teaching Procedures:

CStep ⅠLead-in

.First I want to ask you a simple question:what would you like to do most during holidays?

Ss:Traveling/Reading books/Watching TV…

T:Yes.Most of you like traveling.Where have you been to?

Ss:Beijing/Shanghai/Qingdao/Harbin…

T:Is there anybody who has been to a foreign country for travel?

Ss:No.

T:Do you hope to travel around the world?

Ss:Yes,of course.

T:Then you must know some famous cities in the world.Tell me their names,please.

Ss:Paris,Moscow,Sydney,San Francisco,Berlin…

T:Oh.So many!And they are all world-famous travel destinations.Today,we’ll begin to learn Unit 15 Destinations.(Bb:Unit 15 Destinations)It’s a good chance to talk about travel and cities.Are you interested?

Ss:Yes.

T:First let’s learn some new words for this period.

(Teacher shows the following words on the screen and asks one student to read them.Then ask the whole class to read together after him/her.)

CStep Ⅱ Warming up

T:OK.Now please open your books at Page 33 and look at the first part-Warming up.Imagine that you are offered a free ticket that lets you travel around the world and make five stops along the way.Can you follow me?

Ss:Yes.

T:OK.Now,please work in pairs to tell each other where would you go and why.At the same time,draw your flight line in the box on the right and mark the cities you want to visit on the map.A few minutes later,I’ll ask some students to talk about your travel plan.Is everything clear?

Ss:Yes.

(The students begin to work.Teacher goes among the class to see their work.At the end,teacher asks some students to talk about their plans.)

CStep Ⅳ Speaking

T:We’ve talked a lot about travel and cities.However,while you are traveling,you may come across some problems unexpectedly,which could take place in the airline,the hotel or the restaurant.Can you guess what problems would occur?

Ss:Luggage is lost./The plane is late./The food is terrible…

T:What shall we do if we come across such problems?

Ss:Go to the manager and complain to him/her of the problems.

T:How do you think he/she will deal with the problems?

Ss:First,he/she may explain,apologize or argue.Then/he/she will do something about the problems.

T:Yes.If I were the manager,I would do like that as I see fit.Do you understand “see fit”?

Ss:No.

T:“See fit” means “consider it correct,convenient or acceptable.”We can also use“think fit” to express the same meaning.For example,“Do as you think fit.”Do you understand?

Ss:Yes.

T:OK.Now,please look at the last part-Speaking.Here are three situations about problems with services given to you.First,read the situations.Then choose one of them to act it out with your partner according to the role cards.Besides,don’t forget to study the useful expressions below the role cards and use them in your dialogue if possible.Is everything clear?

Ss:Yes.

T:Well.Begin your work now.A few minutes later,I’ll ask some pairs to act out your dialogues before class.

A sample dialogue:

Student A:Manager Student B:Guest

A:How do you feel to live in our hotel?

B:On the whole,not so bad,but the room I am living in faces a noisy street,and I’m a light sleeper,so it is impossible for me to fall asleep.Could you please do something about it?

A:I’m so sorry.I’ll make an arrangement for you as soon as possible.Anything else?

B:I hate to have to say this,but the bed in my room makes me feel uncomfortable.

A:That’s too bad.I’ll settle this problem at once.

B:It’s very kind of you.Oh,by the way,would you please send someone to have a check on the supply of the hot water?There is no hot water at all.

A:I see.I’ll do that.

CStep Ⅴ Summary and Homework

T:Thank you for your wonderful performance.Now,let’s see what we’ve done in this class.First,we’ve talked about travel and cities.Second,we’ve practised listening.Third,we’ve talked about problems with services one may come across while travelling and practised making complaints.Of course,we’ve learned some useful expressions,such as “I’m sorry to say…”,“I hate to have to say this,but…”,“Could you do something about…?”…(Teacher writes them on the blackboard.)After class,practise them more and preview the next part-Reading.That’s all for today.See you.

Ss:See you.

The Second Period

Teaching Aims:

1.Learn and master the following words and expressions:

every now and then, phenomenon,Brazil, downtown, commercial, get tired of, avenue, altitude,breath-taking,downhill,inexpensive,feast,dip,gym,shore

2.Train the students’ reading ability.

3.Get the students to learn about some big cities in the world.

Teaching Important Points:

1.Learn to use the following useful phrases:

every now and then,get tired of,cool off,itch for,take a dip,work out

2.Train the students’ reading ability.

Teaching Difficult Points:

How to help the students understand the text exactly,especially the following sentences:

1.A walk through downtown is a history lesson.

2.Kitzbuhel is a paradise for skiers.

3.a feast for the eyes.

4.…Should you have enough money left after a day…,you can…

Teaching Methods:

1.Fast reading to get a general idea of the text.

2.Careful reading to get the detailed information.

3.Asking-and-answering to help the students understand the text exactly.

4.Pair or group work to make every student work in class.

Teaching Aids:

1.the multimedia

2.the blackboard

Teaching Procedures:

CStep Ⅰ Greetings

Greet the whole class as usual.

CStep Ⅱ Revision and Pre-reading

T:Yesterday,we talked much about travel and cities.We know there are many big cities worth visiting in the world.Can you tell me what a tourist needs to know about the chosen destination before going there?

Ss:Climate,food,transportation,attractions and so on.

T:Quite right.All of them are very important for a tourist to travel happily.Now,imagine that a person from another country is going to visit your town for the first time.He or she has asked you to tell him or her about the important things a tourist needs to know.Can you follow me?

Ss:Yes.

T:Well,here’s a chart on the screen.First,use it to make an outline of what you would tell him or her.Then show your outline to your partner and explain what you have chosen and why.Is everything clear?

Ss:Yes.

T:OK.Begin your work.

(Teacher goes among the students to see how they are going on with the work.A few minutes later,teacher asks some students to talk about their outline.)

CStep Ⅲ Presentation for Reading

T:Today we’re going to read a passage “Destinations”.It will lead us to two world-famous resorts-Rio de Janeiro and Kitzbuhel.First I’ll show you a travel programme about Rio de Janeiro and Kitzbuhel.Watch it and listen to the explanations carefully.

(Teacher plays the teaching CD for the students.After that,teacher says the following.)

T:How do you like Rio de Janeiro?

Ss:It’s amazing/attractive/wonderful/beautiful/exciting…

T:I agree with you.Well,now let’s learn some new words.Look at the screen.

(Teacher shows the words on the screen and deals with them with brief explanations.Then ask them to read for a while.)

CStep Ⅳ Reading

T:OK.Now please read the text quickly and find the answers to the questions on the screen.

(Teacher shows the questions on the screen,and the students begin to read the text.)

1.What is Rio de Janeiro famous for?

2.What does the word“Cariocas”mean?

3:Why do people visit Kitzbuhel?

(A few minutes later,teacher checks the answers.)

T:OK,everyone.Have you found the answers?

Ss:Yes.

T:Who’d like to answer the first question?Any volunteer?

S1:Rio de Janeiro is famous for its modern malls,theme parks and beautiful beaches.

T:Right.Sit down,please.The second one.

S2:“Cariocas”means the people of Rio de Janeiro.

T:Good.Sit down,please.The last one.

S3:People visit Kitzbuhel because it is a world-class ski resort,a paradise for skiers.

T:Well done.Now,please re-read the text carefully and further understand it.Pay special attention to the phrases or sentences on the screen.(Show the following on the screen.)

1.Kitzbuhel is a paradise for skiers.

2.A walk through downtown is a history lesson.

3.…a feast for the eyes.

4.Should you have enough energy left,…

After reading,work in pairs and try to explain what the phrases or sentences mean.If you have any difficulty in explaining them,please ask me.You can begin now.

(A few minutes later,teacher begins to check the answers.)

T:OK,everyone.Are you ready now?

Ss:Yes.

T:Li Dong,can you explain the first sentence?

S4:Yes.It means that Kitzbuhel is a wonderful place for people who ski.

T:…

S:…

Suggested answers:

2.Walking through downtown can help to learn about the history of Rio from what you see.

3.A lively mix of old village culture and excitement of an international tourist area.

4.If you should have enough energy left,…

CStep Ⅴ Language Study

T:Well,you’ve been familiar with the passage.Let’s learn some useful phrases.Please look at the screen and do the exercise.

(Show the following on the screen.)

Fill in the blanks using the right phrases in the text.

1.She______cooking for her family.

2.She can’t resist her______travelling.

3.______she went upstairs to see if he was still asleep.

4.Let the hot pie______before serving.

5.I______regularly to keep fit.

6.In summer,it is fun to______in a pool.

(Teacher allows the students enough time to prepare first.Then check the answers with the whole class and write the phrases on the blackboard.)

Suggested answers:

1.got tired of 2.itch for 3.Every now and then 4.cool off 5.work out 6.take a dip

CStep Ⅵ Listening and Reading Aloud

T:Now,I’ll play the tape for you.First,listen and repeat,paying attention to the pronunciation and the intonation.Then read it aloud for a while.

CStep Ⅶ Consolidation

T:OK,everyone.Stop reading.Look at the third exercise in Post-reading.Use the cards to decide where you would like to go according to the information from the text.Rio de Janeiro or Kitzbuhel?Make your decision and explain to your partner why you have chosen this destination.Is everything clear?

Ss:Yes.

(A few minutes later,teacher asks some students to talk about their decisions.)

T:Attention,please.Are you ready now?

Ss:Yes.

T:Who’d like to be the first to talk about your decision?Any volunteer?

S5:I’d like to go to Rio de Janeiro for a travel.First,I’m interested in the foreign countries’ history and culture.Downtown Rio is the city’s cultural and historical heart.Second,it’s convenient to enjoy the sand and sun on Copacabana,which is not far from downtown.Third,one of the world’s festivals-Carnival is also attractive.

T:Wonderful.Who’d like to talk about Kitzbuhel?

S6:I’d prefer to go to Kitzbuhel.First,I like adventure.Second,I’m interested in skiing.Third,it has different scenery from what other places have.I think it is not only a paradise for skiers,but also for young people.

T:Well done.Thank you.

CStep Ⅷ Summary and Homework

T:Well,let’s come back from Rio de Janeiro or Kitzbuhel to see what we’ve learnt in this class.First,we’ve learnt about some foreign countries’ culture and history by reading the text.Second,we’ve learnt some useful expressions.After class,please read the text again and use the chart from the Pre-reading to analyse the text about Rio de Janeiro.Compare your choices and the choices made by the writer of the text.What are some similarities and differences?What might be some reasons for the similarities and differences?Are you clear about that?

Ss:Yes.

T:That’s all for today.

The Third Period

Teaching Aims:

1.Review the words appearing in the last two periods.

2.Review Non-finite Verbs(1):-ing,-ed,to do.

Teaching Important Points:

1.Help the students guess the missing word in a sentence to improve their ability to master new words.

2.Help the students finish each exercise correctly to revise Non-finite Verbs.

Teaching Difficult Point:

Master the uses of the three kinds of Non-finite Verbs correctly.

Teaching Methods:

1.Review method to consolidate the words learned in the last two periods.

2.Practising to make the students master the Non-finite Verbs correctly.

3.Individual,pair or group work to make every student work in class.

Teaching Aids:

1.the multimedia

2.the blackboard

Teaching Procedures:

CStep Ⅰ Greetings

Greet the whole class as usual.

CStep Ⅱ Revision and Word Study

T:Yesterday,we read the text about Rio de Janeiro and Kitzbuhel.Do you still remember something about them?

Ss:Yes.

T:Well,now please look at the statements on the screen and tell whether they are true or false according to the text.If they’re false,correct them.

(Teacher shows the following on the screen and checks the answers with the whole class.)

1.Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city.

2.Copacabana,perhaps the most famous of all beaches,is far away from downtown.

3.The best time to visit Rio is in March,but the biggest tourism season comes around June or July.

4.Cariocas are well known for their big heart and friendliness.

5.Rio de Janeiro is a paradise for skiers.

6.The good weather and breath-taking scenery make Kitzbuhel a world-class ski resort.

7.The world’s best and fastest skiers gather here twice a year to try their daring in the downhill race that every skier wants to win.

Suggested answers:

True:1,4,6

False:2.far→only a few bus stops

3.March→June or July;June or July→March

5.Rio de Janeiro→Kitzbuhel

7.twice→once

T:Well done.Besides,we’ve learnt some useful words in the text.Have you really mastered them?Please open your books at Page 37.Look at the first part of Language Study-Word Study.Let’s do Exercise 1 first.Fill in the blanks with words from the text.You’re given three minutes to do it.Then check your answers with your partner.At the end,I’ll collect the right answers from you.See what I mean.

Ss:Yes.

Suggested answers:

1.altitude 2.avenue 3.reminds 4.feast 5.dip

T:Well done.Next,let’s do Exercise 2.Read and understand the following passage carefully to see if there is a mistake in each line.If there is,find it and correct it.You can begin now.Five minutes later,I’ll check your answers.

Suggested answers:

1.bring→brought

2.construction→constructions

3.it’s→its

4.√

5.returns→returned

6.visit→visitors

7.Much→Many

8.√

CStep Ⅲ Revision of Grammar

T:OK.So much for Word Study.Let’s revise the Grammar-Non-finite Verbs.Look at the sentences on the screen.

(Teacher shows the following on the screen.)

to do

1.The first thing would be to decide where to go.

2.The most important thing would be for you to decide where to go.

-ing

1.Every now and then we get the itch for travelling.

2.Kitzbuhel has the most challenging and exciting downhill slopes for skiers in the world.

3.Few visitors leave Rio feeling disappointed.

-ed

1.Amazed by the beautiful scenery at Copacabana Beach,he decided to come again next year.

2.Known as Carnival,the festival attracts visitors from all over the world.

Study the sentences and tell the functions of the Non-finite Verbs.Wang Xia,try the first pair of sentences.

S1:“to do” is used as Predicative in both of them.

T:You are right.Sit down,please.Are there any other function of “to do”?And what functions?

Ss:Yes.Subject,Object,Object Complement,Attribute and Adverbial.

T:Quite right.Yang Xia,what about “-ing”?

S2:In these three sentences,“-ing” is separately used as Object,Attribute and Adverbial.

T:Do you agree with her?And do you know some other functions?

Ss:Yes.Subject,Predicative and Object Complement.

T:Very good.Shi Hui,the last pair.

S3:“-ed”is used as Adverbial in both sentences.Besides,it can be used as Predicative,Object Complement and Attribute.

T:Well done.Sit down,please.

CStep Ⅳ Practice

CStep Ⅴ Summary and Homework

T:In this class,we’ve reviewed the new words in the text.In addition,we’ve revised Non-finite Verbs(1)--ing,-ed and to do,especially,we’ve done a lot of practice to master the usages of them.After class,do more practice.The more you practise,the better you will master them.That’s all for today.

The Fourth Period

Teaching Aims:

1.Learn and master the following new words:

budget,rate,visa,arrangement,passport,cheque,currency,sight,seasoned,accommodation

2.Train the students’ integrating skills,especially reading and writing skills.

3.Get the students to learn how to make a plan for a travel.

Teaching Important Points:

1.Get the students to understand the text exactly,especially the following words and phrases:

rate,make one’s own arrangements,seasoned,travel light,sights

2.Help the students write a travel brochure well.

Teaching Difficult Point:

How to help the students master the ways of writing a better descriptive essay/paragraph.

Teaching Methods:

1.Asking-and-answering activity to check the students’ understanding of the text.

2.Inductive and imitative methods to train the students’ writing ability.

3.Individual,pair or group work to finish each task.

Teaching Aids:

1.the multimedia

2.the blackboard

Teaching Procedures:

CStep Ⅰ Greetings

Greet the whole class as usual.

CStep Ⅱ Revision and Lead-in

T:Yesterday,we reviewed the use of Non-finitive Verbs-to do,-ing,-ed.Now,let’s do an exercise to see if you have really mastered them.Look at the screen.

(Shows the following on the screen.)

(Teacher allows the students a few minutes to prepare.Then check the answers orally with the whole class.)

Suggested answers:

1.for you to decide where to go

2.of you not to give up the opportunity to go abroad for further education

3.Not finding his passport

4.Given better attention

5.Influenced by his example

6.Seeing those pictures

T:Besides,we’ve learnt a lot of words to describe an international trip in this unit.Which words in the text can help you describe an international trip?

Ss:Beautiful/modern/cultural/historical/perfect/attractive/paradise/breath-taking scenery /

a world-class resort/challenging and exciting/a feast for eyes…(Bb:beautiful…)

T:Yes,so many.Today,we’re going to read another passage about travel.It will provide you some useful travel tips and practical advice.First,let’s learn the new words in this period.

(Teacher shows the following on the screen and deals with the words as usual.)

CStep Ⅲ Reading

T:Well.Now please open your books at Page 38.Read each paragraph quickly and try to find out what tips and advice the writer gives us.See what I mean?

Ss:Yes.

(The students begin to read.A few minutes later,teacher begins to check their understanding of the text.)

T:OK,everyone.Are you ready now?

Ss:Yes.

T:Now,I’ll collect the tips and advice the writer gives us.One student,one tip or one piece of advice,OK?

Ss:OK.

T:Who’d like to be the first?

S1:Find out more about the destination you have chosen before you go to save money and avoid problems.

S2:Consider when and how you want to travel and you’d better ask travel agents for help.

S3:Bring some cash besides credit cards.

S4:Keep your passport and money in a safe place and make photocopies of all important documents before you leave.

S5:Buy foreign currency at home.If you must exchange money during your vacation,do it in banks not on the street or with strangers.

S6:Plan a pleasant,interesting and comfortable trip.Travel light if possible.

T:Very good.Thank you,boys and girls.Now,please re-read it carefully and further understand it.Then work in pairs to finish the Exercises 1~3 after the text.

(The students begin to re-read.Several minutes later,teacher checks the answers.)

Suggested answers:

1.save money and avoid problems

2.experienced

3.travel with as little luggage as possible

CStep Ⅳ.Listening and Reading Aloud

T:Very good.You’ve understood the text exactly.Now,I’ll play the tape for you.First,listen and repeat,paying attention to the pronunciation and intonation.Then read it aloud for a while.

CStep Ⅴ Consolidation

T:OK,everyone.Stop reading.Now you’ve been very familiar with the text.Here is a question for you to discuss.Listen carefully!Which travel tip do you think is the most useful?And why?Are you clear about that?

Ss:Yes.

T:Work in groups of four and discuss for a few minutes.Then I’ll ask some students to say your opinions.You can begin now.

(A few minutes later.)

T:OK.Are you ready now?

Ss:Yes.

T:Who’d like to be the first to talk about your opinions?Any volunteer?

S1:I think the tip about money is the most useful.It reminds travellers of avoiding bringing too much money.Instead,credit cards could be a better choice.In particular,travellers should not forget to have all important documents photo copied before leaving in case you might lose them.

S2:I think planning and packing is the most useful.For any thing,well-prepared is half of success.You’d better plan it in advance in order to avoid problems and save money or time.

CStep Ⅵ Writing

T:Well,in order to have a pleasant and interesting trip,you’d better have the tips and advice in mind.Now,please read the travel brochure in writing quickly and find out what information it describes.

(The students begin to read it quickly and answer the teacher’s question as soon as they finish reading it.)

Ss:It describes transport,accommodation,attractions and activities for travelling to Thailand.(Bb:…)

T:Quite right.Now you’ve known how to write a travel brochure.Work in pairs.Choose your favourite destination and write a travel brochure in which you describe the place,suggest activities and provide travel tips.Can you follow me?

Ss:Yes.

T:When you finish your brochure,show it to the rest of the class and try to persuade them to visit your destination.Is everything clear?

Ss:Yes.

(The students begin to work.Teacher may give them advice to help them write a good travel brochure while going among the students.)

CStep Ⅶ Summary and Homework

T:In this class,we’ve not only got some travel experience by reading the travel tips and the practical advice,but also learnt how to write a descriptive essay like a brochure.After class,please review what we’ve learnt in this class and preview the next unit.That’s all for today.