Unit nine Scenic Spots

1. Unit nineScenic Spots

2. Contents Teaching Objectives Teaching Approaches Teaching Focus Time Allocations Teaching Difficulties Teaching Methods Teaching Procedures

3. Teaching Objectives 1 2 3 4 Become familiar with Mount Huangshan. Understand some sentence structures and patterns. Be able to make the conversations about travel and sightseeing. Become familiar with how to get there and get around.

4. Teaching Approaches Let the students read the materials about tourism Introduce the beautiful scenery of Mount Huangshan. Tell the students something about how to get there and get around. Discuss travel and sightseeing. Steps Let the students read the materials about Mount Huangshan. Homework

5. Focus on 2 Passages Mount Huangshan. Travel and Sightseeing.

6. Time Allocations World Tourism Organization Mount Huangshan 3 periods. A Travel and sightseeing 3 periods. Conceptual Framework Unit 9

7. Teaching Difficulties The Some Usages New Useful Expressions Words Difficulties

8. Teaching Methods Exercises Discussing Methods Questions Teacher’s Explanations

9. Teaching Procedures Mount Huangshan

10. Step1 Leading in • How much do you know about Mt. Huangshan? ? • Why is Mt.Huangshan regarded as a national park,a great natural zoo and a botanical garden? Huangshan towers over southern Anhui Province, and ranks among China’s best known scenic spots and enjoys worldwide fame as well. It is also a national park with spectacular scenery and great natural beauty. 30 of its speaks are above 1500m. Huangshan is also noted for its varieties of exotic plants and flowers, rare birds and animals. It is indeed a great nature zoo and botanical garden.

11. Step 2 Learn New Words and Expressions abound v.非常多，大量存在 bargain v.讨价还价，议价 botanical a.植物学的 carnival n.联欢，狂欢 cluster n. 串，群 congregate v.集合，聚集 disciple n. 门徒，信徒 dwelling n.住处，寓所 exotic a. 奇异的，吸引人的 guardian n.护卫者，保护人 jagged a. 锯齿状的 minivan n. 面包车 monastery n. 庙宇，寺院 outlet n. 出口 palpable a. 容易感到的 paved a. 铺设的 peak n. 山峰 perseverance n. 坚韧 rank v. 属于（等级，地位） spectacular a.壮观的，精彩的 spirituality n.精神，灵性 tower v. 远高于周围的人或物；屹立，高耸 via prep. 经过 head out 出发 impress somebody with 给某人…印象 pass through 经过

12. Step 3 Read the Passage and Discuss • How many scenic areas are there in Mt. Huangshan? What are they? • How about the transportation to Mt. Huangshan? • What else can a tourist see around Mt. Huangshan? There are mianly 5 scenic areas. They are Hot-spring Scenic Area,Beihai(North Sea) Scenic Area, Xihai(West Sea) Scenic Area. It is accessible to Mt. Huangshan by many means: by air, by bus, and by train. Taoist land, Qiyun Moutain, Taiping Lake and the ancient Huizhou dwellings are the other sites around Huangshan.

13. Step 4 Learn the Patterns and Structures • It的用法 • 1、指除人以外的一切事物，如： • I bought a watch. It is in the drawer.我买了一只手表，在抽屉里。 • There is a bird on the tree. It is singing.树上有一只鸟在唱歌。 • 又如课文第4段第2句：It is indeed a great natural zoo and botanical garden.它真是天然的动物园和植物园。 • 2、代表已提到过或已发生的某件事，如： • I had a talk with my son. It was very helpful.我和儿子谈了一次话，这很有帮助。 • 3、指时间、距离、天气等，如： • it is late autumn now.现在是深秋了。 • It is a long way to the Ming Tombs.到十三陵的路很远。 • It is snowing.天正在下雪。 • 又如课文第11段：It reaches only 17℃ in summer and drop a little below zero in mid-winter.在夏季气温只有17℃，到了仲冬还会降到零下。

14. 4、作形式主语，如： • It is important to learn English well. 学好英语是很重要的。 • It is no use talking to him.跟他说是没用的。 • It is said that he is still studying at the university in America.据说他还在美国的那所大学学习。 • 5、作形式宾语，如： • She found it difficult to read the English novel.她发现那本英文小说很难读。 • I think it no use reciting English grammar rules.我认为背英语语法规则是没用的。 • The teacher made it clear that everyone of us must finish the articles in a week.老师说得很清楚，我们每个人都必须在一周内写完文章。

15. Step 5 Exercises • CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING • Mark the following statements with “T” for true and “F” for false. • ( ) 1. Mount Huangshan is to the south of Anhui Province. • ( ) 2. Thirty peaks of Huangshan are more than 1500 meters high. • ( ) 3. Mt. Huangshan is famous not only for its natural beauties, but also for the Taoist monasteries. • ( ) 4. Many peaks in Mt. Huangshan have their own names. • ( ) 5. The exotic plants and flowers, rare birds and animals, and the ever-lasting hot springs are the most outstanding characteristics of the mountain. • ( ) 6. Travelers can get to Mt. Huangshan directly by air, bus or train. • ( ) 7. The minibus will not set out until there are enough passengers on it. • ( ) 8. There is a carnival every year in Mt. Huangshan. • ( ) 9. Buses from Huangshan Shi to the Gate of Mt. Huangshan take less time than before because a new highway has been built. • ( ) 10. Jiuhuashan is one of the sacred lands for Taoists because there are still 70 temples and monasteries there. F T F T T F T F F F

16. Listening and Speaking:Travel and Sightseeing • Step 1 Leading in Suppose you guide a foreign friend to visit the West Lake in Hangzhou, what will you talk about?

17. Step 2 Learn New Words and Expressions • Three Pools Mirroring the Moon 三潭印月 • Twin Peaks Piercing to the Clouds 双峰插云 • Lotus in the Breeze at the Crooked Courtyard 曲院风荷 • Sudi Causeway in Spring Dawn 苏堤春晓 • Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor 花港观鱼 • Morning Bell of the Southern Screen 南屏晚钟 • Afternoon View of Lei Feng Tower 雷峰夕照 • Listening to Orioles in the Willows 柳浪闻莺 • to give a lustrous coating 涂上了光彩 • a green satin belt 一条透明的青丝带 • crystal clear 清澈透底 • pebble 卵石 • grotesque 奇形怪状的 • a feast for the eyes 大饱眼福 • secluded 避静的 • coconut tree; coconut palm 椰树

18. tropic(al) seaside resort 热带海滨度假胜地 • mansoon 热带季风（气候） • maritime 热带海洋（气候） • Five-official Memorial Temple 五公祠 • Hariui Tomb 海瑞墓 • Boao Forum For Asia 博鳌亚洲论坛 • rural scenery` 田园风光 • natural miracle 自然奇迹 • Yalong Bay National Holiday Resort 亚龙国家旅游度假区 • Dadonghai Tourist Zone 大东海旅游区 • Tianyahaijiao 天涯海角 • Nanshan Cultural And Tourist Zone 南山文化旅游区 • Jianfengling natural tropical rainforest 尖峰岭热带原始雨林 • the Amazon （拉丁美洲）亚马逊河

19. destination 目的地 • Yuyuna Garden 豫园 • halls and pavilions 亭子和楼阁 • Jade Budda Temple 玉佛寺 • Square Pagoda 方塔 • landmark architectures 标志性建筑 • the Bund 外滩 • the Orient Peaal 东方明珠 • Jin Mao Tower 金茂大厦 • Shanghai Grand Theatre 上海大剧院 • the contemporary world expo of architectures现代世界建筑博览会

20. Step 3 Listen to the Dialogues and Practice • Sample Conversation 1:West Lake (Mr. Jordans are visiting the sights of West lake in Hangzhou. Miss Fang, a local guide, is serving them.) A: Miss Fang B: Mr.Jordan, C: Mrs.Jordan

21. Sample Conversation 2: Li River) (The Jordans board a two-deck pleasure boat for a spectacular five-hour cruise along the winding Li River in Guilin. The guide, Miss Mo, of the boat conducts the tour.) A: Miss Mo B: Mr.Jordan, C: Mrs.Jordan

22. Sample Conversation 3: Hainan Island (The Jordans are in Hainan Island for round-island tour guided by Miss Fu, a local guide.) A: Miss Fu B: Mr.Jordan, C: Mrs.Jordan

23. Sample Conversation 4: Shanghai (Mr. Green is on business in Shanghai. He has spared some time sightseeing. Hi’s just visited Yuyuan Garden..) A: The taxi driver B: Mr. Green

24. Step 4 Learn Useful Expressions and Patterns • USEFUL EXPRESSIONS AND PATTERNS • 1. What a beautiful lake! • 2. West Lake has been a scenic spot for a hundreds of years. • 3. We can have a fine view of the moon from this platform in the evening. • 4. The green hills and clear waters provide magnificent views. • 5. There’s so much to see here. • 6. I’ve never seen water so clean and blue. • 7. The combinations of hills and waters are really fascinating. • 8. It’s like seeing the aquarium through crystal clear glasses. • 9. Is it worth seeing? • 10. The beautiful coconut trees and the fine beaches present the charming views of Hainan Island.

25. 11. Anything interesting to see in this city? • 12. What is Boao famous for? • 13. Would you please tell me some of attractions in Sanya City? • 14. I’s also rich in natural tropical scenery and historic sites. • 15. It’s equally matched with that of the Amazon. • 16. What do you think of Yuyuan Garden, sir? • 17. If I had time, I would visit them all this time. • 18. They present the new appearances of Shanghai to the world. • 19. If you stand on the 88th floor on Jin Mao Tower, you may get a better understanding of Shanghai.

26. Complete the following dialogues by translating the Chinese into English. • (A: Tour guide B: Guest) • A: Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. Did you have a good last night? • B: Yes, very nice. • A: I think you have been greatly impressed by the beautiful natural landscapes of Yunnan after the two days’ tour. Today we will go to anther tourist scene. You are lucky enough to enjoy the Water Splashing Festival (泼水节).Do you know something about it ? • B: Just a little .We are looking forward to your introduction.

27. A: The Water Splashing Festival is the most important festival to Dai Nationality. In three days on mid of April every year, people give their best wishes to others by splashing water. On the first day, there is a dragon-boat racing. The water splashing is on the second day. On the third day, there are many performances. Today is the second day. (泼水节是傣族(Dai Nationality)人民最盛大的节日.每年四月中旬有三天时间人们相互泼水祝福.第一天有龙舟比赛,第二天是泼水日,第三天的节目更是丰富多彩.今天正好是第二天.) • B: It must be very interesting. • A: On Water Splashing day, water is spashed to all the participants. Remember: the more water is splashed, the luckier the person is. (在泼水日,水将向所有参加盛会的人.请记住:谁被泼得越猛越多.谁就越幸运.) • B: That’s great. Let’s see who will get more splashing water.

28. TRANSLATION • Translate the following sentences into Chinese, paying special attention to the participles used. • 1. Huangshan towers over other mountains in southern Anhui Province ranking among China’s best known scenic spots and a worldwide fame as well. • 黄山位于安徽省南部，是中国最著名的风景区之一，并且享誉世界。 • 2. On Huangshan, you can enjoy all the beauties of nature. But its charm lies especially in its rare strange pines, jagged peaks, the sea of clouds and hot springs----the Four Wonders on the mountain. • 在黄山，你可以享受到所有的自然美。它的魅力就在于它的“四绝”——奇松、怪石、云海、温泉。 • 3. The pines on Huangshan are in infinite variety of forms, which impress one with their grace and perseverance. • 黄山松千姿百态，优美奇伟，给人印象深刻。 • 4. As for the sea of clouds, it engulfs the mountain all the year round. • 黄山云海终年笼罩 .

29. 5. The springs in Huangshan never dry up, and whose crystal height—quality water is good for both drinking and bathing. • 黄山温泉从不枯竭，温泉水质清澈，可饮可浴。 • 6. Huangshan is also noted for its varieties of exotic plants and flowers, rare birds and animals. • 黄山还以奇花异木珍奇鸟兽而著名。 • 7. The easiest and cheapest way to the various places around Huangshan is by minibus, although they are usually reluctant to set out until there is a sufficient number of people to make it worthwhile for the drive. • 到黄山周边景点去游览的最方便、最便宜的方式，是乘坐小公共汽车。但是司机要等到乘客足够多时才开车。 • 8. Today only 70 temples and monasteries remain in the hills around Jiuhuashan, but there is still a palpable feeling of spirituality in this place that is often lacking at China’s other holy sites. • 虽然九华山现存的庙宇只有70座，但它的佛教气氛之浓厚，是中国其它圣地所无法比拟的。

30. Learn to communicate in the given situation Situations: (A:Tour guide (B:Guest) After a long coach trip, we will get to our destination, the Jiuzhaigou Valley, soon. Now may I give you an introuduction about this famous scene. a fairyland on earth….. Suppose you are a Chinese tour guide.

31. The Following Expressions May Ｂe Used What a beautiful lake! There’s so much to see here. Useful Expressions I’ve never seen water so clean and blue. It’s like seeing the aquarium through crystal clear glasses. West Lake has been a scenic spot for a hundreds of years.

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