Unit15 Destinations Reference for Teaching
cheque/tek/ n.支票
△photocopy/′futukopi/ n.&vt.復印（件）
currency/′krnst/ n.貨幣；通貨
sight/sat/ n.景象，情景；視力，視覺
seasoned/′siznd/ adj. 有經驗的
accommodation/km′den/ n.住處；膳宿
step 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
step 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.
step 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.