Unit 15 Destinations

q2: what kind of place is kitzbuhel? a paradise for skiers；good weather and breath-taking scenery ; a lively mix of old village culture and the excitement of an international tourist area.
step 4 a comparison of the two cities
items rio de janeiro kitzbuhel
country brazil austria
location on the coast of atlantic ocean in southern austria
people big hearts and friendliness friendliness
attractions downtown rio, copacabana, world-class ski resort, old
carnival village culture
best time to visit june or july winter
step 5 answer the following questions:
1.what is wanderlust? it is the urge to explore the world, or to travel.
2.where is rio de janeiro? it is on the coast of the atlantic ocean in brazil.
3.what does cariocas mean? it refers to the people of rio.
4.what is the best way to see downtown of rio de janeiro and what can you see? on foot. you can see old and modern buildings which tell you rio is an important commercial city.
5.where is kitzbuhel? it is located in southern austria.
6.what is kitzbuhel famous for? good weather, breathtaking scenery and world-class ski resort.
7.what else can you do in kitzbuhel besides skiing? it offers a wide variety of entertainment and you can experience old village culture mixed with the excitement of international tourist area.
8.what is rio de janeiro famous for?
rio de janeiro is famous for its modern malls,theme parks and beautiful beaches.
9.what does the word “cariocas” mean?
“cariocas”means the people of rio de janeiro.
10.why do people visit kitzbuhel?
people visit kitzbuhel because it is a world-class ski resort,a paradise for skiers
step 6 re-read the text carefully and further understand it(can you explain the following in english)
1.kitzbuhel is a paradise for skiers.
it means that kitzbuhel is a wonderful place for people who ski.
2.a walk through downtown is a history lesson.
walking through downtown can help to learn about the history of rio from what you see.
3.…a feast for the eyes.
a lively mix of old village culture and excitement of an international tourist area.
4.should you have enough energy left,…
if you should have enough energy left,…
step 7 post-reading:
area key information in the text
food only mention some cafes, restaurants
transportation walking in downtown can be great fun.
attractions theme parks, museums, historical sites, shopping malls, important buildings
scenery beaches.
step 8 language points
1.every now and then,we get the itch to travel.我們時不時會有去旅行的強烈渴望。