Talk about the places you would like to visit

Reading (3a: P54) Notre Dame Cathedral Eiffel Tower

Paris the place where you can feel romantic

TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT: PARIS What do you think of Paris?

Many things in Paris are very expensive.

Do you know them? Can you afford them?

champagne 香槟 Brandy 白兰地

It is a place where you can have fun.

Read this newspaper article about Paris. Circle the things you like about visiting Paris. Underline the things you don’t like.

Answer these questions after you read the article about Paris. 1.Where is Paris? 2.Are there any beaches? 3.What is the most famous sight in Paris? 4.Do Frenchmen speak English? 5.If you go to Paris, how will you visit the city? 6.What do you think of Paris?

Useful phrases consider doing the capital of one of in the world be convenient to do in general Make some sentences using these phrases. 1.____________________ 2.____________________ 3.____________________ 4.____________________ 5.____________________ 6.____________________

Read it again and finish this chart: things you likethings you don’t like one of the liveliest cities many things to do fantastic sights the wine is not expensive convenient to take the underground train quite an expensive place many people don ’ t like to speak English not have any beaches or mountains

For your next vacation, ___________________________________ Things to do there Traffic Food Places of interest Topic sentence: Supporting sentences ending Why not consider visiting Paris?

Let’s retell the story of Paris! Paris is the …of France and is … liveliest cities ….It doesn’t have …, but ….For example, it has some… sights, including …. Traveling around Paris by taxi …but it’s convenient to … is expensive, however …. Most people …have learned ….It’s best to travel ….

Role Play (3b: P54) Practice the conversation below. Then make new conversations with the information in the box.

A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit Kunming. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very hot? B: Yes, it is. I’m only going to pack light clothes. But Kunming is also beautiful, and it has lots of wonderful sights. Hong Kong / very crowded / interesting / great entertainment Mexico City / relaxing / exciting / lots to do

Sample conversation 1: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit Hong Kong. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very crowded? B: Yes, it is. But Hong Kong is also very interesting and it offers us a lot of entertainments. Sample conversation 1: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit Hong Kong. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very crowded? B: Yes, it is. But Hong Kong is also very interesting and it offers us a lot of entertainments.

Sample conversation 2: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit Mexico City. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very relaxing? B: Yes, it is. But Mexico city is also exciting. We have a lot of things to do. Sample conversation 2: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit Mexico City. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very relaxing? B: Yes, it is. But Mexico city is also exciting. We have a lot of things to do.

Sample conversation 3: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit New York. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very touristy. B: Yes, it is. But New York is fascinating, and it has lots of wonderful galleries. Sample conversation 3: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit New York. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very touristy. B: Yes, it is. But New York is fascinating, and it has lots of wonderful galleries.

Sample conversation 4: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit Sydney. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very expensive? B: Yes, it is. But Sydney is also beautiful and it has lots of fantastic beaches. Sample conversation 4: A: Where would you like to go, Kathy? B: I’d like to visit Sydney. A: Isn’t it supposed to be very expensive? B: Yes, it is. But Sydney is also beautiful and it has lots of fantastic beaches.

4. Think of a city you know. Make a list of things you like and things you don’t like about the city. Then talk to your partner about it.

Shanghai Japan London Hong Kong

Travel spotlight: Beijing For your next vacation why don’t you consider visiting Beijing? Beijing, the capital of China, is a big city where you have much to see and to do….

考虑干某事 旅游中心 应该做某事 …… 的首都 大体上，通常 地铁 最好 …… 装些轻便的衣服 consider doing sth travel spotlight be supposed to do sth the capital of… in general underground train It’s best to do sth pack light clothes

1. For your next vacation, why not consider visiting Paris? 为什么不考虑一下到新加坡去度你 的下一个假期？ (1) why not … = why don’t you… 意 思是 “ 你为什么不 ……” 用于表示提议、 劝诱等， “why not…?” 结构中， not 后 接动词原形。 Explanation Explanation

e. g. Why not come and see me tomorrow? = Why don’t you come and see me tomorrow? 明天来找我怎么样？

(2) consider 是动词，意为 “ 仔细考虑， 深思熟虑 ” ，后面可接名词、从句、副词， 接动词时要用 v-ing 形式。 e. g. We considered his suggestion. 我们仔细考虑了他的建议。

He is considering studying abroad. 他正在考虑出国留学。 We considered how we should help them. 我们仔细考虑应该如何帮助他们。 Consider carefully before you decide. 你要慎重考虑后再决定。

(3) 句中的 visit 是动词, visit 还可作名词。 visit 作动词时, 既可作及物动词, 也 可作不及物动词, 表 “ 访问, 拜访, 探望 ” 。 e. g. I’m going to visit my uncle tomorrow. 我打算明天去看望我叔叔。

visit 作名词时，意为 “ 访问, 参 观，观光 ” 。后接介词 to 短语时, 表示 “ 在某处的访问（观光） ” 。 e. g. This is my first visit to Sweden. 这是我第一次到瑞典游览。

2. Paris is the capital of France, and is one of the liveliest cities in Europe. 巴黎是法国的首都, 并且是欧洲最美 丽的城市之一。 one of+ 最高级 + 名词复数, 意为 “ 最 …… 的之一 ” 。 Beijing is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

3. Traveling around Paris by taxi can cost a lot of money. 乘出租车游巴黎会花掉一大笔钱。 cost 指东西值多少钱，主语一般是 所买的东西等名词。

spend 主语是人, take 主语是物或是 it 做形式主语, cost 主语是物。 1) spend 的主语必须是 “ 人 ” ，宾语可以 是钱，精力，时间等，其后用 on (for)+ 名 词或用 in( 可省略 )+ 动名词形式，不接不 定式。 e. g. He spent a lot of money for his new car. spend 主语是人, take 主语是物或是 it 做形式主语, cost 主语是物。 1) spend 的主语必须是 “ 人 ” ，宾语可以 是钱，精力，时间等，其后用 on (for)+ 名 词或用 in( 可省略 )+ 动名词形式，不接不 定式。 e. g. He spent a lot of money for his new car. take, spend, cost 的区别：

He spends much money on books. Mr. Li spends a lot of time (in) helping his students with their English. 2) take 可用于表示花时间、金钱、勇 气等。 e. g. It took the workers three years to build the bridge. 建这座桥花了工人们三年的时间。

3) cost 可用于表示花时间和金钱, 其 主语一般是 “ 物 ” 或 “ 事 ”, 表示 “ 耗费 ” 。 e. g. The book costs him one dollar. 这本书用了他一美元。 Homework costs the children much time. 家庭作业要花孩子们许多时间。

4. But many people don’t like to speak English, especially in Paris. [ 考例 ] Everyone feels sad sometimes, ______ ( 尤 其 ) when unhappy things happen. (2007 山东枣庄 ) [ 答案和解析 ] especially 。 especially 为副 词, 意为 “ 尤其、特别 ” 。它可以修饰形容 词、动词 ; 可以和同位语、状语连用。

5. So unless you speak French yourself, it’s best to travel with someone who can translate things for you. 所以除非你本人说法语, 最好和一个 能替你翻译法语的人一起来巴黎旅游。 unless 除非 ……, 引导条件状语从句。 比 “if…not” 略微正式。 5. So unless you speak French yourself, it’s best to travel with someone who can translate things for you. 所以除非你本人说法语, 最好和一个 能替你翻译法语的人一起来巴黎旅游。 unless 除非 ……, 引导条件状语从句。 比 “if…not” 略微正式。

1. We had a long and t____ journey with heavy suitcases yesterday. 2. They are c_________ going to Canada to spend their vacations. 3. Maria is a l ____ girl and always full of energy. Ⅰ. 根据句意及首字母提示补全下列句 中所缺单词。 iring onsidering ively

4. The book is very popular, and it has been t________ into many languages. 5. What a w________ idea you have got! 6. We can go to London and visit the famous s_____ there. onderful ights ranslated

1. Riding a bike is more ___________ than driving a car in busy cities. 2. France is famous for its fine food and _____. wine, convenience, church, peace, light Ⅱ. 用方框内所给单词的适当形式填空，每 个单词限用一次。 convenient wine

3. This coat is _______ than that one. 4. How many _________ are there in your city? 5. We spent a _______ night in the countryside. lighter churches peaceful wine, convenience, church, peace, light

1. I’m sure you’ll succeed ____________ ( 某一天 ). 2. Jim plans to go __________ ( 度假 ) with his family in New York. 3. The band played many songs, ________ ( 包括 ) some of my favorites. Ⅲ. 根据句意及所给汉语提示完成下列句子， 每空一词 ( 含缩写 ) 。 some/one day on vacation including

4. You ________________ ( 不应该 ) play on the street. 5. I like sports _________ ( 总之 ), and especially football. aren’t supposed to in general

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