1. Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?

2. The 1st Period Review the drills. Background :Know something about Singapore. Read the text quickly and finish 2b. Read the text and underline phrases.

3. A: Have you visited Xi'an ? B: Yes, I went there last summer. A: Have you been to the Terracotta Army ？ B: Of course. It was fantastic. A: Have you seen … ？ A: Have you tried … ？

4. Have you known any interesting places outside China?

5. Paris, France New York, The United States Sydney, Australia Moscow, Russia

6. Lead-in Let’s know something special about one country. Lions Night Safari.flv

7. What is the name of the country? Singapore the Lion City. It is also called Have you ever been there before?

8. What do you know or want to know about Singapore? Discuss it with your group. 2a 新加坡旅游宣传片.flv

9. Things I have known The new things to me Location Population Language Food Places of interest Weather

10. Read the article. How many reasons can you find for visiting Singapore? 2b

11. Sample answers: There are eight reasons for visiting Singapore: 1.wonderful and safe place to take a holiday, 2.can speak Putonghua, 3.good place to practice English, 4.able to find a lot of food from China, 5.place to try new food, 6.the Night Safari, 7.temperature is almost the same all the year round (so you can visit it at any time), 8.not too far from China

12. LocationLocation: in Southeast Asia It’s on the south of Malaysia What do you know about Singapore? Location: Where is Singapore?

13. More than three quarters （四分之三） of the population in Singapore are Chinese, so you can simply speak Putonghua. It is an English—speaking country. So you can also practice English. Before you read

14. You can find a lot of food from China.So you won’t have any problem finding rice,noodles or dumplings Chinese food Before you read have …problem (in) doing sth 做．．．有困难

15. If you are brave( 勇敢 ),it is an excellent place to try new food. Whether Indian food, Japanese food or western food.( 无 论 ---- 还是 ) Before you read

16. It is called “Night Safari”----a kind of zoo opens when it is dark. Before you read The temperature there is almost the same all year round,and you can go there whenever you like.

17. 在东南亚 度假胜地 超过四分之三的 …… 练习英语的好地方 中国以外 ( 的地方 ) 担心 …… 来自中国的食物 不费劲找到米饭 觉得勇敢 一个绝好的地方 in Southeast Asia a wonderful place to take a holiday more than three quarters of… a good place to practice English outside of China fear that… food from China not have any problem finding rice feel brave an excellent place

18. 尝试新食物 西餐 夜间野生动物园 似乎很奇怪 天黑 在白天 如此特殊 醒来 做某事的最好时间 一个更自然的环境 try new food western food Night Safari seem strange It’s dark. during the daytime so special wake up It’s the best time to do…. a more natural environment

19. 一个普通的动物园 几乎相同 一年到头 靠近赤道 离 …… 不太远 a normal zoo almost the same all year round be close to the equator be not too far from…

20. The 2nd Period Read and recite the phrases. Read the text aloud correctly. Read the text carefully in paragraphs and finish the tasks. Read and translate the text. Finish 2c and 2d.

21. Recite the phrases.

22. 1. It is s ____ to wait in the room. 2. What we need is s_______ ( 仅仅 ) money, money and money. 3. I f _____ ( 害怕 ) I’m late now. 4. I want to ask ________ ( 是否 ) she will help. 5. Leave w________ you are ready. 6. She uses her car _____ ( 主要地 ) for driving to work. 根据汉语提示完成单词。 afe imply ear whether henever mostly

23. 根据句意及首字母补全单词 (1)-----What’s the p of China? ------About 15 billion. (2)There are four q_______ in an hour. (3)-------I have a fever. -------Have you taken your t _______. (4)Flowers come out in s_________. (5)Leaves fall down in a________. opulation uarters emperature pring utumn

24. Reading strategy: After reading, write down three or more things you have learned. We always remember things better if we take time to reflect. 在阅读完之后，写下三点或者更多你了解 的事情。如果你花时间去表达，我们总是 会记得很清楚。

25. Have you ever been to Singapore? For thousands of tourists from China, this small island in Southeast Asia is a wonderful and safe place to take a holiday. On the one hand, more than three quarters of the population are Chinese, so you can simply speak Putonghua a lot of the time. On the other hand, Singapore is an English-speaking country, so its also a good place to practice your English! Singapore — A Place You Will Never Forget! 东南亚 四分之三人口 对于很多中国人来说, 这个东南亚的小岛 是个非常棒的度假胜地。

26. 1. Where is Singapore? 2. What language do people speak in Singapore? It’s an island in Southeast Asia. Chinese and English. 3. Why can we speak Chinese in Singapore ? 4. Can we speak English there? Why? Because more than three quarters of the population are Chinese. Yes. Because Singapore is an English-speaking country. While you read

27. Have you ever tried Chinese food outside of China? Maybe you fear that you won’t be able to find anything good to eat when you travel. In Singapore, however, you'll find a lot of food from China; you wont have any problem getting rice, noodles or dumplings. Singapore is also an excellent place to try new food. Whether you like Indian food, Western food or Japanese food, you’ll find it all in Singapore! 也许你会担心人在国外 找不到可以吃的东西。 担心 精彩的, 优秀的

28. 1.Where is Singapore? 2. What languages do people speak in Singapore? 3.What kinds of food can we eat in Singapore? It is in Southeast Asia.(para1) Chinese and English.(para1) Chinese/Indian/western/Japanese food.(para2 )

29. location ： north south westeast northwest northeast southwes t southeast

30. Most large cities have zoos, but have you ever been to a zoo at night? Singapore has a Night Safari. It might seem strange to go to a zoo when it’s dark. However, if you go to see lions, tigers or foxes during the daytime, they’ll probably be asleep! A lot of animals only wake up at night, so this is the best time to watch them. At the Night Safari, you can watch these animals in a more natural environment than in a normal zoo. 夜间野生动物园 但是如果你白天去参观过动物园, 你就会发现这个动物 园是多么地特别。 天色晚的, 黑暗的 狐狸 睡着的 环境

31. 1.Can we find any Chinese food there ? 2. What kind of Chinese food can we find ? Yes, we can. Rice, noodles and dumplings. 3. Can we try any kind of new food there? 4. What kinds of new food can we find ? Yes, we can. Indian food, western food and Japanese food. While you read

32. One great thing about Singapore is that the temperature is almost the same all year round. This is because the island is so close to the equator. So you can choose to go whenever you like — spring, summer, autumn or winter. And, of course, it’s not too far from China! 一整年 温度 几乎 赤道 无论何时

33. While you read 1. Singapore has a special zoo called __________________. 2. A lot of animals ________ at night, so this is_____________ to watch them. 3. At the zoo, you can watch lions, tigers, and foxes in a ____________than a normal zoo. the “Night Safari” wake up more natural environment the best time

34. 1. What is the weather like in Singapore ? Why? 2. When can we go to Singapore? The temperature is almost the same all year round. Because it is so close to the equator. Whenever (at any time of year/ in any season) While you read

35. 4. What is the best time to watch animals ? Why? 5. Why is the temperature almost the same all year round? At night. Because a lot of animals only wake up at night. Because the island is so close to the equator. (para4) (para3)

36. Singapore’s geographical position ( 地理位置 ) A small island (1) ________________ Language(s) people speak in Singapore (2) _____________ ____________ Food we can find in Singapore Chinese food, (3) __________________ _____ and Japanese food. in Southeast Asia Putonghua and English Indian food, western food Fill in the blanks according to the article.

37. Name of the night zoo in Singapore (4) ___________ Temperature in Singapore It is (5) _________ _____ all year round. Night Safari almost the same

38. Section 3 After You Read Complete the word map with the words from the reading. names of places China, Singapore animals lions, Night Safari seasons summer, all year round － languages kinds of food rice, all kinds of food Chinese, Chinese, English

39. 2c 2c The statements below are false. Using information from the articles to correct them. 1 Most people in Singapore only speak English speak Chinese and English easy 2It is not easy to get many different kinds of food in Singapore. any season 3 It’s good to see lions and tigers during the daytime because they’ll probably be awake. night 4 It’s best to visit Singapore in the autumn.

40. A: I’m going to Singapore next week. ______ you ever _______there before? B: Yes, I’ve _______ to Singapore many times. It’s my favorite country in __________Asia. A: What languages do people _________ there? B: Mostly Chinese and___________. A: What about the food? Is it good? 2d. Fill in the conversation about Singapore using the information from the article. Have been Southeast speak English

41. B: It’s excellent! _______ you ever tried Indian food? Indian food is really good in Singapore. A: I see. Have you ______heard of the Night Safari? Someone told me to go there. B: Yes! I _______ been to the Night Safari. It was really exciting to _______ the animals in the dark. A: And is it always__________in Singapore? B: All _______round! It’s always summer there! Have ever have see hot year

42. The 3rd Period Review the new words. Recite the phrases. Read the text quickly and correctly. Finish the task. Some notes.

43. For many Chinese tourists, Singapore is a small_______for holiday and it is in______________. On the one hand, more than three quarters of the__________are Chinese,____ you can______speak Putonghua. On the _____hand,Singapore is an ____________ _ country,you can___________your English.Maybe you fear that you won’t be able to find anything to eat outside of China._______ in Singapore,you won’t have any problem ______ a lot of food from China.It is also an _________place to try Indian food, western food,or Japanese food.Singapore has a special night zoo _______ the “Night Safari”.At the Night Safari,you can watch these animals in a more _______environment than a _________ zoo.And because the temperature is almost the same all year round. You can _______any season there. island Southeast Asia population sosimply otherEnglish-speaking practice However getting excellent called natural normal choose

44. 2e. Make notes about Singapore. Write down anything that you remember. Do not look at the article. ____________________________________________ ———————————————————————— —————————————————————————

45. ( )1. Singapore is a good place to ____. A. visit B. take a vacation C. relax D. practice Putonghua ( )2. People in Singapore can speak ___. A. Chinese and English B. Chinese and French C. English and Japanese D. French and Japanese ( )3. If you go to Singapore, you can eat ______. A. Chinese food B. western food C. Japanese food D. all above B A D

46. ( )4. There is _______ in Singapore. A. a zoo in the daytime B. a water park in the daytime C. a zoo at night D. a amusement park at night ( )5. The temperature in Singapore is the same ____. A. in spring and autumn B. in summer and winter C. in four seasons D. in the daytime and at night C C

47. ( )6. Singapore is ______ China. A. more like B. close to C. far from D. part of ( )7. You can see the lions, foxes _____ during the day. A. eating B. waking up C. sleeping D. running ( )8. Which is the following statement right? Singapore is an excellent island to try new food. Singapore is a nice country in Southeast Europe. Most of People in Singapore are English. You can watch really a natural park in Singapore. B C A

48. 1.... Singapore is an English-speaking country 。 新加坡 是一个说英语的国家。 此处 English-speaking 的意思是 “ 说英语的； 英语为母语的；使用英语的 ” ，是由 English 和 speaking 两个词组成，这是英语中一种 常见的形容词构词形式，即：由名词和 动词 的 -ing 形式组合而成。再如： grass-eating animals 食草动物 an apple-picking trip 一次采摘苹果之旅 a heartwarming story about a boy who saved his mother’s life 一 个有关男孩救母的 暧人心靡的故事 Language points

49. seem 的用法 “ 好像、似乎 ”, 其后加形容词。 He seems unhappy today. 他今天好像不高兴。 She seems sad. 她似乎很伤心。 Explanation

50. 1) seem +(to be) +n. They seem (to be) doctors. 他们好像是医生。 2) seem +(to be) + 介词 It seems like years since I last saw Mr. Green. 从上次遇到格林先生, 好像与过了许多年。

51. 3) seem to do something. He seems to be happy. 他好像很高兴。 My mother seemed to know that. 我妈妈好像知道那件事。 4) It seems that + 从句 It seems that he is happy. = He seems (to be) happy. 他好像很快乐。

52. on one hand, on the other hand 一方面，另一方面 On one hand, loss imply gain; on the other hand, gain imply loss. 塞翁失马，安知非福；塞翁得马，安知非祸。 Translation 一方面，我想去那个派对；但另一方面，我不 得不学习。 On one hand, I want to go to the party, but on the other hand I have to study.

53. 特殊疑问词 +ever ：无论... however, whenever, wherever 是疑问副词, 引导让步状 语从句。 However hard he try, he can't succeed. Whenever I see him, he always smiles to me. Wherever you go, don't forget your hometown. whoever, whomever, whatever 是疑问代词, 引导让步状 语从句或名词性从句。 Whoever does wrong should be punished. I will give the prize to whomever you recommend. I will buy you whatever you want. [ 来源 : 学科网 ZXXK]

54. whenever 无论何时 I’ll discuss it with you whenever you like. 你愿意什么时候我就什么时候和你 商量这件事。 Whenever she comes, she brings a friend. 她每次来都带个朋友。

55. 1. If we work with a strong will ， we can overcome any difficulty, ______ great it is. A. what B. how C. however D. whatever 2. It is generally considered unwise to give a child _____ he or she wants. A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever 3. We’ll have to finish the job ， _______. A. long it takes however B. it takes however long C. long however it takes D. however long it takes C B D

56. all year round 一年到头，终年 = the whole year The temperature there is almost the same all year round. 那里的温度终年几乎一样。

57. for years 很长时间 year after year 年复一年，每年（重复） (= year in year out) year by year 一年年（逐渐变化） More Expressions

58. 1. Singapore has a special zoo called __________________. 2. A lot of animals _________ at night, so this is _____________ to watch them. 3. At the zoo, you can watch lions, tigers, and foxes in a _______________________than in a normal zoo. the “Night Safari” wake up more natural environment the best time Fill in the blanks: Why is the zoo so special?

59. 1) where’s Jim? He ___________ Guilin. 2) She ____________ the park, she will be back in two hours. 3) We have ___________ the bookshop and bought many books. 4) My father ___________ Beijing twice. 5) My parents ___________ Shandong for 10 years. 6) --- Jack, I haven’t seen your brother for a long time. --- He ____________ shanghai on business for two months. has gone to been to has been to have been in has been in 一 用 have gone to, have been to 或 have been in 填空。

60. 1.He _______ ever _______ (be) to the History Museum several times. 2. --- _______ you ever _______ (be) to the zoo? --- Yes. I ______(go) there last summer. I ______ (see) many kinds of animals there. 3. --- Where is Mr. Wang? --- He ___________ (go) to the library. He wants to borrow some library books. hasbeen Havebeen went saw has gone 二 用所给词的正确形式填空。

61. 4. Rodgers _________ (plant) those trees. He _______ (do) it the day before yesterday. 5. We _____________ (learn) English for more than two years. 6. When he ________(finish) his work, he __________ (ring) me up. did have learned finishes will ring planted

62. 1. Write a short ad to introduce Qingdao in 2008 to foreign tourists with the information given by the teacher ( places, people, food, places of interests, weather). Homework

63. 2. Write an article to advertise your hometown or a place you have been to. Have you ever tried /seen /been…? If you …, you will /can… You should … One great thing about… is…