1. 初中基础 (2234 期 20150227) A4-5 版 Soul – a great city in Asia

2. B EFORE READING Discussion Talk about the following questions with your classmates. 1. Which city left the deepest impression on you among all the places you have been to? 2. Would you like to visit Seoul, South Korea? Why or why not?

3. Seoul is located in ______ of South Korea. A. north-west B. south-east C. north-eastD. south-west The previous name of Seoul in Chinese was ______. A. 大邱 B. 釜山 C. 汉城 D. 仁川 The Olympic Games were held in Seoul in ______. A. 1976 B. 1988C. 1996D. 2004 A C B

4. 1. There’s a reason Asian tourists have rank ed Seoul as their favorite city. In fact, there are four of them. 2. No matter how large or small, Seoulites ( 首尔人 ) have never met a job they couldn’t finish ahead of time. 3. For five years running, Incheon International Airport ( 仁川国际机场 ) has been ranked the best airport in the world. 4. Everyone can rent the study rooms for as little as 7,000 a day. 5. The indoor park is known as “Adventure,” and the outdoor park is known as “Magic Island.” 6. You can see a lot of hikers in the city. If you like exercising, you can take a hike in the heart of Seoul with some of the local people. Word List 1. rank v. 分等级 2. ahead of time 提前，提早 3. running adv. 连续地 4. rent v. 租用，租借 5. indoor adj. 位于室内的 6. in the heart of 在 …… 中心 Grammar no matter how 引导让步状语从 句，意为 “ 无论怎样 ” e.g. No matter how smart you may be, you have to work hard to achieve success. W HILE READING

5. Have you been to Seoul ( 首尔 ) before? It is the capital and largest city of South Korea. There’s a reason Asian tourists have rank ed Seoul as their favorite city. In fact, there are four of them. A fast-growing city Seoul has developed very fast in the past 50 years. It now has become one of the most modern cities in the world. No matter how large or small, Seoulites ( 首尔人 ) have never met a job they couldn’t finish ahead of time. Best airport in the world For five years running, Incheon International Airport ( 仁川国际机场 ) has been ranked the best airport in the world. The airport has a golf course ( 高尔夫球场 ), skating rink ( 溜冰场 ), Museum of Korean Culture and restaurants. Sleeping is for losers In Seoul, many restaurants and shopping centers are open any hour of any night. Tourists can find places to have food and play at any time of the day or night. 24-hour study rooms There are many 24-hour study rooms in Seoul, because the people there like studying and reading. Everyone can rent the study rooms for as little as 7,000 a day.  Travel guide: top things to do in Seoul Have fun at Lotte World Lotte World ( 乐天世界 ) has two theme parks ( 主题乐园 ). The indoor park is known as “Adventure,” and the outdoor park is known as “Magic Island.” If you are looking for one of the most exciting things to do in Seoul, take a day to have fun at Lotte World! Hike in Seoul Hiking is one of the most popular sports in Seoul. You can see a lot of hikers in the city. If you like exercising, you can take a hike in the heart of Seoul with some of the local people.

6. Comprehension Answer the following questions. 1. How does it show that Seoul is a fast-developing country? 2. What is special in Incheon International Airport? 3. There are particular places for Seoulites to study, aren’t there? 4. Where can you hike with local people? No matter how large or small, Seoulites have never met a job they couldn’t finish ahead of time. It has a golf course, skating rink, the Museum of Korean Culture and restaurants. Yes, there are. In the heart of Seoul.

7. A FTER READING Vocabulary Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in their proper forms. 1. Yesterday’s match ________ as one of the exciting games between these two teams. 2. Lisa won the first prize in the competition for four years ________. 3. I’d rather buy a home than ________ one. 4. My friends and I will go ________ in Europe during the winter holidays. 5. They arrived at the airport an hour ________. ahead of timerentrankhikerunning ranked running rent hiking ahead of time

8. Activity Surf the Internet and look for more information about Seoul. Exchange the information you found and your thoughts about Seoul with your classmates.