Talk about the places you would like to visit

Reading (3a: P54) Reading (3a: P54)

Notre Dame CathedralNotre Dame Cathedral Eiffel TowerEiffel 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 like things 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 thereTrafficFoodPlaces 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)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 entertainmentMexico 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

JapanLondon

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。

ExplanationExplanation

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。 <1> 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。

<2> 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 o

ne 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 cit

ies 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 ti

me.

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 ) wit

h 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 esp

ecially football.

aren’t supposed to

in general

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