Transcript Unit 4

Unit 4 Travelling
Close to Nature
(走进自然)
Travelling to
Huangshan Mountain
• Listen to the conversation and give
brief answers to the questions.
• 1. When will they go traveling?
• 2. Do they like climbing mountains?
• 3. What cltohes should they wear?Why?
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Cultural Tips
Huangshan Mountain is one of the ten celebrated scenic
spots in China. It is located in the south of Anhui Province.
Huangshan Mountain is about 40 km across from north to
south and 30 km from east to west. Its sight-seeing area
covers 154 square kilometers, so it is known as “fivehundred-li Huangshan Mountain”. In Huangshan Mountain,
there are lofty peaks, steep valleys, winding streams and
brooks, luxuriant plants and trees. Huangshan Mountain has
pleasant weather, and its charming scenery, which changes
during different seasons, attracts tourists all the year
round.
• 黄山是中国十大著名景点之一。它位于安徽省南部。黄山从南到
北绵延40公里，从东到西横亘30公里。它的风景点遍布154平方
公里，因此被称为“五百里黄山”。黄山上有高峰、幽谷、山涧、
小溪，以及茂盛的植物。黄山气候怡人，一年四季迷人而变幻的
风景吸引着无数游客。
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• A:Is there anywhere you’d like to go this summer
vacation?
• B:Nowhere in particular. Do you have anything in mind?
• A:Well, some of us are thinking about going to
Huangshan Mountain. Would you like to join us?
• B:OK. I’d love to. I enjoy climbing mountains.
• A:Me too. Besides, you’ll be attracted by the beautiful
scenery there.
• B:Really? I’m starting to feel excited already. By the
way, what should I wear?
• A:Bring warm clothes. It gets cold in the mountain,
especially in the evening.
Language Focus
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词汇
particular a. 特别的
nowhere ad. 任何地方都不
attract v. 吸引
2. 短语
in particular 尤其，特别
have sth. / sb. in mind心中想着/考虑着某事
/某人
• by the way 顺便说一下(用于转换话题)
• 3. 注解
• a) in particular 尤其，特别，与especially
相近 例：I liked this book in particular,
although others were very interesting
too. 我特别喜欢这本书，虽然其他的书也
非常有趣。
• b) have sth. / sb. in mind 心中想着/考虑
着某事/某人 例：Have you anyone in
mind for the vacant post? 你想到过由什
么人过来填补这个空缺的职位吗？
Key to the questions
• 1. During summer vacation.
• 2. Yes, they do.
• 3. They should wear warm clothes,
because it’s chilly in the mountains,
especially in the evening.
Listen to the conversation
and complete the chart.
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Ken:When is your vacation going to start, Diana?
Diana:I’ll be leaving on the fifth of August.
Ken:Where are you going？
Diana:This time I’d like to go to the beach.
Ken:Have you booked your hotel room?
Diana:I don’t need to do that. I’ll be staying with
my friends.
• Ken:You’re lucky, Diana. It’s hard to find a place to
put up for the night at the beach in August.
• Diana:Just think, in a few days I’ll be swimming
everyday, playing beach volleyball, lying in the sun
and just taking it easy. By the way, where are you
planning to spend your vacation?
• Ken:I don’t know. Maybe just stay at home and look
after my dog.
Diana’s Vacation Plan:
Going to the beach
The date:
______
The destination: ______
Whom to stay
with
Activities
stay with _____
, playing________,
____ in the sun and taking
it easy
Key
The date:
August 5th
The destination:
Beach
Whom to stay with
stay with her friends
Activities
swimming, playing
beach volleyball, lying
in the sun and taking
it easy
Language Focus
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1. 词汇
destination n. 目的地
beach n. 海滩，沙滩
volleyball n. 排球
2. 短语
put up 住宿，提供膳宿
beach volleyball 沙滩排球
3. 注解
a) put up 住宿，提供膳宿 例：Whenever you come, you
are welcome to put up at my home. 无论什么时候来，都
欢迎您下榻寒舍。
• b) beach volleyball 沙滩排球 1996年开始正式成为奥运
会比赛项目。
Read and listen to the
conversation and fill in the blanks.
• The Grand Canyon is ______. It was not
formed ______ when the earth’s crust
split open during __________. The
Colorado River down at the bottom of the
Canyon and its branches have been eating
the Canyon’s floor away for __________.
Cultural Tips
• The Grand Canyon is in the northwest corner
of Arizona, close to the borders of Utah and
Nevada. It is one of the several natural
wonders in the world. Scientists have different
guesses about its formation. Now it has
become a national park in U.S. and attracts
hundreds and thousands of visitors every year.
• 大峡谷位于美国亚利桑那州的西北角，靠近犹他州
和内华达州边界。它是世界几大自然奇观之一。科
学家对它的形成猜想不一。现在它已经成为美国的
国家公园，每年吸引数以万计的游客。
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• Man: Nice to see you back. How was your trip to Arizona?
Did you see the Grand Canyon?
• Woman: Yes, it was wonderful. Here, want to see the
pictures I took?
• Man:Oh, what a view! It’s even bigger than I had thought.
I remember reading about the Grand Canyon. It is said
that the Canyon came into being suddenly thanks to an
earthquake.
• Woman:Well, not that quick. Look at the picture of the
Colorado River. It’s down at the bottom of the Canyon.
That river has been eating away the floor for 10 million
years.
• Man: It’s very possible. But who knows, the Grand Canyon
is full of mysteries.
• Woman: Wouldn’t you like to go to Arizona someday?
• Man: You bet I would.
Language Focus
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view n. 景色
earthquake n. 地震
bottom n. 底部
mystery n. 神秘
bet v. 打赌
crust n. 外壳，硬壳
2. 专有名词
Arizona 亚利桑那州（美国州名）
Grand Canyon 大峡谷（美国）
Colorado River 科罗拉多河（美国）
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3. 短语
come into being 开始存在，形成 1.4.1.3
thanks to 由于，多亏 1.4.1.3
you bet 当然，的确，可以肯定 1.4.1.3
eat away 侵蚀，消耗 1.4.1.3
4. 注解
a) come into being开始存在，形成 例：New ways of thinking
have come into being. 新的思想方法已经形成。
• b) thanks to 由于，多亏 例：Thanks to his efforts, the
garden is a great success. 由于他的努力，花园搞得很好。
• c) eat away 侵蚀，消耗 例：In the course of centuries, the
wind has eaten the rocks away. 几个世纪的过程中，岩石已经
被风蚀了。
• d) you bet 当然，的确，可以肯定，常用于口语中，表示赞成。
“Do you want to come and play outside?” “You bet I do!” “你
想到外面来玩吗？”“当然想！”
Key
• The Grand Canyon is wonderful. It
was not formed suddenly when the
earth’s crust split open during an
earthquake. The Colorado River down
at the bottom of the Canyon and its
branches have been eating the
Canyon’s floor away for 10 million
years
Work in pairs and roleplay the situation below.
Reference Answer
• A:Hi! Happy to see you again. How was your trip to
Huashan Mountain?
• B:Wonderful. I wish you had gone with us.
• A:Really? Tell me about it.
• B:It’s very beautiful, but rather steep. I had to be very
careful when I climbed it.
• A:So it must have been very exciting. Anyway, did you
see the sunrise?
• B:Yes, of course. We started climbing at 10:00 p.m. and
arrived at East Peak just in time to enjoy the sunrise.
• A:You mean you climbed the whole night?
• B:Yes, but it was really nice to stand on the highest
peak and enjoy the first morning light.
Read the advertisement and
answer the questions.
• 1. What can you enjoy on Hawaiian
Islands?
• 2. What is the weather condition
there?
• 3. Where can you get more
information about a Hawaiian trip?
Cultural Tips: Hawaiian Islands
• Hawaiian Islands lie in North Pacific, with Honolulu
being its capital city. They are various islands formed by
volcanic eruptions. There one can enjoy the blue coast,
comfortable weather, clean beaches, colorful water
activities, high-standard holiday inns, and interesting
cultural and natural sceneries. The eight major islands
are: Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau,
and Kahoolawe.
• 夏威夷群岛位于北太平洋，首府是火奴鲁鲁（即檀香山）。
整个夏威夷群岛都是由火山爆发而形成的大大小小的岛屿。
在夏威夷，可以领略到蔚蓝的海岸、怡人的气候、洁净的沙
滩、丰富多彩的水上活动、高级的度假饭店（服务），还有
趣味横生的文化及自然地理景观。八个主要岛屿分别是：欧
胡岛、茂宜岛、大岛、可爱岛、莫洛凯岛、拉纳岛、尼豪岛
及卡胡拉威岛。
Key
• 1. You can enjoy deep blue water,
fine sand, and comfortable
weather.
• 2. It’s warm.
• 3. You can visit their website.
Read the passage and do
the exercises.
• Preparations for Mountain-climbing
Language Focus
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1. 词汇
attention n. 注意，当心
energy n. 精力，能量
mobile a. 移动的
accident n. 意外事件，事故
2. 短语
pay attention to 小心，留意
keep on doing sth. 一直，继续做某事
in case of 一旦，万一
• 3. 注解
• a) pay attention to 小心，留意 例：Close
attention is being paid to present
movements in the money market. 人们正密
切注视着货币市场目前的动态。
• b) keep on doing sth. 一直，继续做某事 例：
He just kept on hitting the boy although I
told him to stop. 虽然我叫他住手，可他偏偏
继续打那男孩。
• c) in case of 一旦，万一 例：It is better
to keep a little for the night in case of
need. 最好留一点，以备晚上需要。
Key to EX.2
Word/Phrase
comfortable
keep on
preparation
tired out
in case
light
peak
Meaning
feeling relaxed and satisfied
continue
things to get ready
very tired
if
not heavy
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Practical writing
• This part is to test your ability to do practical writing.
You are required to complete a LETTER OF INQUIRY
and a LETTER OF REPLY according to the following
information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on
the Translation\Composition Sheet.
• 说明：根据下列中文信息拟一封询价信和一封报价信。
• 询价信（Letter 1): 1. 发信人：Mr. David Johnson
• 2. 收信人：Mr. Peter Kevil
• 3. 发信日期：2006年10月10日
• 4. 内容：Mr. David Johnson欲购买 Mr. Peter Kevil所在的
HP公司生产的激光打印机（jet printer), 写信了解有关价格
以及售后服务的情况。
报价信（Letter 2)
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1. 发信人: Mr. Peter Kevil
2. 收信人：Mr. David. Johnson
3. 发信日期：2006年10月18日
4 内容：非常感谢 对他们公司生产的机光打
印机感兴趣，随信附上目录以及价目表，并告
之 公司为客户提供优良的服务。不仅如此，
如果购买的数量较大，还可以享受折扣。
Letter 1
• October 9, 2006
• Dear Mr. Peter Kevil,
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I’m interested in the jet printer
produced in your company. Would you tell
me something about its price and after
service? Thank you.
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Truly yours
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David Johnson
Letter 2
• October 10, 2006
• Dear Mr. David Johnson,
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Thank you very much for your interest
to our jet printer. I’m writing to you to tell
you the catalogue and price of our
products. Our company offers excellent
service to all customer. What’s more, if
you purchase much, we will give you a
discount.
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Truly yours
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Peter Kevil