SydneyThe Opera House

AmericaNiagara Falls

Paris The Eiffel Tower

Egypt The Pyramids

RomeColiseum

America

The Statue of Liberty

Unit15 Destinations

What’s the wonderful news ?

You are offered a free air ticket that allows you to travel around the world. Where would you go and why ?

Listen to the tape, then find out where the two places are.

In Brazil, along the coast of the Atlantic

Where is Rio de Janeiro

Austria •Kitzbuhel

Europe

in Southern Austria

Where is Kitzbuhel ?

Q3: Of the two places introduced, which is a summer resort to us, and which is a winter resort?

Q4. What does Cariocas mean?

Rio de Janeiro /summer; Kitzbuhel/winter

It refers to the people of Rio.

Please find out the sentence from the text to match the

following pictures.

stretch itself lazily along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

CopacabanaCopacabananever far away in Rio;only a few bus stops from donever far away in Rio;only a few bus stops from do

wntownwntown

known for their big hearts and friendliness

The world’s best and fastest skiers gather here once a year to compete in the downhill race that every one wants to win.

The world’s best and fastest skiers gather here once a year to compete in the downhill race that every one wants to win.

True or FalseTrue or FalseTrue or FalseTrue or False

1. The best time to visit Rio

is around March.

2. Carnival is a four-day festival.

3. The finest and most challenging

place for skiing is Rio De Janeiro.

F

T

F

4. A walk around Kitzbuhel is a feast

for the eyes.

5. If you have never skied before, yo

u had better not go to Kitzbuhel.

T

F

Para. 1

What is the meaning of wanderlust?

It is the urge to explore the world,

or to travel.

Location

People

Para. 2-3

along the coast of the

Atlantic Ocean in Brazil in

South America

Cariocas: big hearts/

friendliness

Places

worth

visiting

modern malls, theme

parks ,beautiful beaches,

downtown Rio

cultural/historical

(old buildings/

churches)

commercial(dance halls/tall

office buildings)

Para. 4-5

A. Copacabana is close to a century old.B. All beaches are not far away from

downtown Rio.C. To take a bus back to downtown Rio

is not a good idea after a long time in the sun on the beach of Princess of the Sea.

B

Q1: Which of the following is true?

Q2: The best time to visit Rio de

Janeiro is _____________________

_______is also good

because of ______________________.

in June and July

March

a festival in celebration of the sun.

Carnival---- a four- day festivalWhat is Carnival?

Carnival begins after the mayor( 市长 ) gives the gold key to the King Momo

The main “course” of the carnival is the Samba dance.

Para. 6-8

Q1: What can tourists do in Kitzbuhel?

go skiing; try downhill slopes; watch downhill race; enjoy a variety of entertainment; take a walk around

If you are looking for a winter a___

_____ and want to ski, you can go to

Kitzbuhel. Kitzbuhel is a p______ for s

kiers ,and the breath-taking s______ th

ere is very beautiful. Skiers

dventure

aradise

cenery

Fill in the blanks according to the text,

the first letter has been given.

g _____ here once a year to compete

in the downhill race.

Should you have enough energy left

after a day on the slopes, you can

take a d__ in the pool, work out at the

g ___ or go dancing in the clubs .

ip

ym

ather

Destination Rio De Janeiro Kitzbuhel

Country

Location

People

Attractions

Best time to visit

Brazil

Along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

Big hearts and friendliness

Modern malls, theme

parks, beautiful beaches,

June or July, but also March (Carnival)

Austria

Southern Austria

Friendliness

Go skiingenjoy a variety of entertainment

Winter

Phrase/Sentence Meaning

Kitzbuhel is a pa

radise for skiers.

Kitzbuhel is a w

onderful place fo

r people who like

skiing.

Post-readingPost-reading

a walk through

downtown Rio is a

history lesson

a feast for the eyes

Should you have

enough energy left

You can learn a lot

about history by …

pleasant to look at

If you are not too

tired

Important Phrases look into every now and then get tired of cool off work out give sb. a glimpse of take a dip a feast for the eyes be home to

不时地冷却，冷静锻炼调查某事对…感到厌烦… 的家园大饱眼福洗澡对…有更多了解

1. itch n. “ 痒” ( 前接定冠词或不定冠词 )

have/ suffer from the (an) itch “ 觉得痒”“ 迫切的愿望；渴望”have an itch for (doing) sth./ to do sth.

“ 渴望做某事”________________________“ 渴望发财”

Language pointsLanguage points

have an itch for money

2. Should you feel the urge to pack yo

ur bags…

在虚拟条件句中 , 可将 if 省略 , 把should 提前。 should 表可能性 , 意为“万一”。eg. Should you run into Jane, tell her

she owes me a letter.

_________________ （如果你有困难） turn to Mr. Smith for help.

Should you have difficulty

Task Imagine that the biggest tourism season of Rio de Janeiro or Kitzbuhel is around the corner. Many visitors are to be attracted from all over the world.

Suppose you are a guide of Rio de Janeiro or Kitzbuhel Tourism Agency, introduce Rio de Janeiro or Kitzbuhel to the visitors from all over the world.

Destination Rio De Janeiro Kitzbuhel

Country

Location

People

Attractions

When to visit

Brazil

Along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

Big hearts and friendliness

Modern malls, theme

parks, beautiful beaches,

old buildings and churches,

dance halls, tall office buildingsJune or July, but also March (Carnival)

Austria

Southern Austria

Friendliness

Ski slopes, winter sports, old village culture, entertainment

Winter

Situation:

The summer holiday is coming. Your

family plans to go on a family travel

but has not decided the destination. P

ersuade your father or mother to go t

o Rio de Janeiro/ Kitzbuhel.

Choose one situation to make up a

dialogue.

Homework