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1、UNIT 5TravelUNIT 5 TravelPART 1 SpeakingAt a Hotel Hotel and motel rates vary considerably. In major cities and resort areas, it is advisable to have reservations. A. Good morning, Sir and Madam. May I help you?B. Yes, my name is Peter Brown. Have you got any vacant rooms tonight?A. Have you reserve

2、d a room?B. No, I am afraid not. A. How many people are there in your party?B. Two, my wife and I.A. What kind of room do you want, Mr. Brown?B. A double room, NON-Smoking. Besides, we want to live on the higher floors so that we can enjoy the night scenes of the cities.A. Please wait a moment . Mr.

3、 Brown. Ill have to check the computer records. How about a double room on the eighteen floor?B. Fine. How much is it for one night?A. Ninety dollars per night. B. What is that include?A. Breakfast and one laundry service. May I see your passports?B. Here you are.A. How would you pay?B. Cash.A. Thes

4、e are keys and room cards for room 1806. The lift is at the left corner. The bellman will show you up with your luggage.B. Thanks, youve been very helpful.Read the conversation above and answer the questions below：1、Act with your partner and show the conversations to your classmates.2、Its advisable

5、to have reservations in major cities, Why? 3、whats the meaning of bellman? 4、Peter Brown has reserved a vacant room before. (Y/N)5、Peter Brown order two rooms.(Y/N)6、Peter Brown need to pay for their breakfast.(Y/N)7、Peter Brown need to pay 180 dollars for the room.(Y/N)8、Peter will share the room w

6、ith his wife. ( Y/N)PART 2 Reading Trips to outer spaceConsidering all the problems of our own world, why should we be spending huge sums on trips to outer space? Such questions as these are often asked, especially by those whose tax money is paying for space exploration. Up to now, the practical be

7、nefits resulting from space research have included the development of new methods and skills, new processes, new services, new products, and even new companies created to make use of what has been learned through space travel. Also among the benefits are better education (especially in scientific su

8、bjects), more efficient management, higher quality of industrial products, and rapid economic growth. People all over the world are now served by improved weather predictions, better communication systems, and better understanding of the earth and its environment. Everyone will benefit as observatio

9、ns from space make it possible to measure the earths resources and to observe whether or not they are being used properly. Increasingly, the space program will help our world deal with the problems of the environment. It has already brought a new appreciation of the complex system of which man is on

10、ly a part. One of the first areas of daily life to feel the effects of space travel was education. Americans felt challenged by the news of Sputnik I in 1957. Immediately their government responded by providing greatly increased financial support for U. S. education. Emphasis was placed on teaching

11、more science and leaching it better, from the elementary grades through post-graduate school. Because education emphasized science and engineering, thousands of scientists and engineers were produced. These specialists（专家） participated（参与） more widely in government and industry than ever before. Sat

12、ellites are being used not only for education but also for predicting the weather in a more reliable way. Questions：1、 American education was the first area affected by space travel because science and engineering were placed much on after Sputnik I was launched in 1957. 2、People all over the world

13、are now served by weather predictions.3、the space program will help our world the problems of the environment4、One of the first areas of to feel the effects of space travel was education.5、Talking with your friends about how the space program changes our daily life. PART 3 ConversationAirline Reserv

14、ationsMolly: Hello, Canadian Airlines, how may I help you?Gordon: Id like to book a ticket to NYC.Molly: When would you like to fly?Gordon: ASAP.Molly: We have a flight tomorrow at 10 am, is that satisfactory（满意的）?Gordon: Of course. That would be fine.Molly: How many in your party?Gordon: Just me th

15、is time.Molly: What class will you fly? First class ? Business class or Economy class?Gordon: Business class will be fine.Molly: Would you like the Vegetarian meal(素食)?Gordon: No thanks, I like to eat meat.Molly： Smoking or none?Gordon: Non-smoking, of course.Molly: Round-trip or one way?Gordon: I w

16、ould like to book a round-trip ticket.Molly: When would you like to return?Gordon: How about Saturday the 11th?Molly: Sorry to say, that day is all booked up. Can I book you for Sunday the 12th?Gordon: That will be fine.Molly: How will you pay, cash or charge?Gordon: I would like to pay by check.Mol

17、ly: I am sorry, we do not accept checks.Gordon: Ill pay by charge card then.Molly: Great. What name shall I put the reservation under?Gordon: Mr. Gordon Alexander.Molly: You are all set, Mr. Alexander.Gordon: Thanks a bunch.Molly: My pleasure.1、Read and Act with your partner and then show to your cl

18、assmates.2、Whats the meaning of Round-trip ? 3、Why does Gordon get the reservation of Sunday the 12th ? 4、Reading Extension1) Charge card （信用卡）: credit card, bank card I would like to charge this purchase on my charge card.我想从我的信用卡上支付这笔购买费用。2) Check （支票）: a bank noteHold on one moment and I will wri

19、te you a check. The check is in the mail. 请等一会儿，我来给你开一张银行支票。支票装在信封里。3) Satisfactory （满意的）: good enoughOK, so your sons grades were satisfactory-not great, but good enough. 你儿子的成绩虽然不是特别地突出，但也令人满意。4) Vegetarian （素食主义着，食素者）: someone who doesnt eat meatMy mom made us an all-vegetable meal because my sis

20、ter is a vegetarian. 我妈妈给我们做了一顿全素的饭菜，因为我妹妹不吃肉。PART 4 PicturesAirportQuestions：1、See the picture above and tell us what have you seen? 2、Fill in the blank according to the pictures 1）They are now resting in the room before going aboard. 2) Somebody is using electric ticket for . 3) There is a _ cente

21、r in the airport that people can buy gifts. 4) we should go through the _ to confirm we are not dangerous. 3、Describe this picture and write a composition with about 120 words PART 5 New words and expressionsreservationlaundry serviceratesconsiderablyresortvacantpassportbellmanobservationsscientific

22、efficientenvironmentresourceImmediatelyEmphasis specialists participatedpredictingVegetarianFirst class Business class Economy class答案：PART13、bellman is who pass a message to certain users with making the bell ring or other sounds4-8 NNNNYPART21、emphasis2、improved3、deal with4、daily lifePART3PART42、1）waiting 2)checking in 3)shopping 4)security