第三版视听说教学案book2unit2.docx

1、第三版视听说教学案book2unit2 Unit TWO Journey into the unknownObjectives1. To learn some new words and phrases2. To practice the listening skill- understanding the problem-solution pattern3. To talk about asking for and giving directions4. To conduct a series of listening and speaking activities on how to di

2、scuss and organize ideas (e.g. pair work, group work, etc.)Focus1. Understanding & using the key words, phrases and expressions in this unit2. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises3. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-soluti

3、on pattern4. Practicing the speaking skill- how to discuss and organize ideasDifficulties1. Understanding the main idea of the listening material and complete the related exercises2. Practicing the listening skill of understanding the problem-solution pattern 3. Practicing the speaking skill- how to

4、 discuss and organize ideasStep 1 Opening upRead the following quotes about traveling. What does each quote mean? Do you agree with them? Why or why not? Text book P20Step 2 Listening to the worldSharing1. Watch a podcast for its general idea.The podcast is mainly about peoples traveling experiences

5、 and what they like and dont like about traveling.2. Watch Part 1 and fill in the blanks with the words that Finn uses. 1) different countries2) home3) new places4) new cultures3. Do they travel a lot? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 2 of the podcast and check() the

6、 true statements.1 Travel is her passion.2 He has been to Istanbul twice.3 She has done little traveling on holidays.4 She gets excited about going to any country.5 She loves to travel to different countries.6 He has been traveling for 12 years.7 She has been to Turkey, India, and Malta.8 As an expe

7、dition leader, he often works in the United Kingdom.Answers1 2(He has been to Istanbul once.)3(she has done quite a bit of traveling on holidays.)4 5 6(He has been traveling for about two and a half years.)7(she has been to Turkey, Egypt and Malta.)8(As an expedition leader, he often works outside t

8、he United Kingdom.) 4. What do they like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 3 of the podcast and fill in the blanks.A He thinks that traveling helps a person 1_a lot and learn completely different experiences.B She loves the 2_experience.C He loves to

9、see art. And she loves to see 3_in other countries.D He can see the most beautiful4 _ around the word.E He likes getting out there and experiencing a different 5_, getting far a way from what hes used to, and meeting new people.F She loves being in a new place, seeing very different things, hearing

10、a different 6_, and eating different food.Now watch again and check your answers.4 Answers1) mature2) airport3) theater4) scenery5) culture6) language5 What dont they like about traveling? Look at the people below and read the statements. Then watch part 4 of the podcast and match the statements 1-6

11、 to the people A-F.1 I suppose plane journeys arent always the most exciting of things.2 I dont like long flights.3 When I was backpacking, and we all we ran out of money, or we were in dangerous situations, I actually quite enjoyed that.4 Flying. I dont particularly like flying, but its a necessity

12、 when you live in Ireland, you know.5 You spend a lot of time outside the United Kingdom, and the disadvantage of that is, that you, you tend to miss families and friends.6 I suppose the biggest problem I have with traveling is living out of a suitcase.Now watch again and check your answers.AnswersB

13、AECFD6. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.1. Do you like traveling? Why or why not?2. Have you traveled much? Where have you been? What did you like most?3. If you can afford the money and time, which place(s) would you love to go? Why?Reference answers 1. I like traveling a lot. It is a good

14、experience since it helps people escape from the pressure of city life and the boredom of daily routine. Whats more, the contact with different cultures helps broaden the mind and probably change our way of living and thinking. I dont like traveling. I like the stability and the secure, warm feeling

15、 of home, which make me feel comfortable. Hotels or other peoples houses are poor substitutes for home, and I really dont like sleeping in strange places or being away from home for a long time. I dont get enough out of traveling to justify the discomfort of being away from home.2. I havent traveled

16、 much so far, but the backpacking trip I had in Yunnan is an unforgettable experience. I walked on foot along the Yangtze river for a long distance, occasionally going down to the valley to appreciate its majestic power and beauty. What I liked most was to drift along the river on a bamboo raft. It

17、seemed to me that the river had a life of its own with the current either drifting in leisure or raging forward with force. Tiring as the trip was, I was greatly rewarded with what I felt and what I experienced.3. If I had enough time and money, I would choose to go to the American west, to visit th

18、e deserts, the canyons, and the mountains, and to totally get immersed into the wilderness. Probably only by going deep unto nature can we truly find our true self, our real value, and our relation with others and the world.Step 3 ListeningBEFORE you listen1. Work in pairs and discuss the questions.

19、 What do you know about Venice? Venice is a city in danger. What do you think the major problem might be?Listening skillsWHILE you listen2. Read the questions. Then listen to a mans talk and answer the questions.1 what problem is Venice facing now?2 how serious is the problem?3 what measure is being

20、 adopted to save the city?4 what does the speaker think of the measure?5 what advice does the speaker give in order to save the city?Reference answers 1 the city is slowly sinking. 2 Venice is sinking at a rate of two and a half inches every decade. 3 barriers are being put in to try and stop the wa

21、ter getting too high. 4 it is a temporary measure. 5 put pressure on the government to spend the money it needs to find a permanent solution to the problem.3. Listen to the talk again and check() the true statements.Answers 1 (ever since the 14th century attempts have been made to save Venice.) 2 (t

22、here are as many as 40 floods in Venice between march and September every year.) 3 4 5 After you listen4. Work in pairs and discuss the questions. 1 Can you think of any other problems threatening tourist cities around the world? 2 In your opinion, what measures should be taken to tackle the above p

23、roblems?Step 4 ViewingBefore you view1 Read the program information below and answer the questions. 1 What do you know about the five places mentioned in the following program, information? 2 Which places do you think is the number one place to see?While you view2 read the statements and the answer

24、choices. Then watch the video clip and choose the best answers. 1 According to the program, Bangkok is an important place for_. A tourists around the world B people of Thailand C temple loversD Buddhists 2 To Joanna Lumley, the Masai Mara is so special because_. A it is a fantastic place for studyin

25、g animal behavior B the open spaces and wild animals are impressive C the African sky is particularly cleat and blue D the animals there live in complete freedomAnswers1 D 2 B 3B 4C 5D3 Read the statements. Then watch the video clip again and fill in the blanks.1 With over six million people, its bi

26、g, its_and you love it! Its very good for _ and the nightlife is great, too.2 Its got lots of clubs, _, shops, food everything you _, really.3 Huge open _ , fantastic animals, just wide open freedom, warmth, _, and all underneath the great African skies.4 To me, Paris is _, romantic and _.5 And behi

27、nd Cape Town is the 1,000-meter-high table mountain, with its fantastic_.6 Friendly people, loads of _.7 With every _ inch of the _, the colors in the canyon change.8 I remember actually sitting thereand I just_.Now watch again and check your answers.Answers1 busy, shopping2 bars, need3 spaces, frie

28、ndliness4 elegant, expensive5 views6 beaches, cheap7 changing, sunset8 criedAfter you view4. Discuss the questions.1. Which places in the world would you like to visit? Make a list of three places and give your reasons.2. Which attracts you more: a natural or cultural landscape? Why? Assignments:1. Reviewing new words and phrases of Unit 12. Listening to “Further Practice in Listening” again after class.3. Working in pairs and practice how to discuss and organize ideas.