1、Period 5Using Language：Reading and Speaking设计者许蓓教学目标1语言知识目标：a重点词汇parallel，abundant，govern，destination b功能句式We could.You might.It would be possible to.It isnt possible to. .would be a perfect place for us.I dont think youd enjoy.would probably suit us.Its out of the question.2语言能力目标Through reading，en
2、able the students to acquire detailed information about Peru.3情感态度目标Help the students learn how to express likes and dislikes，probability and improbability with the target language.重点难点教学重点：Introduce briefly and properly the countryPeru.教学难点：Talk about tours in and around Cuzco with functional items
3、 given.教学准备 A slide projector and a tape recorder.Let students surf the Internet to get information about Peru.教学过程Step 1LeadinAsk the students something about their travelling abroad.(What places would you like to visit？Why？Where can you get information about places of interest？) 设计说明联系生活实际，导入话题，激发
4、学生对话题的兴趣，为下文作铺垫。Step 2Reading 1Ask the students to read the entry from a textbook about Peru.Find the information they want to know about Peru.Fill in the missing information.Geographical areas：a_narrow_coastal_belt；the_Andes_Mountains；high，flat_plainsThe capital city Lima：in_the_north_on_the_coastT
5、he ancient Inca capital Cuzco： high_in_the_AndesThe famous Inca ruins Machu Picchu：close_to_CuzcoAndes Mountains：run_parallel_to_the_coast2Discuss specialities about this country.At the same time，deal with the questions：aWhy is Cuzco popular with tourists?bWhat is special about Lake Titicaca?cWhat d
6、o you think the two official languages of Peru are?Keys：aCuzco is a popular tourist destination as it is close to the famous Inca ruins of the city of Machu Picchu.Its a city where both Indian and Spanish culture and art can be seen.bLake Titicaca is the highest lake in the world，and boats can trave
7、l on it.cThey are Indian and Spanish.设计说明由浅入深，通过手册和地图培养学生获取信息的能力，使他们对旅游前期的准备工作有了解。Step 3Reading (pair work)This text is just a brief introduction of Peru.If you want to travel in Peru，you should know more detailed information.What are the most popular tours in Peru？Any ideas？Turn to Page 44.Read the
8、 brochure.Work with your partner and answer the questions in Exercise 2.1Which tours would best suit people who like an active holiday and dont need first class accommodation?2What kind of people would enjoy Tour 2?3On which tours do you visit Machu Picchu?4If you spent two weeks in and around Cuzco
9、，which tour would be best to do last?Suggested answers：1Tours 1 and 4.2People who enjoy learning about the culture and lifestyle of the country they are visiting.People who enjoy beautiful scenery but prefer to see it through the windows of a comfortable bus.3We could visit Machu Picchu on Tour 1 an
10、d Tour 3.4Tour 2 would be best to do last because it ends in Lima，the capital.设计说明要求学生对课文提供的四条路线进行分析和挑选，培养他们观察和分析的能力。Step 4Speaking (group work)Get the students to talk about tours in and around Cuzco with the expressions given.First show the following expressions.I like/dont like doing/to do.I pref
11、er to.I enjoy/love/hate doing.What would you like to do when you are on holiday？Discuss with your partners，using the above expressions.After discussion，ask some students to tell their ideas.One student gives one sentence.S：I like visiting museums on holiday.S：I dont like going to historical sites.S：
12、I prefer to stay in expensive hotels.S：I enjoy trying local food.S：I hate visiting places on my own.Imagine your group plans to spend eight days in and around Cuzco.Discuss which two tours you will take.S：If we have eight days to travel in and around Cuzco，Tour 1 and Tour 2 would probably suit us.We
13、 could make walking tour on Tour 1，and experience the jungle and its wildlife.It would be possible for us to enjoy the mountain scenery and the ancient ruins.Then on the fourth day，we could arrive at the ruins of the ancient Inca city，then we could catch the train back to Cuzco.On the fifth day，we c
14、ould begin our trip from Cuzco to Puno by road.We could enjoy the fantastic views of the highland countryside，then we would travel by boat across Lake Titicaca.We could see the beautiful scenery of the lake，also we could stay with the local family and learn more about their life.It would be a perfec
15、t place for us.Then on the eighth day we could return to Puno for our flight back to Lima.S：We would choose Tour 3 and Tour 2.We like architecture，so we would spend four days in the Andes at Cuzco.We could visit the museums，and enjoy the Spanish architecture，also we could enjoy some delicious food，b
16、uy some great souvenirs，and we could take the train up to Machu Picchu to visit the ruins to learn more about its history.Then on the fifth day we could begin our trip by boat.We could enjoy Lake Titicaca，visit the Uros Indians houses，and know more about their life and their manners and customs.At l
17、ast，we would return to Puno for the flight back to Lima.设计说明通过小组互动的方式，达到知识输出和培养学生英语表达能力的目的。Step 5DiscussionAsk the other students to vote the line they choose to travel，and give their reasons.设计说明通过班级辩论的方式，进一步培养学生总结和得出有效可行的结论。Step 6HomeworkIn the reading passage，we learned about Xie Leis life in Lon
18、don.We learned that she has to overcome many difficulties and face many challenges，because she has to get used to a completely new way of life.Now imagine your American penfriend has decided to come to China to study Chinese culture and language at a university near you.Homework for today：write a le
19、tter to him or her giving information about what life will be like.Include things like：What he/she will find different in China (include things like food，study，transport，accommodation，etc.)How easy or difficult it will be to make friendsThe best way to learn Chinese and about Chinese cultureThings y
20、ou can do to help him/her settle inSample letter 1：Dear Andy，Im glad to hear you are coming to China for university study.Here Id like to offer you some tips in order that you will have a great time during your study in China.As you know，China is a lot different from your country especially the cult
21、ure，so you must try your best to adapt to the new environment.First，you must get used to Chinese food.This may not be the biggest challenge for westerners.Second，you had better be aware of the education system and make new plans for your university study.In addition，you should also be familiar with
22、the transportation and accommodation.On your first arrival in China，you may get a culture shock as well.The best way to overcome it is to make more local friends and to learn more about Chinese culture.Try to be easygoing and sociable so more Chinese people would like to make friends with you.After
23、some communication with the local people，it will be rather easy for you to adapt to the new culture.Of course you could turn to me for help at any time.I will be pleased to be your guide here in China，so please dont hesitate if you have any trouble.Wish you a wonderful time in China.Yours，FionaSampl
24、e letter 2：Dear Emma，Im very glad to hear that you have decided to come to China to study Chinese culture and language.You have already known some Chinese words through my letters，but its not enough for you to study in China.When you come here，youll find there are many differences between China and
25、America.You have to learn how to communicate with the local people.Chinese people are very friendly.So，its easy to make friends.There are many places you can go such as parks，public museums，and historical attractions.You can simply talk to them，just be sincere and generous，and you will find your bes
26、t friends.You will have to adapt to the food and transport here.In China，most people use bikes，or take a bus，which is different in your country.Studying in China is also difficult.Chinese teachers are strict with students in study，so you should study hard.The best way to learn Chinese and Chinese cu
27、lture，I think，is to live with Chinese people，stay with them，and always communicate with people in Chinese；if you have time，you can travel to different areas to know the variety of Chinese culture.I hope you can live with my family，then I can help you learn Chinese.Of course，if you like to live alone
28、，I can help you rent a good and cheap house near your university.I expect to see you soon.Im sure that youll love China.Yours，Li Ming设计说明采用写作的形式，使每个学生有机会表达自己的观点，实现语言实用性的目的。About PeruPeru is a meeting place of different races，languages and cultures.The land inhabited by millions of natives before the
29、 arrival of the “Spanish conquerors”，and witnessed the arrival of Europeans，Africans and Asians.Over time，a rich cultural blend occurred，which is expressed in the Peruvian cuisine，handicrafts，music and dances.In Peru，nature has brought together an enormous variety of landscapes，climates and ecosyste
30、ms.With a range that includes the coastal deserts，the imposing geography of the Andean mountains，and the dense Amazon jungle，Peru holds the greatest variety of microclimates，plants and animals in the world.This human and natural diversity produces a rich cultural interaction among different people，a
31、 variety of occupational patterns and use of spaces，and a spectacular fusion of cultures and landscapes.Thus，Peru has an enormous potential as a privileged tourist attraction capable of offering visitors a wide variety of options all year round.POPULATION：25 661 700 inhabitants (as of year 2000)AREA
32、：1 285 215.60 sq.kmCAPITAL：LimaLANGUAGE：Spanish，Quechua，AymaraGDP：US $52 billion (estimated 2000)MACHUPICCHUAfter having remained hidden from the world for more than four centuries，the architectural complex of MACHUPICCHU，“old mountain” in Quechua，was discovered by the American archaeologist Hiram B
33、ingham in 1911.Situated 112 km from Cuzco on the edge of the Urubamba canyon，at 2350 meters above sea level，it covers an area of 32 590 km2，and said to be built by the Inca as a religious area.It is made up of houses，places of worship，hydraulic systems and terraces.The Inca Trail is ones way of reac
34、hing the fortress，just as the ancient people of the empire arrived on foot，by stone paths，steps and tunnels that cross the Urubamba river and extend for more than 40 kilometers.LIMAWith a current population of over seven million people，flanked to the east by the Andes Mountains and to the west by th
35、e Pacific Ocean，Lima is both the most modern and one of the oldest cities of Peru.In 1535，Lima was chosen as the Capital of Peru due to its privileged harbor location.During most of the colonial period，Lima remained the most important political and commercial power center in South America.This illus
36、trious past is reflected in the colonial architecture that has earned the downtown area the UNESCO title of World Cultural Heritage.Due to its importance as the countrys economic center and its privileged central location in South America，Lima constitutes a convenient center for conventions and business meetings.6
