1、Unit 8 Text A Comprehension CheckThe following is a list of things that Laura experienced in Hawaii.How did she like them?Fill in the boxes.ExperiencesFeelingsbirds eye view of the beachweathermassagecoconut milkparasailingHawaiian guitar musicKeyExperiencesFeelingsbirds view of the beachscenicweath
2、erperfectmassagesoothing and relaxingcoconut milka little unusual,but it was pretty goodparasailingscary;terribleHawaiian guitar musicnot very enjoyable1 Topic PreviewLook at the travel ads.Which vacations look good to you?Why?TRAVEL SPECIALS10 NIGHT Caribbean CruiseDepart from/Return to Miami Enjoy
3、 snorkeling in Grand Cayman IslandGo scuba diving in Belize Play with dolphins in Nassau WHATS INCLUDED?Accommodations Beverages Meals Entertainment Topic PreviewLook at the travel ads.Which vacations look good to you?Why?ITALY in six days!Youll savor every minute you spend in romantic Italy!ROME VE
4、NICEDiscover the Eternal City!Visit historic St.Marks Square.Rome is filled with And dont miss a gondola history and romance.voyage on the Grand Canal!SOURCE:Adapted from ;www.ilove-; Topic PreviewLook at the travel ads.Which vacations look good to you?Why?Walt Disney World ResortsDisney MGM STUDIOS
5、 Magic Kingdom Something for everyone in your family!FOUR different theme parks,THREE Water parks,shopping,dining,and entertainment.Choose from over 40 great hotels.Topic PreviewLook at the travel ads.Which vacations look good to you?Why?Fly-in African Safari THE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK YOULL NEVER
6、FORGET IT!Duration:3days/2nights Type:Safari fly-in Country:Tanzania Rates(US$):Available on request Activities include:Bird watching,wildlife viewing Topic PreviewLook at the travel ads.Which vacations look good to you?Why?Discussion.In your opinion,which of the vacations are good for people who li
7、ke:nature and wildlife?history and culture?family activities?physical activities?Pre-reading Questions1.Do you know any large lakes in the world?2.Can you list some famous lakes in China?333Text CTextComprehension CheckUnderstanding the organization of the textInferential QuestionsVocabulary Exercis
8、e Text CA Charming LakeLily,a student from England,is talking to Li Mei,a Chinese student,about Dongting Lake,one of the most famous lakes in China.Lily:I know a bit about Dongtinghu-its the Chinese name for Dongting Lake,a very famous scenic spot in China.This lake is located on the middle reaches
9、of the Yangtse River in the north of Hunan province.Is that right?Li Mei:How come you know so many details?Are you planning a trip there or something?Text CLily:Yes I am,in fact.But my friends have told me the best time to visit Dongting Lake is in summer when the lotus blooms.According to my guide
10、book,the magical lake looks like a well-decorated jade plate,fringed with reeds and lotus flowers.Li Mei:It must be great fun to visit the lake.Its Chinas 2nd largest freshwater lake and covers an area of more than 2,800 sq km.To the east,there is a nature reserve covering over one third of the tota
11、l Dongting Lake area.It is said that there are 1,086 kinds of plants,114 kinds of fresh water fish in the area,and the total number of animals and birds reaches 10 million every year.In winter,this reserve is home to more than 200 species of birds,including 39 that are internationally protected.Its
12、one of eastern Asias most important habitats for migratory birds.Text CLily:But that leaves me in a real dilemma about whether I should visit in summer or in winter.What else can you do there?Li Mei:Theres a good chance youll get to taste newly picked tea,another distinctive feature of Dongting Lake
13、.There are actually several islands standing in the lake.Among them,the Junshan Island is the most renowned,famous not only for its scenic beauty but also for its tea called Junshan Silver Needle.This tea,picked at the end of spring,used to be an imperial tribute.When added to hot water,the newly pi
14、cked leaves stick up like needles instead of sinking to the bottom,and they emit a lovely,fragrant odor.Besides,the island holds a large-scale dragon boat festival and various sporting events on the water every year.Text CLily:Its a really hard choice:rare birds or lotus and tea.What do you suggest?
15、Li Mei:Go twice.Lily:Youre kidding!But maybe theres no alternative because I want to see all the fascinating charms that Dongting Lake has to offer.(416 words)charmingadj.delightful,attractive 迷人的 Hans is such a charming young man that everyone likes him.There are many charming little restaurants al
16、ong the river.locatev.situate;lie 使坐落于 The city library is located within easy reach of every part of the city.The company wants to locate the factory on land near the railroad tracks.lotusn.water-lily,esp.Egyptian and Asian kinds 莲；荷The lotuses are in full blossom in the pond.Lotus is white or pink flower found especially in Asia.bloomv.be in flower;bear flowers 开花 These plants bloom in late spring.The roses in the garden are blooming under the gardeners tender care.magicaladj.charming,enchant
