Unit 4 Travelling Close to Nature (走进自然)

Travelling to Huangshan Mountain Listen to the conversation and give brief answers to the questions. 1. When will they go traveling? 2. Do they like climbing mountains? 3. What cltohes should they wear?Why?

Cultural Tips Huangshan Mountain is one of the ten celebrated scenic spots in China. It is located in the south of Anhui Province. Huangshan Mountain is about 40 km across from north to south and 30 km from east to west. Its sight-seeing area covers 154 square kilometers, so it is known as “five-hundred-li Huangshan Mountain”. In Huangshan Mountain, there are lofty peaks, steep valleys, winding streams and brooks, luxuriant plants and trees. Huangshan Mountain has pleasant weather, and its charming scenery, which changes during different seasons, attracts tourists all the year round. 黄山是中国十大著名景点之一。它位于安徽省南部。黄山从南到北绵延40公里，从东到西横亘30公里。它的风景点遍布154平方公里，因此被称为“五百里黄山”。黄山上有高峰、幽谷、山涧、小溪，以及茂盛的植物。黄山气候怡人，一年四季迷人而变幻的风景吸引着无数游客。

Tapescript A:Is there anywhere you’d like to go this summer vacation? B:Nowhere in particular. Do you have anything in mind? A:Well, some of us are thinking about going to Huangshan Mountain. Would you like to join us? B:OK. I’d love to. I enjoy climbing mountains. A:Me too. Besides, you’ll be attracted by the beautiful scenery there. B:Really? I’m starting to feel excited already. By the way, what should I wear? A:Bring warm clothes. It gets cold in the mountain, especially in the evening.

Language Focus 词汇 particular a. 特别的 nowhere ad. 任何地方都不 attract v. 吸引 2. 短语 in particular 尤其，特别 have sth. / sb. in mind心中想着/考虑着某事/某人 by the way 顺便说一下(用于转换话题)

3. 注解 a) in particular 尤其，特别，与especially相近  例：I liked this book in particular, although others were very interesting too. 我特别喜欢这本书，虽然其他的书也非常有趣。 b) have sth. / sb. in mind 心中想着/考虑着某事/某人  例：Have you anyone in mind for the vacant post? 你想到过由什么人过来填补这个空缺的职位吗？

Key to the questions 1. During summer vacation. 2. Yes, they do. 3. They should wear warm clothes, because it’s chilly in the mountains, especially in the evening.

Listen to the conversation and complete the chart.

Tapescript Ken:When is your vacation going to start, Diana? Diana:I’ll be leaving on the fifth of August. Ken:Where are you going？ Diana:This time I’d like to go to the beach. Ken:Have you booked your hotel room? Diana:I don’t need to do that. I’ll be staying with my friends. Ken:You’re lucky, Diana. It’s hard to find a place to put up for the night at the beach in August. Diana:Just think, in a few days I’ll be swimming everyday, playing beach volleyball, lying in the sun and just taking it easy. By the way, where are you planning to spend your vacation? Ken:I don’t know. Maybe just stay at home and look after my dog.

Diana’s Vacation Plan: Going to the beach The date: ______ The destination: Whom to stay with stay with _____ Activities , playing________, ____ in the sun and taking it easy

Key The date: August 5th The destination: Beach Whom to stay with stay with her friends Activities swimming, playing beach volleyball, lying in the sun and taking it easy

Language Focus 1. 词汇 destination n. 目的地 beach n. 海滩，沙滩 volleyball n. 排球 2. 短语 put up 住宿，提供膳宿 beach volleyball 沙滩排球 3. 注解 a) put up 住宿，提供膳宿  例：Whenever you come, you are welcome to put up at my home. 无论什么时候来，都欢迎您下榻寒舍。 b) beach volleyball 沙滩排球 1996年开始正式成为奥运会比赛项目。

Read and listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks. The Grand Canyon is ______. It was not formed ______ when the earth’s crust split open during __________. The Colorado River down at the bottom of the Canyon and its branches have been eating the Canyon’s floor away for __________.

Cultural Tips The Grand Canyon is in the northwest corner of Arizona, close to the borders of Utah and Nevada. It is one of the several natural wonders in the world. Scientists have different guesses about its formation. Now it has become a national park in U.S. and attracts hundreds and thousands of visitors every year. 大峡谷位于美国亚利桑那州的西北角，靠近犹他州和内华达州边界。它是世界几大自然奇观之一。科学家对它的形成猜想不一。现在它已经成为美国的国家公园，每年吸引数以万计的游客。

Tapescript Man: Nice to see you back. How was your trip to Arizona? Did you see the Grand Canyon? Woman: Yes, it was wonderful. Here, want to see the pictures I took? Man:Oh, what a view! It’s even bigger than I had thought. I remember reading about the Grand Canyon. It is said that the Canyon came into being suddenly thanks to an earthquake. Woman:Well, not that quick. Look at the picture of the Colorado River. It’s down at the bottom of the Canyon. That river has been eating away the floor for 10 million years. Man: It’s very possible. But who knows, the Grand Canyon is full of mysteries. Woman: Wouldn’t you like to go to Arizona someday? Man: You bet I would.

Language Focus . 词汇 view n. 景色 earthquake n. 地震 bottom n. 底部 mystery n. 神秘 bet v. 打赌 crust n. 外壳，硬壳 2. 专有名词 Arizona 亚利桑那州（美国州名） Grand Canyon 大峡谷（美国） Colorado River 科罗拉多河（美国）

3. 短语 come into being 开始存在，形成 1.4.1.3 thanks to 由于，多亏 1.4.1.3 you bet 当然，的确，可以肯定 1.4.1.3 eat away 侵蚀，消耗 1.4.1.3 4. 注解 a) come into being开始存在，形成  例：New ways of thinking have come into being. 新的思想方法已经形成。 b) thanks to 由于，多亏  例：Thanks to his efforts, the garden is a great success. 由于他的努力，花园搞得很好。 c) eat away  侵蚀，消耗  例：In the course of centuries, the wind has eaten the rocks away. 几个世纪的过程中，岩石已经被风蚀了。 d) you bet 当然，的确，可以肯定，常用于口语中，表示赞成。 “Do you want to come and play outside?” “You bet I do!” “你想到外面来玩吗？”“当然想！”

Key The Grand Canyon is wonderful. It was not formed suddenly when the earth’s crust split open during an earthquake. The Colorado River down at the bottom of the Canyon and its branches have been eating the Canyon’s floor away for 10 million years

Work in pairs and role-play the situation below.

Reference Answer A:Hi! Happy to see you again. How was your trip to Huashan Mountain? B:Wonderful. I wish you had gone with us. A:Really? Tell me about it. B:It’s very beautiful, but rather steep. I had to be very careful when I climbed it. A:So it must have been very exciting. Anyway, did you see the sunrise? B:Yes, of course. We started climbing at 10:00 p.m. and arrived at East Peak just in time to enjoy the sunrise. A:You mean you climbed the whole night? B:Yes, but it was really nice to stand on the highest peak and enjoy the first morning light.

Read the advertisement and answer the questions. 1. What can you enjoy on Hawaiian Islands? 2. What is the weather condition there? 3. Where can you get more information about a Hawaiian trip?

Cultural Tips: Hawaiian Islands Hawaiian Islands lie in North Pacific, with Honolulu being its capital city. They are various islands formed by volcanic eruptions. There one can enjoy the blue coast, comfortable weather, clean beaches, colorful water activities, high-standard holiday inns, and interesting cultural and natural sceneries. The eight major islands are: Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoolawe. 夏威夷群岛位于北太平洋，首府是火奴鲁鲁（即檀香山）。整个夏威夷群岛都是由火山爆发而形成的大大小小的岛屿。在夏威夷，可以领略到蔚蓝的海岸、怡人的气候、洁净的沙滩、丰富多彩的水上活动、高级的度假饭店（服务），还有趣味横生的文化及自然地理景观。八个主要岛屿分别是：欧胡岛、茂宜岛、大岛、可爱岛、莫洛凯岛、拉纳岛、尼豪岛及卡胡拉威岛。 

Key 1. You can enjoy deep blue water, fine sand, and comfortable weather. 2. It’s warm. 3. You can visit their website.

Read the passage and do the exercises. Preparations for Mountain-climbing

Language Focus 1. 词汇 attention n. 注意，当心 energy n. 精力，能量 mobile a. 移动的 accident n. 意外事件，事故 2. 短语 pay attention to 小心，留意 keep on doing sth. 一直，继续做某事 in case of 一旦，万一

3. 注解 a) pay attention to 小心，留意  例：Close attention is being paid to present movements in the money market. 人们正密切注视着货币市场目前的动态。 b) keep on doing sth. 一直，继续做某事  例： He just kept on hitting the boy although I told him to stop. 虽然我叫他住手，可他偏偏继续打那男孩。 c) in case of 一旦，万一  例：It is better to keep a little for the night in case of need. 最好留一点，以备晚上需要。

Key to EX.2 Word/Phrase Meaning comfortable feeling relaxed and satisfied keep on continue preparation things to get ready tired out very tired in case if light not heavy peak top

Practical writing This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to complete a LETTER OF INQUIRY and a LETTER OF REPLY according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation\Composition Sheet. 说明：根据下列中文信息拟一封询价信和一封报价信。 询价信（Letter 1): 1. 发信人：Mr. David Johnson 2. 收信人：Mr. Peter Kevil 3. 发信日期：2006年10月10日 4. 内容：Mr. David Johnson欲购买 Mr. Peter Kevil所在的HP公司生产的激光打印机（jet printer), 写信了解有关价格以及售后服务的情况。

报价信（Letter 2) 1. 发信人: Mr. Peter Kevil 2. 收信人：Mr. David. Johnson 3. 发信日期：2006年10月18日 4 内容：非常感谢 对他们公司生产的机光打印机感兴趣，随信附上目录以及价目表，并告之 公司为客户提供优良的服务。不仅如此，如果购买的数量较大，还可以享受折扣。

Letter 1 October 9, 2006 Dear Mr. Peter Kevil, I’m interested in the jet printer produced in your company. Would you tell me something about its price and after service? Thank you. Truly yours David Johnson

Letter 2 October 10, 2006 Dear Mr. David Johnson, Thank you very much for your interest to our jet printer. I’m writing to you to tell you the catalogue and price of our products. Our company offers excellent service to all customer. What’s more, if you purchase much, we will give you a discount. Truly yours Peter Kevil