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Scan the text quickly and try to find the answers to the questions: (2’)
1. What cities are talked about in this passage? 2. Where are the two cities?
Rio stretches itself lazily along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
Austria
•Kitzbuhel
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro
KitzbuhelKitzbuhel
Fast Reading (5’)
Q1: What is wanderlust?Q2: What does Cariocas mean?Q3: What is the best way to see downtown of Rio and what can you see?Q4: What is Rio famous for?
Q5: What is Kitzbuhel famous for?
Q1: What is wanderlust?
Q2: What does Cariocas mean?
It is the urge to explore the world, or to travel.
It refers to the people of Riothe people of Rio.
Q3: What is the best way to see downtown of Rio and what can you see?
On foot.
(You can see old and modern buildings and churches and dance halls)
Q4: What is Rio famous for?
Copacabana (known as the princess of the sea),
Carnival (which is a festival to celebrate the sun.)
Q5: What is Kitzbuhel famous for?
Good weather,
Breath-taking scenery
and world-class ski resort.
The whole structure of the passage
Destinations
Forewordpara1
Rio de JaneiroPara2-5
KitzbuhelPara6-8
Rio de Janeiro
Para2-5
Para 2_______________
Para 3_______________
Para 4_______________
Para 5_______________
General introduction
Downtown Rio
Copacabana
Carnival
Kitzbuhel
Para6-8
Para 6_______________
Para 7_______________
Para 8_______________
General introduction
Downhill slopes
Other entertainment
Carefully Reading
Q1: Which of the following is true?Q1: Which of the following is true?
A.Copacabana is close to a century old. B.All beaches are not far away from downt
own Rio.C.To take a bus back to downtown Rio is no
t a good idea after a long time in the sun on the beach of Princess of the Sea
Read Para 4-5 and finish the exercises.
Q2: Q2: The best time to visit Rio de The best time to visit Rio de Janeiro is___. Janeiro is___. ____ is also good because of ____ is also good because of ___.___.
A. in June and July because it is the summer time in Rio; March; Carnival
B. in June and July because it is winter in Rio; March; a festival in celebration of the sun.
C. in June and July because it is cold in Rio; March; a famous festival
Read Para 6-7 and answer the questions
Q1: What can tourists do in Kitzbuhel?
Q2: What kind of place is Kitzbuhel?
go skiing;try downhill slopes;watch downhill race;
take a walk around
a paradise for skiers ;good weather and breath-taking scenery;
enjoy a variety of entertainment;
a lively mix of old village culture and theexcitement of an international tourist area.
Downtown Rio-----the city’s cultural & historical heart & the perfect place for a walk as well A walk through downtown is a history lesson & an adventure.
many tall office buildings---an important commercial city
beautiful beaches
1 most famous of all beaches; 2 a few bus stops from downtown; 3 known as the Princess of the Sea 4 a history of 100 years; 5 clean & over 10 miles longCopacabana
a paradise for skiers a world-class ski resort
good weather breath-taking scenery
home to one of the most challenging and exciting downhill slopes in the world
well-known for its many inexpensive ski schools
offer many shops and cafes and a wide variety of entertainment
A comparison
of the two cities
Items Rio de J aneiro Kitzbuhel
Country
Location
People
attractions
Best time to
visit
Brazil Austria
On the coast of Atlantic Ocean
In southern Austria
Big hearts and friendliness Friendliness
Downtown Rio, Copacabana, Carnival
World-class ski resort, old village culture
June or July winter
1.Why do many people spend much time and money on trips?
A.They have enough time and money.
B. they have the strong desire to travel.
C. there are many places of interest in the world.
D. they have nothing to do
• 2. Which statement is true according to the text?
• A. Rio de Janeiro is on the west coast of Brazil.
• B. The ski schools are very expensive in Kitzbuhel.
• C. the altitude of Kitzbuhel brings much snow every year.
• D. Copacabana was built one hundred years ago.
3. In the text, “we get the itch for traveling “ probably means ___________.
A.We have enough time to travel
B. we have a strong desire to travel
C. we want to travel
D. we spend so much time and money on trips
4. The best season for people to visit Rio is _______________
A.Spring B. summer
C. autumn D. winter
5. What can visitors not do in Kitzbuhel?
A.Swim B. Dive
C. Dance D. Ski
6. Which of the following suggestions is
reasonable for a Chinese who wants to travel?
A.Going to Rio for the world famous festival ,Carnival , in June.
B. Having a walk in downtown Copacabana.
C. going to Austria for the most challenging
skiing in winter.
D. doing nothing but skiing in Kitzbuhel.
1. Read the passage at least three times; 2. Finish Exx in Practising on P111;
HomeworkHomework
a feast for the eyesa feast for the eyes
A walk through downtown Rio is a history lesson.A walk through downtown Rio is a history lesson.
Downtown Rio is the city’s cultural and historical heart,Downtown Rio is the city’s cultural and historical heart,if walking in downtown Rio, you can see some old if walking in downtown Rio, you can see some old buildings and churches …buildings and churches …
should you have enough energy leftshould you have enough energy left
(have a lot of) pleasant (things )to look at (have a lot of) pleasant (things )to look at
if you are not tiredif you are not tired