Unit Seven Entertainments and Tourist AttractionsI. Aims and Requirements1. Some entertainment and tourist ads2. How to write entertainment and tourist ads3. How to introduce entertainment and tourist attractions4. Some knowledge about opera5. Useful words, expressions and language pointsII. Introduction1. Entertainments are popular for the public, such as film, opera and so on. The unit will discuss different kinds of entertainments.2. Entertainment ads are an important source of information for people to find out what entertainments are currently available. Now this unit will begin with an entertainment ad.III. Teaching PlansTask 1 Talking face to face: Entertainment aidsL istening comprehensionPart 1 Read some entertainment and tourist adsPart 2 Read some dialogues about entertainment and tourist attractions, and learn how to introduce them to the visitors.Part 3 Useful expressions and sentence patterns about introducing entertainment and tourist attractionsPart 4 PracticesPart 1 Read some entertainment and tourist adsSample 1 What Shall We See This EveningSample 2 Go to see Chinese Acrobatics.Part 2 Read some dialogues about entertainment and tourist attractions, and learn how to introduce them to the visitorsSample1. What Shall We See This Evening1，Asking programs of this evening: What are we going to see this evening?2，Giving some selections: There are Beijing opera, a concert and Chinese acrobatics (杂技). What do you prefer?3，Recommending Beijing opera: I’d recommend Beijing opera. It’s something special you’ve probably never seen before.4，Discussing Beijing opera: I know. It’s unique to Chinese culture. But I had the chance to enjoy it during my last visit.5，Discussing the meeting time：When shall we meet?Part 3 Useful expressions and sentence patterns about introducing entertainment and tourist attractions(1) There is a … performance here on these days.(2) Anything exciting going on this weekend?(3) Who will give the performance?(4) A group of young singers (musicals, musicians …) from …(5) That sounds interesting, where is it?(6) What do you want to see most?(7) When will the festival (concert, exhibition ...) start?(8) Let’s get the ticket.(9) Can we get the tickets for tomorrow?(10)Can you show me some of the attractions here?Part 4 Practices1. Image you are inviting Linda to see Beijing Opera.2. Imagine you and your English teacher, Sue, are in the lobby of a theatre, waiting to see Chinese acrobatics. Complete the conversation with her by filling in the blanks.Task 2 LUCIANO PAVAROTTI----Bring Opera to the World Part 1: Information Related to the Reading Passage1. tenor: a man with the highest male singing voice 男高音2. bass: a man with the lowest male singing voice 男低音3. aria: a song that is sung by only one person in an opera 咏叹调4. high C: a very high musical note 高音CPart 2: Preview Questions1. How do people appreciate Pavarotti?2. Why does Pavarotti’s sing ing touch millions of people in the world?3. When did Pavarotti begin to study voice?4. What was the first prize Pavarotti won in the international competition foryoung singers?5. How successful was the concert in BAERLIN IN 1988?Part 3: Important Words1) touch v. cause someone to feel pity, sympathy, etc. 触动，感动e.g.: His sad story touched us.Her song touched my heart.The sad music touched me and made me feel blue.2) entertain v. amuse and interest 使娱乐，使欢乐；款待e.g.: The boy is entertaining himself with his building blocks.The magician entertained the children with a variety of tricks.Some people entertain themselves by reading; others have to be entertained by radio or television shows.That couple often entertains of weekends.3) talent n. a special natural or learned ability or skill, especially of a high quality 才能，天资；人才e.g.: Mary seems to have a talent for drawing.This sort of work calls for special talents.New York is full of artistic talent.4) career n.. a job or profession for which one is trained and which one intends to follow the whole of one’s life 生涯，职业e.g.: John began his Hollywood career in 1931.She wants to make nursing her life’s career.My sister has a career in teaching high school English.5) strengthen v. make strong or stronger 加强，巩固e.g.: The new evidence strengthened his case.It’s importa nt to strengthen ties between the two countries.The company has strengthened its position with new advertisements.6) draw v. attract 吸引；取出e.g.: The accident drew a great crowd.My shouts drew the attention of the policeman.The nurse drew blood from the patient for testing.Part 4: Explanation of Different Sentences1) (Para. 1) Not only is this voice powerful, but it conveys strong emotion.Analysis: Sentences beginning with not only… usually take an inverted S—V order.Translation:这不仅仅是因为他的歌喉浑厚有力，而且还传达出强烈的情感。