Guess the meaning of the words from context: a book of history
1. atlas
a book of maps
2.rapids
a part of the river which flows fast a part of the river which flows slowly
……
some useful objects you can take with
tent
compass map
raincoat
flashlight umbrella water bottle blanket
JOURNEY DOWN THE MEKONG
1 Fast reading
Read the text once, then match the main idea with each paragraph
excited about it
air
Hard to breathe
weather Very cold
Interesting experience Interesting experience
2. Could you use some words or
phrases to describe the characters of
Wang wei and Wang kun?
性格
Wang Wei: stubborn; determined; will not change her mind; adventurous （喜欢冒险的）
Wang kun: serious = careful;
Para. 3 geography terms
Para.1 A. The preparation before the
trip and details about Mekong river
Para.2 B. Different attitudes between
wang kun and wang wei
Para.3 C. The dream of taking a great bike
She visited our cousins and soon got them…
We finally got the chance to do it.
now
She is planing our schedule for the trip.
Para.2: 1.Detail reading: Is it easy to travel along the Mekong river? Why?
trip along the Mekong river
Careful reading (read the three paragraphs one by one)
para.1. Read and answer:
1. Who will travel in the text?
Wang Kun ,Wang Wei, Dao Wei and Yu Hang
Why is travel important to us? Because it can…
Increase our knowledge
Widen our horizons (开阔视野)
travel
Make friends
Enrich our life
Make us healthy …
Discuss with your partner. If you want to make a travel plan, what kind of problems should you consider?
The data of the river: Wang Wei’s reaction:
Source of the river
de
Qinghai Province
More than 5,000 meters
A determined look wouldn’t change her mind
e.g. Where are you going? (destination)
1.When are you leaving? 2.Who are you going with? 3. How are you getting there? (transportation) 4. What are you going to take with you? 5. When are you arriving in/at… 6. Where are you staying? 7. What are you going to do there? 8. How long are you staying there? 9. How much do you want to spend? (budget) 10. When are you coming back?
Two years ago…
Last year…
When we graduated from college…
My sister Wang Wei and I have dreamed about taking a great bike trip.
She bought… . Then she persuaded me to buy one.
2. Where are they going ?
Along the Mekong river from …to…
3. How are they getting there? cycle = go there by bike
Paragraph 1: Dream
Since middle school…
Do you know these famous places?
the Great Wall
the Yellow Mountain
the Nest
the West Lake
Sydney Opera House
Eiffel Tower
Pyramids in Egypt
London Bridge
a river with a lot of sand