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Unit2 Wish you were here Period 2 Reading（1）An adventure in AfricaTeaching Aims:1. Grasp the main idea of the letter2. Enable SS to identify the features of an informal letter3. Master the language pointsTeaching difficulties and important points:1. how to get the main idea using reading strategies2. how to explain some of the key phrases and sentence patterns3. finding the clues about the writers journey Teaching aids:A computer, a VCD, a projectorTeaching procedures:Step 1.lead-inShow SS a map of Africa and ask them to discuss the following questionsIn unit one, we talked about African pyramids, a world wonder that cant be explained by humans. Can you tell me where these pyramids are located?Also, we got some information about the grass lands of Africa, a faraway but exciting place that welcomes your visit. Apart from the grasslands, what else do you know about Africa?Do you think it is a land full of mystery, charm and attraction?Is it worthwhile going to Africa for your holiday?Though we havent got a chance to visit , well read a passage about a plan of traveling in Africa.Step 2 Reading strategiesWhat should be paid attention to when reading an informal letter:1. Dates are included2. Addresses are included.3. Greetings and closings are usually used 4. Previous /past information is referred to at times.5. There are many contractions and abbreviations.6. Jokes can be made.7. The readers surname isnt addressed.8. The letter isnt signed off with the authors surname.Step 3 fast readingAsk Ss to skim the passage to find the answers to the questions.Suggested answers: A . 1 . Toby wrote this letter. 2. Camel 3. About four weeks.Step 4. Careful reading Ask Ss to reread the letter and complete parts C1 and C2 individuallySuggested answers:C1 1-6 C D B C C CC2 3 2 5 4 1 6 Step 5 DiscussionHave Ss turn their attention to the structure of the letter and help them analyze the relationship between the title, its content and the cohesions between each paragraph.Q1 : Why does the writer use adventure instead of other words, such as exciting?Q2: Can you find the words in the letter that illustrate the title adventure in Africa?(astonishing , scary, exciting)Q3: which places are they going to visit and which activities are they going to do?Tobys travel planparagraphrouteHow to travelWhat to takeWhy to take themThrough the Sahara DesertDown the River NileIn KenyaIn TanzaniaAsk SS to complete Parts D and ESuggested answers:D. 1-6 c d b a f eE. 1.adventure 6. life jacket/ helmet 2. camel 7.blood 3. scared 8. local4. white-water 9. astonishing5. helmet/life jacket 10. placesStep 6 Post-reading activitiesQ1: Do you think climbing Himalayas is a bit challenging for Toby and Colin?Q2: What difficulties might they experience ?Do you think they can overcome them?Q3. If you were one of Toby friends, what advice would you give to him?Q4:If you were offered a chance to go traveling around the world, which place would you like to visit most and why is that place your favorite?Q5: Adventures are demanding and challenging. From your own point of view, why do many people risk their lives for these kinds of adventure? Do you think it is worthwhile for them to do this? why? Reading (2)Language points.1. Wish you were here.wish. v./n.If wish introduces an object clause, we usually use subjunctive mood.e.g. I wish I could become a bird and fly in the sky. I wish I had followed your advice yesterday. I wish it were Christmas Day today.wish sb. adj./n. =hope that clausee.g. I wish you successful/a success in the exam. I hope you will succeed in the exam. Some other phrases about wish wish sb. to do. sth ;best wishes2. I told you Colin and I would spend a few weeks traveling before he goes to university.Before引导的时间状语从句中使用了一般现在时，说明科林上大学是将来的一个事实。e.g. Jim told me that he would be a trainee for two years before he becomes a real lawyer.3. We leave London on 15th July, and well be flying to Morocco, in the northern Africa. 一般现在时代替一般将来时，类似用法的动词有go, come, begin, start ,arrive, return, leave stop, open, ,stay, take etc.e.g. The new term starts on Sept,1st. The train leaves at 3 p.m.When does the movie begain?4. The whole trip will take 6 days.Take here means need an amount of time类似用法如It takes sb. some time to do sth.e.g. Writing books must take a lot of time.5. So, well go white-water raftingGo here means travel somewhere in order to do the stated activities 它常常与v-ing 连用e.g. She went house-hunting at the weekend. Dont you go looking for trouble. If you go eating those green apples , you will see the doctor.6. We have to wear special clothing, a helmet and a life jacket, just in case your raft gets turned upside down or sink.clothing 服装的总称；clothes 衣服cloth 布匹，毛巾e.g. Food here is cheaper than in Britain .Clothing, on the other hand, is more expensive.(服装的总称) Put on your school clothes.(穿的衣服) How much cloth does it take to make a blouse for a girl?(布料)in case/in case of/in that case/in any case/in no casee.g. I shall take some money in case(that) I need it.以免，以防万一(条件)In case of fire ,dial 119.如果发生，It will be rainy tomorrow .In that case, lets put off the sports meet until next week. 既然如此I will follow you in any case. 无论如何In no case shall China first use nuclear weapon.决不7. Well live with the local people in their villages, and drink whatever they do , including cow blood Whatever means anything thate.g. .Whatever is worth doing is supposed to be done well. Whatever you do ,I will support you.类似的Whenever/wherever/however/whoever/whicheverWhoever breaks the laws s