教材试题 Unit 5 Reading and Speaking

Unit 5 Travelling abroadUsing LanguageReading and speaking1 Read the entry from a textbook about Peru. Then find the places mentioned in the text on the map. Peru Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America. It has three main geographical areas：a narrow coastal belt；the Andes Mountains running parallel to the coast；and high, flat plains in the southeast. In the high plains area is Lake Tificaca, the highest lake in the world on which boats can travel. Peru has a wide variety of plants from desert grasses to vast areas of jungle, and abundant wildlife. Once the centre of the powerful and extremely wealthy Inca Empire, much of South America was governed by Spain from the sixteenth century. Peru gained its independence from Spain in 1821. The capital of Peru is Lima, which is in the north on the coast. The ancient Inca capital, Cuzco, is found high in the Andes. It is a popular tourist destination as it is close to the famous Inca ruins of the city of Machu Picchu. Cuzco is a lively city where both Indian and Spanish culture and art can be seen. 1 Why is Cuzco popular with tourists?2 What is special about Lake Titicaca?3 What do you think the two official languages of Peru are?2 Now read the brochure below and answer the following questions. 1 Which tours would best suit people who like an active holiday and dont need first class accommodation?2 What kind of people would enjoy Tour 2？3 On which tours do you visit Machu Picchu?4 If you spent two weeks in and around Cuzco, which tour would be best to do last?3 Imagine your group plans to spend eight days in and around Cuzco. Discuss which two tours you will take. 1 First discuss what you like to do when you are on holiday. Use expressions like：I like / dont like doing / to do I prefer to I enjoy / love / hate doing. 2 Then discuss which tours best suit you. Use expressions like：We could You might It would be possible to It isnt possible to would be a perfect place for us. I dont think youd enjoy. would probably suit us. PERUPeru offers a variety of experiences from ancient ruins and centuries-old Spanish villages to thick forests, high mountains and desert coastline. TRAVEL PERU offers tours for all ages and tastes. The following tours are based at Cuzco, the site of the ancient capital of the Inca civilization. Tour 1Experience the jungle and its diverse wildlife close up. During this four-day walking tour, youll be amazed by mountain scenery and the ancient ruins we pass on our hike. On the last day, we arrive at the rains of Machu Picchu in time to see the sunrise over the Andes. Spend the day visiting the ruins of this ancient Inca city before catching the train back to Cuzco. Tour2A full-day trip by road from Cuzco to Puno with fantastic views of the highland countryside. From Puno. We travel by boat across Lake Titicaca, stopping on the way at the floating islands of the Uros people. These floating islands and the Uros Indians houses are made from the water plants that grow in the lake. A full day stay with a local family gives you an opportunity to learn more about their life. Return to Puno on the fourth day for your flight back to LimaTour 3Spend four days high in the Andes at Cuzco. Learn about its history and visit the museums. Admire the Spanish architecture, enjoy some excellent food and take some time to buy some great souvenirs at the colourful markets. Take the train up to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ruins. Tour 4A short flight from Cuzco takes you from the Andes into the lowlands of the Amazon Jungle. From here youll travel by boat to your accommodation in a forest reserve which holds the record for the most bird sightings in one area. From the guesthouse you can explore the jungle in the company of a local guide. Answer key for Exercise 1：1 Cuzco is popular because it is close to Machu Picchu and is a good place to see both Spanish and Indian culture and art. 2 Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. 3 Spanish and Indian. Sample answers for Exercise 2：1 Tours 1 and 4. 2 People who enjoy learning about the culture and lifestyle of the country they are visiting, people who enjoy beautiful scenery but prefer to see it through the windows of a comfortable bus. 3 Tours 1 and 3. 4 Tour 2 would be best to do last because it ends in Lima, the capital. Sample discussion for Exercise 3：S1：What would you like to do during our eight days in Cuzco? There are four tours to choose from. S2：I like seeing historical sites. Id also like to go shopping and buy some traditional Peruvian handicrafts. S1：We must see Machu Picchu though of course. Thatll be the highlight of this holiday. So wed better book for Tour 1. S2：OK, so thats four days so far. Weve four days left and Id like to explore around Cuzco and see the architecture and go shopping in the markets. Thats Tour 3. S1：Yes that sounds fun but wouldnt you like to experience the life of the Uros Indian people? We can always go shopping but may never get a chance like this again! S2：Youre right, of course. The floating island homes sound fasci