人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册Unit4 Journey Across A Vast Land Reading and Thinking学案-

1、Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast LandReading and ThinkingImportant points of this unitQuotations:Travel far, you meet yourself. -David MitchellYou can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. - Roman HolidayLife is like a journey, what you should care about is not the dest

2、ination, but the scenery on the way and your mood when you see the scenery.Vocabulary:commercial adj/n 商业的 以获利为目的的 广告typical adj 典型的 有代表性的despite prep 尽管bay n 湾antique n 古董 adj 古老的mild adj 温和的 和煦的hike n 远足massive adj 巨大的 严重的exceptional adj 杰出的 异常的bound+方向awesome adj 令人惊叹的 很困难的peak n 顶峰highlight n 突出

3、 强调 最激动人心的部分grizzly bear 灰熊drill n/v 挖掘 训练 演习 prairie n 北美草原slightly adv 轻微地province n 省eventually adv 最终frost n/v 严寒天气 霜冻 结霜confirm v 证实 使.确信 批准curtain n 窗帘border n 边界duration n 持续时间；期间Expressions:rather than do 而不是commercial airline 商业航班decide to dofly to 飞往the thought of doing 做.的想法before/after/w

4、hen/while +doingBefore starting out 出发之前a couple of days 几天as is typical of+国家/区域 .在.很典型take a boat out into 乘船去往.be pleased to dotake a pleasant hike 愉快的徒步旅行Seen from the train window, 主句 从火车车窗往外看，literally take ones breath away 真让人叹为观止In addition to doing 除了spectacular mountain peaks and forests 壮

5、丽的山峰和森林freezing cold 冰冷with daily temperatures averaging +温度be home to 是的所在地；是的家园；anticipate doing/sbs doing/n 预料an open country 广阔的地区a bunch of 一束pull back the curtain 拉开窗帘the/a wide stretch of 一片广阔的all in all 总之take a duration of +时段 花费.时间Discourse markers/linking words:however/since/when/in addit

6、ion to/in fact/ later/eventuallyGrammar:Identify the function of v-ing/v-ed forms in the following sentences.v-ing/v-ed: 主语/宾语 状语：时间、地点、原因、结果、伴随、比较. 定语：名词之后，可转换为定于从句 宾补：宾语之后，补充说明。Before starting out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver, seeing the sights.Later they were able to visit an island

7、that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques.They were pleased to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the city.The next morning, the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rockies.Seen from the train window, the mountains and forests of

8、Canada looked massive.Looking at the beautiful scenery, they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken.In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of their trip was being able to see many different creatures, including deer, mountain goats,

9、and even a grizzly bear and an eagle.Edmonton is freezing cold in winter, with daily temperatures averaging -10C. However, they didnt anticipate seeing such an open country. There was frost on the ground, confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada. Self-study GuidanceRead the article by yourself w

10、ith the help of the glossary above and finish the following exercise.Reading for Main Idea:1.Read the text and sum up the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1 The of crossing Canada by rail.Para.2 Their stay in before the journey.Para.3 Their visit to .Para.4 Introduction of .Para.5 Journey across the

11、 great .Para.6 On the way to . 2. Write down the route of the girls tripVancouver Toronto Guessing wordsThe word “by rail ” in paragraph one probably means:by air B. by train C. by bus D. by sea “Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay.” Which of the following senten

12、ces best express the essential meaning of the sentence.Because of the bad weather, they were not able to take a boat ride out into the bay.The weather caused some difficulty to their boat ride into the bay.Although the weather was not pleasant, they still took a boat ride into the bay.The word “plea

13、sant” is paragraph two is closest in meaning to enjoyable B. terrible C. spectacular D. numerousThe word “arose” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning toaccommodate B. estimate C. prepare D. get upThe word “literally” in paragraph 3 probably meanseventually B. gradually C. really D. franklyThe word “

14、anticipate” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning toembarrass B. inspire C. desire D. expectThe word “thundered” probably meansroared B. flashed C. crept D. march Exercise to reinforce:VocabularySoldiers have temporarily crossed the (边界) between the two countries.The government has carried out (大规模的)

15、publicity(宣传) on the opening of Beijing-Xiongan Intercity Railway(京雄城际铁路). The chairman quipped(打趣) that he would rather sell his (航空公司) than sell his computer systems.The appearance of COVID-19 has (引起) peoples thinking that its possible for it to live with human beings together for a long time.Sam

16、 has tried the climbing before, but the storm kept him from reaching the (顶峰).On his way home from school, he heard a clap(霹雳声) of t, and soon it began to rain.Traffic reaches its_(顶峰) between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the morning.We thought the chair was an_(古董) worth a lot of money, but it turned out t

17、o be a valueless replica(仿制品).They are generally happy just to share the_(令人愉快的) experience of listening to popular music on the Internet.Emotional or mental problems can_(由.引起) from a physical cause.I spend my time going anywhere and enjoy the _(风景) whether it is a Monday or a Sunday.I bought a woo

18、den salad bowl at the local_(工艺) fair.and “Why did you choose this college?”._(尽管) her illness, she was able to lead a normal life.He did an_(很好的) job on that project.We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids, which promised to be the _(最精彩的部分) of our trip.Alice was very glad to find her in suc

19、h a (please) temper.He bought extra food in (anticipate) of more people coming than hed invited.Youd better put on more clothes. Its (freeze) outside.I took what he said (literal), but he really meant something else.Sentence Translation1.从山顶上看,这所学校看起来像一个大花园。, the school looks like a big garden.2.正如在

20、报纸上所报道的那样,两国间的谈判正在取得进展。 , talks between the countries are making progress.3.一个门牙不见了的小男孩跑进了房子。A little boyran into the house.Summary：After reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.Li Daiyu and Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada.Before 1._(start) out，they spent a couple of days in Vancou

21、ver,2._there were some shops selling crafts and 3._(antique). After that they took the train to Lake Louise，where the blue water took their breath 4._.Their next stop was in Edmonton，a city with daily temperatures 5._(average) 10.They had known that Canada is a country which has vast lands but 6._sm

22、all population. However，they didnt anticipate 7._(see) such an open country.They were so 8._(amaze).The train thundered on，and the red maple trees outside the window 9._(confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada.10. _(eventual)，they reached their destinationToronto.The whole journey took them four

23、days.Further ReadingJourney Back in Time with ScholarsClassical Provence (13 days)Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best- preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps

24、of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile roofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.Southern Spain (15 days)Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and

25、 Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.Chinas Sacred Landscapes (21 days)Discover the China of“past ages, its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert

26、Thorp. Highlights (精彩之处) include Chinas most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhous rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.Tunisia (17 days)Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour.

27、Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.21. What can visitors see in both

28、Classical Provence and Southern Spain?A. Historical monuments. B. Fields of flowers.C. Van Goghs paintings. D. Greek buildings22. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about?A. France. B. Spain. C. China. D. Tunisia.23. Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour?A. White towns. B.

29、 Underground cities.C Tile-roofed villages. D. Rolling hills.七选五There are some children who love to fly and then there are the kids who are afraid of the unknown.The following tips may help you if you want to travel with your children by plane. 1 If you tell the child he will soon be flying on an ai

30、rplane and leave it at that, his imagination (想象力) can turn to fear. Instead, tell him how wonderful it is to fly.Dont tell children about the dangers of flying. 2 And you can promise him that the plane will not crash(坠毁).Read a book to your children. 3 Reading may also make your children fall aslee

31、p.Bring a comfort thing that your child enjoys. 4 Be sure to bring that blanket (毯子) along as it will provide a safety net for the child.Having this blanket along may also help him fall asleep.Bring a safe electronic device that shows movies or supports video games，and makes children curious.Bring s

32、nacks.Children are picky eaters and may not like the food being offered.Three to five hours can be a long time on an airplane without food. 5 When they are upset，it is easier to let fear of the unknown take control.AChildren may get upset when they are hungry.BTell your children how much fun it is t

33、o fly before the trip.CMost kids have a stuffed animal or a blanket that they love.DIf a child brings them up, tell him that flying is perfectly safe.ELeave a little extra time so you can make your children walk.F. Bring a favorite book and a new book your kids have never read.G. Your phone is anoth

34、er favorite tool for keeping them happy on a flight.Fill in the blanks with the right form of the given words.Yangshuo, ChinaIt was raining lightly when I 61 (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didnt care. A few hours 62 , Id been at home in Hong Kong, with 63 (it) choking smog. Here, the a

35、ir was clean and fresh, even with the rain.Id skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li Rive 64 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65 (painting). Instead, Id headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, its o

36、nly an hour away 66 car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.Yangshuo 67 (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers 68 (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for p

37、eople in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it 69 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70 (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.Life is A TripHidden in our subconsciousness (意识) is a perfect mental picture. We see ourselves on a long trip that goes across the conti

38、nent. We are traveling by train. Out of the windows, we think in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle feeding on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, or row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hills, of city skylines and village halls. But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. On