LUnit3.ppt

Swath 长条 * Hong Kong is a magnificent balancing act, effortlessly juggling east and west, past and present, commerce and mysticism. Although it was a prized colony in the British Empire until 1997, Hong Kong is firmly rooted in Chinese culture. This city anchors on the southwest corner of China. We’ll explore the downtown core that straddles Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. Then we’ll escape the crowds as we visit Sai Kung Park, Lantau Island, and some historic sites in the New Territories. Westerners find Hong Kong an easy introduction to Asia. Arriving at the city’s ultramodern airport, you’ll quickly discover that all signs here, as well as in the city, are in both English and Chinese. And most businesses cater to English speakers. To begin, we’ll hit Hong Kong’s number one tourist attraction – the tram that climbs Victoria Peak . This is the world’s steepest funicular railway and it feels like it. Activity 6: Listening Task 6 on p26 You will hear three people talking about three different places. Listen to the recording and complete the chart with what you hear. Some expressions Fall in love with (usually) sb. /(here) some place Get some real bargains Place Information 1st person 2nd person 3rd person Place Information 1st person Rio de Janeiro Very friendly people, beautiful beaches, excellent nightlife 2nd person Sydney Friendly people, largest harbor in the world, great place to see… koala bear 3rd person Singapore Excellent place to shop, great mix of people, good place for inexpensive food Activity 7: Listening Task 8 on p27 You will hear two people being interviewed about their experience of living in Britain and Ecuador. The first person is from France and the second from Britain. Listen to the interview and write down their answers to the questions below. * Hollywood in Los Angeles * Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco * Chinatown, San Francisco * Martin Luther King, Jr., Site * Washington D. C. * U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Whi