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1. task 1.1

2. task 1.1 Please point out in which city or province is each of the following located?

3. task 1.2 the Great Wall Beijing

4. task 1.3 Chongqing Yichang the Three Gorges

5. task 1.4 Jinmao Tower Shanghai

6. task 1.5 the Lijiang River Guilin

7. task 1.6 West Lake Hangzhou

8. task 2.1 Have you ever been to these tourist attractions?

9. task 2.2 ＊If you have been there, make a brief introduction to one of them and tell others your feelings of visiting that place. ＊If you haven never been there, do you want to have the chance to visit these places? Why?

10. task 3.1 Go on to the text. Scan the text and answer the following questions:

11. task 3.2 1. What kind of train ticket do you buy if you go on a short journey? 2. What can you see along the water route from Chongqing to Shanghai? 3. Is CAAC the only airline in China? What service does CITS provide? 4. Why is Chongqing not a good place for cycling?

12. task 4.1 Pair work: Discuss with your deskmate and then try to fill in the table with the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transportation in China. You can take the text as a reference.

13. task 4.2 For example: By train The tickets are cheap. / It is convenient for people to get to the train station. (advantages) The environment is not always so quiet and clean. (disadvantage)

14. task 4.3 get to most places efficient service _______________ _______________ travel easily between seaports along the coast _______________ _______________ _______________

15. task 4.4 “Chongqing-Shanghai waterway” takes you to the famous Three Gorges, beautiful towns and historical sites _______________ _______________ ______________________________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________

16. task 4.5 _________ expensive __________________________________________________________________________________________ save a lot of time safety record has improved good service provided by a number of airlines

17. task 4.6 travel in and between cities a variety of choices: government-run buses and private ones __________________________________________________________________________________________

18. task 4.7 services are well-managed and cheap ____________ ____________ ____________

19. task 4.8 one of the best for travelling around town not a good choice for travelling in cities with steep streets ____________ ____________ ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___________

20. task 5.1 The following is a tourist’s report about the means of travelling around in China. Complete each part by using the correct forms of the given phrases.

21. task 5.2 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes Speaking of my travels in China, I think if you are not pressed for time, travelling is, , more fun than travelling by air. It helps you learn more about the country and its by rail _____ generally speaking _______________

22. task 5.3 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes people. Except , the trains are usually not very crowded, so during the journey you can really relax while enjoying the passing scenery. on national holidays ________________

23. task 5.4 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes Travelling by ship is also a wonderful way to get around. Among the many in China, I think the one from Chongqing to Shanghai is a must for foreign tourists. , you can inland waterways ______________ Along this route _____________

24. ________ ____ task 5.5 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes appreciate the beauty of the Three Gorges and enjoy the view of the many beautiful towns and . historical sites

25. task 5.6 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes Over the past decades, the in China has been greatly expanded. By taking a bus, you can almost go all over China. Nowadays, both state-owned and private buses offer fairly good freeway network _____________

26. task 5.7 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes services: they operate and are not very expensive. One problem with private buses is that they run mainly . on schedule __________ on local routes ____________

27. task 5.8 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes If you plan to stay in China for more than six months, I suggest that you buy a bicycle. With a bicycle, you can certainly enjoy the freedom of . travelling around town __________________

28. task 5.9 along this route historical sites freeway network inland waterways by rail travel on schedule around town generally speaking on national holidays on local routes In brief, if you make careful and detailed plans, you can have a wonderful time in this ancient country.

29. task 6.1 Group Discussion With climatic deterioration, people put much value on eco-life, which aims at reducing greenhouse gases. Among different means of transportation, going somewhere by bicycle must be the most recommended one. Discuss with your group members, and then write down the benefits that will be brought by cycling trip.

30. task 6.2 Expressions for Reference: 1. to reduce the discharge of the greenhouse gases 2. to help improve your health 3. to save energy 4. to relieve traffic congestion

31. vocabulary I 1 Vocabulary for Text New Words determine rail efficient journey *sleeper seaport *inland *waterway /dI5t\:mIn/ /reIl/ /I5fIF[nt/ /5dV\:nI/ /5sli:p[/ /5si:pC:t/ /5Inl[nd/ /5wC:t[weI/ v. n. adj. n. n. n. adj. n. 影响；决定 铁路 （指人）有能力的；能胜任的 （尤指）长途旅行，行程 （火车）卧铺 海港；海港市镇 内地的，内陆的 水路，航道

32. vocabulary I 2 historical site limited regional safety decade destination highway state /hI5stCrIk[l/ /saIt/ /5lImItId/ /5ri:dV[n[l/ /5seIftI/ /5dekeId/ /7destI5neIFEn/ /5haIweI/ /steIt/ adj. n. adj. adj. n. n. n. n. n. v. 历史的；与历史有关的 场所；遗址 有限的，不多的 地区的，区域的 安全；平安 十年 目的地 公路，大路 国家；政府 说明；陈述

33. vocabulary I 3 inexpensive depart cycle steep native /7InIk5spensIv/ /dI5pB:t/ /5saIkEl/ /sti:p/ /5neItIv/ adj. v. v. adj. n. a. 不贵的；价廉的 离开，出发 骑自行车（或三轮车、摩托车） 陡峭的；险峻的 本地人，本国人 出生地的；本国的， 本地的

34. vocabulary I 4 Expressions generally speaking depend on the Three Gorges on schedule 一般而言 依靠；依赖 长江三峡 按时

35. Text 1 Travelling Around China Travelling around China can be tiring but fun as well. However, how you travel often determines whether your travel will be a success or a failure. Here is some information about how it can be done.

36. Text 2 By Train Most parts of China can now be reached by rail. Generally speaking, the train service is efficient. However, the trains are sometimes overcrowded, especially on national holidays. The kind of ticket you need depends on the distance of your journey. A hard or soft seat is fine for a short journey. For long journeys, a sleeper ticket is a better choice.

37. Text 3 By Ship A number of sea routes exist that can take you from one seaport to another along the coast of China. There are also a few inland waterways. The most attractive one is that from Chongqing to Shanghai. Along this route ships pass through the famous Three Gorges and stop at many beautiful towns and historic sites.

38. Text 4 By Air This is often the first choice for those who have limited time to spend on a journey. But, of course, this time-saving advantage has to be paid for — tickets are more expensive. While CAAC used to be the only airline service in the country, there are now a number of regional airlines. The safety record has also improved much over the past decades. Air tickets are available through CITS, at hotel travel desks or in air ticket offices. Most large cities and many popular tourist destinations have their own airports.

39. Text 5 By Bus Highway networks in China are developing very fast. There are both inner- and inter-city bus services. They are well managed and cheap. State-owned long-distance bus services operate on schedule and are inexpensive. There are also private buses. They run mainly on local routes, and often will not depart until they are completely filled up.

40. Text 6 By Bicycle Besides what is mentioned above, cycling is also one of the best ways for travelling around town, unless you are in Chongqing — the only city with very few bicycles because of its steep streets. If you plan to stay in China for some time, buy one as the natives do. Hope you will find this information helpful during your stay in China.

41. tiring 1 tiring a.令人疲劳的，使人疲倦的 e.g. a tiring journey 令人疲劳的旅行 The last leg of our trip was the most tiring. 我们旅行的最后一段行程最累人。

42. tiring 2 tired a.感到疲劳的，感到疲倦的 e.g. I was too tired to walk any further. 我累得再也走不动了。 I’m so tired that I could sleep for a whole day. 我真是累极了，简直可以睡上一整天。

43. tiring 3 tired a.感到疲劳的，感到疲倦的 e.g. I was too tired to walk any further. 我累得再也走不动了。 I’m so tired that I could sleep for a whole day. 我真是累极了，简直可以睡上一整天。

44. tiring 4 tire vt. 使疲劳，使疲倦 tire sb. out 累人；使极度劳累 e.g. The long walk tired me out. 走了这么长的路，可把我累坏了。 He was tired out after working for so many hours. 连续工作这么多个小时后他感到累极了。

45. tiring 5 be tired of sth. / doing sth. 对……厌烦 e.g. He was tired of running errands for his elder sister. 他已厌烦给姐姐当跑腿的人了。 He’s never tired of telling others his past. 他总是不厌其烦地告诉别人他的过去。

46. ______ ______ tiring 6 Practice: B 1. The long talk was and all of us were of it. A. tired; tiring B. tiring; tired C. tiring; tiring D. tired; tired B 2. 你对于一直下雨感到厌烦吗？ (tired) Are you tired of this continual rain?

47. determine 1 determine v. 决定 determine to do sth. / that … 决定做某事 e.g. We determined to go to the railway station at once. 我们决定立刻去火车站。 The court determined that the man was guilty of assault. 法庭裁定那个人犯了侵犯人身罪。

48. determine 2 be determined to do sth. 决心做某事 e.g. I’m determined to succeed. 我决心要努力获得成功。 The government is determined to combat international terrorism. 政府决心同国际恐怖主义作斗争。

49. determine3 Practice: 1. We are to dedicate ourselves to our motherland. A. decided B. determined C. scheduled D. hurried B ______ 2. 我们决定立刻行动。(determine) We determined to take action at once.

50. generally speaking 1 generally speaking 一般而言，一般说来 e.g. Generally speaking, the harder you work, the better you will do in your studies. 一般而言，你学习越努力，你的学习成绩就会越好。 cf. honestly / frankly speaking 坦白地说，老实地说 e.g. Honestly / Frankly speaking, that’s all the money I have got. 坦白地说，我的确只有这点钱了。