Africa---a land full of

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Africa---a land full of mystery,
charm and attraction.
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Pyramids, one of the worlds wonders
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Egypt
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The River Nile
The longest river in the world, the Egyptian
civilization started on it, and also enjoys the
fame of The cradle(??) of African civilization
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Lake Victoria
Named after Queen of England in the 19th century.
It is the worlds largest tropical lake (?? ?)
and the second largest freshwater lake(???).
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Victoria Falls, the worlds largest waterfall
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Mount Kilimanjaro Stands in northeastern
Tanzania,and is the highest mountain / peak in
Africa.
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Sahara Desert, the largest desert in the world
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What do you know about the differences between
sightseeing, travel and adventure?
Definitions of sightseeing, travel and adventure
sightseeing---
going about ,visiting places of interest
(??)
travel---
the act of traveling
a journey, activity, experience, etc., that is
unusual , exciting and often dangerous
adventure---
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Before the adventure
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An informal letter sample

• 30 June
• Dear Aihua,
• How are you? Sorry I havent ..
  
• Best wishes to you!
• Love,
• Toby

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Reading Strategy
dates
no surname
friendly greetings
It is an ______ letter.
past events
informal
jokes
contractions
abbreviations
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Skimming
D
The main idea of this letter is ______. A. how to
do white-water rafting B. how to travel in
Sahara Desert C. about a traveling experience
D. about a travel arrangement
C
According to the letter, Toby enjoys_______. A.
comfortable, expensive holidays B. cultural
holidays C. adventure holidays
D. staying at home
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Para 1
Detaled-reading
What is Toby busy doing? What is Toby going to
do? Can you describe Tobys feeling?
True or false
Toby plans to spend a few weeks travelling
before going to university.
before Colin goes to university.
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Scanning
Find out all the Destinations Toby will travel to
in the letter.
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New words of places
Morocco
Kenya
Tanzania
the Sahara Desert
the River Nile
Mount Kilimanjaro
Lake Victoria
Himalayas
him?'lei?z
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Morocco
the Sahara
Nile
Victoria
the Himalayas
Kenya
Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro
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Put the activities in the correct order according
to Tobys plan for the trip. _________ travel
down the River Nile . _________ travel on camels
through the Sahara
Desert _________ climb Mount Kilimanjaro in
Tanzania _________ see wild
animals in Kenya _________ fly to Morocco
_________ go to the Himalayas
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2
5
4
1
6
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Sahara desert
London
Where to start? What time to start? Where to
go? How to go there? What to do ? What to
take? How long?
15 July
Morocco/Sahara
By Plane By Camel
Camping in tents /sleeping on the ground/seeing
brilliant stars
Tents/ flashlights
Six days
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According to paragraph 2, _______. A. Toby
enjoys traveling on camels B. Toby is
worried about traveling on
camels C. Toby will feed the camels D.
Colin loves camels
Because it is comfortable.
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the River Nile
1.What adventure activity will they try?
2. How do they find this activity?
Dangerous but exciting.
He has to wear a helmet and a life jacket.
3. What can he do to protect himself?
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local
Theyll live with the ______ people in their
villages, and eat and drink _________ they do,
____________cows blood.
whatever
including
Kenya
Theyll walk _____ the land, following the
________ of wildlife _________elephants, lions
and giraffes and taking ____________ of these
animals.
across
tracks
such as
photographs
Destination 3
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1. What should they pay attention to while
climbing mountain?
Make sure to get plenty of rest.
Tanzania
2. Why?
It can be tiring, and many people feel sick
as the atmosphere gets thinner.
Destiantion4
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What can Toby get from this adventure
Discussing
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Topic Details Details Details Details Details
Tobys (1) ________ in Africa Going to Morocco by (2)_______ from London Going to Morocco by (2)_______ from London Going to Morocco by (2)_______ from London Going to Morocco by (2)_______ from London Going to Morocco by (2)_______ from London
Tobys (1) ________ in Africa (3) _____ to visit The Sahara Desert The River Nile Kenya Tanzania
Tobys (1) ________ in Africa Activities 1.Traveling on (4) _______ 2.(5)______ in tents 3. Sleeping on the ground in the sleeping bags Going white -water rafting from Lake (6)______ to travel down the River Nile 1.Following the Tracks of big animals 2. Getting close to them to take (7) _______ 3. Eating and (8)________ whatever the local villagers do 1. Getting plenty of (9)____ 2. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Tobys (1) ________ in Africa Going to the (10) __________after the trip in Africa Going to the (10) __________after the trip in Africa Going to the (10) __________after the trip in Africa Going to the (10) __________after the trip in Africa Going to the (10) __________after the trip in Africa
plane
Places
camels
adventure
Camping
rest
Victoria
photographs
drinking
Himalayas
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Now lets focus on the title again An
adventure in Africa Try to find
some words in the letter to describe
adventure.
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1.visit so many exciting places
2.do lots of extraordinary things
3. very hot, dry and dusty in the Sahara Desert
4. go white-water rafting
5. have to wear a helmet and a life jacket for
protection, just in case you fall into the water.
6.get as close as possible to the dangerous
animals to take some photos
7.Mountain climbing can be very tiring, and many
people feel sick as the air gets thinner
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Do you think it is worthwhile to risk your
life to adventure?
1.To be interested in it.2.To realize his
dream.3.To experience different kinds of
life.4.To know more about the world.5.To get
close to nature.6.To challenge his limit.
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• explore space
• the exploration of the unknown parts
• a spirit of adventure
• take/ have an adventure in Africa
• in case / in case of
• scare sb away / off
• scare sb into / out of doing sth
• be scared of / at
• be scared to do / that
• scary / scaring stories
• arrange for sb to do sth
• arrange with sb to do sth
• a deserted garden
• a rough idea
• look forward to doing sth
• supply sb with sth / supply sth for sb

make arrangements for sth
brilliant stars / eyes
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Key sentences

• Wish you ______ here.
• We ______ London on 15 July, and we
• ______________________ Morocco in northern
  Africa.
• Were going to ride camels _________ the Sahara
  Desert.
• I ______ it will be very hot, dry and ______
  there.
• in the Sahara, there is no ______ during the
  day, and the stars seem especially ________ on
  ____ night.
• I will _____ a flishlight with me so that Ill be
  able to see __ ___ _____.
• Altogether, the trip will _____ six days.
• After the trip ___ camel, were going to travel
  _____the River Nile.

were
Wish
leave
will be taking a flight to
through
expect
dusty
shade
brilliant
clear
bring
in the
dark
take
by
down
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Key sentences
live with

• Well ____ ____ the local people in their
  villages,
• and eat and drink _________ they do,
  __________ cows blood.
• During the day, well _____ ______ the land,
  ________ the tracks of wildlife
• Well try to get ____ close _____ __________ to
  the animals, ______ ________ theyre dangerous,
  so that we can _____ some really good
  photographs.
• After that, well be moving on to Tanzania,
  _______ were going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Montain ________ can be very _______,and many
  people feel sick as the _____________ gets
  thinner, so Colin and I will ______ ______ that
  we will get plenty of rest.

whatever
including
walk across
following
as
as possible
even though
take
where
climbing
tiring
atmosphere
make sure
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wish vt.??,???? ??,?? ?? ??????????? How
I wish you ______________the party last night! We
had great fun. I wish I __________ to the moon
in the future. He wished her good night. He
wished (her) to come. Cf hope I hope I can help
you. I hope to come. I had hoped to come, but I
was ill. (I hoped to have come, but I was ill.)
I wish I were 10 years younger.
had attended
would fly
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• ??????????7????
• The first message _______________ arrive
• at 7 this evening.
• ????????????
• Some of the parents ______ too much ____ their
  children.
• ????????,??????
• _______________, he failed again.

is expected to
expect
of
As expected
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through, across, over, past

• He swam ______ the river.
• Light comes in ________ the window.
• They had a wonderful view ______ the park.
• He ran ______ me in a hurry.
• He suddenly saw Sue _______ the room. He pushed
  his way ________ the crowd.

across
through
over
past
across
through
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shade

• The artist uses light and shade to good effect.
• This is an eyeshade.
• Its too hot in the sun lets sit in the shade.
• The old tree provided a pleasant shade.
• You should shade your eyes from the sun.

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on clear nights
at night / in the night on the night
of ???????? ?????? ?6?13???
on a cold night
on Saturday night
on the night of 13 June
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clear

• I made it clear to him that he was nolonger
  welcome here.
• Are you clear about the arrangements for
  tomorrow?
• You need to keep a clear head in face of
  difficulties.
• The water was so clear that we could see the
  botton of the lake.
• On a clear day you can see the small island.
• All exits must be kept clear of baggage in case
  of fire.
• We are finally clear of debt.

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bring
bring / take/ fetch / carry
bring / fetch

• Dont forget to ______ me the book.
• Dont forget to ______ the book to Mary.
• The police dont usually ______ guns.
• _______ your camera when you come tomorrow.
• bring sth to an end / bring sth to mind / bring
  about /
• bring back / bring forward / bring in /bring
  out / bring up

take
carry
Bring
brought about

• I dont know what ______ _______ the change in
  his mind.
• The music _______ ______ my childhood.
• Now Id like to _____ _______ my plan.
• He ______ ___ an extra hundred dollars a month
  from his new job.

brought back
bring forward
brings in
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down

• We walked down the hill before sunset.
• The ship sailed down the river.
• Tell me about whats going on down south.
• Jack went up to the town while his sister went
  down to the countryside.
• Every year a great many students go up to Oxford,
  while many a student goes down from it.

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whatever you say.

• I cant believe _______________.
• ??????,??????
• ________________ I said, he wouldnt listen to
  me.
• ??????,????????
• ______________________ reason you have, you
  should keep your promise.
• ????????,?????????
• You can take ________ you like.
• ?????????????

Whatever / No matter what
__________ you are, you must obey the rules.
Whoever
No matter who
Whatever / No matter what
whatever
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Ving / Ved / to V???

• He lay on the bed, _________(listen) to Jay
  chous music.
• He had a wonderful childhood, ________(travel)
  with his mother to all corners of the world.
• Lots of rescue workers were working around the
  clock, _______(send) supplies to Yushu.
• ________(scare) by the gunshot, Janie was hidden
  under the chair, ________ (tremble).
• The girl came _______ (run) to the bus stop only
  _______ (find) that bus had gone.

listening
traveling
sending
Scared
trembling
running
to find
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atmosphere

• These plants love warm,humid atmospheres.
• The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and
  personal service.
• The old house is full of atmosphere.
• ( The old house is very interesting.)

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where
where

• Mozarts birthplace and the house _____ he
  composed The Magic Flute are both museums now.
  
• Rice grows well in areas ______ theres plenty of
  rain and sunlight.
• Rice grows well ______ theres plenty of rain
  and sunlight.
• She has come to a point in her life ______ she
  is expected to make her own decision.

where
where
where
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close / closely

• Being _____ friends, you should help each other.
• They are keeping ____ watch on the enemys
  action.
• You should pay close attention to the spelling of
  these words.
• Thank you for your close care these days.
• The Chinese basketball team won the game with a
  _______ score of 56 to 55.
• He came ______ to the house to see it _______.
• The two things are ______ connected.

close
close
close
closely
close
closely
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???????????,???????? Great as Newton was,
his ideas have been challenged today. In order
to challenge himself, he tried his best to swim
up a river.
Their school challenged ours to a football match.
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• All the children were attentively listening to
• his a_________ in Africa.
• Scientists must e_______ every possibility before
  the launch of a space shuttle.
• He c__________ me to play another tennis game.
• The drought-hit areas are more dependent upon
  s______ of food.
• His behaviour that morning was quite e_________.
• How much do I owe you a___________?
• The meeting lasts half an hour and a__________
  theres a discussion.
• Ive a_________ the cleaner to come on Sunday.
• They d_______ their homes and fled to the hills
  when the flood came.

dventures
xplore
hallenged
upplies
xtraordinary
ltogether
fterwards
rranged
eserted
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Phrases

• When you go to climb the mountain, youd better
  take more clothes with you ________ you feel cold
  at the top of it.
• I should warn you __________ that we may be
  delayed.
• Im _____ ____ your never-ending complaints.
• When I saw her ____ ____ I realized she wasnt
  Jane.

in case
in advance
tired of
up close
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in case Take an umbrella in case it
rains. When in London, he took an umbrella every
day just in case. in case of Call 110 in case of
emergency. ? in any case We shall get the
spread of bird flu under control in any case. ?
in that case ? in no case In no case shall we
give up hope.
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