1 . To talk about the speaker’s trip and experience
1. Activity 1: Read the following sentences. Put them in the right box.

Showing that you are listening

Exactly!       You’re right!          I see.       I know what you mean.       
No way!       You’re kidding!     Really?     I can’t believe it!            
Great!/Super!   That’s interesting.     Wow!       Tell me about it!

expressions of agreement or understanding
expressions of disbelief
expressions that show feelings, such as joy, excitement, or sadness
encouragement to say more

2. Activity 2: Work in groups. Imagine Justin is telling some friends about his trip to Guizhou. One of you is Justin and the rest of you are his friends. Ask Justin questions about his trip and experience.
Tips:
•Use the information in Justin and Wu Yue’s conversation.
•Use the expressions we mentioned just now to show that you are listening.
Sample:
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2 . 根据汉语提示完成短文

    1     (在一个雾气蒙蒙的夏天的早晨)，we boarded a train bound for the spectacular Huangshan Mountain. The train thundered on and     2     (我的心激动得怦怦直跳). At dusk，we set out to climb the mountain，    3     (欣赏着沿途令人惊叹的风景，呼吸着新鲜的空气). The next morning the rising sun literally     4     (让我们叹为观止). What pleased us most was that we appreciated seas of clouds at the peak of the mountain. Seeing the fairyland on earth，    5     (我们惊呆了).

3 . 根据提示，运用本单元的词汇、短语及句式或使用词汇的正确形式完成下面的语篇。

We took a one­day trip to the Forest Park last Sunday, which intended us     1     (靠近大自然).

At 7 a.m., (we set off and we didn’t reach our destination until an hour later)     2     (用倒装句升级加黑体部分). During the walk，not only did we     3     (呼吸新鲜的空气) but     4     (壮观的景色也让我们惊叹不已).     5     (最使我们惊异的是远方薄雾中的群山). Taking a bunch of awesome photographs, and admiring a wonderful picnic there, we were bound     6     (relieve) our stress.

(Owing to the trip, we were rewarded with an unforgettable memory)     7     (用强调句升级加黑体句子).

5 . 完成以下语段并背诵该语段。

    1     (父母陪着我), I set out for the beautiful beach stretching out as far as we could see    2     (海浪拍打着海岸). The seawater was glittering in the morning sunlight and the sea wave was cool on our feet as we leisurely     3     (沿着海滩闲逛). I made some sandcastles with amusement. Then    4     (最吸引我的是) the seashells scattered on the beach.    5     (身处如此吸引人的地方, 我们感到活着是幸运的).

6 . 根据提示, 运用本单元的词汇、短语及句式或使用词汇的正确形式完成下面的语篇。

Traveling in Beijing during the Spring Festival     1     (绝对是一种非常放松和有益的经历).

You can     2     (出发去故宫), a must­see attraction in Beijing,     3     (吸引着来自世界各地的游客) with its splendid ancient buildings and unique Chinese culture. Moreover,     4     (你可以欣赏展出的各种稀世珍宝). Usually, the Forbidden City will be more beautifully decorated during the Spring Festival with colorful lights and delicate lanterns.     5     (wander) around it, not only can you immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, but you can also explore the life of the royal family and the way they celebrated the Spring Festival. Apart from that, you’ll surely     6     (开心体验更多娱乐活动) in the festival.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which of the following is the best place for you to enjoy music in Ireland?

A．The cities.

B．The countryside.

C．The towns.

2. Why is Dublin known as Ireland’s cultural capital?

A．Many famous writers lived here.

B．Many famous writers were born here.

C．Many famous writers wrote about Dublin.

3. How old are many of the buildings in the city center of Dublin?

A．Less than 115 years.

B．About 140 years.

C．More than 150 years.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why does Kevin say life on Frenchboro is different?

A．It’s very simple.

B．It’s quite exciting.

C．It’s rather hopeless.

2. What is the school on Frenchboro like?

A．It has no teachers.

B．It has small classes.

C．It has fifty students.

3. What will the people on Frenchboro do when they need medical care?

A．They go to the mainland.

B．They visit the local hospital.

C．They ask the visitors for help.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What would the woman like to do?

A．Live on the Silk Road.

B．Read about the Silk Road.

C．Travel along the Silk Road.

2. Where would the woman like to go?

A．To India.

B．To Iran.

C．To Afghanistan.

3. What does the woman probably like about India?

A．The art.

B．The climate.

C．The history.