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An adventure in Africa: 

An adventure in Africa 云亭中学 苏玮

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adventure bungee white-water rafting rock climbing mountain climbing driving Adventure is an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events.

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Who wrote the following letter? What animal is uncomfortable to sit on? How long will the author stay in Africa?

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Adventure activities(活动) 1. hunting 2 .swimming 3. bungee 4. rock climbing 5.white-water rafting 6.traveling on camels 7.mountain climbing Places: 1.Egypt 2.Morocco 3.the River Nile 4.South Africa 5.Kenya 6.Scotland 7.Tanzania 8.Mount Kilimanjaro 9.Himalayas

New words of places:: 

New words of places: Morocco the Sahara Desert the River Nile Lake Victoria Kenya Tanzania (Kilimanjaro)

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A North African kingdom, is on the northwestern corner of Africa and Rabat is its capital. Casablanca, in the north of this country, is the largest city. The famous movie Casablanca tells a story which happened in this city. Morocco

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It is the highest mountain in Africa. It stands in northeastern Tanzania. The top of the mountain is covered by snow and ice all year round. Kilimanjaro

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It is the world’s largest desert, covering 9,065,000 square kilometers. the Sahara Desert

the River Nile: 

the River Nile Flowing quietly and peacefully, it enjoys the fame of “The cradle of African civilization(文明)”. the River Nile

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It is named after Queen of England in the 19th century. It is the world’s largest tropical(热带 )lake and the second largest freshwater lake（淡水湖）. Lake Victoria

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The mountains, located in Asia are one of the highest mountain ranges(山脉) in the world. The world‘s highest peak (山峰) was 8,848 meters high which was conquered(攻克) in 1953. Himalayas

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Para1. Para2. Para3. Para4. Para5. Para6. Para7. Para8. A. go to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. B. go to travel down the River Nile after the trip by camel. C. go to travel on camels through the Sahara Desert. D. plan a trip during the holiday and go to visit Africa first. E. go on a trip to visit Africa in Kenya. F. try to get close to animals in Kenya. G. send postcards from different places we visit . H. go to the Himalayas

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What is Toby’s route(路线)? Scanning 1: Read paragraph 2 to paragraph7 again and carefully with this question: Leaving London on 15th July

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Leaving London on 15th July Flying to 1 __________ Traveling on camels through 2 ______________ with 3 _______________ Going to travel down 4 _______. A little way down the river from Lake Victoria, we’ll go 5 __________________. Going on a trip to see 6 _____________and living with 7 ____________in their village in 8 ______________ Moving on to 9________and going to 10 ______________________ Going to 11_________after the four weeks’ trip in Africa Morocco the Sahara Desert local guides the River Nile white-water rafting wild animals the local people Kenya Tanzania climb Mount Kilimanjaro The Himalayas

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On camels. tents, sleeping bags, torches Hot, dry, dusty, dark get close to animals, drink cow’s blood Walking feel sick tired Rafts, helmet and life jacket Dangerous, rough Backpacks, cameras, guns

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Preparations for an adventure food water cameras torch tent map money medicines mobile phone match cosmetics (化妆品) means of transportation (交通工具)...

Aihua’s reply to Toby:: 

Aihua’s reply to Toby: Dear Toby, Thank you very much for your letter. Your ______ sounds exciting! I can’t wait to hear what Africa is like. I think the most exciting thing you are going to do is the _____ ride through the Sahara Desert. I might be _____ to ride a camel. Six days sounds like a long time to be traveling on camels. Do they bite? Please be careful when you go _____ rafting down the river. Make sure that you remember to wear your _____ and _____. Your trip to see wild animals in Kenya sounds fun. Do you really have to drink cow’s _____ ? I suppose the ______ people might think you are rude if you don’t. I really envy you—you will see elephants, lions and other animals up close. After traveling for almost four weeks, will you really have enough energy to climb the Himalayas? It sounds very tiring, but I’m sure the view will be ______ . I look forward to receiving your postcards from different ______ all over the world! Aihua adventure, astonishing, scared, camel, white-water, life jacket, places, blood, local, helmet adventure camel scared white-water helmet life jacket blood local astonishing places

Scenic spots in China: 

Scenic spots in China the hills and waters of Guilin the Three Gorges Qinshihuang’s Terracotta Warriors the Great Wall

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Discussion: An adventure in China Where to travel? What to do? What to take with? How to travel?

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the Sun and Moon Lake the West Lake in Hangzhou the traditional gardens in Suzhou the Palace Museum Changde Mountain Resort(承德避暑山庄) the Summer Palace

Homework:: 

Homework: E-mail your friend about an adventure in China. Write a letter about your traveling schedule(日程表) about an adventure in China.