Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast Land
Reading and Thinking
Important points of this unit
Quotations
1 Travel far you meet yourself David Mitchell
2 You can either travel or read but either your body or soul must be on the way Roman Holiday
3 Life is like a journey what you should care about is not the destination but the scenery on the way and your mood when you see the scenery
Vocabulary
commercial adjn 商业 获利目 广告
typical adj 典型 代表性
despite prep
bay n 湾
antique n 古董 adj 古老
mild adj 温 煦
hike n 远足
massive adj 巨 严重
exceptional adj 杰出 异常
bound+方
awesome adj 令惊叹 困难
peak n 顶峰
highlight n 突出 强调 激动心部分
grizzly bear 灰熊
drill nv 挖掘 训练 演
prairie n 北美草原
slightly adv 轻微
province n 省
eventually adv 终
frost nv 严寒天气 霜冻 结霜
confirm v 证实 确信 批准
curtain n 窗帘
border n 边界
duration n 持续时间期间
Expressions
rather than do
commercial airline 商业航班
decide to do
fly to 飞
the thought of doing 做想法
beforeafterwhenwhile +doing
Before starting out 出发前
a couple of days 天
as is typical of+国家区域 典型
take a boat out into 船
be pleased to do
take a pleasant hike 愉快徒步旅行
Seen from the train window 句 火车车窗外
literally take one’s breath away 真叹观止
In addition to doing
spectacular mountain peaks and forests 壮丽山峰森林
freezing cold 冰冷
with daily temperatures averaging +温度
be home to ………家园
anticipate doingsb’s doingn 预料
an open country 广阔区
a bunch of 束
pull back the curtain 拉开窗帘
thea wide stretch of 片广阔
all in all 总
take a duration of +时段 花费时间
Discourse markerslinking words
howeversincewhenin addition toin fact latereventually
Grammar
Identify the function of vingved forms in the following sentences
vingved 语宾语
状语：时间点原结果伴较
定语：名词转换定句
宾补：宾语补充说明
1 Before starting out they spent a couple of days in Vancouver seeing the sights
2 Later they were able to visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques
3 They were pleased to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the city
4 The next morning the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise passing through the Canadian Rockies
5 Seen from the train window the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive
6 Looking at the beautiful scenery they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken
7 In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests one highlight of their trip was being able to see many different creatures including deer mountain goats and even a grizzly bear and an eagle
8 Edmonton is freezing cold in winter with daily temperatures averaging 10’C
9 However they didn’t anticipate seeing such an open country
10 There was frost on the ground confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada
Selfstudy Guidance
Read the article by yourself with the help of the glossary above and finish the following exercise
Reading for Main Idea
1Read the text and sum up the main idea of each paragraph
Para1 The of crossing Canada by rail
Para2 Their stay in before the journey
Para3 Their visit to
Para4 Introduction of
Para5 Journey across the great
Para6 On the way to
2 Write down the route of the girls’ trip
Vancouver Toronto
Guessing words
1 The word by rail in paragraph one probably means
A by air B by train C by bus D by sea
2 Despite the weather they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay Which of the following sentences best express the essential meaning of the sentence
A Because of the bad weather they were not able to take a boat ride out into the bay
B The weather caused some difficulty to their boat ride into the bay
C Although the weather was not pleasant they still took a boat ride into the bay
3 The word pleasant is paragraph two is closest in meaning to
A enjoyable B terrible C spectacular D numerous
4 The word arose in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A accommodate B estimate C prepare D get up
5 The word literally in paragraph 3 probably means
A eventually B gradually C really D frankly
6 The word anticipate in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A embarrass B inspire C desire D expect
7 The word thundered probably means
A roared B flashed C crept D march
Exercise to reinforce
Vocabulary
1 Soldiers have temporarily crossed the (边界) between the two countries
2 The government has carried out (规模)publicity(宣传) on the opening of BeijingXiong＇an Intercity Railway(京雄城际铁路)
3 The chairman quipped(趣) that he would rather sell his (航空公司) than sell his computer systems
4 The appearance of COVID19 has (引起) people＇s thinking that it＇s possible for it to live with human beings together for a long time
5 Sam has tried the climbing before but the storm kept him from reaching the (顶峰)
6 On his way home from school he heard a clap(霹雳声) of t and soon it began to rain
7 Traffic reaches its__________(顶峰) between 8 am and 9 am in the morning
8 We thought the chair was an_________(古董) worth a lot of money but it turned out to be a valueless replica(仿制品)
9 They are generally happy just to share the__________________(令愉快) experience of listening to popular music on the Internet
10 Emotional or mental problems can____________(引起) from a physical cause
11 I spend my time going anywhere and enjoy the ____________(风景) whether it is a Monday or a Sunday
12 I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local______________(工艺) fairand Why did you choose this college
13 _______________() her illness she was able to lead a normal life
14 He did an_______________() job on that project
15 We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids which promised to be the ______________(精彩部分) of our trip
16 Alice was very glad to find her in such a (please) temper
17 He bought extra food in (anticipate) of more people coming than he＇d invited
18 You＇d better put on more clothes It＇s (freeze) outside
19 I took what he said (literal) but he really meant something else
Sentence Translation
1山顶学校起花园
the school looks like a big garden
2正报纸报道样两国间谈判正取进展
talks between the countries are making progress
3门牙见男孩跑进房子
A little boy ran into the house
Summary：After reading the passageplease fill in the following blanks
Li Daiyu and Liu Qian were on a trip to CanadaBefore 1___________(start) outthey spent a couple of days in Vancouver2__________there were some shops selling crafts and 3___________(antique) After that they took the train to Lake Louisewhere the blue water took their breath 4_________Their next stop was in Edmontona city with daily temperatures 5___________(average) －10℃They had known that Canada is a country which has vast lands but 6______small population Howeverthey didn’t anticipate 7________(see) such an open country
They were so 8________(amaze)The train thundered onand the red maple trees outside the window 9__________(confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada10 _______(eventual)they reached their destination—TorontoThe whole journey took them four days
Further Reading
Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence (13 days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence France with Prof Ori Z Soltes We will visit some of the best preserved Roman monuments in the world Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin Fields of flowers tile roofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience
Southern Spain (15 days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks Romans and Arabs As we travel south from Madrid with Prof Ronald Messier to historic Toledo Roman Merida and into Andalucia we explore historical monuments and architecture
China＇s Sacred Landscapes (21 days)
Discover the China ofpast ages its walled cities temples and mountain scenery with Prof Robert Thorp Highlights (精彩处) include China＇s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou＇s rolling hills waterways and peaceful temples We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai
Tunisia (17 days)
Join Prof Pedar Foss on our indepth Tunisian tour Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata unique for underground cities Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches
21 What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain
A Historical monuments B Fields of flowers
C Van Gogh＇s paintings D Greek buildings
22 Which country is Prof Thorp most knowledgeable about
A France B Spain C China D Tunisia
23 Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour
A White towns B Underground cities
C Tileroofed villages D Rolling hills
七选五
There are some children who love to fly and then there are the kids who are afraid of the unknownThe following tips may help you if you want to travel with your children by plane
· 1 If you tell the child he will soon be flying on an airplane and leave it at that his imagination (想象力) can turn to fear Instead tell him how wonderful it is to fly
·Don＇t tell children about the dangers of flying 2 And you can promise him that the plane will not crash(坠毁)
·Read a book to your children 3 Reading may also make your children fall asleep
·Bring a comfort thing that your child enjoys 4 Be sure to bring that blanket (毯子) along as it will provide a safety net for the childHaving this blanket along may also help him fall asleepBring a safe electronic device that shows movies or supports video gamesand makes children curious
·Bring snacksChildren are picky eaters and may not like the food being offeredThree to five hours can be a long time on an airplane without food 5 When they are upsetit is easier to let fear of the unknown take control
A．Children may get upset when they are hungry
B．Tell your children how much fun it is to fly before the trip
C．Most kids have a stuffed animal or a blanket that they love
D．If a child brings them up tell him that flying is perfectly safe
E．Leave a little extra time so you can make your children walk
F Bring a favorite book and a new book your kids have never read
G Your phone is another favorite tool for keeping them happy on a flight
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the given words
Yangshuo China
It was raining lightly when I 61 (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn But I didn’t care A few hours 62 I’d been at home in Hong Kong with 63 (it) choking smog Here the air was clean and fresh even with the rain
I’d skipped nearby Guilin a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li Rive 64 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65 (painting) Instead I’d headed straight for Yangshuo For those who fly to Guilin it’s only an hour away 66 car and offers all the scenery of the betterknown city
Yangshuo 67 (be) really beautiful A study of travelers 68 (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia Abercrombie & Kent a travel company in Hong Kong says it 69 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70 (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong
Life is A Trip
Hidden in our subconsciousness (意识) is a perfect mental picture We see ourselves on a long trip that goes across the continent We are traveling by train Out of the windows we think in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways of children waving at a crossing of cattle feeding on a distant hillside of smoke pouring from a power plant or row upon row of corn and wheat of flat lands and valleys of mountains and rolling hills of city skylines and village halls
But uppermost in our minds is the final destination On a certain day at a certain hour we will pull into the station Bands will be playing and flags waving Once we get there so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw (拚图玩具) puzzle How restlessly we pace the aisles(通道) condemning the minutes for loiteringwaiting waiting waiting for the station
When we reach the station that will be it we cry When I’m 38 When I buy a new 450SL Mercdes Benz When I put the last kid through college When I have paid off When I get a promotion When I reach the age of retirement I shall live happily ever after Sooner or later we must realize there is no station no one place to arrive at once and for all The true joy of life is the trip The station is only a dream It constantly outdistances us
Relish (appreciate) the moment is a good motto actually it isn’t the burdens of today that drive man mad It is the regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today
So stop pacing the aisles(道通道) and counting the miles Instead climb more mountains eat more ice cream swim more rivers watch more sunsets laugh more and cry less Life must be lived as we go along Then the station will come soon enough
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Reading and Thinking
Important points of this unit
Quotations
1 Travel far you meet yourself David Mitchell
2 You can either travel or read but either your body or soul must be on the way Roman Holiday
3 Life is like a journey what you should care about is not the destination but the scenery on the way and your mood when you see the scenery
Vocabulary
commercial adjn 商业 获利目 广告
typical adj 典型 代表性
despite prep
bay n 湾
antique n 古董 adj 古老
mild adj 温 煦
hike n 远足
massive adj 巨 严重
exceptional adj 杰出 异常
bound+方
awesome adj 令惊叹 困难
peak n 顶峰
highlight n 突出 强调 激动心部分
grizzly bear 灰熊
drill nv 挖掘 训练 演
prairie n 北美草原
slightly adv 轻微
province n 省
eventually adv 终
frost nv 严寒天气 霜冻 结霜
confirm v 证实 确信 批准
curtain n 窗帘
border n 边界
duration n 持续时间期间
Expressions
rather than do
commercial airline 商业航班
decide to do
fly to 飞
the thought of doing 做想法
beforeafterwhenwhile +doing
Before starting out 出发前
a couple of days 天
as is typical of+国家区域 典型
take a boat out into 船
be pleased to do
take a pleasant hike 愉快徒步旅行
Seen from the train window 句 火车车窗外
literally take one’s breath away 真叹观止
In addition to doing
spectacular mountain peaks and forests 壮丽山峰森林
freezing cold 冰冷
with daily temperatures averaging +温度
be home to ………家园
anticipate doingsb’s doingn 预料
an open country 广阔区
a bunch of 束
pull back the curtain 拉开窗帘
thea wide stretch of 片广阔
all in all 总
take a duration of +时段 花费时间
Discourse markerslinking words
howeversincewhenin addition toin fact latereventually
Grammar
Identify the function of vingved forms in the following sentences
vingved 语宾语
状语：时间点原结果伴较
定语：名词转换定句
宾补：宾语补充说明
1 Before starting out they spent a couple of days in Vancouver seeing the sights
2 Later they were able to visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques
3 They were pleased to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the city
4 The next morning the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise passing through the Canadian Rockies
5 Seen from the train window the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive
6 Looking at the beautiful scenery they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken
7 In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests one highlight of their trip was being able to see many different creatures including deer mountain goats and even a grizzly bear and an eagle
8 Edmonton is freezing cold in winter with daily temperatures averaging 10’C
9 However they didn’t anticipate seeing such an open country
10 There was frost on the ground confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada
Selfstudy Guidance
Read the article by yourself with the help of the glossary above and finish the following exercise
Reading for Main Idea
1Read the text and sum up the main idea of each paragraph
Para1 The of crossing Canada by rail
Para2 Their stay in before the journey
Para3 Their visit to
Para4 Introduction of
Para5 Journey across the great
Para6 On the way to
2 Write down the route of the girls’ trip
Vancouver Toronto
Guessing words
1 The word by rail in paragraph one probably means
A by air B by train C by bus D by sea
2 Despite the weather they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay Which of the following sentences best express the essential meaning of the sentence
A Because of the bad weather they were not able to take a boat ride out into the bay
B The weather caused some difficulty to their boat ride into the bay
C Although the weather was not pleasant they still took a boat ride into the bay
3 The word pleasant is paragraph two is closest in meaning to
A enjoyable B terrible C spectacular D numerous
4 The word arose in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A accommodate B estimate C prepare D get up
5 The word literally in paragraph 3 probably means
A eventually B gradually C really D frankly
6 The word anticipate in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A embarrass B inspire C desire D expect
7 The word thundered probably means
A roared B flashed C crept D march
Exercise to reinforce
Vocabulary
1 Soldiers have temporarily crossed the (边界) between the two countries
2 The government has carried out (规模)publicity(宣传) on the opening of BeijingXiong＇an Intercity Railway(京雄城际铁路)
3 The chairman quipped(趣) that he would rather sell his (航空公司) than sell his computer systems
4 The appearance of COVID19 has (引起) people＇s thinking that it＇s possible for it to live with human beings together for a long time
5 Sam has tried the climbing before but the storm kept him from reaching the (顶峰)
6 On his way home from school he heard a clap(霹雳声) of t and soon it began to rain
7 Traffic reaches its__________(顶峰) between 8 am and 9 am in the morning
8 We thought the chair was an_________(古董) worth a lot of money but it turned out to be a valueless replica(仿制品)
9 They are generally happy just to share the__________________(令愉快) experience of listening to popular music on the Internet
10 Emotional or mental problems can____________(引起) from a physical cause
11 I spend my time going anywhere and enjoy the ____________(风景) whether it is a Monday or a Sunday
12 I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local______________(工艺) fairand Why did you choose this college
13 _______________() her illness she was able to lead a normal life
14 He did an_______________() job on that project
15 We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids which promised to be the ______________(精彩部分) of our trip
16 Alice was very glad to find her in such a (please) temper
17 He bought extra food in (anticipate) of more people coming than he＇d invited
18 You＇d better put on more clothes It＇s (freeze) outside
19 I took what he said (literal) but he really meant something else
Sentence Translation
1山顶学校起花园
the school looks like a big garden
2正报纸报道样两国间谈判正取进展
talks between the countries are making progress
3门牙见男孩跑进房子
A little boy ran into the house
Summary：After reading the passageplease fill in the following blanks
Li Daiyu and Liu Qian were on a trip to CanadaBefore 1___________(start) outthey spent a couple of days in Vancouver2__________there were some shops selling crafts and 3___________(antique) After that they took the train to Lake Louisewhere the blue water took their breath 4_________Their next stop was in Edmontona city with daily temperatures 5___________(average) －10℃They had known that Canada is a country which has vast lands but 6______small population Howeverthey didn’t anticipate 7________(see) such an open country
They were so 8________(amaze)The train thundered onand the red maple trees outside the window 9__________(confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada10 _______(eventual)they reached their destination—TorontoThe whole journey took them four days
Further Reading
Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence (13 days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence France with Prof Ori Z Soltes We will visit some of the best preserved Roman monuments in the world Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin Fields of flowers tile roofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience
Southern Spain (15 days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks Romans and Arabs As we travel south from Madrid with Prof Ronald Messier to historic Toledo Roman Merida and into Andalucia we explore historical monuments and architecture
China＇s Sacred Landscapes (21 days)
Discover the China ofpast ages its walled cities temples and mountain scenery with Prof Robert Thorp Highlights (精彩处) include China＇s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou＇s rolling hills waterways and peaceful temples We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai
Tunisia (17 days)
Join Prof Pedar Foss on our indepth Tunisian tour Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata unique for underground cities Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches
21 What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain
A Historical monuments B Fields of flowers
C Van Gogh＇s paintings D Greek buildings
22 Which country is Prof Thorp most knowledgeable about
A France B Spain C China D Tunisia
23 Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour
A White towns B Underground cities
C Tileroofed villages D Rolling hills
七选五
There are some children who love to fly and then there are the kids who are afraid of the unknownThe following tips may help you if you want to travel with your children by plane
· 1 If you tell the child he will soon be flying on an airplane and leave it at that his imagination (想象力) can turn to fear Instead tell him how wonderful it is to fly
·Don＇t tell children about the dangers of flying 2 And you can promise him that the plane will not crash(坠毁)
·Read a book to your children 3 Reading may also make your children fall asleep
·Bring a comfort thing that your child enjoys 4 Be sure to bring that blanket (毯子) along as it will provide a safety net for the childHaving this blanket along may also help him fall asleepBring a safe electronic device that shows movies or supports video gamesand makes children curious
·Bring snacksChildren are picky eaters and may not like the food being offeredThree to five hours can be a long time on an airplane without food 5 When they are upsetit is easier to let fear of the unknown take control
A．Children may get upset when they are hungry
B．Tell your children how much fun it is to fly before the trip
C．Most kids have a stuffed animal or a blanket that they love
D．If a child brings them up tell him that flying is perfectly safe
E．Leave a little extra time so you can make your children walk
F Bring a favorite book and a new book your kids have never read
G Your phone is another favorite tool for keeping them happy on a flight
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the given words
Yangshuo China
It was raining lightly when I 61 (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn But I didn’t care A few hours 62 I’d been at home in Hong Kong with 63 (it) choking smog Here the air was clean and fresh even with the rain
I’d skipped nearby Guilin a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li Rive 64 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65 (painting) Instead I’d headed straight for Yangshuo For those who fly to Guilin it’s only an hour away 66 car and offers all the scenery of the betterknown city
Yangshuo 67 (be) really beautiful A study of travelers 68 (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia Abercrombie & Kent a travel company in Hong Kong says it 69 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70 (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong
Life is A Trip
Hidden in our subconsciousness (意识) is a perfect mental picture We see ourselves on a long trip that goes across the continent We are traveling by train Out of the windows we think in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways of children waving at a crossing of cattle feeding on a distant hillside of smoke pouring from a power plant or row upon row of corn and wheat of flat lands and valleys of mountains and rolling hills of city skylines and village halls
But uppermost in our minds is the final destination On a certain day at a certain hour we will pull into the station Bands will be playing and flags waving Once we get there so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw (拚图玩具) puzzle How restlessly we pace the aisles(通道) condemning the minutes for loiteringwaiting waiting waiting for the station
When we reach the station that will be it we cry When I’m 38 When I buy a new 450SL Mercdes Benz When I put the last kid through college When I have paid off When I get a promotion When I reach the age of retirement I shall live happily ever after Sooner or later we must realize there is no station no one place to arrive at once and for all The true joy of life is the trip The station is only a dream It constantly outdistances us
Relish (appreciate) the moment is a good motto actually it isn’t the burdens of today that drive man mad It is the regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today
So stop pacing the aisles(道通道) and counting the miles Instead climb more mountains eat more ice cream swim more rivers watch more sunsets laugh more and cry less Life must be lived as we go along Then the station will come soon enough
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