1、Unit 5 Relax and exploreListening to the world SharingScriptsF = Finn; W1 = Woman 1, etc.; M1 = Man 1, etc.Part 1F: I love hot weather, so when I go on holiday I like to travel to hot countries. Last year I went to Greece, which was beautiful. How about you? What kind of holidays do you like?W1: I l
2、ike adventure holidays. But then, I like going on holidays where therere loads of famous landmarks.M1: I like relaxing beach holidays.W2: I like different kinds of holidays. I like city breaks, like going to London. Er, I also like beach holidays, though.W3: I like activity holidays, where we swim o
3、r, cycle or um, do boat trips or skiing, walking, that kind of thing.W4: Activity holidays really.M2: I really like beach holidays.W5: I love to go on beach holidays.W6: We like relaxing holidays.W7: We like all sorts of holidays. Er, relaxing ones and city breaks especially.Part 2F: Where did you g
4、o on your last holiday?M2: My last holiday was to the Cook Islands, and, um, I had a fantastic time. I just sat on the beach and did not (do) very much read a couple of books, um, and went kayaking and did some other water sports.W5: The last holiday I went on was, um, to Bali, um, in Asia.W6: We we
5、nt to Saint Lucia last year, where we had a relaxing holiday on the beach, reading our books and swimming.W4: Weve got two young children, so our last holiday we went to Disneyland in Paris.M3: Last year I went to Australia with my mom and friends and that was pretty much a beach holiday. We were th
6、ere for two and a half weeks and it was very good, very warm.W7: We went to New York, er, five ladies! Um, and it was the most wonderful place, wonderful theaters, er, wonderful nightlife and safe.W1: My last holiday, I went to Rome. Er, we saw the Coliseum, the Spanish Steps. Um, one night there wa
7、s live opera there.W3: Our last holiday was a city holiday, and we went to New York and had a great time just before Christmas. We did lots of shopping and looking (looked) at all the sights. And once wed had three days in, er, in New York, we then went to stay, to stay with friends up in Maine in N
8、ew England.Part 3W2: Um, my last holiday, I went to France, to southern France, to see some friends of mine who live there.M1: The last holiday, I went to Mauritius and it was good. It was relaxing; it was a beach holiday. The food was fantastic great seafood and the people were lovely.W1: They have
9、 really good food there. Amazing ice cream!W5: I thoroughly enjoyed, er, every minute.W6: Very relaxing. Lovely weather.M1: It was a great place.W4: The boys really enjoyed it.M2: It was fantastic.ListeningScriptsM: So, how do you usually travel? By plane or train?W: Er train. I think traveling by t
10、rain is more comfortable than flying. And I dont like flying.M: I put “plane” because flying is faster than going by train.W: Not always! OK, next question. Where do you like to stay: in a hotel or a self-catering apartment?M: In an apartment. And you?W: Hmm, in a hotel.M: Oh. But a hotel is more ex
11、pensive than an apartment!W: Yeah, but its more comfortable. Hmm next question. What do you prefer to do: go sightseeing or relax on a beach?M: Oh, thats easy! I hate beach holidays! Boring!W: OK theres one we answered the same. So we agree about that.M: Yeah, sightseeings definitely more interestin
12、g!W: Right. When do you like to go: in spring or summer?M: Er in spring I dont really like hot weather. Tourist places are more crowded in summer.W: True. But the weathers better. Summer is hotter than spring. I love hot weather.M: Well, we dont agree there. Anyway, next question. What do you like t
13、o eat: local dishes or the food you usually eat?W: Local dishes, I think. You?M: Definitely! Thats two answers the same!W: Hmm, interesting. Next what do you like to do in the evening? Go to a club or go to a restaurant?M: Well, go to a restaurant.W: Oh, good. Me, too. Its much quieter than a club.M
14、: Yes, I agree. Restaurants are quieter hmm, more relaxing.W: And the last question how long is your perfect holiday?M: Er, three months.W: You cant have three months! The answer is either a week or a month.M: OK, a month then.W: Me, too!M: So weve got four answers the same!W: Maybe we can travel to
15、gether ViewingScriptsN = Nicki; W = Woman; M = Man; J = Juan; F = Juans fatherN: And finally, the country that Im in: Argentina. The 20-lane Avenue 9th July is the widest street on the planet and if you need to know where you are in the city, its an easy reference point as it cuts through the metrop
16、olis from north to south. La Boca, the port where the first Spaniards landed, is one of the poorest regions in the city. The people of La Boca share one of Argentinas greatest passions: football. From its slums have come some of the greatest players and its most famous team. La Boca is where Diego M
17、aradona, one of footballs leading legends, began his career. So why is football so important to Argentinians?W: Because we are a very passionate country. We are Latins.M: In every way, we have passion, for football, for music. We are also famous for the tango. People started dancing the tango in the
18、 1800s.N: Its a dance full of passion and emotion.N: Ive been riding on and off since I was eight or nine and I love horses and Ive never played polo before and apparently Argentina is the place to learn. Morning, Juan. Morning, Gada. First lesson: getting on the horse.J: Come on, Nicki. You can do
19、it!N: I can do it. Ive got to do one, havent I? Here we go!J: Ola, Nicki!N: Yes! That was one! One out of a hundred! The British originally came to Argentina for meat. Today, Argentina is still famous for its beef. Its considered the best beef in the world. Big meat-eaters over here, arent you?J: Ye
20、ah. I think the, the average (consumption) of meat per person in Argentina per year is like 80 kilos in one year.N: Thats a lot!J: The average. So, thats its a lot.N: You cant be a vegetarian, can you, with all this fantastic meat?F: If you want, we have very good vegetables here!N: Very social, isn
21、t it?F: As you say, with family and friends, good table, good wine, you share wonderful moments. Never less than two, three hours.N: Thats it from Argentina and Holiday 10 Best. Join us next time. Goodbye!Speaking for communicationRole-playScriptsWa = Waiter; M = Man; W = WomanWa: Good evening. A ta
22、ble for two?M: Yes, please.Wa: By the window?M: Thats fine.Wa: Can I take your coats?M/W: Thank you.Wa: Would you like something to drink?W: Er yes, please. Could I have an orange juice?M: And Id like a cola, please. And can we have a bottle of mineral water?Wa: Certainly. Er the menu M: Thank you.W
23、a: Tonights special is Chicken la Chef de Saint Germaine de Paris Rive Gauche.W: Whats that?Wa: Its grilled chicken with potatoes and green beans.W: Is it French?Wa: Er not really W: But it has a French name.Wa: Well, thats true Its very good Are you ready to order?M: Yes, Id like some soup and the
24、special.W: The same for me, please.Wa: Thank you.Group discussionM = Man; W = WomanM: We want to talk about Rimini, an old city on the Adriatic coast in Italy. Its got a beautiful beach and you can swim in the sea in the summer. One of the most important places in Rimini is the cathedral, and also t
25、he Arch of Augustus.W: Ah, but for me the most important place is the beach.M: Yes, for me, too. And at night, the bars on the beach You can go dancing its really good fun W: And what about the food? Well, a typical food from Rimini is puntarelle or pasta with fresh vegetables, but the fish is reall
26、y amazing. The city is by the sea so the fish is very fresh.M: So, we think Rimini is a beautiful, relaxing place. You can sit on the beach all day, eat great food and dance all night.Further practice in listeningShort conversationScriptsConversation 1W: Friday is a public holiday. Shall we go and s
27、pend the long weekend on the farm? We could leave on Thursday night.M: Id rather go on Friday. My best friend from New York is coming here for a business conference and I have invited him to dinner on Thursday.Q: Why cant the man leave on Thursday?Conversation 2M: Have they finished discussing their
28、 vacation plans? Have they reached an agreement?W: They only seem to have agreed to set another date for further discussion. They will wait and see.Q: What is the result of the discussion?Conversation 3W: Im so happy that I have bought some Christmas gifts in less than half a day. You know, sometime
29、s I cant find anything good enough even after shopping for a full day. Here is a new lamp for you.M: Some gifts! I can hardly find space for the new lamp here.Q: What does the man think of the woman?Conversation 4M: Jane, weve got a problem. We dont have enough money to go to Europe on vacation as p
30、lanned. Im thinking of giving up my job and finding another if my boss still refuses to give me a raise.W: Well, I dont know. But maybe we can stop hiring a cleaner.Q: What problem are the man and woman talking about?Conversation 5W: My family are going on a beach holiday next month as a celebration
31、. My son has been admitted to his first choice university.M: Congratulations! Thats a great way to celebrate.Q: What can we learn from the conversation?Long conversationScriptsM: Katy, Jason called inviting you to his Halloween party!W: Ugh, Dad! I dont want to go to Jasons party! I went last year!
32、There were only six people there!M: Katy! You cant judge the success of a party by the number of people who attend! Besides Jason and his family are old friends! Youve known him since you were three years old!W: I know Dad but Halloween is my favorite holiday My favorite! And I worked for two months
33、 making my rabbit costume! Plus Jasons party last year was completely boring. Completely! Four hours of boring. Boring. Boring.M: It wasnt all that bad, young lady. You came back with a huge bag of candy and talking about how cool the Halloween decorations were in Jasons front yard. You did have fun
34、 last year at Jasons party!W: Well, yes. Thats true, I guess. But Dad, I really dont want to go because I need to go to Lindas party instead! Please! Dad, dont make me go to Jasons party. Please!M: And whats so special about Lindas party?W: Well, all my friends are going to Lindas party not Jasons a
35、nd, theyre going to have special music, a Halloween video, and a new game called “Guess Who”.M: OK, why not go to Jasons party for one hour or so and then go to Lindas party for the rest of the evening?W: Thanks Dad! Thanks so much! Thats a great idea!Q1: What did Katy like about Jasons last Hallowe
36、en party?Q2: What is the actual reason that Katy doesnt want to attend Jasons party?Q3: What is special about Lindas party?Q4: What will Katy do to solve her problem?Passage 1ScriptsBargain shoppers used to get up very early in the morning to take advantage of big discounts on Black Friday, the day
37、after Thanksgiving. This year, some shoppers, however, stayed up late on Thanksgiving night. This change in behavior was in large part due to the efforts of different stores to beat each other during the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. Some popular stores for the first time opened
38、at midnight on Thanksgiving night to offer deals that once were reserved for the next day. It was reported that 24 percent of Black Friday shoppers were at stores at midnight. Thats up from 9.5 percent the year before when only a few stores were open during that time.But those hours mostly attracted
39、 the younger people. Of those shopping at midnight on Black Friday, 37 percent were aged 18 to 34. Older shoppers werent as quick to run to the stores. Only 23.5 percent of 35- to 54-year-olds were in stores by midnight. One department store, for example, attracted 10,000 people to its midnight open
40、ing and many of them were young people who turned out for the gift sets and discounted fashion items. Jenny, 15 years old, went out with her four cousins to one big department store at midnight and then shopped at another one until 2:30 a.m. Then, she and her cousins went home to bed. “Its always be
41、en inconvenient,” Jenny says of the traditional 4 a.m. Black Friday openings of years past. “No one likes to wake up that early.”Q1: What is special about this years Black Friday shopping?Q2: Why did some stores open at midnight on Thanksgiving night?Q3: How many Black Friday shoppers were reported
42、to go to the shops at midnight this year?Q4: What can we learn about the 15-year-old Jenny?Passage 2Scripts and answersMost people like to keep a healthy diet during the holiday season starting from Thanksgiving to Christmas and New Year. There are many social events to 1) celebrate and we love to l
43、ook our best. We also need healthy food to 2) provide us with the energy necessary to go to all of these parties with enthusiasm. But the unfortunate reality is that many of us have a hard time 3) sticking to healthy eating habits during the holidays. We face more 4) challenges at this time than we
44、do during the rest of the year. Starting from Thanksgiving, many of us are already 5) anticipating gaining some weight. The holiday season is when we bring out abundant and delicious food. Turkey, ham, cakes and other great foods attract us to eat larger 6) portions than we need. Many of us are more
45、 likely than usual to 7) stuff ourselves, and not always with the healthiest food. Moreover, the holiday season is a busy, and often stressful, time of year. We are rushing too much, spending too much, and letting stress 8) take hold of us too often. This can lead to emotional eating, that is, eatin
46、g too much or too little.Luckily, there are some 9) effective ways to fight holiday eating problems. Learn about the causes of and solutions for emotional eating. Eat some healthy food before you go to a party so that you wont eat too much there. Exercise after the party is over. All these 10) strategies can help you curb holiday eating without reducing your holiday joy.13
