1、Using Language Listening on P261.Wei Ping is studying at university in Australia.Just before the summer holidays his friend Bob Martins invites him to go camping.He is a little nervous about this.In a small group discuss what Wei Ping might be nervous about.2.Listen to the conversation between Bob a
2、nd Wei Ping and answer the questions.1.What is Wei Ping worried about?2.Does Bob share his worry?3.Do you think by the end of the conversation,Bob has talked Wei Ping into going camping?Why do you think this?1.What is Wei Ping worried about?Wei Ping is worried about snakes.2.Does Bob share his worry
3、?No.Because he does not believe they are likely to see any and he knows what precautions to take against being bitten.3.Do you think by the end of the conversation,Bob has talked Wei Ping into going camping?Why do you think this?He probably has talked him around because he assured Wei Ping that ther
4、e was very little danger.Also the fact that Wei Ping summarized the advice Bob gave him suggests that he has accepted bobs assurances.How to avoid _ bites When walking in long grass,wear_;make _ to frighten them away;_ any wood lying on the ground;If possible,_ in long grass.3.Listen again and compl
5、ete the poster.a noisedo not moveavoid walkingsnakeboots and long trousers4.Listen once more and discuss the following questions with a partner.1).Why did Wei Ping misunderstand Bob when he said“When we walk through the bush”?2).Why cant Wei Ping make a snake run away?1).Why did Wei Ping misundersta
6、nd Bob when he said“When we walk through the bush”?Because Wei Ping may think the bush means wild and dangerous land,but Australians use it to mean the countryside where there arent any houses or farms or other signs of humans.2).Why cant Wei Ping make a snake run away?Because snakes dont have legs(
7、this is where the humor lies)A CAMPING HOLIDAYWei Ping(P)is studying at university in Australia.Just before the summer holidays his friend Bob Martins(B)invites him to go camping.Wei Ping is a little nervous about this.Listening text B:Here is your coffee.P:Mmm.Thanks.B:So have you finished all your
8、 work for this term?P:Yes,Ive just finished the last essay.Now I am really looking forward to the holidays.B:Oh?Have you got anything planned?P:No,not really.B:Well,why dont you come camping with me and my friends?P:Oh,thats very kind of you but B:But?P:Well,you see Im terrified of snakes.B:Really?O
9、h,you dont have to worry.Snakes are scared of humans and they move away as soon as they hear you coming.Just remember to make a lot of noise with your feet.P:Yes,but what if one is hiding under some wood and I disturb it?B:Well,the best thing is not to move any large pieces of wood.Oh,and as much as
10、 possible,avoid walking in really long grass where you cant see whats on the ground.And if you do have to walk through long grass,you should wear boots and long trousers that you can fold inside your boots.Then,if a snake did try to bit you,it wouldnt get to your skin.P:I dont know.It still sounds d
11、angerous.B:Look,most snakes cant kill you anyway.And we always stay in camping grounds that have short grass so we hardly ever see snakes.And when we go into the bush we always make a lot of noise.P:Bushes?Are we going to walk through bushes?B:No,the Bush!Thats what Australians call the part of the
12、countryside where there arent any houses or farms or other signs of humans.You know,the natural areas with trees and grass and native animals.P:Oh,I see.So,when you go into the bush you must wear boots and long trousers.You shouldnt move anything that is lying on the ground and you must make a lot o
13、f noise so the snakes run away.B:Youve got the right idea.But I dont think youll be able to make the snakes run away.P:But you saidB:Snakes dont have legs,mate.AUSTRALIAS DANGEROUS CREATURESA funnelweb spiderA box jellyfishA brown snakeA great white sharkA saltwater crocodile1.How many poisonous sna
14、kes and how 2.many poisonous spiders are there in 3.Australia?Are they all capable of 4.killing humans?115 different kinds of snakes and most of the 2,000 different kinds of spiders.Only a few kinds of spiders and snakes are capable of killing humans.2.What effect do most jellyfish have on humans?Wh
15、at about box jellyfish?Most jellyfish can cause severe pain to anyone who touches them but only the box jellyfish can kill a human.4.What kind of crocodile has occasionally attacked a human?The saltwater crocodile.3.How many kinds of sharks are there in Australian waters?How many kinds are likely at
16、tack humans?160 different kinds of sharks but only 2 or 3 kinds are likely to attack humans.In your group discuss the best ways to protect In your group discuss the best ways to protect yourself from each of the dangerous animals yourself from each of the dangerous animals in the reading passage.The
17、 following in the reading passage.The following information may help you.information may help you.How to protect yourself from these dangerous animals?Saltwater crocodiles are found a long way from settlements only in the far north of Australia near rivers and waterholes.There are usually signs to w
18、arn people that crocodiles are in the area.Crocodiles stay hidden in the water or on the land close to water.Many beaches have shark nets to keep sharks away from swimmers.In hot weather,small planes fly along the coast looking out for sharks.If one is spotted an alarm is sounded to warn people to g
19、et out of the water.Spiders are usually found in dark,dry places,under stones or amongst rubbish.The poison is slow acting so there is plenty of time to get to the hospital.When jellyfish are close to the beach,you usually find a few dead ones on the beach.Vinegar can help relieve the sting of jelly
20、fish.If a person has trouble breathing or becomes unconscious,they should be taken to hospital immediately.Debating Australia is a dangerous place to visit.VSWritingRead this email and write a reply.Dear _,I am thinking of going on a camping trip in the Northern Territory.The trip is organized by a
21、well-known tourist company with a good reputation.We will be camping some of the time in Darwin and some of the time in Kakadu National Park.It sounds like lots of fun and I would see lots of wildlife,but Ive heard so much about the dangerous creatures in Australia that Im a bit scared about going o
22、ut of the city.Perhaps Id be better staying in Sydney.I know there are lots of interesting things to see there too.What do you think I should do?Best wishes,Li Haidi This email ask you for advice,so you should plan your replay carefully,you need to:list all the reasons for and against the trip;decid
23、e on your point of view with reasons;put the reasons in the order of importance;Tips Write your email in this way:1.tell Li Haidi what you suggest 2.give each of your reasons in one paragraph Finish it in this way:I hope you will find my advice useful.Best wishes,(your signature)Dear Haidi,Thanks fo
24、r your email.How wonderful it is that you are going to Australia.I think youll have a great time on the camping trip and youll get to see native animals in their natural setting.Also youll make some good friends on the trip,which is much more difficult while staying in a hotel in the city.Sample Wri
25、tingsDont worry abut the dangerouscreatures.They are not as dangerous as some people think and anyway youll be with an experienced tour guide who will keep you safe.Just do everything the guide says and youll have a safe and enjoyable time.Do write again when you get back and tell me all about your
26、trip.Your friend,JohnDear Haidi,Arent you lucky going all the way to Australia?Im sure whatever you do,youll have a good time.Personally,I would rather visit Sydney.Im not very fond of sleeping in tents and I like to have my own nice,clean bathroom.Also there are mosquitoes in the National Park and
27、I always suffer from mosquito bites.Sydney is a very nice city and the weather is usually good.There are all sorts of interesting places to see,like the Sydney Opera House and the harbor bridge,and there are lots of wildlife parks you can visit to see native animals.Plus there are lots of great shop
28、s and restaurants in Sydney and the nightlife is pretty good too.I think you would have a good timewhichever holiday you went on.Youre more adventurous than me so you would probably enjoy camping.Dont worry about the dangerous creatures-youll be quite safe on an organized tour.Have a good time wherever you go and write back and tell me about it.Love,MurrayHomework There are a large number of wild animals in Australia.Please collect enough information of other animals in Australia and write a report.
