1、Work in pairs and answer the questions.bucket pineapple rainforest religion splash1.Can you describe a pineapple?It is an orange-yellow colored fruit,cylindrical in shape,with a tuft of pointed green leaves at the top.2.What kind of plants grow in a rainforest?Trees,bushes,ferns and orchids are some
2、 of the common species.3.What do buckets often carry?Water,milk.4.If you are in a restaurant,and you splash your drink on someone,what should you do?You should apologise.Listen to the conversation about a trip to Xishuangbanna.Number the topics in the order they are mentioned.(a)costume (b)dancing (
3、c)houses (d)food (e)Water-Splashing Festival(f)animals (g)language3746512Listen again.Choose the correct answers.1.Simon tells his friend that Xishuang-banna is _.A.an amazing place B.an interesting place C.a strange place.A2.Simon says that there are little villages_.A.in the rainforests B.in the m
4、ountains C.in the fields3.Simon saw _.A.tigers and elephants B.wild elephants C.no wild animalsAB4.One third of the people in Xinshuangbanna are_.A.Dai people B.from different ethnic groups C.Dai or Bai people5.The Dai men wear_.A.white and blue trousers B.white or blue shirts C.white or blue trouse
5、rs.AC6.Simon bought_.A.a skirt for his girlfriend B.a belt for himself C.a belt for his girlfriendC7.During the Water-Splashing Festival,if someone splashes water on you,_.A.its supposed to bring you good luck B.you have to change your clothes C.it means the new year has begunA8.In the restaurants _
6、.A.Dai men play on drums B.Dai women play on large drums C.Dai women dance and sing9.Simons friend says _.A.he may go to Xishuangbanna B.he doesnt know what hes doing next year C.he will definitely go to XishuangbannaBAComplete the conversation with the words and phrases in the box.I guess tasty gre
7、en with envy apparently how come gorgeous what do you reckon1.A:Ive decided to travel round Yunnan for a year.B:_?Youve just started a new job.A:Well,Ive inherited some money.B:Lucky you-Im _!But why Yunnan?A:Ive read a lot about it and it sounds absolutely _.B:_,if I had the money,Id do the same as
8、 you.How comegreen with envygorgeousI guess2.A:Try this dish here._?B:Its OK.In fact,I think its very _.A:_,its the restaurants best dish.tastyApparently What do you reckonWays of asking for more information.Check the expressions from the listening passage to ask for further information.What are(the
9、 local people)like?Tell me more.Go on.This is fascinating!Im fascinated.How come?Doesnt it(get very hot in summer)?Id love to heat more about(the houses).What about(the food)?Work in pairs.Student A:Imagine that you have recently visited Yunnna.Tell student B about it.Student B:Listen to Student A a
10、nd use the phrases above to get further information.Work in pairs or small groups.Discuss the questions.1.Which would you prefer to visit,the Lijiang region of Xishuangbanna?Say why.Example:Id like to visit both places,but if I had to choose one,Id choose Xishuangbanna because Id love to see the Dai houses.2.Do you think it is important that ethnic minority cultures should continue?Say why.Example:I think its very important.People should be allowed to have their own culture.Why should people change the way theyve lived for hundreds of years?Finish the exercises 8-10 on page 118.
