1、Section_Warming_Up_&_Reading_Prereading1As we all know, travel can widen our knowledge. Would you like to travel along the Mekong River? 2.How much do you know about it? Please read the following passage to get the answer.The Mekong River is a major river in Southeast Asia. From its source in Chinas
2、 Qinghai Province near the border with Tibet, the Mekong River flows southeast to the South China Sea. The Mekong River crosses Yunnan Province, China, and forms the border between Myanmar (Burma) and Laos and most of the border between Laos and Thailand. It then flows across Cambodia and southern V
3、ietnam into a rich delta before emptying into the South China Sea.The Mekong River goes by many names. It is known as Lancang Jiang in China, the Mae Nam Khong in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, Tonle Sap (Great Waters) in Cambodia and Cuu Long (Nine Dragons) in Vietnam. It is also known as River of Sto
4、ne, Dragon Running River, Mother River Khong, and Big Water.The Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia. The river provides food and water for 60 million people and disgorges (流出) 475 billion cubic (立方的) meters of water each year into the South China Sea.The Mekong River Delta covers an
5、area the size of France and Germany. More than 80 percent of the people that live in the Mekong River Delta rely on the river for agriculture or fishing. The Mekong River Delta is also home to more than 90 nationalities (民族). Their histories, cultures, customs and religious beliefs are so unique (独特
6、的) from one to another.Warming Up1If you plan to travel along a river, which river will you choose?(Choose_any_river_you_like.) 2.When you choose means of transport (交通方式), you should consider the following things：Cost_(花费);_pollution_(污染)；safety_(安全);_comfort_(舒适)；speed_(速度);_convenience_(方便)_and_s
7、o_on.Fast ReadingScan the text and then choose the best answer according to the text.1Who planned the trip to the Mekong River?AWang Kun.BWang Wei.CDao Wei. DYu Hang.2We can infer from the text that _.Atheir trip would be very difficult but interestingBtheir trip would be easy because of their caref
8、ul preparationsCthey knew very well about the Mekong River before the tripDthey would begin the trip from Yunnan3After Wang Wei decided the places they would go, she _.Aprepared everything wellBeven didnt know how to get there Chadnt decided when to leave and come backDknew the route very well4We kn
9、ow from the text that Wang Wei_.Acares about details very muchBwas very determined but stubbornCwould hesitate when meeting difficultiesDdoesnt like to take a risk答案：14BACBCareful Reading1Whats the main idea of the text?The passage is mainly about Wang Kun and his sisters dream and plan of taking a
10、great bike_trip along the_Mekong_River.2Read the text and then match the main idea of each paragraph.Paragraph 1：_ APreparation.Paragraph 2：_ BDream.Paragraph 3：_ CA stubborn sister.答案：Paragraph 13BCA3Read the text carefully and then answer the following questions.(1)Where does the Mekong River begi
11、n and where does it enter?It_begins_in_a_glacier_on_a_mountain_in_Qinghai_Province_and_it_enters_the_South_China_Sea.(2)What can you see when you travel along the Mekong River?You_can_see_glacier,_rapids,_hills,_valleys,_waterfalls_and_plains.(3)Is it a difficult journey along the Mekong River?Yes._
12、The_journey_begins_at_an_altitude_of_more_than_5,000_meters,_where_it_is_hard_to_breathe_and_very_cold.SummaryFill in the blanks according to the text.Wang Kun and Wang Wei are brother and sister.They have dreamed of 1.taking (take) a great bike trip.2.It was Wang Wei who first had the idea to cycle
13、 along the Mekong River.They 3.rode (ride) bicycles to travel along the Mekong River, 4.whose source is in Qinghai Province.5.When it enters Southeast Asia, it travels slowly through hills and low valleys and the plains where rice grows.6.Despite the difficulties, Wang Kun and Wang Wei were 7.determ
14、ined (determine) to begin their journey at 8.an altitude of more than 5,000 meters in Qinghai Province. During their journey, they enjoyed the 9.continuous (continue) changes of the weather.Finally, they reached Dali in Yunnan Province, 10.where Dao Wei and Yu Hang joined them.The four of them went
15、on with their great bike trip.DiscussionWhy do people like travelling in their daily life?1Because_they_want_to_broaden_their_knowledge，uild up their body, pay a_visit_to_famous,_beautiful_places_and_experience_life_in_other_parts_of_the_world.2.Because_travelling_can_make_people_more_relaxed_and_happy.