人教版 (2019)必修 第一册Unit 2 Travelling around教学设计

Unit 2 Travelling Around

（Reading and Thinking）

Level: High School (Grade 10)

Objectives:

To develop reading comprehension skills through reading an article about different types of travel

To encourage critical thinking and reflection on the benefits and drawbacks of different types of travel

To improve vocabulary acquisition through using context clues to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words

To practice speaking and listening skills through discussion and sharing of opinions

Materials:

Textbook:《人教版（2019）高中英语必修第一册》 Unit 2

Whiteboard or blackboard

Markers or chalk

Handout of vocabulary words

Discussion questions handout

Procedures:

Warm-up

Ask students if they enjoy travelling and what types of travel they have experienced.

Ask students to discuss with a partner the benefits and drawbacks of travelling.

Vocabulary building

Hand out the vocabulary words handout and ask students to work in pairs or small groups to match the words to their definitions.

Go over the answers as a class and provide additional examples of how to use the words in context.

Reading and comprehension

Have students read the article in their textbooks and answer the comprehension questions provided.

Allow time for students to compare their answers with a partner before going over the answers as a class.

Critical thinking and reflection

Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a set of discussion questions.

Allow time for each group to discuss their answers and opinions before sharing with the class.

Wrap-up

Ask students to reflect on what they have learned today and how it might influence their future travel plans.

Encourage students to share any interesting or new ideas they have gained through today's lesson.

Assessment:

Observe students' participation in group discussions and their ability to share and explain their opinions clearly.

Evaluate students' understanding of the vocabulary words through their ability to correctly match them with their definitions.

Assess students' comprehension of the article through their accuracy in answering the comprehension questions.

Exercise:

Match the following words with their definitions:

a. itinerary

b. excursion

c. itinerary

d. tour

e. expedition

f. cruise

g. pilgrimage

a detailed plan for a journey, especially a list of places to visit

a short journey made for pleasure or education, often with a group of people

a journey, especially a long one, made for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research

a journey organized for tourists that visits several places of interest

a journey by sea, often for pleasure, during which several ports are visited

a journey to a place that is considered holy or important, often for religious reasons

a long journey, often to a remote or difficult place, undertaken for adventure or scientific purposes

a. itinerary - 1

b. excursion - 2

c. itinerary - 1

d. tour - 4

e. expedition - 7

f. cruise - 5

g. pilgrimage - 6

Answer the following comprehension questions:

a. What is the article about?

b. What are some benefits of travelling?

c. What are some drawbacks of travelling?

d. What are the different types of travel mentioned in the article?

e. What is the author's opinion about package tours?

Answers:

a. itinerary - 1

b. excursion - 2

c. itinerary - 1

d. tour - 4

e. expedition - 7

f. cruise - 5

g. pilgrimage - 6

a. The article is about different types of travel and their benefits and drawbacks.

b. Travelling can broaden one's horizons, offer new experiences and perspectives, and help one relax and unwind.

c. Travelling can be expensive, tiring, and stressful. It can also be risky in terms of safety and health.

d. The different types of travel mentioned in the article are package tours, independent travel, adventure travel, and ecotourism.

e. The author believes that package tours can be a convenient and affordable option for some travellers, but they may not offer as much flexibility and cultural immersion as other types of travel.

Homework:

Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about your favourite type of travel and why you enjoy it.

Choose three vocabulary words from the list provided and write a sentence for each one to demonstrate your understanding of its meaning in context.