Key points

Liverpool n. 利物浦 youth hostel 青年旅馆

converted warehouse 经过改建的仓库 dock n. 码头，船坞 postcode n. 邮政编码

tourist information office 旅游问讯处 surprise v. find, catch someone when they 使??措 手不及

roundabout n. 环形交通枢纽

upside down with the top at the bottom and the bottom at the top 颠倒地

instead of in place of 而不是 turning n. 转弯处 Step 5 Assignment

are not expecting it

Unit 2 Places

(3---4 periods) Step 1 Revision

Review what they have learnt in the last class by as asking some questions and summarizing the key points and the difficult points. 1. Check the homework assigned last time. 2. Asking any questions from the students. Step 2 Warm up

Work in pairs. There are 5 expressions in the box that have not been used. Make sentences with them. Friendly ? in a good/ bad mood ? relaxed ? kind ? glad Step 3 Text study (B)

1. Background Information （1）youth hostel

Youth hostel is a kind of supervised shelter providing inexpensive overnight accommodation, particularly for young people. Hostels range from simple accommodations in a farm house to hotels able to house several hundred guests for days at a time. They are located in many parts of the world, usually in scenic areas. People who lodge in youth hostels often cook their own meals, make their own beds, and do other light work.

In return they receive temporary accommodation at much cheaper price. （2）tourist information office

A tourist information office may also be called as visitor center, visitor information center or information center. It provides visitors or travelers with necessary information about the area’s attractions, lodgings, maps, and other items relevant to tourism. Often, these centers or tourist information offices are operated at the airport, railway station or other port of entry.

2. Directions: Asking for and giving directions. Work with a partner.

a. Partner A wants to go to the post office. Partner B gives directions. b. Partner B wants to go to the police station. Partner A gives directions.

3. Key points

? He had enjoyed the 300-mile train journey through the

countryside, but now came the difficult bit. :

The train went 300 miles through the countryside and Max had a wonderful trip, but then he found himself in a little trouble. ? It gave the address as Tabley Street with the postcode L1 8EE which was, of course, of no real use to him.:

From the guide book, Max learnt the youth hostel was in Tabley Street and the postcode was L1 8EE. But this information is useless to Max since he was totally a stranger here.

converted warehouse 经过改建的仓库 e.g. This brewery in a converted warehouse also has an excellent wine list and is great for pizza. 这家由仓库改成的酿酒厂还有各种上好的葡萄酒，配上比萨饼，味道妙不可言。

There are a unique blend of shops and galleries tucked away in a converted warehouse in the heart of the city.

市中心一座经过改建的仓库里汇聚了众多独特的小店和画廊。 tourist information office

where visitors to a city can get information 旅游问讯处

e.g. We are looking for experienced personnel for our tourist information office.

我们正在为我们的旅游问讯处寻求有经验的人员。

How do I get to the tourist information office? 请问如何前往旅游信息问讯处？