Module 3 Travels
Unit 6 Travelling around Asia
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Reading
Visiting Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the largest cities in the world. If you like sightseeing, you will love it!
People's Square
People's Square is in the centre of Shanghai. It is a large public area with green grass, fountains and birds. If you visit People's Square, you can also see famous buildings around it, such as the Shanghai Grand Theatre and the Shanghai Museum.
The Bund
The Bund is where old Shanghai meets new Shanghai. If you walk along the Bund, you will see many old buildings. The Pudong New Area, just across the Huangpu River, has many modern buildings. At night, these tall buildings light up the sky in every direction.
Yu Garden
Yu Garden is a traditional garden. If you enjoy history and natural beauty, you will love this garden. There are many beautiful buildings, bridges and ponds. You can also buy different snacks just outside the garden.
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Listening
Three cities in Asia
A Listen to Sarah talking about three cities in Asia. Where can you find these places/things? Write the letters in the correct boxes.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China. People there love eating dumplings.
If you visit Beijing, you will find museums, palaces and parks. Many tourists enjoy visiting these places. Most tourists also visit the Great Wall.
Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan. People there love eating fish.
You will see many tall buildings and large shops if you visit Tokyo. Tourists usually go shopping there. There are also many parks and gardens.
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. People there like eating fruit.
If you enjoy visiting famous temples, Bangkok is a good place to visit. There are hundreds of them in the city. You can travel around Bangkok by river-taxi. Along the river, you can see many wonderful sights.
B Listen again and complete the information cards below. Write one word or figure in each blank.
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China. People there love eating dumplings.
If you visit Beijing, you will find museums, palaces and parks. Many tourists enjoy visiting these places. Most tourists also visit the Great Wall.
Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan. People there love eating fish.
You will see many tall buildings and large shops if you visit Tokyo. Tourists usually go shopping there. There are also many parks and gardens.
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. People there like eating fruit.
If you enjoy visiting famous temples, Bangkok is a good place to visit. There are hundreds of them in the city. You can travel around Bangkok by river-taxi. Along the river, you can see many wonderful sights.
Beijing
• People in Beijing (1)_____ eating dumplings.
• Tourists will find museums, palaces and (2)_____.
• Most tourists also visit (3)_____.
Tokyo
• People in Tokyo love eating (4)_____.
• Tourists can see many (5)_____ and large shops.
• Tourists usually (6)_____ there.
Bangkok
• People in Bangkok love eating (7)_____.
• There are famous temples.
• Tourists can travel around by (8)_____.
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Speaking
A Talk time
/f/ cough famous life photo
/v/ leave live view visit
/ʃ/ Asia delicious shop traditional
/ʒ/ garage pleasure television usually
/θ/ birth Maths thank think
/ð/ either other these they
A1 Listen carefully and circle the word you hear from each pair.
1 /laɪf/ /laɪv/
2 /fjuː/ /vjuː/
3 /ʃʊə(r)/ /ˈpleʒə(r)/
4 /ˈfeɪʃl/ /ˈjuːʒuəl/
5 /bɑːθ/ /beɪð/
6 /θriː/ /ðiːz/
A2 Read these sentences. Pay attention to the letters in bold.
1 My friend is a football fan.
2 Victor loves vegetables.
3 Shirley is shopping at a shop.
4 We watch television for pleasure.
5 Theo Smith has three thin teeth.
6 They are my father and mother.
B Speak up
In pairs, talk about some places of interest in your city. S1 plans to visit your city. S2 is a travel agent. Follow the example.
S1: Where can I go in Beijing?
S2: You can visit the Summer Palace.
S1: Where is it?
S2: It's in the north-west of Beijing.
S1: What will I see if I go there?
S2: You will see a lot of old buildings and temples.
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