张 文

(安庆师范大学外国语学院，安徽 安庆 246133)

浙大版《新编大学英语》第3册第7单元The Joy of Travel是关于旅行话题，为促进大学英语口语技能的提高，在课堂教学中，老师可将学生分成若干小组，设置若干问题，小组讨论后分别进行口头陈述，具体从旅行词汇联想、列举最佳交通工具、导游讲解、总结旅行意义四个方面进行口语操练。

一、旅行相关词汇联想

旅行的英文表达：journey，voyage，tour，trip，excursion

出行交通方式：CRH，plane，ship，train，coach，bus

风景名胜词汇：scenery，landscape，places of interest，historic sites，mountain，beach，scenic spots，resort，museum

旅行中的娱乐活动：sunbathing，horse-back riding，skating，skiing，surfing，sailing

旅行携带物品：backpack，sleeping bag，tent，baggage，suitcase，camera，cash，credit card，map，passport，visa，guidebook，compass，telescope

旅行住宿：hotel，hostel，motel，mountain refuge，pub，B&B，inn

二、小组陈述最佳出行方式及理由

Question：Which means of transportation do you like best ?Give your reasons.

Group1 I like having a trip by bike best because

— I can exercise myself by riding a bike.

— It doesn’t make the air polluted like cars.

Group2 I like traveling by CRH best for

— It’s not only fast but convenient.

— Poeple feel very comfortable on the train.

Group3 I like traveling by ship best for

— I can enjoy the sound of the waves，the sunset and seagulls.

— It is slow but it’s romantic.

Group4 I prefer to taking a trip by airplane for

— It’s both fast and convenient.

— I can have a bird’s view of the wonderful scenery.

三、当导游介绍家乡

学生模拟当导游的讲解词要涵盖欢迎词、日程安排、描述风景等内容。

It’s a great honor for me to be your tour guide.I warmly welcome all the respected visitors from America to my beautiful hometown Hangzhou.

We can visit such interesting sites as the Broken Bridge，Lingyin Temple，Yellow Dragon Cave and so on.First，we’ll visit the famous Lingyin Temple from 9：00 to 10：00 a.m.You will be greatly impressed by the tranquility of the temple.The Broken Bridge will be visited next.We may appreciate some legends of the Broken Bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the West Lake from the boat.At noon，we can taste the delicious dishes like Dongpo Pork and Beggar’s Chicken.After lunch，we’ll visit Yellow Dragon Cave.At 4：30 you may buy some souvenirs such a silk scarf or a silk fan in the market nearby.At 5：30，we will go to the hotel by coach.Have a good time!

四、口述旅行的趣味性和重要性

学生可根据个人的旅行经历，描述旅行为什么有趣，为什么旅行对人有益。

1.Traveling is fancinating and full of fun.

2.You can see a lot of strange things.

3.It’s helpful to learn about different cultures and customs on a trip.

4.It can broaden our scope of knowledge.

5.We will obtain new information.

6.It will make me have a good state of mind.

7.Traveling can bring me unexpected pleasure，

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