Module 4 A Social Survey --- My Neighbourhood A lovely city 学案.docVIP

Module 4 A Social Survey --- My Neighbourhood A lovely city Task 1. Find out what can we talk about a city 1 Read the passage, and answer the following question What aspects of Xiamen do Xiaoli and JM mention in the passage? A Lively City XL—Xiao Li JM--John Martin XL: It’s great to see you again, john. JM: It’s great to see you! It’s been six years since we last saw each other, you know. And this is the first time I’ve visited your hometown. XL: Yes, I’m so glad you could come . JM: You know I have seen quite a lot of China and I’ve visited some beautiful cities ,but this is one of the most attractive places I’ve been to. It’s so lively, and everyone seems so friendly. XL: Yes, it’s one of the most interesting cities on the coast, everyone says so. I feel very fortunate living here. And I love living by the seaside. JM: You live in the northwest of Xiamen, is that right? XL: Yes , that’s right. JM: What’s the climate like XL: Pretty hot and wet in the summer, but it can be quite cold in the winter. JM: Sounds Ok to me. There are a lot of tourists around. Don’t they bother you? XL: Yes, they can be a nuisance in the summer because there are so many of them. JM: Oh, look at that huge apartment block! XL: Yes, they’re just completed it. The rent for an apartment there is very high. JM: I believe you! This area’s so modern! XL: Yes, this is the business district. They’ve put up a lot high-rise buildings recently. And there are some great shopping malls. See, we’re just passing one now. My wife’s just bought a beautiful dress from one of the shops there. JM: Maybe I could buy a few presents there. XL: I’ll take you there tomorrow. Now we’re leaving the business district and approaching the harbour. We’re entering the western district, the most interesting part of the city. It’s got some really pretty parks. JM: It seems lovely. Is that Gulangyu Island, just across the water? XL: Yes, it is. It’s a gorgeous island with some really inter