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Revision speaking Labor day is coming, If you have a chance to take a trip to California, where will you go? Listening George is on holiday in the United States. He is touring around California. Listen to him phoning home to talk to his friend Christie. New Words: Palm Springs Hispanic ancestors n. 棕榈泉 adj. 西班牙的 n. 祖先 Number the things they talk about to show the order in which you hear them. □ geographic areas of California □ where George’s tour started □ California not as George expected □ where George is now □ Californian people 1 2 3 4 5 Listen again and complete the postcard George wrote. Dear Sir, I’m here in Joshua Tree National Park, in the____________ part of California. Have been traveling around the state of _________ for three weeks now. Very different from what I have seen southeastern California in _______________. Not everyone is ___ and not everyone lives near the ___________. First travelled southeast through rich farmland then to the central part. They grow everything here including ____________________and fruit. Cattle too. Then traveled further________ into mountains and ______. American movies beach/ coast rich cotton, nuts, vegetables southeast desert Californians are very friendly, and they are from many different _____ and cultures. Every culture has its own______, _______, food and art. Most interesting. Wish you were here. Give my love to Paula. George races music festivals Listen to the tape and then write some of the things Christie says. Christie’s questions Christie’s comments Where are you? Cool. Where’s that? What are you doing down there? How’s the trip been? What’s it really like? Such as? Hispanic? You watch too many American movies. That’s interesting. I wish I could see it for myself. That doesn’t surprise me. Oh, I see. Sounds great. discussion Why is it important to indicate that you are paying attention to what the other person is saying? Home