高中英语必修四M5Listeningandculturalcorner.pptVIP

* Listening and Cultural corner Some new words in the listening part for you: cruise n. [C] 巡航; 航游; 巡逻 The liner is making a round-the-world cruise. 客轮正在做环球航行。 2. cuisine 烹饪; 烹调法; 菜肴 3. compulsory 必须做的;义务的;必修的 Is English a compulsory subject? 英语是必修科目吗? Education is compulsory for children in most countries. 多数国家对儿童实施义务教育。 强制的, 强迫的 compulsory legislation 强制性立法 4. cabin 船舱，机舱 captain 船长，机长，队长 forbid – forbade/forbad-forbidden禁止 book a classic Three Gorges cruise on-board activities (船上、飞机上) 5. lounge n. (饭店, 旅馆等的)休息室, 会客厅[C] We watched television in the hotel lounge. 我们在旅馆休息室里看电视。 Listen to the conversation and decide where the speakers are. A. on a boat B. in a travel agency C. on a television programme D. at passport control in the airport Answers: B. in a travel agency Tapescript TO: I’m interested in booking a classic Three Gorges cruise. Can you tell me something about the boats? TA: Yes, certainly. They’re big modern boats, and they all have professional English-speaking directors. You can choose between western and Chinese cuisine. (To= tourist, TA= travel agent) TO: Right. What about on-board activities? TA: Well, first of all, there’s the welcome party. The captain lets passengers use his cabin for that. TO: That sounds fun… TA: Then there are lectures every evening on history and culture—but you don’t have to go to them, of course. TO: Good, I’m glad they’re not compulsory. What about other entertainment? TA: Well, there’s an on-board disco every night. TO: Great. And are there any traditional Chinese activities? TA: Yes, there are. You can do Tai Chi and kite flying, and you can even learn some Chinese. TO: What about swimming in the Yangtze? TA: No, swimming from the boat is forbidden. It’s too dangerous. TO: Oh, I see. Are there any other rules I should know? TA: There aren’t a lot of rules. But the boats are non-smoking—so you’re not allowed to smoke anywhere except in your cabin and in the smoking lounge. TO: I see. TA: And passengers are required