FunctionsSkillsListeningDictationSpeaking Unit 9 Traveling In this unit, you will: A. Review flight...

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Unit 9Unit 9 TravelingTraveling

In this unit, you will:

A. Review flight numbers.

B. Learn to understand conversations and passages about traveling.

C. Learn how to plan a trip or talk about your vacation.


Flight NumbersFlight Numbers

Section ADirections: Listen to the sentences below and then repeat, paying attention to your

pronunciation of the flight and gate numbers.

1. Flight MU0502 is now boarding at Gate F25.

2. Flight CA0052 to San Francisco is now boarding.

3. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Flight SW7050.

4. You are on Flight AF206 bound for Washington D.C.

5. The plane due in at 13:45 is Flight AC324 from London.

6. This is the last call for Western Airlines Flight 708. All passengers please board at Gate 22.

7. Attention, please. Flight NW0021 from Tokyo has been delayed because of engine trouble.

8. Attention, please. Flight SA586 from Shanghai will be 20 minutes late because of bad weather.



Section B

Directions: You will hear eight sentences. Listen to each of them carefully and then write down the flight numbers and gate numbers as quickly as you can. The sentences will be spoken only once.



1. Southern Airlines to Hong Kong, Flight is now boarding at .

2. Asian Airlines to Los Angeles, Flight is now boarding at .

3. Air Canada to Vancouver, Flight is now boarding at .

4. Korean Air to Seoul, Flight is now boarding at .

5. Attention please. US Airways Flight to Boston is now boarding

at .

6. Flight ___ to Wellington is now boarding. Passengers please board at .

7. This is the final call for Air China Flight 421 to San Francisco. Please board

now at .

8. Your attention please. China Eastern Airlines Flight is departing

in 30 minutes. Remaining passengers please go to immediately.

Key



1. Southern Airlines to Hong Kong, Flight CZ3426 is now boarding at Gate 21C.

2. Asian Airlines to Los Angeles, Flight OZ5038 is now boarding at Gate 32.

3. Air Canada to Vancouver, Flight AC4187 is now boarding at Gate 13.

4. Korean Air to Seoul, Flight KE052 is now boarding at Gate 68A.

5. Attention please. US Airways Flight US3721 to Boston is now boarding at

Gate B17.

6. Flight DJ116 to Wellington is now boarding. Passengers please board at

Gate C41.

7. This is the final call for Air China Flight 421 to San Francisco. Please board

now at Gate 26.

8. Your attention please. China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5023 is departing in

30 minutes. Remaining passengers please go to Gate 12A immediately.


Basic Skills

QuestionsWhere are you gonna go on vacation this year?What are you going to do for vacation this year?Where would you like to go for vacation this year?Where do you want to go?If you had a choice, where would you choose to travel?

What place/Where would you like to visit?

Answers

I am going to go to …

I plan on traveling to …

I’d like to go to …

I want to go to …

If I had a choice, I’d choose to travel to …

I would like to visit …

Read and memorize the following expressions.


Basic Skills

What is the most beautiful place that you have ever visited?How long are you gonna be gone?How long are you planning on staying?What are you going to do on your vacation?Where are you going to travel to?Have you ever been to ?

Do you want to go with me to ?

The most beautiful place I have ever visited is …I am going to be gone for …I am planning on staying for…I am going to …I plan to there.I am going to travel to …No, I haven’t been there.Yes, I have. I enjoyed my time there very much.That’s okay. I already have plans.Sure, that sounds great.No thanks. I am too busy to take a vacation.


Listening Comprehension

Section ADirections: Listen to the conversation. Then mark the answer you think is best. The conversation will be spoken twice. Before you listen, learn the following words and expressions:

Words & Expressions

passport n. 护照aisle n. 走廊，过道flight n. 飞行airport n. 机场railway n. 铁道，铁路boarding check 登机牌



1. Where do you think the man is? a. At a bus station. b. At the airport. c. At the railway station. d. On a plane.2. Who will be traveling with the man? a. His wife. b. His children. c. Nobody. d. His boss.3. What does the woman ask the man for? a. His phone number. b. His ID card and passport. c. His luggage. d. His boarding check.4. What seat does the man request? a. A window seat. b. A front seat. c. An aisle seat. d. A back seat.5. What is the man’s gate number? a. 45. b. 64. c. 15. d. 54.

Tape Script Key



[The sound of people shuffling in a line.]Woman: Good morning, sir! May I have a look at your ticket please?Man: Yes, here it is.Woman: Thank you. Will you be traveling with anyone today?Man: No, I am traveling alone.Woman: May I see your passport please?Man: Yes, of course. Do you need anything else?Woman: Do you have your ID card with you?Man: Yes, here it is. Is it okay if I request a window seat today?Woman: That’s fine. We will seat you in aisle 11 next to the window.

Your gate number is 54. Have a good day, and a nice flight.

Man: Thank you for your time.Woman: It’s my pleasure.

Key



1. Where do you think the man is? a. At a bus station. b. At the airport. c. At the railway station. d. On a plane.2. Who will be traveling with the man? a. His wife. b. His children. c. Nobody. d. His boss.3. What does the woman ask the man for? a. His phone number. b. His ID card and passport. c. His luggage. d. His boarding check.4. What seat does the man request? a. A window seat. b. A front seat. c. An aisle seat. d. A back seat.5. What is the man’s gate number? a. 45. b. 64. c. 15. d. 54.

Tape Script



Notes for Language and Culture

1. The sound of people shuffling in a line.

shuffle: slide (the feet) along the floor or ground while walking 曳步而行（以短小滑动的步子移动，几乎不抬起脚）这里指人们排队缓缓向前移动。

2. ID card = Identification card 身份证

3. window seat 靠窗的座位 aisle seat 靠走道的座位



Section B

Directions: Listen to the conversation. Then decide if the sentences below are true or

false. Mark the correct answer with a “√”. The conversation will be spoken twice. Before you listen, learn the following words and expressions:

Words & Expressions

nervous a. 神经紧张的，不安的airplane n. 飞机thrill n. 乐趣，兴奋



1. The man and the woman are husband and wife.

true false

2. The woman is traveling to visit her children. true false

3. The man likes to travel for fun. true false

4. The woman has never been to Hong Kong. true false

5. The man thinks it is expensive for him to travel to Hong Kong by airplane. true false

Tape Script Key



Man: You look a little nervous. Are you okay?Woman: Yes. I am fine. I just don’t like traveling on airplanes very much.Man: Would you like to take my seat near the window? Woman: No. It would make me sick.Man: If you don’t like to travel, why are you on this flight?Woman: I don’t like to travel for fun, but I like to travel to see family.Man: So I take it that you are going to go and see your relatives.Woman: Yes. My three lovely grandchildren are waiting for me in Hong

Kong. Why are you traveling today?Man: I like the thrill of traveling. I don’t have any grandchildren to visit since I am single.Woman: Have you ever been to Hong Kong?Man: No, I haven’t.Woman: Oh, you are going to love it!Man: I hope so. The airplane ticket to Hong Kong cost me an arm and a

leg!

Key



1. The man and the woman are husband and wife.

true false

2. The woman is traveling to visit her children. true false

3. The man likes to travel for fun. true false

4. The woman has never been to Hong Kong. true false

5. The man thinks it is expensive for him to travel to Hong Kong by airplane. true false

Tape Script



Notes for Language and Culture1. I take it that … (spoken) used for saying that you expect that the person you

are talking to knows something or will do something ( 口语 ) 以为 e.g. I take it that they won‘t accept your proposal. 我以为他们不会接受你的建议。

2. … the thrill of traveling … thrill: a quivering or trembling caused by sudden excitement or emotion 因突

然兴奋或激动而引起的战栗或颤动 e.g. a thrill of joy/horror 一阵喜悦 / 害怕

3. an arm and a leg expensive ( 口语 ) 昂贵的 e.g. These resort hotels charge an arm and a leg for a decent meal. 在这些旅游胜地的餐馆像样地吃一顿要花很多钱。



Section C

Directions: Listen to the short passage and answer the following questions. The passage will be spoken twice. Before you listen, learn the following words and expressions:



Words & Expressions

pet n. 宠物precious a. 宝贵的length n. 长度，全长rude a. 粗鲁无礼的darling n. 心爱的人，亲爱的lose one’s temper 发脾气compartment n. 车厢ruin v. 毁坏female n. 女性，雌性动物



1. Where did the story take place?

It took place on a very ________.

2. Where was the only empty seat?

The only empty seat was next to ________.

3. Why did the woman refuse to give the man the seat next to her?

Her precious little ________ was sitting there.

4. How did the American get the seat?

He got the seat by throwing the pet animal ________.

5. What did the old man think that the

American should have done?

He thought that the American should

have thrown ________ instead of her

dog.

Tape Script Key



During World War II, an American soldier was traveling back to London after fighting on the front lines. He was on a very crowded train, and was looking for a seat, but the only empty one was next to an older lady, and she had her pet dog on it. He said, “Please, madam, I'm very tired. May I please sit here?” The lady replied, “No. My precious little dog, Miss Fluffy, is sitting here.”

The soldier walked the length of the train again with no luck, so he went back to the same seat next to the same woman and said, “Please, Madam, I have been fighting at the front for months, my feet hurt and I'm very tired. May I please sit here?” The woman told him, “I cannot believe how rude you are! I have already told you that my darling little Miss Fluffy is sitting here.” At that moment , the American lost his temper, picked up the dog and threw it out of the window.

An elderly man who was sitting across the compartment looked at the American soldier and said, “You Americans do everything wrong. You drive on the wrong side of the road, you’ve ruined the English language, and now you've thrown the wrong female out of the window!”

Key



1. Where did the story take place?

It took place on a very crowded train.

2. Where was the only empty seat?

The only empty seat was next to an old woman.

3. Why did the woman refuse to give the man the seat next to her?

Her precious little pet dog was sitting there.

4. How did the American get the seat?

He got the seat by throwing the pet animal out of the window.

5. What did the old man think that the American should have done?

He thought that the American should have thrown the old woman out of the window instead of her dog.

Tape Script


Compound Dictation

Section A

Directions: Write down the sentences that you hear. The sentences will be spoken three times.

1. ____________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________

4. ____________________________________________________

5. ____________________________________________________

Key


Compound Dictation

1. Where are you going this summer vacation?

2. I want to visit my relatives this vacation.

3. How will you go there, by bus or by train?

4. Did you know that the beach is closed?

5. It was reported that there was an accident there.


Compound Dictation

Section B

Directions: Listen to the song "Boats Sail on Rivers". Fill in the blanks with the words you hear and sing along.

Lyrics: Christina Rossetti

Composer: Lisa Black

Boats sail on the rivers,

And ships __ on the __,

But clouds that sail a-cross the __,

Are pre-tti-er than these.

There are bri-dges on the rivers,

As pre-tty as you __,

But the bow that bri-dges hea-ven,

And ov-er-tops the __,

And builds a __ from earth to sky,

Is far pre-tt-ier than these.

Key


Compound Dictation

Boats sail on the rivers,

And ships sail on the seas,

But clouds that sail a-cross the sky,

Are pre-tti-er than these.

There are bri-dges on the rivers,

As pre-tty as you please,

But the bow that bri-dges hea-ven,

And ov-er-tops the trees,

And builds a road from earth to sky,

Is far pre-tt-ier than these.


Follow-Up Speaking

Section AI. Listen In and Speak Out Directions: Listen to the conversation and repeat it sentence by sentence.

Woman: Hi Jim. Isn’t it great that summer vacation starts in only a few days? (1)

Man: Of course! Where are you going this summer for your

vacation? (2)

Woman: My family is planning on going to Hawaii.

Man: Hawaii! Wow! I have always wanted to go there. (3)

Woman: Me, too. My sister is planning the trip.

Man: I hope you have a good vacation. (4)

Woman: I hope you do, too. I will see you in a few weeks.

Man: See you then!


Follow-Up Speaking

II. Practice Directions: Act out the conversation by

using the following expressions.

(1) Isn’t it great that summer vacation starts in a few days?

that our summer vacation starts soon

that we will have our summer vacation in a few days

that we will have our summer holidays soon

(2) Where are you going this summer for your vacation?

for your vacation this summer

to travel this summer vacation to travel on your summer

vacation to travel this summer on your

vacation

(3) I have always wanted to go there.

to travel there to go there on vacation to visit that place

(4) I hope you have a good vacation.

have a wonderful time have a safe trip enjoy your vacation

Sample


Follow-Up Speaking

III. Sample Conversation

Woman: Hi Jim. Isn’t it great that that our summer vacation starts soon?

Man: Of course! Where are you going to travel this summer

vacation?

Woman: My family is planning on going to Hawaii.

Man: Hawaii! Wow! I have always wanted to visit that place.

Woman: Me, too. My sister is planning the trip.

Man: I hope you have a wonderful time.

Woman: I hope you do, too. I will see you in a few weeks.

Man: See you then!


Follow-Up Speaking

Section BBefore you listen and practice, learn the following words and expressions:

Words & Expressions

tropical a. 热带的seafood n. 海产食品mysterious a. 神秘的Buddhist a. 佛教的scenery n. 风景，景色delicious a. 美味的cheese n. 干酪

The Pearl Spring 珍珠泉（地名）suburb n. 市郊，郊区picnic n. 野餐capital a. 首都的romantic a. 浪漫的

Roquefort Cheese （羊乳奶酪）


Follow-Up Speaking

I. Listen In and Fill Out

Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with the missing words,

consulting the useful expressions in the box if you have difficulty.


Follow-Up Speaking

A: (1) Hainan Island?

B: No, I haven’t. Could you (2)?A: It’s a very special place in the

south part of China.B: (3)A: Its beautiful beaches, and its

tropical fruits.B: (4)A: Yes, I just came back from Hainan

Island.B: What did you like the most about

it?A: The people were so friendly.

There were also a lot of different kinds of seafood that I could try.

(1) Have you heard of Has anyone ever told you about Have you read about Have you ever heard anything about (2) tell me a little about it tell me something about it give me some information about it tell me a bit about it tell me what you know about it (3) What is it known for? What makes it special? What makes it famous? What is it famous for?(4) Have you visited Hainan before? Have you been there before? Have you traveled there before?

Key


Follow-Up Speaking

A: Have you heard of (1) Hainan Island?

B: No, I haven’t. Could you tell me a bit about it (2)?

A: It’s a very special place in the south part of China.

B: What is it famous for? (3)

A: Its beautiful beaches, and its tropical fruits.

B: Have you been there before? (4)

A: Yes, I just came back from Hainan Island.

B: What did you like the most about it?

A: The people were so friendly. There was also a lot of different kinds of seafood that I could try.


Follow-Up Speaking

II. Practice Directions: Act out the conversation by

using the following information.

1. Tibet a very mysterious place the northwest part of China Buddhist culture beautiful scenery delicious cheese and buttered

tea taste

2. the Pearl Spring a very beautiful place

the north suburb of Nanjing City

fresh air clear water a picnic with a lot of food enjoy

3. Paris the capital city of France the north part of the country high-fashion clothing/romantic

city scenery a lot of famous buildings visit

Sample


Follow-Up Speaking

III. Sample Conversation

A: Have you heard of the Pearl Spring?

B: No, I haven’t. Could you tell me a bit about it?

A: It’s a very beautiful place in the northern suburb of Nanjing City.

B: What is it famous for?

A: Its fresh air, and its clear water.

B: Have you been there before?

A: Yes, I just came back from the Pearl Spring.

B: What did you like the most about it?

A: The people were so friendly. There was also a picnic with a lot of food that I enjoyed.


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