Unit 3, Module OneTravel JournalWarming up & Pre-readingGoals1. To talk about things related to travel, e.g. the place, the things needed and the transport, etc.2. To draw a travel plan. 3. To learn something about the Mekong River through reading.4. To get the main idea of the text. Lead inWhy do people travel?Enjoy beautiful scenery and scenic spots.Increase our knowledgeTaste delicious food Make friends Be good for healthExperience different culture and customsTo show off their power and wealth.Learn to be independent and open-mindedPeople would like to travel toTianan men Square He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man.The Three Gorges 长江三峡长江三峡Discussion: How will you prepare for traveling?transportthings neededon footby bikeby motorby busby carby trainby high-speed railby ship/boat/seaby plane/ airbackpackcomfortable clothes sports shoesmedicine blanket radio flashlight umbrella matches water bottle knives tent compass map raincoatMake a travel plan in groups:When are you leaving?How are you going there? When are you arriving there? Where are you staying ?How long are you staying there?How much money do you think you will need to pay thejourney?Where are you going? Its time to make your travel plan.Destination:Transport:Budget:Length of stay:Preparation (when to start/come back; what to take; where to live, etc.)Reading: Journey Down The MekongLets learn the writers travel experience! Can you recognize these famous rivers?Yangtze Yellow River Would you like to take a trip down the river? Why? Along the river, we may seeplainvalleywaterfallglacierrapidsThe Mekong River How much do you know about the Mekong? The Mekong, which is 4,180 kilometers long, is the largest river in Southeast AsiaSights along the Mekong rivercanoessunsetcatfish Can you list the countries that the Mekong River flows through?Map of the MekongSouth China seaChinaLaosMyanmarThailandCambodiaVietnam Read the text quickly and find out what their plan is.Who?What?Where?How?When?Wang Kun and his sister Wang WeiTake a trip down / along the riverThe Mekong RiverBy bicycleAfter graduating from collegeMain idea Wang Kun and his sister Wang Wei are planning to take a bike trip down the Mekong River after graduating from college. Read again and get the main idea of each paragraph:Para.1 Para.2Para.3 Their dreamTheir planTheir _preparationDiscussion:What difficulties do you think they would meet during the trip?