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1、Pre-Class TasksBackground KnowledgeText AText BPre-Class TasksI.Mini-Research1.Whatistourism?2.Whatbusinessandservicesectorsarerelatedtotourism?Tourismconstitutesawidevarietyofsectorsthatprovidediverseproductsandservicestovisitors.Thesediversesectorsincludetransportation,travelservices,recreationand

2、entertainment,accommodationandfoodandbeverageservices.Theyarealsothedifferentwaystomeasurethesizeofthetourismindustry,astourismdoesnotconformtotheusualwaysthatindustriesaredefined,suchasmanufacturing,forestryandotherindustries.Tourismisanindustrywhichspecializesinmarketingoftheenjoyableandotherfeatu

3、resofatraveldestination,andprovisionoffacilitiesandservicesforthepleasureoftravelers(tourists).Tourismistheactivitiesofpeopletravelingtoandstayinginplacesoutsidetheirusualenvironmentforleisure,businessorotherpurposesfornotmorethanoneconsecutiveyear.Pre-Class TasksII.Co-Learning1.Accordingtothespeake

4、r,whatcantourismachieve?2.Doyouagreewithhimonthefunctionoftourisminsolvingculturaldisputes?Whyorwhynot?3.Inyouropinion,whatarethebenefitsoftravelingtodifferentplaces?Open-ended.(Tobroadenourhorizon,encourageouradventurousspirit,cultivate strong love for nature,history and adventures,become moreopen-

5、minded,etc.)Open-ended.(Yes,I agree.But he seems to overstate the role oftourism.Tourismdoeshelpsolvingsomeculturaldisputes,butitcannotbesopowerfulaswhatheexpected,Imafraid.)Inthespeakersview,tourismisthebestsustainablewaytobreakdownculturalandhistoricalbarriers,toconnectpeoplewithdifferentbeliefs,a

6、ndtocreatefriendships.Pre-Class TasksIII.PresentationMakeupatravelplantoKangarooIslandinAustralia.Thenmakeapresentationinclass.Youmayfollowthestepsbelow.1.SearchforinformationaboutKangarooIsland.2.Discussanddesignatravelplanwithothersinyourgroup.3.Makeapresentationaboutyourtravelplan.Background Know

7、ledgeAbout the TextThetextisatraveloguegivinganaccountoftheauthorsthree-daytripto Kangaroo Island,which lies in the state of South Australia.Thetraveloguerunschronologically,fromtheauthorshighexpectationoftheislandtotheirworriesaboutthefinancialdeterrent,tothedisappointingfirst-nightstay,totheirenco

8、unterswiththeislandsplentifulwildlife,totheiramusingcampingandwalkintheheartofunspoiledbushlandandbeaches,whichfinallyconvincedthemthattheywouldvisittheislandagain.Thelanguageofthetext,onthewhole,tendstobelessformal,free-styled,thoughwithmanylongsentencestructures,andtypicalofthewritingstyleoftravel

9、blog.Background KnowledgeAbout the AuthorAngelaArmstrongisawriterandamarketer.Shehasspentmanyyearstouring and camping with her Antarctic-expeditioner,UN-contractorhusband.Her book,Camping in Style,shares their knowledge,helpingcampers of all levels discover tools for the most comfortable campingholi

10、days.Text StructureText ABefore-Tour Expectation(paras1-2)While-Tour Experience(paras3-12)Post-Tour Conclusion(para13)PeoplearekeentoexploreKangarooIslandbecausethe_oftheplaceandthetitle(the_ofAustralia)ithasearnedarousepeoplesexpectations.1(paras3-5)Unhappyexperienceatthebeginningofthetourduetothel

11、ackof_.2(paras6-12)Whatwasseenand_onKangarooIslandandhowtheauthorfelt._,_and_werethemajorthingsonKangarooIslandthattheauthorwasinterestedin.Itwasa(n)_tripandtheauthorwouldcomebackagain.nameGalapagosWildlifeforwardplanningworthwhilewalks(orseafood)campingdoneDetailed AnalysisText APart I (paras 1-2)P

12、eoplearekeentoexploretheKangarooIslandbecausethenameoftheplaceandthetitle(theGalapagostheofAustralia)ithasearnedarousepeoplesexpectations.Comprehension check 1.Howdoyouunderstandthetitle?Thetitle“ThePromiseofKangarooIsland”meansthatavisittotheislandcannotfailthetravelerbecausethekangarooisthenationa

13、liconandthereismuchtoexpect,toseeandtodothere.Detailed AnalysisText A2.Whatdoestheauthormeanbymentioningtheislandsnickname“theGalapagosofAustralia”?The Galapagos islands are known for their vast number ofendemic species and were studied by Charles Darwin(Englishnaturalist,founderofthescienceofevolut

14、ion).Here,Galapagosof Australia is a metaphor,highlighting Kangaroo Islandsunspoiledecology.Detailed AnalysisText APart I (paras 1-2)Words and phrases1.Kangaroo Island in just the name sets up promiseand particularly so for international visitors.Who wouldnt want to explore an island overrun by our

15、Aussie national icon?Meaning:TheanimalkangarooimmediatelyremindspeopleofAustralia,anditistheAustraliannationalicon.ThatiswhyKangarooIslandinitsnamehelpstravelersbuildhighexpectationofasuccessfultriptotheisland.Detailed AnalysisText AAkangarooisanAustraliananimalwhichjumpsalongonitslargebacklegsandca

16、rriesitsyounginapouch(aspecialpocketofflesh).ItoftenstandsforAustraliabecauseitispeculiartothiscountry.ThatiswhyitisseenastheAussie national icon.promisen.asignthatsth/sbwillbegoodorsuccessful;SNY:potentialHersonshowsgreatpromiseasachessplayer.Thenewdrugholdspromise.Detailed AnalysisText A2.is so ro

17、manced as the jewel in South Australias crown and earns the title of the Galapagos of Australia.Here,Galapagos of Australiaisametaphor,highlightingKangarooIslandsremotenessandisolation.Similarly,jewelandcrownaremetaphors.Detailed AnalysisText APart II (paras 3-12)Comprehension check 3.Didtheauthorma

18、kethecrossingonthedayshearrivedattheferrystation?Whyorwhynot?4.WhydidtheyshopforfoodinVictorHarbourbeforeboardingtheferry?Becausetheyweretoldthatfoodessentialsareinlimitedsupplyontheisland.No.Theydidnotmakethecrossingonthefirstdaybecausetheydidnotmakepreparationbeforehand.Theyhadtotaketheadvicegiven

19、bytheferrystafftostockupinVictorHarbourandspenttheirfirstnightattheferryterminaltownPenneshaw.Detailed AnalysisText A5.Whatdoesthe“financialdeterrent”inparagraph4referto?6.WeretheysatisfiedwiththecaravanparkatPenneshaw?Whyorwhynot?No,theywerent.Theparkwasshortonbasicfacilitiesandattractivecampingsit

20、es.Here,this“financialdeterrent”referstothehighpricesofareturnferryjourney.Detailed AnalysisText A7.Doestheauthorlovewildlife?Howdoyouknow?Yes,shedoes.Inseveralparagraphs,theauthorrevealsherloveforwildlife.First,inparagraph6,herideaoftheislandsextensivewildlifewasunfortunatelyconfirmedbygraveroadkil

21、l.Sheconsidersitapityand hopes to see live ones;then in paragraph 7,birds,sea lions,echidnas are described with passion.Even in paragraphs 9 and 10,whose focuses are walks and camping,the author cannot helpdescribingvariousanimalslikeplatypuses,seabirdsandalargepossuminsearchoffood.Detailed Analysis

22、Text A8.Whydidtheytakeadifferentrouteontheirwayback?9.CanyousummarizethereasonswhytheauthorenjoyedtravelingonKangarooIsland?Theirencounterswiththeislandsplentifulwildlife,theiramusingcampingandwalkintheheartofunspoiledbushlandandbeaches,etc.Becausetheyhopetopickupsomeofthemuch-talked-aboutseafoodtre

23、atsofmarronandoysters.Detailed AnalysisText APart II (paras 3-12)Words and phrases1.Our urgent reception at the ferry office had us realising that staff must not often be greeted with latecomers wanting same-day passage.Meaning:Wearrivedattheferryquitelateandwantedtomakethecrossingimmediately,butthe

24、ferrystaffinformedusthatwehadtowaittillthenextday.same-day passagePleasenotethatthewordpassageispolysemous,havingseveralmeanings.Hereinthiscontext,passagemeanstheactionofgoingacross.ththelayoutoftheschool.Detailed AnalysisText A2.We were offered good advice to stock up in Victor Harbour before board

25、ing as food essentials are in limited supply on the island.stock up(on/with sth):tobuyalotofsthsothatyoucanuseitlaterWeve got plenty of food and vegetables,but we must stock up on meat.We ought to stock up with food for the coming snow.in limited/short supply:(sth)notenoughThese goods are in limited

26、 supply.We need to stock up on them.Food is in short supply,and that is why the prices are going up.Detailed AnalysisText A3.Without research and planning we believe that last-minute tourists might be put off by the high prices of a return ferry journey.put off:tomakesbloseinterestinorenthusiasmfors

27、th/sbWe are not going to allow a little difficulty like that to put us off.The fact that some people may disapprove will not put me off from doing what I think right.Detailed AnalysisText A4.In fact a few international tourists we met on the road spoke exactly of this“financial deterrent”to taking t

28、hemselves and their vehicle across.Here,this“financialdeterrent”referstothehighpriceofareturnferryjourney.a deterrent to sb/sth/doing sth:athingthatmakessblessliketodosthWindow locks are an effective deterrent to potential burglars.Hopefully his punishment will act as a deterrent to others.deterv.de

29、terrencen.deterrentadj./n.Detailed AnalysisText A5.We were offered a special ferry price on the proviso that we spent our first night in the caravan park at the ferry terminal town of Penneshaw.on/with the proviso:(formal)ontheconditionHe accepted the job with one proviso:he would work alone.He agre

30、ed to their visit with the proviso that they should stay on longer than one week.Detailed AnalysisText A6.With first impressions known to influence lasting memories we were surprised Kangaroo Island tourism would want to align itself with a tourist park that was short on basic facilities and attract

31、ive camping sites.Here,thewordwould isusedtorefertotypicalhabitualactionsinthepast.Thisisusuallyaformaluseanditoftenoccursinstories.align oneself with:topubliclysupportChurch leaders have aligned themselves with the opposition.We must align ourselves with the workers in the struggle for freedom.be s

32、hort on sth:(informal)tohavelessofsththanyoushouldhaveSometimes I think he is a little short on common sense.The book is rather short on illustrations,but has some useful information.Detailed AnalysisText A7.We had the ugly thought that a keen business operator could make a good living from possum a

33、nd wombat furand tourism might be all the better for it,having it cleaned up each day.Inthephraseall the better for it,alltheisusedtoemphasizethecomparativebetterandforintroducesthereason.Moreexamples:I feel all the better for the shower.He felt all the worse for the medicine.8.In any case at least

34、we knew the island did have plentiful wildlifewe were just eager to see the live ones.in any case:whateverhappensormayhavehappenedplentifuladj.morethanenoughinquantityliveadj.living,notdead;Detailed AnalysisText A9.This was demonstrated in all its glory upon reaching Seal Bay Conservation Park.Meani

35、ng:ThefactthatKangarooIslandhasplentifulwildlifewasshownwithallitsgreatbeautywhenwereachedSealBayConservationPark.in all ones glory:withallonesgreatbeautyThe city was spread out beneath us in all its glory.Wild flowers in all their glory carpeted the meadow.Detailed AnalysisText A10.we also witnesse

36、d the treasured echidna,going about its business,just touching distance away.treasured adj.valuabletreasured memories of the old daysThese books are still among my most treasured possessions.Question:DothesetwoV-ingstructures,goingaboutitsbusiness,justtouchingdistanceaway,playthesamerole?Answer:No,t

37、heydont.ThefirstV-ingphrase,goingaboutitsbusiness,servesasapost-modifierofechidna(theechidnawasgoingaboutitsbusiness)whileintheother,touchingisanadjectivemodifyingdistance.Here,thephrasejusttouchingdistanceawaymeans“quitenear”.go about its business:keepbusywithitsbusinessYoud better go about your ow

38、n business Ive no time to play chess with you;Ive got to go about my businessDetailed AnalysisText A11.What a well-catered-for and slick operation!Meaning:Totheauthorssatisfaction,excellentservicewasprovidedinFlindersChaseNationalPark.cater for:(chiefly Brit.)toprovidewhatisneededorwantedbysb/sthThe

39、 class caters for all ability ranges.As a child he was spoiled by parents who catered for his every need.12.we had the pick of campsites at the lovely Snake Lagoon.Meaning:WemadethebestchoiceofcampsitesatthelovelySnakeLagoon.the pick of:(informal)thebestthingorthingsinagroupWe are reviewing the pick

40、 of this months new books.I think we got the pick of the bunch.Detailed AnalysisText A13.All this splendour and we were the only ones on the track.Meaning:Wearetheonlyvisitorsenjoyingthissplendidnaturalview.14.Thankfully,thinking ahead,this was all in the car.Meaning:Wethoughtbeforehandthatfoodhadbe

41、tternotbeleftoutsidethecar,andwekeptitinthecar.Luckily,ourthoughtwasright.Otherwise,thepossummighthavegotthefood.Detailed AnalysisText A15.Our visions were that thered be plenty of direct“fresh”outlets in the main towns,yet we found noneotherwise you may as well wait until youre back on the mainland

42、 to where theyre shipped.Meaning:Wethoughtthatitwaslikelythattherewouldbeplentyofdirect“fresh”outletsinthemaintowns,butwewerewrongandfoundnoseafoodthere.outletn.ashoporstorethatsellsgoodsforlessthantheusualprice,especiallythingsofaparticulartypeThe business has 34 retail outlets in this state alone.

43、Detailed AnalysisText Ayou may as well waitThephrasemay as wellisaspokenexpressionusedtosaythatyouwilldosomethingthatyoudonotreallywanttodo,becauseyoucannotthinkofanythingbetter,asin:I may as well go out tonight.Theres nothing interesting on television.Detailed AnalysisText APart III (para 13)It was

44、 a worthwhile trip and the author would come back again.Comprehension check10 DoesKangarooIslandpresentedinthearticlestrikeyouasanattractiveplaceofinterest?Whyorwhynot?Open-endedquestion.Words and phrases1.We cannot argue we are the most well-versed travellers on Kangaroo Island,given that we spent

45、a total of three days there,but weve seen enough to know that we would be back.Meaning:ThisistheauthorsmoderatebutconvincingcommentofKangarooIsland.Insteadofpilingadjectivestopraisethisplace,shesaidtheywouldbeback,whichisastrongrecommendationtothereader.Detailed AnalysisText Aversed in sth:havingalo

46、tofknowledgeaboutsth,orskillatsthHe was well versed in employment law.given that:conj.consideringthatGiven that there was so little time,I think then have done a good job.It was surprising the government was re-elected,given that they had raised taxes so much.Detailed AnalysisText A2.The ferry fee i

47、s worth it if you drive the two hours across the island to reach Flinders Chase National Park where the host of great natural attractions,wildlife,walks and well-facilitated camping will greet you.Meaning:Whenyouenjoyvisitingmanynaturalattractions,seeingwildlife,takingwalksandcampingatwell-facilitat

48、edcampsitesattheFlindersChaseNationalPark,youwillnotthinkthattheferryfeeisexpensivebecausewhatyoucansee,doandexperiencetherewillmaketheferryfeeworthwhile.a host of:alargenumberofA host of problems may delay the opening of the Channel Tunnel.He was a gentle,sensitive,lovable man who will be missed by

49、 a host of friends.ComprehensionText AFindoutinformationaboutthefollowingandshareyourfindingsinagroup.1VictorHarbour2RemarkableRocksAtownandcoastalresort,SouthAustralia,situatedatthemouthoftheInmanRiver,onthenorthwestshoreofEncounterBay.Foundedin1839,thetownwasnamedforHMS“Victor,”ashipthathadentered

50、thebaytwoyearsearlier.OneofthemostcaptivatingviewsinSouthAustralia.TheRockswhichhavebeencarvedoutandformedafter500millionyearsofwind,rainandcrashingwaves,area“mustdo”whilstonKangarooIsland.TheRocksaresoremarkablethattheyvebecomethesignatureattractionoftheFlindersChaseNationalPark,andhavebecomeahaven