Reading
Fast reading： the structure




Q1: Of the two places introduced, which is a summer resort to us, and which is a winter resort?
Rio de Janeiro /summer; Kitzbuhel /winter
Q2: What is Carnival in Rio de Janeiro?
Carnival is a four-day festival to celebrate the sun.
Q3: Where is Alps?
Alps stands around Kitzbuhel in southern Austria, in Europe.
Careful Reading
Q1: Which of the following is true? B
A. Copacabana is close to a century old.
B. All beaches are not far away from downtown Rio.
C. To take a bus back to downtown Rio is not a good
idea after a long time in the sun on the beach of
Princess of the Sea
Q2: The biggest tourism season in Rio de Janeiro comes around ______because of _B___.
A. June and July ; Carnival
B. March; Carnival, a festival in celebration of the sun.
C. winter ;a famous festival
Q1: What can tourists do in Kitzbuhel?
go skiing
compete in the downhill race;
enjoy a variety of entertainment
take a walk around (a feast for the eyes)
Q2: What kind of place is Kitzbuhel?
a paradise for skiers
•good weather and breath-taking scenery ;
•a lively mix of old village culture and the
excitement of an internationaltourist area.
1)Scanning: Use key words to help find the answers to the questions about these two places.
Scanning 1---Text about Rio de Janeiro
(1) What country is Rio de Janeiro in?
(2) What are the people of Rio known as and for?
(3) What’s Copacabana? What’s it also known as? Is it far away from downtown Rio?
(4) When is the best time to visit Rio? What’s the biggest tourism season in Rio?
Scanning 2---Text about Kitzbuhel
(1)What country is Kitzbuhel in?
(2)What’s Kitzbuhel famous for?
(3)What makes Kitzbuhel a world-class ski resort?
(4)What other things can one do besides skiing in Kitzbuhel?
Ss are expected to read for specific information and prepare for the further reading.
Stage 2---While reading
1.Table-filling, note-making, and inferring answers.
Ss are encouraged to comprehend and infer in the context.

True or False
1. RIO is Brazil’s third largest city. F
2. There is no theme parks in RIO. F
3. The people in RIO are very friendly. T
4. Downtown Rio is the city’s cultural and political heart. F
5. The beach is very far away from the centre of Rio. F
6. Copacabana is known as the “King of the sea” F
7. The best time to visit Rio is in July and August. F
8. Lots of visitors leave Rio feeling disappointed.F
9. The Carnival is a seven-day festival. F
10. The finest and most challenging place for skiing is Rio De Janeiro F
11. A walk around Kitzbuhel is a feast for the eyes. T
12. If you have never skied before, you had better not go to Kitzbuhel. F

Destination
Rio De Janeiro
Kitzbuhel
Country
 Brazil

 Austria

Location
Along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean

Southern Austria
 
People
Big hearts and friendliness
 
 Friendliness

Attractions
 Modern malls, theme
parks, beautiful beaches,
old buildings and churches,
dance halls, tall office buildings
Ski slopes, winter sports, old village culture, entertainment

Best time to visit
 June or July, but also March(Carnival)
Winter



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