Unit 1: Traveling (自学互动平台)
01 Warming Up: Travel Sequence
In what logical order do you take these steps when you travel by air? Number the steps from 1 to 6.
Self-Reflection & Speaking
Practice describing your routine out loud using sequencing adverbs:
- First, I book my flight ticket online.
- Next, I pack all my essential bags.
- Then, I take a taxi to the departures terminal.
- After that, I go through airport security.
- Finally, I board the airplane and claim my luggage upon arrival.
02 Vocabulary Focus
Study the core terms, review road signs, and test yourself with the sentence gap-fill exercise.
Language Note: Road & Direction Signs (常见道路表达)
Exercise: Complete the Sentences
Word bank: countryside, downtown, New York City, resort(s), polluted, transportation, Forbidden City, hire
- The best way to explore the is on foot. (Answer: countryside)
- We bought a tourist guide to Shanghai before we left. (Answer: downtown)
- I plan on staying in for some time. (Answer: New York City)
- The coastal are mostly deserted in winter. (Answer: resorts)
- The fund provides money to clean up chemically industrial sites. (Answer: polluted)
- We need to find some other means of . (Answer: transportation)
- The was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. (Answer: Forbidden City)
- There is a growing tendency among employers to casual staff. (Answer: hire)
Riddle Challenge: Guess the Places
Which city is it?
1. It is in the U.S.
2. It has a very famous park.
3. A famous statue greets you if you arrive by boat.
4. It is called the “Big Apple”.
Which tourist attraction is it?
1. Located in central Beijing, China.
2. Known for vast holdings of artworks.
3. Magnificent palace complex.
4. Imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties.
03 Reading: Work and Travel Abroad
Read the authentic passage, toggle the Chinese translation, and complete the reading exercises.
Traveling is expensive: hotels, transportation and sightseeing all cost money. For students on a budget, it may seem as if traveling is not a possibility. However, there is a solution—the working holiday, on which you can travel and see the world at the same time.
休假需要大笔花销:住宿、交通和观光都需要花钱。对于囊中羞涩的学生党来说,旅行似乎是不可能实现的事情。然而,凡事都有解决的办法——打工度假,能让你一边旅行一边饱览大千世界。
If you love being outdoors, then you could try picking fruit. You could harvest strawberries in England, grapes in France, oranges in Greece or kiwi fruits in New Zealand—the possibilities are endless! Embrace the hard work and pick fast; that way, you can earn well.
如果你热爱户外活动,可以尝试水果采摘。你可以在英国摘草莓,在法国摘葡萄,在希腊摘橙子,在新西兰摘猕猴桃——只有想不到!欣然接受辛苦的工作,眼疾手快,你就会得到不菲的收入。
If you prefer to dress up as a princess or pirate and get paid for it, a job in a theme park could be for you. Make your way to Disneyland, which is often looking for seasonal staff. Again, you’ll work hard, but you’ll also enjoy talking with happy customers and you’ll have fun!
如果你更喜欢装扮成公主或海盗,并靠这个挣钱,那么主题公园的工作也许会适合你。可以去迪士尼乐园,那里经常需要季节性的员工。同样,那儿的工作并不轻松,但你可以体会到与笑容满面的游客交谈的乐趣,你会工作得很开心!
In Türkiye, you could work as a hot-air balloon chaser. A balloon chaser works as a part of a crew, which drives behind the balloon, sometimes for thousands of miles! The workers use maps and information from the pilot to figure out the landing site.
在土耳其,你可以尝试热气球地勤人员的工作。热气球地勤是整个工作团队的一分子,其工作是在地面开车追踪热气球,有时一开就是上千英里!地勤人员利用地图和飞行员传来的信息判断热气球的着陆位置。
So what are you waiting for? Get online and start planning your working vacation!
所以你还在等什么?快打开网页,开始计划你的打工度假之旅吧!
Comprehension Check (阅读理解测试)
1. According to the writer, why don’t many students travel?
2. What kind of person would enjoy picking fruit on a working holiday?
3. A hot-air balloon chaser in Türkiye works:
04 Grammar Focus: Imperative Sentences (祈使句)
Imperatives express commands, instructions, polite invitations, or advice. The subject “you” is omitted, and the verb stays in its base form.
Grammar Rules Summary
- Positive Imperative: Base Verb (动词原形).
e.g., Enjoy your break! / Come in, please. - Negative Imperative: Don’t + Base Verb.
e.g., Don’t be late again. / Don’t forget to pack. - Let’s / Let: Making suggestions or self-instructions.
e.g., Let me have a look. / Let’s travel together. - Polite or Emphatic: Do + Base Verb.
e.g., Do come to see me tomorrow!
Interactive Sentence Transformation
Rewrite the sentences into natural imperative sentences.
1. You should not be late again.
2. You should not answer the phone while driving.
3. Will you please come and join us?
05 Chatting: City Life vs. Countryside Life
Study the functional conversation between Carl and Becca, analyze the pros & cons, and practice your spoken opinion.
Audio Dialogue Transcript
Useful Language: Pros & Cons Comparison
| Aspect | City Life | Countryside Life |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | Convenient, more job openings, richer entertainment, better health care | Peace and quiet, clean fresh air, closer communities, lower stress |
| Cons | Pollution, high cost of living, heavy traffic, intense job competition | Fewer jobs, limited entertainment, fewer transport options |
06 Practical Writing: Postcard Builder
Understand English address order (Street & Number > City > Postal Code > Country) and build an authentic holiday postcard.
Address Order Rule in English
Postcard Builder Form
Dear [Friend’s Name],
Greetings from [Your Location]! The weather here is [weather condition].
Every day we have been [activities you do]. It is such an unforgettable experience!
Wish you were here. See you soon!
Best regards,
[Your Name]
07 The Pride of China & VR Dialogue
Explore Chinese heritage (Porcelain and Dehua White Gold) and review the Great Wall VR conversational script.
A New “China” Legend (中国瓷器传奇)
The word “China” represents both our country and fine porcelain. Over 700 years ago, Marco Polo brought a porcelain jar from Dehua County, Fujian Province back to Venice, where it was hailed as “white gold”.
Jingdezhen in Jiangxi Province became the celebrated “porcelain capital”. Today, international visitors travel to Jingdezhen to work with clay, exchange artistic traditions, and write a new “China” story together.
VR Episode: Exploring the Great Wall
Role-play the tour conversation with your international classmate, Tim:
Tim: “The Great Wall is really spectacular. Can you tell me about its history?”
Your lines (Guided Practice):
“It displays the wisdom of the Chinese gathered throughout thousands of years. It traces back to the Western Zhou Dynasty. Later, the First Qin Emperor connected and repaired earlier walls, though most walls we see today were built during the Ming Dynasty.”