1、Unit 2 They have seen the Pyramids. Module 2Have you.? Yes, I have. / No, I havent.Has he/ she ? Yes, he/she has.No, he/ she hasnt.Work in pairs.visited the White Housewash your teethwashed your teethHave you.? Yes, I have. / No, I havent.Have you.? Yes, I have. / No, I havent.ride a horseridden a h

2、orse read the bookHas she?Have they?had Pizzalistened to the musicHas she ? Ask and answer the questions.Which interesting places in China have you visited?Have you ever seen the Great Wall?Have you ever visited another country?Look at the photo and discuss what it shows and where it is.the Pyramids

3、EgyptNear the modern city of Cairo lies the largest and most imposing concentration of pyramids in the world, those of the Giza Plateau. Built 4,000 years ago, the three great pyramids at Giza, in the Egyptian desert, remain the most colossal buildings ever constructed. Pyramids functioned as tombs

4、for pharaohs.The pyramids were built by Egyptians under the orders of the Egyptian leader, whose title was Pharaoh. In order to build the great pyramid, 2.3 million blocks of stone were cut, transported and assembled to create.The great pyramid, also known as khufu, is 770 feet on one side and 481 f

5、eet tall.How did ancient builders manage to build these? Nobody can answer it.But its sure that it needs brains and strength. For being a man-made wonder that has survived the sands of time, the pyramids rise to the No.2 spot. Theres a common message in the pyramids: the pyramids belong to Egypt, bu

6、t the pyramids also belong to the world. Thats why we can all identify the pyramids as an early monument of human greatness.Read and answer the questions.1. How long have the Robinsons been in Egypt?2. Why do they live in Cairo?They have been in Egypt for two years.Because Mikes fathers company sent

7、 him to work there and his family went with him.3. What have they seen and done in Egypt?They have seen the Pyramids, travelled on a boat on the Nile River, and visited the palaces and towers of ancient kings and queens.4. What do Mike and Clare find difficult about Arabic?This language is different

8、 from English in many ways, and they find it hard to spell and pronounce the words.5. Who do they miss in the US?6. Are they looking forward to going home?They miss their friends in the US.Yes, they are counting down the days.Read the paragraph one by one.Read Paragraph 1 and fill in the blanks.Hell

9、o, Im Mike Robinson. Im _ years old. I come from _. Clare is my sister. She is fourteen. We are in _ in Egypt now. _ is one of the _ and _ cities in Africa.15AmericaCairoCairobiggestbusiestRead Paragraph 2, 3 and check the sentences.1. Mike lives in Cairo for two years. FT2. Peters company has sent

10、him to work in Germany, France, English and China.3. The Robinsons have visited the ancient palaces of the queens and kings of Egypt. TRead Paragraph 4 and fill in the blanks.Mike and Clare have learnt a little _. This language is _ from English in many ways. _ and _ the words is difficult for them,

11、 but they still enjoy learning it. They have learnt _, _, _ and _. They often _ the languages.ArabicdifferentSpellingpronouncingGermanFrenchChineseArabicmixListen to Paragraph 5 and answer the question.Why are the Robinsons moving again?Because Peters company has asked him to work back in the US.1.

12、They have been to many interesting places.Language points 當我們想表達“曾經去過某地方”的時候，可以用 have/ has been to 這個句型。如：He has been to America and England. 他去過美國和英國。Have you ever been to Shanghai? 你去過上海嗎？No, Ive never been there before. 沒有，從來沒去過那。 have been to與 have gone to的區別： have been to意為“去過某地”，人已經回來 ; have g

13、one to意為“去了某地”，人可能已經到了那里，也可能還在路上，但不在說話的地方。如：辨析我曾經去過北京。I have ever been to Beijing.我的老師去圖書館了。My teacher has gone to the library.1. Daming _ the gym and he will come back in an hour.2. Mr. White _ Dalian twice. Its a beautiful place. has gone to has been toPractice2. They are counting down the days. c

14、ount v. 數；清點,數的數目 He was counting slowly under his breath. 他在低聲慢慢地數數。 I counted the money. It was more than five hundred dollars. 我數了數錢，有五百多美元。 I counted 34 wild goats grazing. 我數了，有34只野山羊在吃草。 count down 倒數，倒計時 The people have already begun to count down. 人們已經開始倒計時了。 The spaceship is already being c

15、ounted down. 宇宙飛船已開始倒計秒數。 On New Years Eve, many people gather together to count down for the coming year. 在除夕夜， 很多人聚在一起為新年倒數。有關count的短語 count against 對不利; 不利于 count on 指望；依靠 count for 有價值，有重要性 count in 把計算在內 count as 視為；算是；看成 count down 倒讀數，倒計時 count by 間隔數 count up 共計；把加起來 count off 報數Work in pair

16、s. Think of a special trip. Write notes and explain:Where you wentWhen you went thereWhy it was specialWhen?Where? What? How? Who? Why?Think about one of your fantastic experiences. Talk about it with your partner first. Then write it down. You should write the passage considering the following questions.Discussion and writingWriting Write a passage about your experience.Ive ever seen in a concert.It was in 2000 in Beijing.They were fantastic.Ive ever tried Western food.Sample: When I was ten years old I went to Beijing with my parents. I w