Unit 9 Traveling
In this unit, you will:
A. Review flight numbers.
B. Learn to understand conversations and passages
about traveling.
C. Learn how to plan a trip or talk about your vacation.
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Flight Numbers
Section A
Directions:
Listen to the sentences below and then repeat, paying attention to your
pronunciation of the flight and gate numbers.
1. Flight MU0502 is now boarding at Gate F25.
2. Flight CA0052 to San Francisco is now boarding.
3. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Flight SW7050.
4. You are on Flight AF206 bound for Washington D.C.
5. The plane due in at 13:45 is Flight AC324 from London.
6. This is the last call for Western Airlines Flight 708. All passengers please
board at Gate 22.
7. Attention, please. Flight NW0021 from Tokyo has been delayed because of
engine trouble.
8. Attention, please. Flight SA586 from Shanghai will be 20 minutes late
because of bad weather.
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Flight Numbers
Section B
Directions:
You will hear eight sentences. Listen to each of them carefully and then
write down the flight numbers and gate numbers as quickly as you can. The sentences
will be spoken only once.
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Flight Numbers
Key
1. Southern Airlines to Hong Kong, Flight
2. Asian Airlines to Los Angeles, Flight
.
is now boarding at
3. Air Canada to Vancouver, Flight
4. Korean Air to Seoul, Flight
is now boarding at
.
is now boarding at
is now boarding at
5. Attention please. US Airways Flight
.
.
to Boston is now boarding at
6. Flight ___ to Wellington is now boarding. Passengers please board at
.
.
7. This is the final call for Air China Flight 421 to San Francisco. Please board
now at
.
8. Your attention please. China Eastern Airlines Flight
in 30 minutes. Remaining passengers please go to
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is departing
immediately.
Speaking
Flight Numbers
1. Southern Airlines to Hong Kong, Flight CZ3426 is now boarding at Gate 21C.
2. Asian Airlines to Los Angeles, Flight OZ5038 is now boarding at Gate 32.
3. Air Canada to Vancouver, Flight AC4187 is now boarding at Gate 13.
4. Korean Air to Seoul, Flight KE052 is now boarding at Gate 68A.
5. Attention please. US Airways Flight US3721 to Boston is now boarding at
Gate B17.
6. Flight DJ116 to Wellington is now boarding. Passengers please board at
Gate C41.
7. This is the final call for Air China Flight 421 to San Francisco. Please board
now at Gate 26.
8. Your attention please. China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5023 is departing in
30 minutes. Remaining passengers please go to Gate 12A immediately.
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Basic Skills
Read and memorize the following expressions.
Questions
Where are you gonna go on
vacation this year?
What are you going to do for
vacation this year?
Where would you like to go for
vacation this year?
Where do you want to go?
If you had a choice, where
would you choose to travel?
What place/Where would you
like to visit?
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Answers
I am going to go to …
I plan on traveling to …
I’d like to go to …
I want to go to …
If I had a choice, I’d choose
to travel to …
I would like to visit …
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What is the most beautiful place
that you have ever visited?
How long are you gonna be gone?
How long are you planning on
staying?
What are you going to do on your
vacation?
Where are you going to travel to?
Have you ever been to
?
Do you want to go with me to
?
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The most beautiful place I have
ever visited is …
I am going to be gone for …
I am planning on staying for…
I am going to …
I plan to
there.
I am going to travel to …
No, I haven’t been there.
Yes, I have. I enjoyed my time
there very much.
That’s okay. I already have plans.
Sure, that sounds great.
No thanks. I am too busy to take a
vacation.
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Speaking
Listening Comprehension
Section A
Directions: Listen to the conversation. Then mark the answer you think is best. The
conversation will be spoken twice. Before you listen, learn the following words and
expressions:
Words & Expressions
passport n. 护照
aisle n. 走廊，过道
flight n. 飞行
airport n. 机场
railway n. 铁道，铁路
boarding check 登机牌
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Listening Comprehension
Tape Script Key
1. Where do you think the man is?
a. At a bus station.
b. At the airport.
c. At the railway station.
d. On a plane.
2. Who will be traveling with the man?
a. His wife.
b. His children.
c. Nobody.
d. His boss.
3. What does the woman ask the man for?
a. His phone number.
b. His ID card and passport.
c. His luggage.
d. His boarding check.
4. What seat does the man request?
a. A window seat. b. A front seat. c. An aisle seat. d. A back seat.
5. What is the man’s gate number?
a. 45.
b. 64.
c. 15.
d. 54.
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Listening Comprehension
Key
[The sound of people shuffling in a line.]
Woman: Good morning, sir! May I have a look at your ticket please?
Man:
Yes, here it is.
Woman: Thank you. Will you be traveling with anyone today?
Man:
No, I am traveling alone.
Woman: May I see your passport please?
Man:
Yes, of course. Do you need anything else?
Woman: Do you have your ID card with you?
Man:
Yes, here it is. Is it okay if I request a window seat today?
Woman: That’s fine. We will seat you in aisle 11 next to the window.
Your gate number is 54. Have a good day, and a nice
flight.
Man:
Thank you for your time.
Woman: It’s my pleasure.
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Tape Script
1. Where do you think the man is?
a. At a bus station.
b. At the airport.
c. At the railway station.
d. On a plane.
2. Who will be traveling with the man?
a. His wife.
b. His children.
c. Nobody.
d. His boss.
3. What does the woman ask the man for?
a. His phone number.
b. His ID card and passport.
c. His luggage.
d. His boarding check.
4. What seat does the man request?
a. A window seat. b. A front seat. c. An aisle seat. d. A back seat.
5. What is the man’s gate number?
a. 45.
b. 64.
c. 15.
d. 54.
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Listening Comprehension
Notes for Language and Culture
1. The sound of people shuffling in a line.
shuffle: slide (the feet) along the floor or ground while walking 曳步而
行（以短小滑动的步子移动，几乎不抬起脚）这里指人们排队缓缓向
前移动。
2. ID card = Identification card 身份证
3. window seat 靠窗的座位 aisle seat 靠走道的座位
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Listening Comprehension
Section B
Directions:
Listen to the conversation. Then decide if the sentences below are true
or false. Mark the correct answer with a “√”. The conversation will be spoken twice.
Before you listen, learn the following words and expressions:
Words & Expressions
nervous a. 神经紧张的，不安的
airplane n. 飞机
thrill n. 乐趣，兴奋
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Tape Script Key
1. The man and the woman are husband and wife.
true false
2. The woman is traveling to visit her children.
true false
3. The man likes to travel for fun.
true false
4. The woman has never been to Hong Kong.
true false
5. The man thinks it is expensive for him to travel to Hong Kong by
airplane.
true false
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Key
Man:
Woman:
Man:
Woman:
Man:
Woman:
Man:
Woman:
You look a little nervous. Are you okay?
Yes. I am fine. I just don’t like traveling on airplanes very much.
Would you like to take my seat near the window?
No. It would make me sick.
If you don’t like to travel, why are you on this flight?
I don’t like to travel for fun, but I like to travel to see family.
So I take it that you are going to go and see your relatives.
Yes. My three lovely grandchildren are waiting for me in Hong Kong.
Why are you traveling today?
Man:
I like the thrill of traveling. I don’t have any grandchildren to visit
since I am single.
Woman: Have you ever been to Hong Kong?
Man:
No, I haven’t.
Woman: Oh, you are going to love it!
Man:
I hope so. The airplane ticket to Hong Kong cost me an arm and a leg!
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Tape Script
1. The man and the woman are husband and wife.
true false
2. The woman is traveling to visit her children.
true false
3. The man likes to travel for fun.
true false
4. The woman has never been to Hong Kong.
true false
5. The man thinks it is expensive for him to travel to Hong Kong by
airplane.
true false
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Notes for Language and Culture
1. I take it that … (spoken) used for saying that you expect that the person you
are talking to knows something or will do something (口语) 以为
e.g. I take it that they won‘t accept your proposal.
我以为他们不会接受你的建议。
2. … the thrill of traveling …
thrill: a quivering or trembling caused by sudden excitement or emotion 因突
然兴奋或激动而引起的战栗或颤动
e.g. a thrill of joy/horror 一阵喜悦/害怕
3. an arm and a leg expensive (口语) 昂贵的
e.g. These resort hotels charge an arm and a leg for a decent meal.
在这些旅游胜地的餐馆像样地吃一顿要花很多钱。
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Listening Comprehension
Section C
Directions: Listen to the short passage and answer the following questions. The
passage will be spoken twice. Before you listen, learn the following words and
expressions:
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Words & Expressions
pet n. 宠物
precious a. 宝贵的
length n. 长度，全长
rude a. 粗鲁无礼的
darling n. 心爱的人，亲爱的
lose one’s temper 发脾气
compartment n. 车厢
ruin v. 毁坏
female n. 女性，雌性动物
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Tape Script Key
1. Where did the story take place?
It took place on a very ________.
2. Where was the only empty seat?
The only empty seat was next to ________.
3. Why did the woman refuse to give the man the seat next to her?
Her precious little ________ was sitting there.
4. How did the American get the seat?
He got the seat by throwing the pet animal ________.
5. What did the old man think that the
American should have done?
He thought that the American should
have thrown ________ instead of her
dog.
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Listening Comprehension
Key
During World War II, an American soldier was traveling back to London after
fighting on the front lines. He was on a very crowded train, and was looking for a
seat, but the only empty one was next to an older lady, and she had her pet dog
on it. He said, “Please, madam, I'm very tired. May I please sit here?” The lady
replied, “No. My precious little dog, Miss Fluffy, is sitting here.”
The soldier walked the length of the train again with no luck, so he went back
to the same seat next to the same woman and said, “Please, Madam, I have
been fighting at the front for months, my feet hurt and I'm very tired. May I please
sit here?” The woman told him, “I cannot believe how rude you are! I have already
told you that my darling little Miss Fluffy is sitting here.” At that moment , the
American lost his temper, picked up the dog and threw it out of the window.
An elderly man who was sitting across the compartment looked at the
American soldier and said, “You Americans do everything wrong. You drive on the
wrong side of the road, you’ve ruined the English language, and now you've
thrown the wrong female out of the window!”
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Listening Comprehension
Tape Script
1. Where did the story take place?
It took place on a very crowded train.
2. Where was the only empty seat?
The only empty seat was next to an old woman.
3. Why did the woman refuse to give the man the seat next to her?
Her precious little pet dog was sitting there.
4. How did the American get the seat?
He got the seat by throwing the pet animal out of the window.
5. What did the old man think that the American should have done?
He thought that the American should have thrown the old woman
out of the window instead of her dog.
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Compound Dictation
Key
Section A
Directions: Write down the sentences that you hear. The sentences will be spoken
three times.
1. ____________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________
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Compound Dictation
1. Where are you going this summer vacation?
2. I want to visit my relatives this vacation.
3. How will you go there, by bus or by train?
4. Did you know that the beach is closed?
5. It was reported that there was an accident there.
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Compound Dictation
Key
Section B
Directions: Listen to
the song "Boats
Sail on Rivers". Fill in the blanks with the
words you hear and sing along.
Lyrics: Christina Rossetti
Composer: Lisa Black
There are bri-dges on the rivers,
As pre-tty as you __,
But the bow that bri-dges hea-ven,
And ov-er-tops the __,
And builds a __ from earth to sky,
Is far pre-tt-ier than these.
Boats sail on the rivers,
And ships __ on the __,
But clouds that sail a-cross the __,
Are pre-tti-er than these.
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Compound Dictation
Boats sail on the rivers,
And ships sail on the seas,
But clouds that sail a-cross the sky,
Are pre-tti-er than these.
There are bri-dges on the rivers,
As pre-tty as you please,
But the bow that bri-dges hea-ven,
And ov-er-tops the trees,
And builds a road from earth to sky,
Is far pre-tt-ier than these.
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Follow-Up Speaking
Section A
I. Listen In and Speak Out
Directions: Listen to the conversation and repeat it sentence by sentence.
Woman: Hi Jim. Isn’t it great that summer vacation starts in only a
few days? (1)
Man:
Of course! Where are you going this summer for your
vacation? (2)
Woman: My family is planning on going to Hawaii.
Man:
Hawaii! Wow! I have always wanted to go there. (3)
Woman: Me, too. My sister is planning the trip.
Man:
I hope you have a good vacation. (4)
Woman: I hope you do, too. I will see you in a few weeks.
Man:
See you then!
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Follow-Up Speaking
Sample
to travel this summer vacation
to travel on your summer
vacation
to travel this summer on your
vacation
II. Practice
Directions: Act out the conversation by
using the following expressions.
(1) Isn’t it great that summer
vacation starts in a few days?
that our summer vacation starts
soon
that we will have our summer
vacation in a few days
that we will have our summer
holidays soon
(2) Where are you going this
summer for your vacation?
for your vacation this summer
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(3) I have always wanted to go
there.
to travel there
to go there on vacation
to visit that place
(4) I hope you have a good
vacation.
have a wonderful time
have a safe trip
enjoy your vacation
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III. Sample Conversation
Woman: Hi Jim. Isn’t it great that that our summer vacation starts soon?
Man:
Of course! Where are you going to travel this summer
vacation?
Woman: My family is planning on going to Hawaii.
Man:
Hawaii! Wow! I have always wanted to visit that place.
Woman: Me, too. My sister is planning the trip.
Man:
I hope you have a wonderful time.
Woman: I hope you do, too. I will see you in a few weeks.
Man:
See you then!
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Follow-Up Speaking
Section B
Before you listen and practice, learn the
following words and expressions:
Words & Expressions
tropical a. 热带的
seafood n. 海产食品
mysterious a. 神秘的
Buddhist a. 佛教的
scenery n. 风景，景色
delicious a. 美味的
cheese n. 干酪
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The Pearl Spring 珍珠泉（地名）
suburb n. 市郊，郊区
picnic n. 野餐
capital a. 首都的
romantic a. 浪漫的
Roquefort Cheese
（羊乳奶酪）
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Follow-Up Speaking
I. Listen In and Fill Out
Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with the missing words,
consulting the useful expressions in the box if you have difficulty.
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Follow-Up Speaking
Key
A:
(1) Hainan Island?
B: No, I haven’t. Could you
(2)?
A: It’s a very special place in the
south part of China.
B:
(3)
A: Its beautiful beaches, and its
tropical fruits.
B:
(4)
A: Yes, I just came back from Hainan
Island.
B: What did you like the most about it?
A: The people were so friendly. There
were also a lot of different kinds of
seafood that I could try.
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(1) Have you heard of
Has anyone ever told you about
Have you read about
Have you ever heard anything about
(2) tell me a little about it
tell me something about it
give me some information about it
tell me a bit about it
tell me what you know about it
(3) What is it known for?
What makes it special?
What makes it famous?
What is it famous for?
(4) Have you visited Hainan before?
Have you been there before?
Have you traveled there before?
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A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
Have you heard of (1) Hainan Island?
No, I haven’t. Could you tell me a bit about it (2)?
It’s a very special place in the south part of China.
What is it famous for? (3)
Its beautiful beaches, and its tropical fruits.
Have you been there before? (4)
Yes, I just came back from Hainan Island.
What did you like the most about it?
The people were so friendly. There was also a lot of different kinds
of seafood that I could try.
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Sample
II. Practice
Directions: Act out the conversation by
the north suburb of Nanjing
City
fresh air
clear water
a picnic with a lot of food
enjoy
using the following information.
1. Tibet
a very mysterious place
the northwest part of China
Buddhist culture
beautiful scenery
delicious cheese and buttered
tea
taste
2. the Pearl Spring
a very beautiful place
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3. Paris
the capital city of France
the north part of the country
high-fashion clothing/romantic
city
scenery
a lot of famous buildings
visit
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III. Sample Conversation
A: Have you heard of the Pearl Spring?
B: No, I haven’t. Could you tell me a bit about it?
A: It’s a very beautiful place in the northern suburb of Nanjing City.
B: What is it famous for?
A: Its fresh air, and its clear water.
B: Have you been there before?
A: Yes, I just came back from the Pearl Spring.
B: What did you like the most about it?
A: The people were so friendly. There was also a picnic with a lot of
food that I enjoyed.
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