1、Unit 9 ZhaoqingI.Lead in:General introduction v Zhaoqing City is located in the middle of Guangdong Province.It has an area of 22,322 square kilometers and a population of 5,690,000.v To the south and west of Zhaoqing lies the plain area and to the east and north is the mountainous area.Flowing from
2、 west to east,is the X ijiang River.Zhaoqing belongs to the south subtropical monsoon climatic zone and the yearly average temperature is 21.9oC and annual precipitation is 1605mm.It is rich in coal,limestone,copper,lead,zinc,granite,gold,Yunfu sulphur mine,gypsum and other mineral resources.v The S
3、tar Lake landscape-places of historic interest and picturesque beauty-is one of the States major places of landscape and historic interest and picturesque beauty,including the Seven-Star Cliff and Dinghu Mountain.They form the scenery with hills and waters known as Limerock Pinnacle Site.In addition
4、,there are such tourist sights and places of historic interest as Chongxi Pagoda,Song Township Walls,Tower for Reviewing the River and Baogong(the upright Judge)Memorial Temple.You will find also the traditional local specialties of flowers and plants,Chinese cinnamon,south herbal medicine,gorgon fr
5、uit and ivory carving.Scenic Spot Areav Star Lake Scenic Area This scenic area consists of Seven Star Crags and Dinghu Mountain scenic spots.It is the most famous tourist zone in Guangdong Province.The Xiannv Lake(Fairy Lake),Butterfly Valley and Qingyun Temple are the highlights of the scenic area.
6、It provides the most beautiful lake,mountain and forest landscape of the city.v the Seven-Star Crag Scenic Area consists of seven rocks,eight caves,five lakes and six hillocks,having a total area of 7.6 square kilometers and more than 80 scenic spots.It has been designated a national park.It is ofte
7、n described as the Number One Wonder in South China.The picturesque landscape wins it the reputation of Owning both limestone peaks in Guilin and the water of West Lake in Hangzhou.v Seven Crags Stone Cabinet Rock:Inside tourists will find the largest stalactite cave among the Seven Star Crags.Touri
8、sts can also explore the lake area by rowboat.Inscriptions by notables throughout the ages can be found inside the cave.The Water Moon Palace adjacent to the Rock was built in 1636 and is the largest temple in the area.On the top of the Rock stands the Embracing-the-Moon Pavilion,and in front are th
9、e Five Dragons Pavilion and Seven Stars Bridge.Heavenly Pillar Rock:The highest peak of the Seven Star Crags.In the middle of the hill is the Heavenly Pillar Pavilion,which is below the Shooting Star Pavilion and where you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Star Lake below.v Eight Caves Among the
10、m the most famous are Heiyan Cave and the Shuangyuan Cave,formed by erosion of limestone by ground waters which are interlinked with outside lake waters and never dry up.The Shuangyuan Cave,320 meters deep,has northern and southern exits,and is gifted with stalactites of various shapes.Tourists are
11、able to visit the Cave scenery in a boat.Scenic Spot AreaLocal Highlights:vFolk custom:In Zhaoqing,the lion dance and the dragon dance are the most popular performances in various ceremonies and festivals.vFestivals:Dragon Boat Race(the fifth day of the fifth lunar month)vSpecial Local Products:Hand
12、icrafts:Duanxi Inkstone,Nine Dragons Treasure Tripod,jade articlesvFoods:Zhaoqing Gorgon Fruit,oranges,Ba Ji(Morinda Root)Tourist Tips:v Visitors can get to Foshan and Guangzhou within two hours from the Zhaoqing passenger transport terminus.There are also many buses running to Shenzhen and Zhuhai t
13、aking about 3.5 and 4.5 hours.In addition,a water route from the Port of Zhaoqing to Guangzhou,Foshan and Hong Kong provides more options for visitors.It will take four hours from Zhaoqing to Hong Kong by train or by ship.v The commercial area centered on Tianning Road(North)and 3rd Jianshe Road is
14、the busiest section of the city,with many marketplaces,stores and cinemas.It is an excellent shopping destination.Seven-Star CragsSeven-star CragsStar Lake-SpringStar LakeStar Lake-SummerlimestoneStar Lake lightsStar LakeStar Lake-night viewStar Lake-DawnII.Clear the way:Language points 1.limestone
15、n.u a type of rock containng CALCIUM and other substances 石灰岩2.the Plough:esp.BrE n.a group of seven bright stars seen only from the northern part of the world 北斗七星3.array v.fml or lit to set in order 使排列成阵4.exquisite a.very finely made or done;extremeely beautiful or skilful 优雅的，精美的5.afar ad.Lit at
16、 a distance;far off 在远处，遥远地6.encircle v.to surround;form a circle round围绕，环绕7.resemble v.(in)not in pregressive forms to look like or be like 类似，相似8.The Big Dipper:esp.AmE n.a group of stars 北斗七星9.inlaid a.(in,into)set decoratively into another substance 嵌入的，镶入的10.boundless a.without limits 无限的，无量的1
17、1.induce v.fml to cause or produce 引起,导致12.The Milky Way:the pale white band of stars that can be seen across the sky at night 银河13.fantastic a.extremely great or large 极大的14.reverie n.fml(a state of)pleasant thoughts and dreams while awake;daydream幻想，白日梦15.overgrown a.(with)covered esp.with plants
18、growing uncontrolled 长满（野生植物）的16.dense a.closely packed or crowded together 密集的，稠密的 17.sub-tropical a.(also semitropical)of or situated to anarea near the tropics 亚热带的，副热带的18.tortuous a.twisted;winding;full of bends 弯弯曲曲的，曲折的19.pitch-dark pletely black or dark 漆黑的，极黑的20.draught n.a current of cold a
19、ir flowing through a room 冷气流，穿堂风21.erosion n.the process of eroding 腐蚀，侵蚀22.interlink v.(with)to join(things)together or(one thing)with something else 把(与)连结在一起23.stalactites n.a sharp downward pointing part of a cave roof,like an icicle,formed over a long time by mineral-containing water dropping
20、from the roof(中乳洞中的）钟乳石24.partition v.(into)to divide into two or more parts 分割,划分25.winding a.having a twisting turning shape 弯曲的,曲折的,盘绕的26.embankment n.a wide wall of stones or earth built to keep a river from overflowing its banks or to carry a road or railway over low ground 堤岸,堤围27.perimeter n.
21、the border round any enclosed flaat space or special area of ground,esp.a camp or airfield 四周,周围,周边28.pavilion n.a large structure,lightly built and intended to be used for only a short time,used for public amusements or exhibitions 亭29.fascinating a.extremely interesting and charming 迷人的,有极大吸引力的30.
22、lush a.(of a plant,esp.grass)growing very well,thickly,and healthily 繁茂的,茂盛的,郁郁葱葱的31.perilous a.esp.lit very dangerous;risky 危险的32.cliff n.a high very steep face of rock,ice,etc.esp.on a coast 悬崖,峭壁 33.brocade n.u decorative cloth with a raised pattern of gold or silver threads 织锦,锦缎III.Discussion 1
23、.Whats the original name of zhaoqing?2.What are the neighbouring areas of zhaoqing?3.What are the main attractions of zhaoqing?IV.Additional scenic spots:1.Mount Dinghushan Dinghu Mountain is known as a living nature museum and a green treasure house.With abundant plant species,it is home to over 50
24、0 species of high-class plants,including 23 rare species in imminent danger under state protection.It is also home to various kinds of animals,including 178 species of birds and 38 species of animals,15 species of which are under state protection.Dinghu Mountain has been well-known for its deep and
25、serene gorges,cold and clean waters,major scenic areas.Heavenly Brook-Qingyun Scenic Area includes the Hundred Buddha Cave,Green Trees Surrounded by Clouds,Flying Waterfalls of the Dragon Pond,and Double Rainbows,etc.The Dinghu-Tianhu Scenic Area boasts the Black Dragon Playing Pearls,Dragon Mother
26、Borrowing a Vessel,Exploring the Heavenly Lake,and so on;and Yunxi-Laoding Scenic Area has the traces of bottle gourds,Water Curtain Cave,Dragon Hidden in the Ancient Pond,White Clouds Embracing Ancient Trees,etc.鼎湖山鼎湖山-九龙湖九龙湖鼎湖山鼎湖山-黄金沟黄金沟鼎湖山鼎湖山-清湖清湖鼎湖山鼎湖山-瀑布瀑布2.Deqing Panlong Gorge Deqing town is m
27、other dragons hometown.The Panglong Gorge touring region occupies over 2000 hectares,and the central area is 650 hectares.Panglong gorge is long,deep with lot of green plants,and is abundant of water all the time.Deqing Panlong Gorge Scenic Area mainly consists of Panlong Gorge,Feifeng Pond,two-drag
28、on pond,waterwheels,warrior drift and Huang Daopo Weaving Village.Deqing Panlong GorgeWaterfallsWaterwheelsWarrior driftWarrior DriftHuang Daopo Weaving TownPanlong VillageScenic Spot Areav Panlong Gorge Why is the gorge named“Panglong”?The mother dragon has 5 sons,the youngest son is very naughty a
29、nd often makes his mother angry.One day mother dragon is furious with her little son,so she sent her little naughty boy to this gorge for meditation.Sometimes his elder brother will also come here to visit this little naughty kid.Attracted by the beautiful scenery,the two dragons are entrenched in t
30、his gorge and help local people for rains.Thus this gorge is named“Panlong Gorge”v Feifeng Pond“Feifeng”means flying phoenix.Once the two dragon brothers want to present an unique birthday gift to their mother dragon,so they invite their good friend,a phoenix,and showed a 7-color cloud sky dancing t
31、ogether.After the party show,the phoenix followed the two dragon brothers and had a vacation in this gorge.The place the phoenix lived at that time is this pond,so today we name here“Feifeng Pond”.v River drifts There are two different kinds of river drifts:one is“bamboo raft floating”,the water spe
32、ed is slow and the watercourse is flat and smooth,you may enjoy the beautiful views on both sides leisurely.Another one is“warrior drift”:the watercourse is 3.8km long,full of rocks,fierce up-and-down with riptide,the total fall is 100m.Its a good test to our warriors courage.Scenic Spot Areav Water
33、wheels There are totally 62 units waterwheels.In ancient China,it is used for irrigation,rice or flour powder production.v Huang Daopo Weaving Town The loom and other weaving wares in this hut show Chinese ancient weaving know-how 700 years ago.At that time,the local people were nearly naked only wi
34、th few tree leaves and barks,and winter was really hard time for them,many froze to die.Until a lady named“Huang Dao Po”（黄道婆）brought the weaving skill here,did the local people have clothes to wear.V.In-class acvitity:Translation 1.七星岩位于广东省肇庆市北郊，七座陡峭的岩峰，布列似北斗七星,四周是碧水平湖，又称“星湖”。2.从远方高处眺望，被环抱在一片浩渺的平湖秀水
35、中的七星岩，宛若天上的北斗点缀在茫茫的银河之中，给人以无限的遐想。3.最著名的是黑岩洞和双源洞。由地下河形成，终年积有水，而且水内外相通。4.星湖被蜿蜒曲折如同缎带的绿堤划分为五个大小不同情趣各异的湖。5.七星岩，是“山青.水秀.峰峻.洞奇”。Translate them into Chinese6.The lake area measures 8 square kilometers with the seven crags of similar sizes closely arrayed,looking charming and exquisite.7.The lake scenic spo
36、ts include seven crags,eight caves,and six ridges.Each of the caves has its own different characteristics:some are deep,tortuous and pitch-dark;some brightly-lit with their entrances located at the halfway down from the crag tops,and others filled with clear waters and cold draughts.8.The four outer
37、 lakes linked with one another in water are as clear and smooth as a mirror with the embankments covered with flowers in full bloom,brilliant as brocade.Keys to the exercises1.Seven Star Crags is located on the northern outskirts of Zhaoqing city of Guangdong Province.Seven limestone crags stand in
38、the formation of the Plough by the blue lake,hence the name of Star Lake.2.Seen from afar and at a height,the Crags encircled by a vast expanse of lovely waters resemble The Big Dipper inlaid upon boundless Milky Way,inducing fantastic reveries.3.Among them the most famous are Heiyan Cave and the Sh
39、uangyuan Cave,formed by erosion of limestone by ground waters which are interlinked with outside lake waters and never dry up.4.The Star Lake is partitioned into five lakes of different sizes by the winding green embankment.5.The Seven-Star Crags is famous for its lush mountain,exquisite waters,peri
40、lous cliffs and fascinating caves.Keys to the exercises 6.湖区8平方公里，七座大小.高矮相差无几的岩峰紧凑排列，小巧玲珑倒更显出妩媚娇娆。7.星湖有“七岩八洞六岗”。星湖的“八洞”各具特色，有的曲折深幽.漆黑无光；有的洞中有洞，光线充足；有的盘环高上，洞穴位于岩峰腰间；有的清水盈盈，凉风习习。8.里湖外围的四个大湖彼此相通，湖水常年澄清如镜，湖堤繁花似锦。VI.Match the two columns1.fantastic reveries2.be interlinked with 3.be partitioned into4.The
41、 Milky Way 5.lush mountain6.the winding green embankment 7.The Big Dipper 8.inlaid witha.北斗七星b.划分成c.无限的遐想d.点缀,镶嵌e.与相连f.郁郁葱葱的山冈g.蜿蜒曲折的绿堤h.银河VII.Fill in the blanks with the proper form of given wordsarray exquisite encircle resemble fascinating partition lush interlink induce tortuous 1.The boys _ eac
42、h other in that they both have ginger hair and round faces.2.A _ road is a twisting turning one.3.The enemy forces were _ on the opposite hill.4.Nothing would _ Elizabeth to give up the cause of education.5.Many artificial satellites _ the earth today.6.Talking to him was like playing upon an _ viol
43、in.7.The bones are _ via the muscle.8.The large room was _ into five offices9.This is a _ city full of ancient buildings.10.The hilly areas make good sheep pasture;sheep will batten on the _ grass.Keys to the exercisesVI.1.c 2.e 3.b 4.h 5.f 6.g 7.a 8.dVII.1.resemble 2.turtuous 3.arrayed 4.induce 5.encircle 6.exquisite 7.interlinked 8.partitioned 9.fascinating 10.lushThe End
