1、Shenzhen vHongkongUnit 13 Hong KongI.Lead in:General introduction v It would be hard to find a more exciting city than Hong Kong.Set among beautiful natural surroundings it has all the benefits of a thriving and vibrant commercial center.Here you can find the delights of modern living alongside an a
2、bundance of reminders of its historic past.Whether you visit the better known highlights like the stunning Ocean Park,the fantastic viewpoint of Victoria Peak or the beautiful Repulse Bay,Hong Kong is certain to exceed your expectations.v Hong Kong,a Special Administrative Region of PRC,has grown fr
3、om what was a simple fishing village into the worlds fourth largest banking and financial center and eighth largest trading economy.Situated in the southeast corner of China,Hong Kong occupies an area of 1,104 square kilometers(about 426 square miles)and is home to more than 6,970,000 people.Most pe
4、ople(about 97%of the population)are Chinese and speak Cantonese and English,although Mandarin is becoming more popular in Hong Kong now.Most tourism personnel and taxi drivers can communicate with tourists in English.The most common religions are Buddhism and Christianity.v Hong Kong is made up of f
5、our parts:Hong Kong Island,Kowloon Peninsula,the New Territories and the Outlying Islands.Hong Kong Island is the center of economy,politics,entertainment and shopping.Northern Hong Kong Island is the main commercial,shopping and entertainment area;the residential area is located in Eastern Hong Kon
6、g Island;and Southern Hong Kong Island known for its sea shores and bays.Kowloon is another flourishing part of Hong Kong.Above all,Causeway Bay,Wan Chai,Tsim Sha Tsui,Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are the most popular areas.These areas are busy day and night,and tourists can feel secure enjoying the live
7、ly nightlife,because Hong Kong is one of the most secure cities in the world.The New Territories and Outlying Islands are ideal places to experience a peaceful and natural Hong Kong.It is the dynamic Hong Kong that provides the environment in which the richest Chinese listed in Forbes directory do b
8、usiness.The city also is the backdrop for modern movies and pop music that together enjoy worldwide recognition.Home of Kongfu heroes like the late Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan,Hong Kong continues to attract more and more ambitious would-be stars and entrepreneurs.From Yum Cha(tea and dim sum)in the mo
9、rning to a moon lit view from the top of Victoria Peak or stunning night time harbor cruise,mingling with shoppers in the numerous malls and markets around Tsim Sha Tsui,tasting delicacies at dai pai dong,taking a trip in a sampan or high speed ferry,Hong Kong will guarantee its visitors an unforget
10、table experience.There will always be something to enchant you and quite probably make you fall in love with this unique place,be it sightseeing,shopping,dining or simply exploring its many delights by day and night.II.Clear the way:Language points 1.Legendary a.so celebrated as to having taken on t
11、he nature of a legend 2.Fancifully adv.in a fanciful manner eg.The Christmas tree was fancifully decorated.3.timeless a.unaffected by time eg.Helens timeless beauty.4.enchantment n.a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual 5.castle n.a large and stately mansion 6.centerpiece n.th
12、e central or most important feature eg.Education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Partys political platform.7.dominate v.have dominance or the power to defeat over 8.ancient a.belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire 9.variety
13、n.a collection containing a variety of sorts of things eg.He had a variety of disorders.10.voyage n.an act of traveling by water 11.exotic a.being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world 12.throne n.the chair of state of a monarch,bishop,etc.eg.The king sat on his throne13.pa
14、l n.a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities 14.fantastic a.extraordinarily good;used especially as intensifiers 15.stroll n.a leisurely walk(usually in some public place)v.walk leisurely and with no apparent aim16.opt v.select as an alternative;choose instead;prefer as an alte
15、rnative eg.She opted for the job on the East coast.17.foliage n.the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants 18.roller-coaster n.elevated railway in an amusement park(usually with sharp curves and steep inclines)III.Discussion1.In your opinion,What kind of city is Hongkong?2.W
16、hat attract you most in Hongkong?3.Why is Hongkong regarded as a shopping paradise for women?4.Whats the difference between the Disneyworld in Hongkong and the one in America?IV.Additional scenic spots:1.Hong Kong National Geopark It covers an area of 50 square kilometres across parts of the Eastern
17、 and Northeastern New Territories.It is divided into the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region and the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region,with each region featuring four Geo-Areas,or eight in total.Within the Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region lie Sharp Island,High Island,the Ninepin Group and the
18、 Ung Kong Group,whereas the Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region includes Double Haven,Tolo Channel,Tung Ping Chau,Port Island and Bluff Head.2.Magical Victoria Harbour Victoria Harbour is one of Hong Kongs greatest assets,a jewel that people marvel at,no matter how many times they visi
19、t the city.People come from all over the world to see and admire it.3.Hollywood Road,Cat Street,Man Mo Temple Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row(also known as Cat Street),are must-see stops on every visitors itinerary.Crammed with antique shops and an open-air curio market,these quaint locales are
20、ideal places for picking up eclectic souvenirs and gifts.Everything from Ming dynasty furniture and lotus lamps to Mao badges and ancient snuff bottles is on sale here.Bargain hunters will also enjoy the stalls on Ladder Street,just a few metres downhill-and bargaining over price is all part of the
21、game.4.Lan Kwai Fong&SoHo Lan Kwai Fong When the lights go down,the in crowd heads for Lan Kwai Fong,a buzzing centre of clubs,bars and restaurants.This cheerful warren of Western-style restaurants,nightclubs,delicatessens and bars is a must for night owls and people watchers.Lan Kwai Fong is an L-s
22、haped,cobble-stoned lane surrounded by Centrals cluster of skyscrapers.Nearby lanes are also buzzing with bistros and pubs in Hong Kongs trendiest nightlife area.SoHo Stroll along nearby Hollywood Road and youll soon discover Hong Kongs SoHo,the area South of Hollywood Road.It offers a wide range of
23、 upmarket international restaurants and bars along Staunton Street,Elgin Street and Shelley Street.Jump on what Guinness World Records calls the worlds longest covered escalator and experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this popular food district.Here youll enjoy international fare from New Orle
24、ans to Nepal,Mexico to Malaysia,Provence to Portugal5.Avenue of Stars Discover what makes Hong Kong the Hollywood of the East at this tribute to the professionals who have contributed to the territorys hundred-year history of filmmaking.The Avenue of Stars features commemorative plaques,handprints o
25、f movie celebrities,descriptive milestones,kiosks with movie memorabilia,a towering Hong Kong Film Awards statuette,and a life-size statue of the legendary kung-fu action star,Bruce Lee.The location on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade offers incredible panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour and th
26、e memorable Hong Kong skyline.It is also a good place to watch the spectacular A Symphony of Lights,a nightly multimedia show with added pyrotechnics on special occasions.6.ArchitecturesHong Kong has a stunning array of glass,steel and marble-clad edifices that are monuments to modern architecture a
27、nd some of the worlds top architects.But in this city of contrasts youll also find gems of colonial era architecture,some dating back more than 150 years.Foreign Correspondents Club/Fringe Club Government House St.Johns Cathedral University of Hong Kong V.In-class activitity:Translation 香港观光资源丰富，热门景
28、点遍布境内，尤以太平山顶、维多利亚港和天坛大佛的景观，令人迷醉不已。香港境内的连绵山岭、怀幽古迹和辽阔郊区，跟繁华闹市相距不远，风光更是各具情韵，令人赞叹。Hong Kong offers a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area,with The Peak,Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha among the most awe-inspiring.Youll be amazed by the diverse contrasts and close proximity
29、 of stunning cityscapes and soaring mountains,heritage sites and extensive green countryside.VI.Proper names of scenic spots in Hongkong1.Hongkong Islandv太平山顶 v香港杜莎夫人蜡像馆 v荷李活道,摩罗上街,文武庙 v西港城 v兰桂坊及SoHo荷南美食区 v金紫荆广场及升旗礼 v跑马地马场 v珍宝王国 v香港海洋公园 v浅水湾 v赤柱市集及美利楼 v香港仔避风塘vThe Peak vMadame Tussauds vHollywood Roa
30、d,Cat Street/Man Mo Temple vWestern Market vLan Kwai Fong&SoHo vGolden Bauhinia Square&Special Flag Raising Ceremony vHappy Valley Racecourse vJumbo Kingdom vOcean Park Hong Kong vRepulse Bay vStanley Market&Murray House vAberdeen 2.Kow loonv1881 v长沙湾道时装街及鸭寮街跳蚤市场 v女人街 v庙街夜市 v玉器市场及玉器街 v园圃街雀鸟花园/花墟/金鱼街
31、 v星光大道 v幻彩咏香江 v前九广铁路钟楼 v九龙寨城公园 v啬色园黄大仙祠 v鲤鱼门海鲜美食村v1881 Heritage vCheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street and Apliu Street vLadies Market vTemple Street Night Market vJade Market&Jade Street vYuen Po Street Bird Garden/Flower Market/Goldfish Market vAvenue of Stars vA Symphony of Lights vClock Tower vKowl
32、oon Walled City Park vSik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple vLei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar v3.New Territoriesv 马湾公园挪亚方舟 v 城市艺坊 v 沙田马场 v 青松观 v 屏山文物径 v 吉庆围 v 米埔湿地 v 大夫第 v 青马大桥 v 蓬瀛仙馆 v 龙跃头文物径 v 林村许愿树及天后庙 v 西贡墟/西贡海旁 v 香港湿地公园 v Ma Wan Park Noahs Ark v City Art Square v Sha Tin Racecourse v Ching Chung Koon v Ping Shan Heritage Trail v Kat Hing Wai v Mai Po Wetlands v Tai Fu Tai v Tsing Ma Bridge v Fung Ying Seen Koon v Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail v Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees and Tin Hau Temple v Sai Kung Town/Sai Kung Promenade v Hong Kong Wetland Park
