这是新课程最新版高中英语教材,是由人民教育出版社出版、教育部2019审核通过的高中英语教材。其中必修教材分为第一册、第二册和第三册共3册,选择性必修教材分第一册、第二册、第三册和第四册共4册,选修教材分为第一册、第二册和第三册共3册。下面,给力英语与大家分享Unit 4 History and traditions Listening and talking自主学习素材,听力原文在最后面。 ***Listening and Talking*** ---听力原文--- Xiao Yan: Hi, Paul. I'm sorry to hear you're leaving tomorrow. So what did you make of Pingyao? Paul: Well, to be honest, when I first arrived, I was a little disappointed. I had expected something different. But then I walked into the old city. I was so amazed! It was like walking into history. So many beautiful buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties Xiao Yan: Yes, Pingyao has a long history—over 2.000 years. It used to be a very important banking centre in China Paul: Yes, so I visited the Rishengchang Bank and learnt all about the Jin Businessmen. I've got to say though, it wasn't as big as I had expected. But it was still interesting to learn about what banks were like almost 200 years ago. Xiao Yan: Oh, well, what about the Ming-qing Street—that's pretty big. Some of the snacks there are amazing Paul:Oh, that place, yes. But I had no idea there would be so many tourists! So I decided to leave and ride out to Shuanglin Temple. Xiao Yan: Oh, cool, that’s one of my favourite places! It's so peaceful out there. Paul: Yeah, that place is really quiet. And some of those sculptures—wow! I couldn’t believe how big and lifelike they were. Xiao Yan: Yes, they're amazing. So today you walked along the city wall, right? Paul: Unfortunately, no. I just didn't have the time. Xiao Yan: Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t see the wall! You have to stay longer, Paul. There’s so much more of Pingyao’s history to see. Paul: Oh, don’t worry, I'll be back in Turtle City one day—I just can't get enough of those beef noodles. |
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