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1、Communicative ActivitiesPart IBook 4-Unit 1BrainstormingListeningSpeakingCommunicative ActivitiesReturn to MenuBook 4-Unit 1Places to go to/stay at Expressions of travelingPeople who travelThings people take/get when travelingExpressions of physical positionsExpressions of enjoying viewsWork with yo
2、ur group to think out five to ten words/phrases/expressions about travel.Book 4-Unit 1Places to Visit tourist attractions, tourist site, mountains,countryside, village, beach, scenic spot, city, downtown, outskirts, suburbs, fun park, entertainment/amusement park, museum, square, monument, temple, m
3、osque, church, pagoda, pavilion, waterfalls, skiing ground, camping site, lake, show, destination,hotel, restaurant, hostelBook 4-Unit 1Buddha scenic spot(佛教圣地)佛教圣地) famous mountains and great rivers(名山大川)名山大川) cityscape(城市风景)城市风景) holiday resort(度假度假胜地)胜地) wonderful view(奇景)奇景)fine landscape/lovely
4、 scene(佳景)佳景)rain scene(雨景)雨景) spring tourist resort(春季旅游胜地)春季旅游胜地) summer resort(避暑胜地)避暑胜地) tropical scenery (热带风光)热带风光) Book 4-Unit 1bookatrip takeaboat/train/sightseeingcoach(orbus)/aeroplane/subwayjoinapackagetourgroup findthewayto. getlostwalk,stroll,roamabout spend(time)visiting. gobycar/bus/t
5、rain/plane/onfoot Expressions of Traveling Book 4-Unit 1tourist,travelertourguide,travelagentpassenger People Who Travel Book 4-Unit 1Things People Take/Get When Travelling(digital)camerasunglassesmapsouvenirhelmetsun-blocktour guide Book 4-Unit 1wet wipesitinerarya detailed plan or route of a journ
6、ey e.g. Several tour companies have changed their announced passA compass is an instrument that you use for finding directions. It has a dial and a magnetic needle that always points to the north.booksiPodmagazinesBook 4-Unit 1Expressions of Physical Positions ontheleftof,ontherightof,ontheleft-hand
7、sideof,onthesideof,ontheedgeof,ontheothersideof,inthecomerof,atthetopof,atthebottomof,inthemiddleof,atthebackof,atthefrontofBook 4-Unit 1Expressions of Enjoying Views marvelattheviewadmiretheview/sight/scene/scenery/charmdelightoneseyesrefreshonesmindtakeonesbreathawayBook 4-Unit 1Formpairs.Oneofyou
8、readWorksheetAandtheother,WorksheetB.Followtheinstructionsintheworksheetstomakeadialogue.Information Gap ActivityPair WorkBook 4-Unit 1Worksheet AThemapshowsthemajortouristsitesinBeijing.Findoutfromyourpartnerwheresomeotherinterestingplacesare.Dontlookatyourpartnersmaptrytounderstandfromhisorherdesc
9、riptionandmarkthedescribedspotsonyourownmap.Book 4-Unit 1Book 4-Unit 1Worksheet BThemapshowsthemajortouristsitesinBeijing.Findoutfromyourpartnerwheresomeotherinterestingplacesare.Dontlookatyourpartnersmaptrytounderstandfromhisorherdescriptionandmarkthedescribedspotsonyourownmap.Pre-listening Activit
10、yDiscuss the following questions in pairs.1. What are the services you would expect to be provided by a good quality hotel?2. What are common activities included in guided tours? Book 4-Unit 1Reference Answers 1. What are the services you would expect to be provided by a good quality hotel?bedroom,b
11、athroom,shower,TV,bar,laundry,ticketreservation,recreationalactivities,swimmingpool,tennis,meal,restaurant,businessoffice,courierservices,conciergeservices(forhandlingluggage,reservationoftaxis,andcourierservicesforhotelguestsinEuropeanhotels),porters(inUShotels),conferenceservices,etc.Book 4-Unit 1
12、2. What are common activities included in guided tours? visits to museums, scenic spots, shopping, sightseeing, restaurant, parks, temples, boat trip, etc.Book 4-Unit 1Listen and complete the following tasks.1. Where are the following places? Boutiques: _ Chinese Restaurant:_ Games Room:_ Hotel Gard
13、en:_on the first and second floorson the top of the tower on the eighth floor of the north wingbetween the north and south wings Listening Script Book 4-Unit 12. Study the map on page 2 and mark the names with appropriate numbers. Hotel Garden _ Italian Restaurant _ Heros Square _ Green Park _ Junk
14、Antique and eateries _ Museum _653421Book 4-Unit 1Book 4-Unit 1Task: I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud 1. Look at the four pictures on page 3, and then read the poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth. Which pictures does the poem match best in the description? Why?2. Read the first three
15、 stanzas, and pay attention to the poetic images of the daffodils. In groups, find out how they are described by the poet speaker. Book 4-Unit 1AspectsImagesLocationSoundColorMotionPoetsmoode.g. Beside the lake, beneath the trees, with vales, and hills nearbyFluttering and dancing in the breeze, tos
16、sing their heads in sprightly danceGolden color against the white wave foams and blue water and skyFluttering, dancing, stretched, tossing, sparklingLonely, sprightly, glee, gay, jocund, vacant, pensive3. Read the last stanza, and discuss in groups the questions below: Did the poet really see the sc
17、enery in his eyes, or just in his minds eye? Which line(s) in this stanza tell you the answer?No, he didnt see the scenery in his own eyes.The lines “For oft, when on my couch I lie / In vacant or in pensive mood, / They flash upon that inward eye / Which is the bliss of solitude” have told the read
18、er that the poet did not see the scenery in his own eyes, but in his minds eye.Book 4-Unit 1Book 4-Unit 1Task : My Favorite Places Interview your partner and note down the key points. You may use the questions listed in the worksheet or use your own questions if you have any. Interviewees name Favor
19、ite scenic spot What is there to be seen?Why does it appeal to them?The culture, customs, historyHow long? How can you get there? Best way to enjoy Any disadvantages? Interviewers name Book 4-Unit 1Return to MenuBook 4-Unit 1Part II Reading and Language ActivitiesBook 4-Unit 1Pre-reading TaskCompreh
20、ension WorkLanguage WorkReading and Language ActivitiesBook 4-Unit 1Return to MenuWhen people talk about the poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, they usually associate it with an area called Lake District. Before you read the article, try to retell the poem in your own words. And then try to complete
21、 the following quiz.Book 4-Unit 1Quiz About the Lake District1.Whatgenremaythisarticlebewrittenin?A.NarrativeB.ArgumentativeC.DescriptiveD.Exposition2.Inwhichkindofmagazinedoyouthinkthisarticleismostprobablyprinted?CA.PoliticsB.TourismC.EconomicsD.EntertainmentBBook 4-Unit 1Following are the picture
22、s and descriptions of some tourist attractions in Victoria, Vancouver, Canada. Read the descriptions and match them with the pictures.MatchingBook 4-Unit 1ABC D E Book 4-Unit 1E. Craigdarroch Castle Matching o1._CoalbaronRobertDunsmuirwasthewealthiestandmostinfluentialmanofhistimeinBritishColumbia,C
23、anada.Hediedin1889,justmonthsbeforehismajestic_wascompleted,andhiswidowJoanresidedatCraigdarrochuntilherdeathin1908.Thecastleisnowahistorichousemuseumandyoucanexperiencethelifestylesoftheveryrichattheendofthenineteencenturyasyouclimb87stairstotheCastletowerforfabulousviewsofVictoria.LinkBook 4-Unit
24、1煤业巨头C. National Geographic IMAX Theater o2._Itsnotjustamoviefromtheminuteyouenterthetheaterandlookupatthe6storeytallscreenyouknowyouveenteredanotherworld.Aworldwhereyouaretheexplorer.Encounterdinosaurs,soarovermountaintopsandevenduckasatigerleapsoutatyou.Yourenotjustinatheateryouarethere!LinkBook 4
25、-Unit 1B. Miniature World o3._TheGreatestLittleShowonEarth.Seeover85greatlittleattractionsincludingtheworldssmallestoperationalsawmill,twoofthelargestdollhousesandoneofthelargestmodelrailways.SeeCircusWorld,Space2201,Frontierland,Fantasylandandmore!Openeveryday.LinkBook 4-Unit 1D. English Country Ga
26、rdens & Anne Hathawayss Cottage o4._StepbackintimetovisitthefullsizeversionofWilliamShakespeareswifesbirthplace,locatedamidstfiveacresoftheEnglishInn&Resortsmagnificentcountrygardenestate.ThisuniqueandalluringEnglishgardenincorporateshistorywitharchitecturalcomponentsofclassicEuropeandesign.LinkBook
27、 4-Unit 1A. The Butchart Gardenso5._hasbeenenthrallingvisitorstoVictoriaforgenerations.JennieButchartsuniquetraditionofcolourarrangementacrosstheGardens55acreshasmadethisayear-roundhorticulturalspectacle.TheGardensisstillownedandoperatedbytheBucthartfamilyandwillcelebrateits100thAnniversaryinstyle,i
28、n2004.LinkBook 4-Unit 1oScanning the Article oReading for Discourse MeaningoDifficult SentencesBook 4-Unit 1Scanning the Article1. Which literary figures did the writer of this article mention?A.WordsworthandColeridge.B.ColeridgeandSoutheyC.WilliamandDorothyWordsworth,Potter.D.PotterandSouthey.CBook
29、 4-Unit 12. Where did Wordsworths sister see the daffodils?A.InKeswick.B.BesideUllswater.C.BesideDoveCottage.D.InGrasmere.BBook 4-Unit 13. Which is not the factor that contributes to the formation of the landscape of the Lake District?A.Volcanoes.B.Earthquakes.C.IceAge.D.Hurricane.DBook 4-Unit 14. W
30、hich of the following explanations is NOT correct according to Lakes vocabulary created by Scandinavian settlers?A.“Tarn”forsmallmountainlake.B.“Fell”forwaterfall.C.“Gill”forravine.D.“Beck”forstream.B Book 4-Unit 1Reading for Discourse MeaningPart 1: from the beginning to paragraph 3Create a subtitl
31、e for this part:The Geographical Features of the Lake Districta. What is the main idea of this part?This part introduces the features of the landscape and the formation of the Lake District in geographical terms.b. Where is the lake District located in the UK?It is tucked away in one corner of north
32、west England.Book 4-Unit 1Part 2: paragraph 4Create a subtitle for this part:What legacy have the early settlers left in the Lake District?The Legacy of the Early SettlersThe early settles, including Scandinavian settlers and abbeys in the medieval times all have left marks on the Lake District. For
33、 example, they built Castlerigg stone circle, created a unique Lakes vocabulary, and opened the way for the sheep that graze on the Lakeland pastures today.Book 4-Unit 1Part 3: from paragraph 5 to 7Create a subtitle for this part:Unique Charm Honored by the Best Writers in the CountryWhy does the au
34、thor say that Wordsworth and Potter give the unique charm to the Lakes?Their literary works have upgraded the beauty of the Lake District, attracting more and more people.How was the famous poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud created?Wordsworth got his inspiration from his sisters account of the noddi
35、ng daffodils beside Ullswater, after an idyllic spring walk in 1802.Book 4-Unit 1Part 4: from paragraph 8 to 9Create a subtitle for this part:Distinctive ValleysWhat is the topic sentence in this part?Part of the magic of the Lakes is that every valley is different.Book 4-Unit 1Part 5: from paragrap
36、h 10 to 12Create a subtitle for this part:The Present Day of Wordsworths ResidenceWhere did the pub get its unusual name?The Drunken Duck takes its name from the Victoria pub landlady who found her ducks lying stretched in the road, and started to pluck them for the pot, not realizing that a beer ba
37、rrel had drained into their feeding ditch. When they woke she was so mortified that she made for the de-feathered birds little knitted jerseys until their feathers grew back.Book 4-Unit 1Part 6: Last paragraphInconclusion,theauthorreiteratestheromanticbeautyoftheLakeDistrictandemphasizesitsstunningp
38、owertoattractvisitorstocomebacktimeaftertime.Book 4-Unit 1Difficult SentencesBook 4-Unit 11. Awe-inspiring peaks and rolling fells tower over lush green valleys, where sheep graze peacefully beside moss-covered dry stone walls. awe-inspiring: adj. causing you to feel great respect or admirationtower
39、 over: much taller than高耸的山峰和绵延起伏的山峦俯瞰着郁郁葱葱的山谷高耸的山峰和绵延起伏的山峦俯瞰着郁郁葱葱的山谷,羊群在山谷间布满青苔的石墙边安静地吃草,景象令羊群在山谷间布满青苔的石墙边安静地吃草,景象令人叹为观止。人叹为观止。awe-inspiringAdjective compound: n + v-ingMore examplespeace-loving, life-saving, law-abiding, record-breaking, anxiety-reducing, eye-catching, Book 4-Unit 1moss-coveredAdj
40、ective compound: n + v-edMore examplesBook 4-Unit 1man-made,custom-built,town-bred,pocket-sized,money-minded,fun-filled,fun-packed,2. And this landscape is also wonderfully compact, so you can stride over grassy slopes with spectacular views of idyllic lakes far below, set against imposing peaks. co
41、mpact: adj. consisting of parts that are positioned together closely or in a tidy way, using very little space stride:v. to walk somewhere quickly with long stepsBook 4-Unit 1景色布局巧妙紧凑,你可以漫步于绿色山坡,欣赏远景色布局巧妙紧凑,你可以漫步于绿色山坡,欣赏远处的湖景。那湖景在宏伟的山峰衬托下,犹如田园一处的湖景。那湖景在宏伟的山峰衬托下,犹如田园一般美丽迷人。般美丽迷人。Book 4-Unit 1stroll i
42、n a relaxed way for pleasurewander with no aim or directionstride in a confident or angry waymarch soldiershike for long distances in the countryside or the mountainstiptoe very quietlywade through waterstagger in an unsteady way because you are drunk or injuredlimp with difficulty because one leg i
43、s painful or injuredWord Focus: walkBook 4-Unit 13. Given the unique charm of the Lakes, small wonder then that some of the countrys best writers lived and loved here. given: prep. taking something into account, alsogiven that small wonder: used to mean that something is not surprisingsmall wonder t
44、hen that: it is little/small wonder (that) = it is not surprising that从湖畔风景独特的魅力来看,那些优秀的作家选择在从湖畔风景独特的魅力来看,那些优秀的作家选择在那里居住并对其情有独钟也就不足为奇了。那里居住并对其情有独钟也就不足为奇了。oWord Study oDescription Book 4-Unit 1Word Study (page 8)Book 4-Unit 1Choose the synonyms for each bold word in thesentences below.1.Just30milesac
45、ross,thisverdantcornercontainsEnglandshighestandcraggiestmountainsanddeepestandlargestlakes.A.greenandsteepedB.desertedandlargestB.C.narrowandmostimposingD.broadandmostfamousA2.Thisextraordinarylandscapewasformedbyvolcanoes,earthquakesandanIceAge,whichleftcraggypeaksofvolcanicstone,adeliciouslycrump
46、ledlandscapeandwonderfullyglacialvalleys.A.deepB.steepB.C.tranquilD.frozenD3.Andthislandscapeisalsowonderfullycompact,soyoucanstrideovergrassyslopeswithspectacularviewsofidylliclakesfarbelow,setagainstimposingpeaks.A.spectacularB.highB.C.steepD.frozenABook 4-Unit 14.NowpreservedforeverastheLakeDistr
47、ictNationalPark,thislovelycornerofthecountryisquintessentiallyEnglish.A.originallyB.actuallyB.C.essentiallyD.typicallyDBook 4-Unit 1Description (page 9)Book 4-Unit 1Fill in the worksheet with the words from the passage which describe the following things.valleymountainlandscapelakepeakhigh/fellslope
48、lush, extraordinary, glacial, greenhigh, craggyspectacular, beautiful, compact, crumpleddeep, large, idyllicimposing, craggyrollinggrassyBook 4-Unit 1Return to MenuPart IIIExtended ActivitiesBook 4-Unit 1Extended ActivitiesBook 4-Unit 1Dictation Read MoreGrammar and VocabularyRead for InterestCultur
49、al Information Return to MenuThe taste for beauty in nature often changes with the times. And the sunflower is a good case in point. The sunflower has been grown in Britain for four centuries, but it spent a long time out of favour. For years it was looked upon as something of a joke flower, climbin
50、g to a ridiculous height and bearing a top-heavy head that soon sagged and withered away. Some people grew them for their edible seeds, while school-children, interested by their size, strove to rival the world record of about seven metres. Not even the labours of the great artists such as Vincent v
51、an Gogh could transform the sunflowers unfashionable image. But in the past two or three years, all this has changed. Vases of sunflowers appear in the corners of smart shops, departments and boutiques. They creep into the background of graceful advertisements for high fashion. Seed businessmen and
52、florists report unprecedented demand for them for gardens and ambitious indoor arrangements.ScriptBook 4-Unit 1rSuppose you are traveling in your city, would you like to travel on foot?rWhat are the benefits and drawbacks of a walking tour compared with a bus tour?rWhat places are suitable for a wal
53、king tour? Get Yourself LostBook 4-Unit 1Advantages Disadvantages Places suitable for walkingPlaces not suitable for walkingWorksheet A Tour on FootBook 4-Unit 11. What are the advantages of sightseeing on foot as suggested by the writer? Therearemanyadvantagesofsightseeingonfoot.Asthewriterpointsou
54、t,ifyoutouronfoot,youcanexperiencetheauthenticsights,soundsandsmells.Ifyouareinabigcity,sightseeingguidedbyyourheartratherthanbyatourleaderwillactuallyenableyoutoseemorethanjustthemuseums,themonuments,thecityhall,andothersites.Youcanwitnesssomuchmoresimplybyroamingaboutandimmersingyourselfinthedynam
55、iclifeofthecity.Evenifyougetlostinacity,youcanstopatacafe,sitandtalktothelocalresidents.Thiskindofencounterwillenhanceyourtripagreatdeal.Finally,sightseeingonfootcansaveyoumoneyandgivemanypleasurablememoriesofthetrip.Questions for DiscussionBook 4-Unit 12. How can we get the most out of sightseeing
56、on foot? List the tips offered by the writer.Toseethesightsonfoot,oneneedssometipsforapleasurabletour.A.Knowbeforeyougo.Youcandoalittleresearchinalibraryorabookstoreaboutthecultureandhistoryoftheplaceyouaregoingtovisit.B.Movearoundlikealocal.Youmusttakethepublictransportationinordertogetarealisticpe
57、rspectiveofthecity.C.Hauntthebulletinboards.IfyouareinanEnglish-speakingcountry,youcangetalotofinformationaboutlocalactivitiesfromthebulletinboardsinauniversityarea.D.Ifyouhavetobookaguidedtour,selectthenon-standardandinexpensivekindsconductedonfoot.Book 4-Unit 1Grammar: Using v-ed /v-ing as non-fin
58、ite clausesVocabulary: Work with Words Book 4-Unit 6This structure is found least often in conversation, and most commonly in fiction and news, in which the writer wants to express an “impersonal stance.” 3. He stepped forward unfalteringly, his shoulders squared, his head high, as though he were gu
59、iding me. Main event: stepped forward unfalteringly Background event/information: his shoulders squared, his head high1. Silently fuming, I stared at my cluttered desk. Main event: stared at . Background event/information: silently fuming 2. We spent the day visiting attractions along with hundreds
60、of other tourists, most of them overloaded with cameras and souvenirs. Main event: spend the day visiting . Background event/information: most of the other tourists were overloaded with .V-ed/V-ing as non-finite clauses Book 4-Unit 11.As he married very late, my father was only a year short of fifty
61、 when I was born. 2.At one point I made up my mind to talk to Uncle Sam. Then I changed my mind because I realized that he could not do anything to help. 3.Her eyes glistened with tears. She stood up and asked the teacher: “What am I to do?”Having married very late,myfatherwasonlyayearshortoffiftywh
62、enIwasborn.(oneactionprecedingtheother)AtonepointThenIchangedmymind,realizing that he could not do anything to help.(givingareason)Hereyesglistening with tears,shestoodupandaskedtheteacher:“WhatamItodo?”(providingabackgroundpicture,anothersubject)Read the following sentences and make some changes so
63、 that they are more suitable for written language.Book 4-Unit 64. Bats are surprisingly long-lived creatures. And some have a life-expectancy of around twenty years.Batsaresurprisinglylong-livedcreatures,some having a life-expectancy of around twenty years.(afactrelatedtothefactmentionedinthemaincla
64、use:anothersubject)5. The old man stood up. Tears ran down his face.Theoldmanstoodupwithtears running down his face.(providingabackgroundpicture)6. He paused because he did not wish to boast.Hepaused,not wishing to boast.(providinganexplanation) 7. Since Father was now dead, the whole family must be
65、 supported by Mother alone.Father now dead, thewholefamilymustbesupportedbyMotheralone.(providingareason)Book 4-Unit 18. The boy nodded. And he looked pale and scared. 9. He knocked at the door. He was sick with fear and embarrassment. 10. He proceeded to light his pipe. When that was done, he put o
66、n his woolen scarf and went out.Theboynodded,pale and scared.(providingbackgroundinformation)Heknockedatthedoor, sick with fear and embarrassment. (providingbackgroundinformation)Heproceededtolighthispipe.That done,heputonhiswoollenscarfandwentout.(emphasizingthatsomethingisdoneorcompletedbeforethee
67、ventdescribedinthemainclause:anothersubject)Book 4-Unit 111. The boys laughed and shrieked. And they rushed out of the classroom when the teacher dismissed them.12. He failed to recognize her at first because he had not seen her for fifteen years or so.Laughing and shrieking, theboysrushedoutofthecl
68、assroomwhentheteacherdismissedthem.(providingbackgroundinformationwithasimultaneousevent)Hefailedtorecognizeheratfirst, not having seen her forfifteen years or so.(providingareason) 13. He leapt out of bed and dressed so quickly that he put his boots on the wrong feet.Leaping out of bed,hedressedsoq
69、uicklythatheputhisbootsonthewrongfeet.(oneactionbeforetheotherwiththefirstoneinv-ingform)Book 4-Unit 1Finish the exercise on page 14, and check the answers. 1.Captured 2. scene3. scenic4. origins 5. awaits 6. Itinerary 7. arranged 8. journey 9. unfolds 10. takeVocabulary WorkBook 4-Unit 1 Reference
70、Answers pRead the article before class.pDo the comprehension task on page 18.Bali Book 4-Unit 1Comprehension TasksNo.Place of interestWhy?1Volcanoes The view of the volcanoes is gorgeous since they rise into the clouds. Besides, they are exciting as they once erupted violently. Visiting volcanoes ca
71、n also evoke awe towards nature which brings both blessing and curse. 2Hindu temples Hindu civilization on Bali has remained undisturbed for a long period of time. Hence, it is unique in the world, representing an ancient civilization. 3Kuta BeachKuta Beach is a must-see in Bali where tourists stay
72、in luxury hotels along the beach, enjoy beautiful sea views, get massages, and purchase souvenirs.Answers for referenceBook 4-Unit 1No.Place of interestWhy?4Ubud As the cultural and artistic center of Bali, it is the best place to appreciate local painting, carving, weaving, jewels, museums, and dan
73、cing. 5North of UbudHere tourists can see breathtaking mountain scenery, as well as carpet-like green orchards and gigantic rice terraces. Harvesting time is exotically beautiful. 6Banjar TegaIt is the place where tourists can taste excellent food after having a hot-spring bath. 7Local marketsLocal
74、markets are the best choice for tourists to buy a variety of fruits and vegetables, in addition to fragrant spices. Book 4-Unit 1No.Place of interestWhy?8Lovina (north coast) Lovina is the best spot to watch sunrise on a boat. Dolphins also often appear in the early hours in this area. 9Bali Barat N
75、ational Park Hundreds of varieties of birds and other wildlife make their homes here. 10Menjangan Island The coral reefs teeming with colourful fish and other sea life make this island a paradise for diving and snorkelling. Book 4-Unit 1Book 4-Unit 1Answer the following questions after reading the c
76、ultural information.1.WhatdidGeoffreyChaucertellhisreadersinThe Canterbury Tales?2.WhydidpeoplealloverEnglandpraytoThomasBecket?3.Whydidpilgrimagebecomeagloriousandsometimespicaresqueexperience? Reference Answers1. What did Geoffrey Chaucer tell his readers in The Canterbury Tales? He told them the
77、stories of pilgrimage.2. Why did people all over England pray to Thomas Becket?They prayed to Thomas Becket for they regarded him as a martyr and believed that he had the power to communicate with God when they were sick.Book 4-Unit 13. Why did pilgrimage become a glorious and sometimes picaresque e
78、xperience?Pilgrimage was originally a religious duty, but it became a glorious and sometimes picaresque experience due to the fact that people could expect to receive an unparalleled learning experience from their fellow pilgrims who were from other places and had life stories quite different from w
79、hat they were familiar with.Book 4-Unit 1The Canterbury Tales Book 4-Unit 1 TheCanterburyTalesisafictionalaccountinahistoricalsettingaboutpilgrimswhotellstoriesontheirwaytoacathedralshrine.Atavernowneractsastheirtourguide.Thepilgrimsstoriesareinvariousgenres,includingchivalricromance,Arthurianromanc
80、e,satire,beastfable,fabliau,andexemplum(anexhortationonmoralsandreligion.)TheCanterburyTalesopenswithageneralprologueintroducingthestorytellersaftertheygatherataninn.Itcontinuesthenextmorning.ThepilgrimstelltheirtalestopassthetimewhilejourneyingtoCanterbury,aboutfifty-sixmilessoutheastofLondon,tovisittheshrineofThomasBecket,asaintoftheRomanCatholicChurch.Inprologuesbetweenthetales,thetravelerscommentonatalejustcompletedorintroduceastoryabouttobetold.Sometimestheyalsomakegeneralobservations.Book 4-Unit 1Return to Menu