I enjoy living with my host family. They have helped me a lot with my everyday life and understanding of local customs. They are very kind and warm-hearted. So don't worry about me.

Send my love to grandpa and grandma.

Your love,

Xie Lei

Step Ⅱ Listening

Deal with Listening in Using Language.

T: Today, we'll travel to Peru. First, let's look at the map of South America on Page 42, find the cities of Lima and Cuzco and the Andes Mountains. Who can describe their locations according to the map?

S: Let me try. Lima, the capital of Peru, lies in the north on the Pacific coast.

S: Cuzco is in the Andes Mountains, it is a popular tourist destination.

S: Andes Mountains runs parallel to the Pacific coast.

T: Very good. Now Lia wants to visit Peru. She goes to a travel agent to find out the best way to travel there. Let's listen to a conversation between Lia and a travel agent and try to know more about Peru. Before you listen, go through the things listed in Exercise 2 on Page 41. Then listen and tick the things Lia says she likes doing.

Play the tape. Then check the answers.

Play the tape again, and deal with Exercises 3-4 on Page 42. If necessary, play the tape several times.

Step Ⅲ Reading

T: OK. After listening, we have known about Lia's travel plan. Would you like to take a tour there?

Ss: Yes!

T: Before you go, let's learn something about this country. Now look at the reading passage in Reading and speaking. Read the text and underline the places mentioned in it.

The students are supposed to underline: coastal belt, the Andes Mountains, high flat plains, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu.

Then let the students find answers to the questions below the text.

Several minutes later.

T: Well, why is Cuzco popular with tourists?

S: Cuzco is a popular tourist destination as it is close to the famous Inca ruins of the city of Machu Picchu. It's a city where both Indian and Spanish culture and art can be seen.

T: Right! What is special about Lake Titicaca?

S: Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the world, and boats can travel on it.

T: What do you think the official languages of Peru are?

S: They are Indian and Spanish.

T: Very good! This text is just a brief introduction of Peru. If you want to travel in Peru, you should know more detailed information. What are the most popular tours in Peru? Any ideas? Turn to Page 43. Read the brochure at the bottom of this page and on the next page. Work with your partners and answer the questions in Exercise 2.