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Part I：Reading --- What to buy as souvenirs

When we travel, many of us purchase souvenirs not only for ourselves, but for friends and family back home. The trick, ofcause, is deciding what to buy. Here are a few ideas:

Edible goods are an especially good idea when buying for a family. Individual souvenirs can become costly and

cumbersome, but a bag (or basket) of local treats can be a great gift. Many areas have a specialty. If you go to Vermont, it’smaple syrp. In Mar ine, you’ll find blueberries and blueberry flavored goodies everywhere. At the shore, saltwater taffy is everpopular. Plus, you don’t necessarily have to hit expensive specialty shops to find great items. Check out the localsupermarkets where you’ll find interesting new products for all to enjoy.

Books make great souvenirs, primarily because there’s something \\for almost everyone. Maybe your father is a history buff,and your sister just adores ghost stories. At local bookstores you’ll be sure to find jus t the right thing to bring home to them.Most bookstores these days have sections dedicated to local interest and include topics ranging from geology to pictorialtravel books, from field guides about local flora and fauna to accounts of UFO hotspots. For the cook, pick up a cookbookfilled with local recipes. Or why not consider buying books penned by local authors? They make great souvenirs for thefamily, with the added benefit of supporting local talent. And don’t forget to check out the children’s depa rtment becausebooks make perfect gifts for kids back at home, too.

Local crafts are a good choice too. From jewelry to pottery, amy regions have artistic specialties. For obvious reasons, areasbeautiful enough to become favored vacation destinations ofte n attract artists, and you’ll see art studios scattered amidstother tourist \\destinations. Plus, many vacation destinations have wonderful arts and crafts fairs on a regular basis where youcan often pick up beautifully-crafted pieces for reasonable prices.

Souvenirs don’t have to be grand or expensive. Remember it’s the thought that counts. Most importantly, all gifts shouldcome from the heart. Don’t buy something simply for the sake of buying. The people you’re buying for are people you knowand care ab out. Ultimately, you’ll know the right souvenir to bring back to them when you see it, and that’s what it counts.1._____Edible goods are not a good idea when buying souvenirs for a family.

2._____ Books make great souvenirs, primarily because there's something for almost everyone.

3._____Many vacation destinations have wonderful arts and crafts fairs on a regular basis where you can often pick upbeautifully-crafted pieces for reasonable prices.4._____Souvenirs should be grand or expensive

5._____All gifts should come from the heart. Don't buy something simply for the sake of buying.Part II: Video appreciation---What Souvenirs will Matt Bring Back1: Please match the information in column A and Column BColumn A Column BKitty A Panama hat

liked by Teddy Roosevelt a basket.Ann a special bracelet2: Please Fill in the blank.

(1).A Panama hat which Teddy Roosevelt used to wear when he was coming during the ( )of the canal.(2).Justin Pasic, who is the good-will ) Panama and also it happens to be the former ( )

(3).They love these back home because they always want me to bring them some ( )(flashy, ostentatious jewelry) from thetrip.

(4).A basket with good (quality) . The ( )is very thin and tight. You can hold liquid there and it won’t ( ). It is made by the ( ).Youcan serve your ( )at home if you like because it won’t leak, because it is so tight. Who makes it? These are made by the

Embera women. They are the indigenous tribe that lives among Gatun. So Ann, that is for you. And it is all ( ). You can decidefor what the wording on it means

(5).we have a special bracelet. These are called Waca. And they are ( ) art. This is the Waca for ( ).Part III: Listening Practices

1. Listen to the passage Tips for Picking up Souvenirs 选购纪念品的⼩窍门

What souvenirs should you buy? It depends on who you are buying for. If you are looking for a gift for a child, a ( ) toy from thecountry you have visited would be a great souvenir. If you are buying for a ( ) other, a fine piece of jewelry, coffee table bookpacked with photos, traditional outfit or ( )which that country is ( ) for may be the best way to go. For instance, if you findyourself in India, you could buy a Sari, silver ( )or a carpet. If you find yourself in England, you could buy a tea set or a bookabout the ( ) of bangers and mash or a framed ( ) of you talking with that significant other from one of those iconic red phonebooths.

If you don't have too much to think or search for the ( ) gift while on your travels, then remember to ( ) with foods. Sweets

usually go over very well. Grab that sealed ( ) of chocolate covered grub worms and you're good to go! Or it may be a canisterof Jasmine Tea on your way back to your hotel from that tea shop on that corner in Beijing.

2:Listen to the situational dialogue Gifts for My Friends carefully, and match the information in column A with that in columnB.

Part VI: Expanded Learning --- Souvenirs in the USA

1)So I jumped into my car in my home state and headed north. In the capital, I picked up a tiny replica of the capitol building,complete with the gold dome on top, and a T-shirt that said 'Welcome to the Golden State'. I got some of those cool rubberraisins from the commercial too- I can even bend them into different poses! I was in ?.A. FloridaB. CaliforniaC. GeorgiaD. Hawaii

2)I drove through one of my favorite cities, often known as the City of Roses. I got a pretty postcard with roses on it. It was ahot day, so I took a swim in one of the public fountains downtown, then headed to Powell's Books for an Italian soda andsome browsing. My friends preferred to try and find some Rogue River Ale. I was in?.A. Seattle, WAB. Portland, ORC. Missoula, MTD. Boise, ID

3)Heading north from the City of Roses, I came to the original home of Starbucks Coffee. In a tawdry little souvenir shop, Ipicked up a statue of an elk that was made out of compressed ash from Mount Saint Helens. I was in ?.A. WashingtonB. CaliforniaC. OregonD. Idaho

4)In the tiny town of New Salem, I paused to admire the world‘s largest fiberglass Holstein cow. I picked up a picture postcardof ’Salem Sue‘ to remem ber her by. I also visited the International Peace Garden. I was in ?.A. North DakotaB. Kansas

C. South DakotaD. Montana

5)It wouldn't be a trip without some Mackinac Island fudge. And I desperately needed to replace my T-shirt honoring theWolverines. So I got what I needed in ?.A. MichiganB. MinnesotaC. WisconsinD. Illinois

6)I had a hard time driving through the city that is said to have the worst drivers in the United States, but I absolutely had toadd a plastic statue of Paul Revere to my collection. I was in ?A. New York, NYB. Detroit. MIC. Chicago, ILD. Boston, MA

7)My next purchase was a plastic Uncle Sam bank. When you put a coin in Uncle's hand, his satchel opened and hedropped it in. The money disappeared. This seemed very fitting, because I bought him in ?.A. VirginiaB. KentuckyC. MassachusettsD. Washington D. C.

8)You know, a trip like this just isn't complete without a pecan log from Stuckey's - one of those childhood memories you

always want to revisit. So I visited the site of the original Stuckey's, saw the monument there, and drove to a nearby Stuckey'sto get the real thing. I also stopped by the Peach Festival so that I could get a T-shirt that read 'I Visited the Peach State'. Iwas in ?.A. South CarolinaB. AlabamaC. FloridaD. Georgia

9) I stopped in what is sometimes called 'Sin City' to equip my car with some fuzzy dice. I was in the state of ?.A．Arizona B. Texas C. New Mexico D. Nevada

10) In the Sooner State, I drove to Sapulpa and visited the Frankoma pottery factory so I could round out my Wagon Wheeldinnerware collection with a prairie green casserole. I was in ?.A. KansasB. OklahomaC. KentuckyD. South Dakota

Part V: Additional Reading --- Shopping in China

There are many exotic and unusual things to buy in China which make wonderful souvenirs and gifts for relatives and friendsback home. The following is a sample of the amazing range of goods available.

Silk

Chinese silk is famous all over the world for its magnificent quality,

color and variety. Silk products from Hangzhou, Sichuan, Suzhou and Dandong are particularly good.

At ancient times, there were cloths made of silk in China, especially for the nobleman to make clothes. Despite technologicaldevelopment, a silkworm can only produce a certain amount of silk---1000 meters (3280feet) in its lifespan of 28 days. Therarity of the raw material is the deciding factor of both the value and the mystery of silk. The development of productivitypopularizes silk and it is no longer a luxury just for aristocrats.Tea

Tea from China, along with her silk and porcelain, began to be known the world over more than a thousand years ago andhas since always been an important Chinese export. In summer or warm climate, tea seems to dispel the heat and bring oninstant cool together with a feeling of relaxation. Tea is also rich in various vitamins; for smokers, it helps to discharge

nicotine out of the system. There are varied tastes and kinds of tea in China, with each of them having different positive effection.

There are hundreds of varieties of Chinese tea. They can be classified into five categories - green tea, black tea, brick tea,scented tea, and oolong tea.The top ten teas in China are as follows; any of them would make a wonderful gift for yourfriends.

Longjing produced near West Lake, Hangzhou, ZhejiangBiluochun from Wu County in Jiangsu

Huangshan Maofeng from Mt. Huangshan in Anhui

Junshan Silver Needle from Qingluo Island on Dongting LakeQimen Black Tea from Qimen County in AnhuiLiuan Guapian from Liuan County in AnhuiXinyang Maojian from Xinyang in HenanDuyun Maojian from Duyun Mountain in GuizhouWuyi Rock Tea from Wuyi Mountain in FujianTieguanyin from Anxi County in FujianWines and Spirits

Alcoholic drinks, in ancient China, were regarded as sacred and were

used only in sacrifices. Today, however, wines and spirits are becoming popular as accompaniments to Chinese food.The following wines and spirits have won many international awards:Yanghe Daqu and Shuanggou Daqu from JiangsuGujing Tribute Liquor from AnhuiMaotai and Dong Liquor from Guizhou

Wuliangye, Jiannanchun and Luzhou Laojiao from SichuanFenjiu Liquor from ShanxiAntiques

If you're an antique enthusiast, China is the place for you! Fascinating antique and curio shops and market stalls are to befound in most cities and country towns. Care is needed, however, when buying expensive items to ensure, for example, thatthe item carries the official red seal of the shop and the sale documents are in order. Chinese law forbids the export ofantiques dated earlier than 1795.

Chinese Medicinal Materials

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an integral part of Chinese life and culture. With its unique diagnostic methods, systematicapproach, abundant historical literature and materials, Traditional Chinese Medicine has found many adherents in Westerncountries. The use of traditional herbs and potions lies at the core of Chinese medicine. Mostly made from animal and plantmaterials, these medicines have proved effective for treating a wide range of illnesses and disorders. Tonics based on herbsare also popular. Examples of the materials used in the preparation of medicines and tonics are ginseng, antler, rhubarbhorse-tails, bezoars, angelica, Tianqi, licorice root, apricot kernel and the root of balloon flower.

In recent years, for the sake of protecting endangered animals, the preparation of medicinal materials from rare animals, suchas musk, antler, leopard and tiger bone, rhinoceros horn and elephant skin, has been restricted. Such medicines cannot beexported from China; however, tourists can export Chinese herbs with a total value of less than 300 RMB (per person).Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts products make ideal souvenirs and gifts. These include bronze ware, cloisonne, folk toys, jade, kites, lacquerwares, paper-cutting, porcelain, pottery, seal, prints and scrolls, silk, embroidery and printed and dyed fabrics. Cloisonnemade in Beijing, porcelain made in Jingdezhen in Jiangxi, embroidery from Suzhou, Hunan, Guangdong and Sichhuan,Tang tri-color pottery horses and camels, and batik from Guizhou and Yunnan are all highly recommended.

The \"four treasures of study\" - namely writing brush, ink stick, ink slab, paper - play an important part in Chinese culture. Youmay want a set for your own study or to give as a unique gift to your friends. The best writing materials are said to be Xuanpaper and Hui ink stick from Anhui, Duan ink slab from Guangdong and Hu writing brush from Zhejiang.a.Answer the following questions according to the Passage.1. What are the typical Chinese goods?

2. How many categories can tea be classified into according to the passage?3. What is the famous wine of Anhui?

4. Why some of Chinese Medicine are not allowed to be exported from China?5. What is the \"four treasures of study\"? Which is very famous in China?