1、Unit 6Module 3 TravelsOxford EnglishPeriod 1Travelling around AsiaReadingGetting ready1What is this unit probably about?TravelSome one said, the world is a wonderful book, and those who do not travel read only one page.A person who doesnt enjoy travel,always need a reason.No time,no vacation,no mone

2、y,no mood,are the reasons most people use to refuse travel. A person who really loves to travel,needs no reason,just pack and go.Lets travelWould you like to take an island trip?Phuket IslandPhuket is Thailands largest island. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges. It is situat

3、ed off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin(錫） and rubber(橡膠）and enjoys a rich and colorful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign ship logs of French, Dutch and

4、 English traders. The region now derives much of its income from tourism.Activities Warm Water Diving River Rafting Tubing An Elephant Show ActivitiesSpa Food Sunshine&Beach God first created Mauritius, then copied it to create the garden of Eden in Mauritius. Mark TwainMauritiusfascinating, world-i

5、n-one-island slice（一部分）of paradise loaded with historic sights, cultural diversity, geographic variation and almost limitless activities single biggest asset is the relaxed charm of its warm and welcoming people. Port Louis路易港Port Louis is the capital and chief port of Mauritius. It is on the northw

6、est coast of Mauritius Island.The port was built in 1735 by a French governor and named after King Louis Xiv(14)There are many colonial( klunjl) buildings The time-honored gun battery bear witnesses to the flames of war. Trou Aux volcano is surrounded by green tree which is very quiet and beautiful. It is one of the most significant and most impressive volcano in Mauritius. Trou aux Vocano火山口The formation of Mauritius islands is due to the outbreak of the volca