Ask Ss to listen to the conversation for the first time and fill in the table.

Naxi food Uyghur dances Dai singing Miao cloth Bai woodwork Ask Ss to listen to the tape again and answer these questions.

1. Why did Ricky and Lucy come to China?

Ricky and Lucy came to China as tourists.

2. What is the purpose of the Folk Culture Village?

The purpose of the Folk Culture Villages is to show the homes, temples and dress of China's Minority groups.

3. What two things is Ricky interested in doing?

Ricky is interested in eating and in seeing the homes of the Bai people.

4. What is Lucy most interested in doing?

Lucy is most interested in shopping.

5. What things does the guide think are the most important to see?

The guide thinks it is most important to see the Uygur cultural dances and the Dai singing (and possibly the different style of houses).

Step III Reading

1. Skimming

Ask Ss to read the passage for the first time and finish the following tasks.

Task 1: What are three times and three places you can visit at Futuroscope?