Step 1 Lead-in

I. Look at George's photos. Then quickly read George's diary. Write the days he saw these things under the photos.

1 Wednesday ( Alcatraz Island)

2 Monday (Fisherman's Wharf)

3 Tuesday (Chinatown)

4 Tuesday (blue and white road signs)

5 Wednesday (Golden Gate Bridge)

6 Monday (cable car)

II. Read George's diary more slowly and answer the questions.

1. Why did Andrew Hallidie invent the cable car system?

He invented the cable car system because the horse-drawn trams used before were unsafe.

2. Where did George eat lunch on his first day in San Francisco?

He ate at Fisherman's Wharf.

3. Why did George hire a car? Why do you think he joined up with Terri and Peter?

It was cheaper to hire a car with other people because they could share the cost. Also he probably enjoyed being in the company of other tourists.

4. Name three things that visitors can do in Chinatown.

Eat in Chinese restaurants, go to markets, visit temples and museums.

5. What is Alcatraz Island famous for?

The island used to be a very harsh prison for the most dangerous prisoners.

III. Read George's diary again. Put the mark"^" in the places where George has left out some words. Discuss with others in your class: Why did George leave out some words when he wrote his diary?

Step 2 Language points

1. Team up with: make an effort in cooperation with; work together with与......协力从事,合作

Translate:

He teamed up with an experienced worker in the project.

2.hire 解雇

fire 租,雇佣

1)You are _fired___, because you are so lazy for the work.

2) I must ____hire_ a house when finding a job in the city.

3.take in

1) He had nowhere to live in, so we took him in.接纳