Warming-up. 1. hiking /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/ [noun] 2. canoe /kəˈnuː/ [noun] 3. incredible /ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/ [adjective] 4. guarantee /ˌɡær.

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1 Warming-up Learn and Talk II 1. hiking /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/ [noun] the activity of going for long walks in the countryside 2. canoe /kəˈnuː/ [noun] a small light narrow boat, pointed at both ends and moved using a paddle (= a short pole with a flat blade) 3. incredible /ɪnˈkred.ə.bəl/ [adjective] impossible, or very difficult, to believe 4. guarantee /ˌɡær.ənˈtiː/ [verb] to make certain 5. explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ [verb] to search and discover

2 Useful words and expressions escape from rig out be tied to as you please the majority of

3 Reading Learn and Talk II Camping for Travel

4 Want to escape from the rut of work and see the world? Try camping as a lifestyle. Every day is yours to do exactly as you please, you can travel, work seasonally, and rack up several lifetimes-worth of experience. Hiking. Hiking is by far the hardest way to go. Everything you need is latched to your back, and the ground you can cover is limited. However, thousands of people hike incredible distances every year on major national scenic trails, and many find the experience addictive. Find a spot you like way off trail and stay as long as your food lasts. Biking. Biking allows you to cover much greater distances, and it's easier than backpacking. However, you are tied to roads, instead of on trails. Get 'touring' bikes and rig them out with saddlebags and pull a cargo trailer. Mountain bikes can work also, if you plan on doing any off-road touring, or 2016 Acadsoc Limited

5 just exploring down trails and 4x4 roads. Bike touring is hardest in the mountains, with continual climbs. But the mountains are where the majority of public lands are in America, with lots of free camping. Canoeing. Get a 17'4" or longer for touring so it tracks straight. Camp on islands. You can swim, fish, and bathe every day. You can travel almost anywhere via big rivers, lakes, and canals. Water is where all the life is - you can guarantee every minute will be scenic. It's where towns are also, so getting groceries and necessities will be as close as the next bridge. Get a 4 wheel drive vehicle and do them all. Use backpacking gear, put bikes on the back, and your canoe on top. This way you're ready for anything. You can leave the car and hike in, take a trip down a river, go explore an area on mountain bikes Acadsoc Limited

6 Explanation for Terms camping Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants (known as campers) leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no shelter at all. Camping as a recreational activity became popular in the early 20th century. Campers frequent national or state parks, other publicly owned natural areas, and privately owned campgrounds. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations around the world, such as scouting. It is used to teach self-reliance and teamwork. Camping is also used as an inexpensive form of accommodation for people attending large open air events such as sporting meetings and music festivals. Organizers often provide a field and other basic amenities.

7 Discussion (This discussion should depends on the content we learned previously) Suggested questions (Teachers are not required to ask questions below, you can discuss with your students freely) 1. Have you ever camped? If not, talk about any of your travel experience in nature. 2. What do you think are the benefits of going hiking or biking? 3. What has changed about traveling preference for people during the recent 10 years?

8 Further Reading Learn and Talk II The Full Text