The Expedition Briefing

The Great Adventure! 🗺️

Welcome to the wilderness! Before we set out to find the Magic Waterfall, we must master the language of landscapes and tools.

歡迎來到荒野！在我們出發尋找魔法瀑布之前，我們必須掌握地形和裝備的英語表達。準備好你的背包了嗎？

探險裝備庫 | Arsenal

地形與必備工具：

Landscapes

cave 🦇 volcano 🌋 cliff 🧗 valley 🏞️

Water

stream 🌊 waterfall 💦 swamp 🐊

Tools

torch 🔦 compass 🧭 rucksack 🎒 tent ⛺

避坑雷達 | Grammar Radar

How far (Distance) vs How long (Time)

🚨 高頻易錯點 Warning!

How long is the waterfall?

問瀑布有多遠，不能用 How long。

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How far is the waterfall?

How far 用來詢問距離。

通行證 | Can-Do Goals

學完本課，你能做到：

識別地形與探險裝備

Identify landscapes & tools

邀請朋友一起探險

Shall we go to...?

詢問路程距離與時間

How far / How long...?

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Culture Bit: The Expedition

Expedition (探險) 不僅僅是旅行，它通常帶有特定的目的，比如科學研究或地理發現。歷史上著名的探險家們依靠簡單的 compass (指南針) 繪製了我們今天的世界地圖！

Level 3: Expedition Tycoon
第三關：探險大亨

Build your expedition route using English!

Project: Expedition Tycoon 項目：探險大亨

Current Mission

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Synthesis Table

Drop Action + Object bricks here

Word Warehouse

My Expedition Map 🗺️

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Explorer Guide

Great! We are at the ...!
I love ... because it is ....

Expedition Challenges
探險挑戰

Complete these challenges to earn your "Expedition Master" badge!

1. Map Reading

The children are talking about where they live. Read what they say. Look at the map and fill in the blanks with the correct colour words.

Map Illustration

"I can see tall green trees from my window. There is a small river next to my house."

2. Riddle Solving

Solve the riddles. Fill in the blanks with the words on this page.

Example: It is an area of ground that is wet or covered with water.
Answer:

3. Vocabulary Labeling

Nancy and her parents are camping in Rainbow Land. Fill in the blanks with the words in the box.

compass hammer nail rucksack

Camping Tools Illustration

4. Narrative Reading: Spin's Adventure

Spin the Elf

Spin is an elf boy. He is going on a special trip. Read about his adventure.

Spin: Father, I am going to find the Magic Waterfall!
Father: That is a long journey. You must be careful.

Multiple Choice

Choose the best answers for questions 1-3 by blackening the circles.

Q1: Spin goes on the special trip because _______.

A. he wants to find the Magic Waterfall. B. his father told him to go. C. he wants to buy a rucksack.

Sequencing

Arrange the following places according to the order Spin and his friends should go past them. Write A, B, C or D in the [ ].

[ ] ➔ [ ] ➔ [ ] ➔ [ ]

Short Answer

Q: How would you describe Spin's character? Use two words to describe him.

Q: Imagine you are an elf. Which place do you want to explore? Why?

5. Identification & Gap Fill

Fiona and her father are looking for their things at the airport. Read what they say and circle the four objects.

"I can't find my rucksack and my sleeping bag!" said Fiona.

There is a notice at the airport. Fill in the blanks with the words on this page.

LOST & FOUND
Please do not leave your unattended. If you are going camping, ensure your is packed securely.

Phase 3: The Explorer's Interview

Use the "Core Principles" to interview an elderly explorer. Practice asking questions about the past.

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Ask about Distance:

"How far did you use to walk?"

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Ask about Time:

"How long did it take?"

Level 1: Core Words
第一關：核心詞彙

Level 2: The Rules
第二關：語法規則

Level 3: Expedition Tycoon
第三關：探險大亨

Expedition Challenges
探險挑戰

Level 1: Core Words 第一關：核心詞彙

Level 2: The Rules 第二關：語法規則

Level 3: Expedition Tycoon 第三關：探險大亨

Expedition Challenges 探險挑戰

Level 1: Core Words
第一關：核心詞彙

Level 2: The Rules
第二關：語法規則

Level 3: Expedition Tycoon
第三關：探險大亨

Expedition Challenges
探險挑戰