1.To understand the meanings of the following key words and expressions while hearing them in the tape:deadline(最后期限,截止时间),go for a hike(去徒步旅行),atmosphere(气氛),create(创造,造成),spill out(溢出,流),horrible(可怕的,令人讨厌的).
2.To enable the students to understand the listening texts.
3.To help the students learn how to express their intention and plans.