Unit 1 Wish you were here Welcome to the unit & Reading 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册

Welcome to the unit & Reading—Reading comprehension Canada—a land of diversity Unit 1　Wish you were here By the end of this period, students will be able to: have a better understanding of Canada’s diversity in geography, race and culture; identify the textual structure of the website article and master the descriptive adjectives and rhetorical devices; 3. enhance multiculturalism consciousness and inclusiveness. 2 Welcome to the unit CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV V 3 There are many popular tourist destinations around the world. Look at the postcards below. China USA UK Australia Lijiang River Big Ben Empire State Building Uluru(Ayers Rock) How would you describe each of the four postcards above? What tourist destinations have you ever visited or would you like to visit? Welcome to the unit The Lijiang River is situated in Guangxi, China, and it is a part of the Lijiang River Scenic Zone. This scenic zone is famous for its natural and historic beauty. The river itself is so still that it reflects the sky and mountains clearly. The sun casts its beautiful light across the sky, adding a warm glow to the peaceful scenery. There is also a man on a bamboo raft in the foreground. The Empire State Building is in New York City, USA.It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in American films.Tourists visit the Empire State Building to get a panoramic view of New York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-floor observatories.The postcard shows a breathtaking view of this famous building against the backdrop of Manhattan.In the postcard, the sun is setting and the building is lit up, which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out. The Big Ben clock tower is located in London, UK.It is among the most popular landmarks and represents the city.It is easily recognizable and forms a part of the scenic area at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, which can also be seen in the postcard.It dominates the skyline a