Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast Land Using Language&Assessing Your Progress, Video Time 课件-2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册

UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND 新人教2019选择性必修二 Using Language 1 1 At the end of this lesson, students are able to: 1. Learn to talk about scenery and culture along a journey. 2. Learn some important words and sentence patterns. 3. Get the main idea and the key details by listening to the conversation. 4. Understand the meaning of idioms in the listening text. 5. Talk about your own travel experiences by using what you learned. Talk about scenery and culture along a journey What are the two key words in the title? The natural features, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests … the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization… Which lake does the large photo remind you of? The Valley of Ten Peaks (十峰山) Lake Moraine (梦莲湖) Lake Moraine is in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, about 14 kilometres from Lake Louise. Like Lake Louise, Lake Moraine is fed by glaciers and gets its unique blue colour from rock flour (岩乳). The mountains behind the lake are in the Valley of Ten Peaks, and they are famous throughout Canada because for many years they were on the Canadian $20 bill. Though the lake can only be reached by hiking trail, it is one of the most photographed places in Canada. 1. What can you see in the photos? How do these photos help you understand the geography and culture of Canada? 2. Which lake does the photos remind you of? 3. What do you think travelers usually talk about with a local person on a train? Lake Louise Lake Louise has been drawing in visitors to the Canadian Rockies for over a century. It’s hard to find a more majestic and awe-inspiring place in the world than Lake Louise. After taking in the spectacular scenery, go for a hike, climb, ski, or canoe in the area. Lake Louise is an image that will last with you for a lifetime. 1 On the train, Li Daiyu and Liuqian start talking with a local passenger, a young woman named Anna. Before you listen, look at the pictures below and guess what they will be talking about. They will probably be talking about a beautiful alpine (高山的) lake, going skating on a frozen lake, going camping, and going hiking in a forest. going skating on a frozen lake going camping, playing ukulele and roasting marsh mallows (葵花蜜) going hiking in a forest What is mentioned in the listening? Could you list some key words? Lake Louise, climate of Canada (in winter and summer), geography of Canada (mountains, the Prairie, lakes, forests), Winnipeg, activities in Winnipeg, Daiyu and Liu Qian’s first long train journey. While-listening Tip 1 Focus on key words Underlining key words in the questions helps you focus on the information you need, and be more attentive while listening. 1. What do people do when the Lake Louise freezes over in winter? 2. What does Anna say about Canadian summers? 3. How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg? 4. What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg? 5. What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken? 2 Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions. People like to go skating on the ice. Many areas of south Canada have very hot summers. More than 1300 kilometres. Skiing, hiking, camping, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends. They travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia. Understand idioms Idioms are often used in the English language. The meanings of some idioms can be guessed. However, many others need to be studied and remembered. Listen carefully again and answer the questions. 1. What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have? 2. What is the mark of this kind of climate? 3. What kind of land will they be in by the time they get to Edmonton? How about after they reach Winnipeg? 4. What kind of place is Winnipeg? 5. What is the name of the train line between Beijing and Moscow? 6. What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia? A continental climate. With very hot summers and very cold winters. The Prairie. This is as flat as a pancake and stretches for as far as the eye can see. After that, there are lakes and forests. It’s a small city almost in the dead centre of North America, from east to west. The Trans-Siberian Railway. The grasslands with rolling hills; a few small towns; a few horses or sheep. A. with no mountains or hills B. all kinds of things C. for a long distance D. I’m surprised. E. spend time F. very warm G. the exact middle of something 1. words fail me 2. as hot as an oven 3. as flat as a pancake 4. as far as the eye can 5. dead centre 6. kill time 7. you name it 3 Listen again. Match the following idioms and similes with their meanings. Tip 2 Understand idioms Idioms are often used in the English language. The meanings of some can be guessed. However, many others need to be studied and remembered. 4 In groups of three, continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit. End the conversation naturally. Anna: I thought China would be very crowded, given its large population. Daiyu: Well, contrary to what many people believe, there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China, actually. Anna: That’s great! There must be amazing scenery to see in China then! ... Anna: Anyhow, the next station is my stop! Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip! Daiyu: Thanks, Anna! Liu Qian: It was really great to meet you! Anna: And it was nice talking to you! adj. 相反的；相对立的 n. 相反的事实 (或事情) adv. (结束交谈或转换话题时)不过；反正 Expressing surprise and curiosity Oh, my goodness! / Good heavens! You are kidding! Are you kidding? Are you serious? It can’t be true! Oh no! Really? What a surprise! I think it’s fantastic! Wow! How interesting/ amazing! What was it like? Talking about space and position It’s about ... kilometres northeast of ... ... is close to ... in/on/to the north /south/west/east of... across the continent/lake alongside the coast/river go eastwards/ westwards /northwards /southwards Ending a conversation naturally I have to run. Good talking to you. I’ll catch you later. It was good/nice meeting you. I’m sure you want to relax a bit. I’ll let you go. Sorry, I can’t talk longer. I’m actually on my way to... Well, I have to go. I'll talk to you later. D= Daiyu LQ= Liu Qian A=Anna A: I thought China would be very crowded, given its large population. D: Well, contrary to what many people believe, there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China, actually. A: That’s great! There must be amazing scenery to see in China then! LQ: There is. My favourite trip was by train to Tibet. First, we travelled south across the Kunlun Mountains. D: Even though it was summer, they were still covered in snow. It was so beautiful. LQ: Then we entered the Tibetan Plateau. D: The scenery there was simply fantastic. Green grass as far as the eye could see. And there were so many wild animals. LQ: Yes! We saw a lot of antelopes, yaks, deer… and I think I even saw a snow leopard. A: Good heavens! That’s one of the rarest animals on earth. LQ: But you know what was really extraordinary about our trip? A: No, what? LQ: The railway is so high that the trains have a special oxygen supply for the passengers, kind of like you would find on an airplane, so that no one will become ill. A: You’re kidding! Anyhow, the next station is my stop! Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip! D: Thanks, Anna! LQ: It was really great to meet you! A: And it was nice talking to you! Two students (a student in Shanghai and an exchange student from Britain) are talking about an trip to Yunnan. The conversation should include: 1. space and location 2. sentences to express surprise and curiosity 3. natural ending Make up a dialogue about scenery and culture along a journey with your partner. Using the surprise and curiosity expressions. 1 Use the words in their correct forms in different contexts. Then work in pairs to discuss their meaning and usage. freeze 1. We set off at seven for Nuna—a _______ land far from big cities. 2. It’s ________ cold in winter in Nunavut, since the average winter temperature is 35 degrees below the ________ point. 3. Seeing the huge creature, we stood _______ with terror. frozen freezing freezing frozen freeze with … 而……呆住 freeze to death 冻死 freeze up (某物)冻住；(因紧张、害怕或兴奋)不动，停住；惊呆；吓呆 freeze sb. with a frown 皱起眉头使某人感到沮丧 arise 1. Were there any other matters ________ from the meeting yesterday? 2. Should the opportunity ______, I’d love to go to Canada. 3. Some confusion has _______ with the application of the new software. arise from/out of ... 由……引起/产生；从……中产生 arise vi. 表示“出现，发生”时，主语一般为argument, difficulty, misunderstanding, problem, quarrel, trouble等抽象名词，无被动语态。 arising arise arisen astonish 1. Linda was ___________ at her sister’s courage. 2. Henry was eating his food with ___________ speed. 3. “Are you really leaving?” asked Sam in _____________. be astonished at ... 因……而震惊 in astonishment 惊讶地 proceed 1. Grandpa stared at the mountaineering boots and __________ to tell me his stories of mountain climbing forty years ago. 2. After returning to the base camp for a rest, they decided to _______ to the next objective: Mount Robson. proceed vi. begin a course of action 开始行动，进行，开展 move forward, esp. after reaching a certain point 进而做，继续 do sth. as a natural or seemingly inevitable next step 进行下去 proceed to sth. 进而做（参加） astonished astonishing astonishment proceeded proceed 2 Learn about the novel Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery by completing the conversation with the correct forms of the words in brackets. Anne of Green Gables is about an orphan girl named Anne Shirley who is sent to live with an elderly brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, on Prince Edward Island. Through the novel we see her adventures as she grows up to be a young lady, eventually going to a university very much like Dalhousie, and then becoming a school teacher. Mr Clark: Morning, everyone! Did you finish reading the novel over the weekend? Did you note down anything that impressed you? Nancy, would you like to say something? Nancy: Yes, Mr Clark. I’m halfway through the story. I think Matthew and Marilla are very ___________ (interest) characters. They are quiet, a bit timid, and kind-hearted. Here I wrote down two sentences: “Matthew, ___________ (dress up) with a white collar and driving in a buggy, was something that didn’t happen often.” I also like the vivid description of Marilla’s hair, and I paraphrased it a bit: “_________ (twist up) in a hard little knot behind with two hairpins ________ (stick) aggressively through it, Marilla’s hair showed some gray streaks …” Mr Clark: That’s marvellous! Thank you, Nancy. How about you, Sue? Sue: Well, after ________ (read) the first four chapters, I like Anne very much. I’m curious why she’s so talkative … I wrote down a few words about her ________ (wait) for Matthew at the train station. I rewrote it a little: “_________ (wear) an old brown sailor hat, Anne waited at the station anxiously, ________ (worry) nobody would ever come for her at all.” Mr Clark: Well done, Sue. Thank you. Next, … interesting dressed up twisted up sticking reading waiting Wearing worried Reflecting Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast Land Video Time Leading in Seeing The True North Via Rail: ①Vancouver and the Heart of Canada ②Toronto And Montreal Exploring Quebec Prepare for a journey across a vast land Some useful tips for a long-distance cycling trip： 1. Choose a route that has little or no traffic. 2. Wear cycling clothes that are suitable for the weather. 3. Always wear your bicycle helmet. 4. Prepare enough food and water for meals and quick snacks. 5. Ensure you have a basic repair and maintenance kit. 6. Wear bright clothing so that cars can see you. 7. Never ride at night. Before you watch 1 Discuss these questions with your partner. 1. Would you like to stop for an in-depth tour of a place during your journey across a vast land? Why or why not? 2. If yes, what kind of place would you choose to tour? Before you watch 2. Choose the right description for each photo from the video. ___ the culinary scene ___ Quebec city ___ St Lawrence River ___ wilderness 3 1 2 4 While you watch 1. Answer the following Qs using the information from the video. 1 What activities do you see in the video? 2. What does Quebec City “bring to mind”? European vibe, history, and old architecture. While you watch 2 Complete these quotes with the words you hear in the video. 1. This city is old, __________________, actually. 2. After the long, cold winters, summer is ______________________. 3. Even in this old city, we were down to try something new ... Maybe not __________________. 4. We ate some strange things, but it was _____________. about 400 years old the season of celebration always successfully all incredible After you watch Discuss the question in groups. 1. If you were taking a journey across Canada, would you stop to explore Quebec? Why or why not? 2. Are there any places in China like Quebec? In what way are they similiar? How are they different? Yes, I would. It seems like a fascinating place. I would love to stop and look at the old architecture and sample the food. A place like Xiamen comes to mind. It is like Quebec City in that it is very old and has some interesting ancient architecture, but it also has many new areas and places outside the city which would be interesting to explore. Thank you null 156141.3 Lavf58.28.100 $$