Unit 1 Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading—Reading comprehension （课件）-【步步高】2023-2024学年高二英语选择性必修第三册（译林版2020）

Unit 1 Wish you were here Period 1 Welcome to the unit & Reading—Reading comprehension 读前清障 精读课文 读前 清障 3 1.distinct　 A.a large cover，often made of wool，used especially on beds 　to keep people warm 2.splendid B.having a lot of energy；always changing and making progress 3.minority C.excellent；very good 4.dynamic D.easily or clearly heard，seen，felt，etc.；clearly different or of a different kind 5.sample E.the smaller part of a group，less than half of the people or 　things in a large group 6.blanket F.a number of people or things taken from a large group and used in tests to provide information about the group Ⅰ.匹配单词 1. some spelling mistakes，the composition is quite good. 2.The great damage which the earthquake made many people homeless or lose their lives. 3.Some adventurers prefer to get and experience new places and cultures. 4.It to learn that the report is untrue. 5.In the past，people communicated with their friends or relatives _____ __________writing letters. Ⅱ.选词填空 apart from，off the beaten track，come as no surprise，by means of，bring about Apart from brought about off the beaten track comes as no surprise means of by 返 回 精读 课文 6 Ⅰ.明文章大意 What’s the main idea of the text? A.Canada’s fast economic development. B.Canada’s diversity in geography，race and culture. C.Canada’s friendly people and rich culture. D.Canada’s vast distances and outstanding natural beauty. Step 1　速读——整体理解文意 √ Ⅱ.悉层次结构 Read the text quickly to match the main idea with each paragraph. Para.1　　 A.Canada is ethnically diverse. Para.2　　 B.Canada is a broad and beautiful country with diverse ethnic groups and distinct cultures. Para.3　　 C.Canada is a unique place to live and visit. Para.4　　 D.Canada is geographically diverse. Para.5　　 E.Canada is culturally diverse. Ⅰ.Read Para.1 carefully and do the following exercises. 1.What rhetorical device(修辞手法) does the author use in the first sentence? A.Simile(明喻). B.Repetition(重复). C.Parallelism(排比). D.Personification(拟人). Step 2　细读——逐段获取细节 √ 2.Try to find some descriptive adjectives which are used to describe Canada. 答案　Blooming；breathtaking；broad；beautiful；diverse；distinct. Ⅱ.Read Para.2 carefully and do the following exercises. 1.What can we know about the grand Rocky Mountains? A.They lie in between the Arctic and the Pacific coastlines. B.They are home to high peaks and deep valleys. C.They are made of ten provinces and three territories. D.They are carved by ice and water. √ 2.Try to find sentences using the rhetorical device: Personification(拟人). 答案　(1)To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains，which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water. (2)Ancient，slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests. (3)One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds. Ⅲ.Read Para.3 carefully and do the following exercises. 1.What can reflect the diversity of Canada’s residents? 答案　Canada’s many rural areas and urban centers. 2.What’s the meaning of the phrase “apart from” in the third paragraph? A.Therefore. B.However. C.Moreover. D.In addition to. √ 3.What’s the proportion of foreign-born people in Canada’s population? A.About 10%. B.About 20%. C.About 30%. D.About 50%. √ Ⅳ.Read Para.4 carefully and do the following exercises. 1.How does the author illustrate his point of view? A.By listing figures. B.By making a comparison. C.By analyzing causes. D.By giving examples. √ 2.Which of the following words is similar to “off the beaten track”？ A.Ordinary. B.Common. C.Unusual. D.Splendid. √ 3.Why does Canada celebrate Multiculturalism Day? A.To highlight the dominant role of the indigenous people. B.To achieve equal status between English and French. C.To promote understanding and respect for groups of all backgrounds. D.To improve the relationship between Canada and Asian countries. √ Ⅴ.Read Para.5 carefully and do the following exercise. What makes Canada a unique place to live and visit? A.The towering mountain peaks. B.The depths of the forests. C.The urban centers. D.Its geographical wonders，ethnic groups and cultures. √ Ⅵ.Read the whole passage and do the following exercises. 1.What’s the type of the passage? A.Narration(记叙文). B.Argumentation(议论文). C.Exposition(说明文). D.News report(新闻报道). √ 2.What’s the structure of the passage？(P＝paragraph) √ 3.What is the purpose of the website article? A.To call on people to protect the diversity of Canada. B.To introduce Canada’s beautiful scenery. C.To explain what aspects can reflect Canada’s diversity. D.To vividly present the beauty and richness of Canada to us and attract more tourists to this country. √ 1.Is China a country of diversity？What aspects can reflect China’s diversity？(Critical thinking) 2.As a teenager，what attitude should we take towards different cultures and our own cultures？(Creative thinking) Step 3　读后——讨论深度理解 Canada—a land of diversity Canada is not only a broad and beautiful country but also one of the most 1. (ethnic) diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures. In the ten provinces and three 2. (territory) which make up Canada，there is great diversity in geography.Besides，Canada’s many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents. 3.____ is thought that some of Canada’s earliest settlers 4. (cross) the Bering Strait by means of a land bridge from Siberia thousands of years ago. Step 4　总结——课文语法填空 ethnically territories It crossed Today，Canada reflects a vast 5. (combine) of ethnic backgrounds.About one out of five people in Canada’s population is foreign-born.This ethnic variety，in turn，brings about cultural diversity.As you are exposed 6. diverse cultures，you may feel 7.____________(transport) through time and space.Given these cultural differences，it comes as no surprise that Canada 8.___________________ (celebrate) Multiculturalism Day since 2002. combination to transported has been celebrating From the towering mountain peaks to the depths of the forests to the urban centers，Canada’s geographical wonders，ethnic groups and their cultures make it 9. unique place to live and visit.Indeed，it has been consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the 10._______ (good) countries to live in，and visitors are always welcome! a best 1.Canada is like a blooming flower，unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer. [句式分析]　此句是 句。现在分词短语unfolding...在句中作 ；who引导 从句，修饰those；what引导 从句。 [自主翻译]　___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Step 5　解读——长句难句分析 复合 定语 定语 宾语 加拿大如同一朵盛开的花儿，绽放出惊人的美丽与丰富，深受那些喜欢其多元文化的人们的青睐。 2.To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains，which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water. [句式分析]　此句是 句。which引导 从句，修饰Rocky Mountains，which在从句中作 ；主句中表地点的介词短语置于句首，用 倒装；carved by ice and water作 ，修饰 。 [自主翻译]　___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 复合 非限制性定语 主语 完全 后置定语 deep valleys 太平洋海岸向东耸立着巍峨的落基山脉，这里有高耸的山峰和被冰川与水流侵蚀而成的深谷。 3.Some of Canada’s earliest settlers，who are thought to be ancestors of the indigenous peoples，crossed the Bering Strait by means of a land bridge from a place now known as Siberia. [句式分析]　此句是 句。who引导 从句，修饰earliest settlers，who在从句中作 ；known as Siberia为过去分词短语作_________，修饰 。 [自主翻译]　___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 复合 非限制性定语 主语 后置定语 a place 加拿大最早期的一些移民被认为是土著民族的祖先，从现在被称作西伯利亚的地方经由大陆桥穿越白令海峡而来。 返 回 4.Given these cultural differences，it comes as no surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002. [句式分析]　此句是 句。it为 ，that引导 从句；Given在此处为介词，意为“ ”。 [自主翻译]　____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 复合 形式主语 主语 鉴于，由于，考虑到 鉴于这些文化差异，加拿大自2002年起就一直在庆祝多元文化日也就不足为奇了。 30 $$