Unit4 Journey Across a Vast Land Reading and Thinking 课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast Land Reading and Thinking 2 If you are going to travel across a vast land, what kind of transpotation would you choose? Maybe after watching it, you will change your opinion. So now what do you think of traving by train. Not bad. right? Maybe you wanna take a train trip next time. Actually there were 2 girls who had ridden on this train to canada. Do you want to know their journey.? BUT first , let’s look By the end of the lesson, you will be expected to: learn some information about Canada through a rail journey; Appreciate the language features of a travel journal; Be motivated to meet the world and understand the meaning of travel. Learning Objectives 1. What type is this passage? Argumentation B. Travel journal C. Novel D. Feature 2. Main idea: It is about _____________ of two girls by rail; it tells us some amazing sights about ________. Seeing the True North via Rail: Vancouver and the Heart of Canada National anthem（国歌） Other cities in Canada Pre-reading Read the title and predict. Rhetorical device(修辞手法):mataphor(暗喻) a journey/trip Canada B While-reading Para. 1 A. Journey across the great Prairie. Para. 2 B. The two girls’ stay in Vancouver. Para. 3 C. Li Daiyu and her cousin were on a trip to Canada. Para. 4 D. The two girls’ visit to Lake Louise and Jasper. Para. 5 E. On the way to Toronto. Para. 6 F. A short introduction to Edmonton. Task1: Read the text and match the main idea of each paragraph. From here we know , they were on the trip to Canada. but why do they went to Canada? Brief introduction about the journey who why where how mood __________ ________ and her cousin________ To________________ They _____ to Vancouver and then took ______ In Halifax on ________________ Li Daiyu and Her cousin Liu Qian went to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax on the Atlantic coast. Rather than travel by commercial airline all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train. For both of them, the thought of crossing the whole country by rail was exciting. Li Daiyu Liu Qian visit their cousins the Atlantic coast Excited Task2: Read para1 and fill in the table below. In what order is the passage written? time place How long did their trip from China to Toronto take in total？ A. 4days B. 5days C. 6-7days China Vancouver They spent a couple of days in Vancouver. Their trip from Vancouver to Toronto took 4 days. Choose the correct answer. let’s take a look at what they saw in Vancouver. Vancouver saw the beautiful mountains looking out over the city took a hike in a forest Task3: Reading for details. (para. 2) what they did and saw took a boat ride out into the bay; visited an island; saw shops selling crafts and antiques During their first day The next day After they stayed 2 days in vancouver, the next morning, the two girls took the train to Lake Louise and then to jasper. What did they see in Lake Louise and Jasper? Lake Louise Jasper Edmonton Task4: Reading for details. (para. 3) the Canadian Rockies; massive mountains and forests; beautiful blue water of the lake the beautiful scenery spectacular mountain peaks and forests; many different creatures(动物) oil and gas drilling Industry many shopping malls local feature freezing cold in winter -10℃ Clilmate Edmonton Task4: Reading for details. (para. 4) the train headed southeast across the great canadian prairie. Now,please read para5 and find feelings and what they saw two wheat-growing provinces What did they see when passing through the great Canadian Prairie？ The Great Canadian Prairie A bunch of farms that covered a very large area Task5: Reading for details. (para. 5) the train still headed south towards Toronto. after another day on the train, eventually, they were back in an urban area.,the city of Winnipeg. let see what they saw on the to Totonto wide stretch of Lake Huron What did they see on the way to Toronto? A land of forests and lakes rolling hills red, gold, and orange bushes and maple trees frost on the ground Task6: Reading for details. (para. 6) After we saw what Lidaiyu and liuqian had experienced? what do you think of thier journey; What do you think of their journey? Why do you have this feeling? Part of the reason is the beautiful and appealing language used in the passage. Post-reading maybe it’s because of the beautiful picture I showed you Task1: Appreciate the language features. The though of crossing the whole country by rail was exciting They were pleased to see the... They took a pleasant hike... The blue water literally took their breath away. They did not anticipate seeing such an..., and were truely amazed. As is typical of..., it rained. The next day was clear and mild. ...is freezing cold in winter, with daily temperature averaging... Since it can be too cold to go... travel by commercial airline all the way fly to... take a coach bound north through catch the train towards... the train headed southweast across... the train thundered on, through... the train turned south towards... Seen from the train window,the mountains and forests of...looked massive. The blue water literally took their breath away with its exceptional beauty. Looking at the beautiful scenery, they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken. The bushes and maple trees outside their windows were red,gold and orange. What aspects of a journey do these sentences refer to? weather feelings transportation scenery transportation people and culture the route what they did what they saw/scenery weather feelings What else can we write about if we need to write a jouney? food What aspects are also talked about in this jouney? the time How can we combine them together to make sentences and paragraphs more logical and the relationship more obvious? Post-reading In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and.... All in all, their trip from... However, they did not anticipate seeing ... Discourse markers/linking words 1however(despite,rather than, on the other hand)... 2 since/because... 3 when /later ... 4 in addition to /additinally/besides ... 5 in fact / indeed/ above all ... 6 as a result/ as a consequence / therefore ... 7 eventually(finally)/ All in all, in summary, in a word ... How can we combine them together to make sentences and paragraphs more logical and the relationship more obvious? Post-reading Lake Huron China Vancouver Lake Louise Winnipeg Ontario Toronto Before starting out During their first day The next day The next morning Jasper After another day through the night Night came again the next morning It was not until 9:30 am that the Great Canadian Prairie Edmonton Try to retell their journey according to the mind map. Post-reading they spent several days during this journey? taste delicious food reshape our perspective on life. amaze us with diverse cultures and beautiful scenery visit different places enrich our knowledge and life experiences Leave happy and lifelong memories What can travel bring to us? Post-reading Discuss in groups. To see the mountains, to see the sea, to meet all living beings, to find yourself. 去见山，去看海，去会众生，去寻自己 Thank You ！ Lake Huron China Vancouver Lake Louise Winnipeg Ontario Toronto Before starting out During their first day The next day The next morning Jasper After another day through the night Night came again the next morning It was not until 9:30 am that the Great Canadian Prairie Edmonton Try to retell their journey according to the mind map. Post-reading they spent several days during this journey? Lake Huron China Vancouver Lake Louise Winnipeg Ontario Toronto Before starting out During their first day The next day The next morning Jasper They spent the night After another day through the night Night came again the next morning It was not until 9:30am that the Great Canadian Prairie Edmonton Task 2 Underline the expressions that can show the schedule of their journey.(the place , the time marker and transportation) before starting out 贴磁力贴 How long did their trip to Toronto take in total? broaden one’s horizon/expand one’s range of knowledge enrich/enlarge one’s life experience build ones character find what they really want in the heart relax one’s mind relieve one’s pressures of life and work refresh oneself and build up one’s strength be an escape from the boredom of one’s everyday life widen one’s circle of friends You can either travel or read,and either your body or soul must be on the way. Post-reading Q: What can travel bring to us? (Make a list of possible benefits.) Travelling allows us to meet different people, try various food, experince different culture and lifestyles. Travelling much, we will not only enrich our knowledge and experiences, but also be aware of the vastness of nature. Travelling can broaden our horizons and open our mind. Travelling creates precious memories. … What does travelling mean to you? voice yourself voice yourself “It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books.” 读万卷书不如行万里路 28 Travel far enough, you meet yourself. ——David Mitchell 在一段足够远的旅行中，你会遇到（内心的）自己。 1 however A to add something 2 since B to show contrast 3 when C to explain a reason 4 in addition to D to show an end point in time 5 in fact E to show time 6 later F to emphasize 7 eventually G to describe the order of events Read the text again and underline the discourse markers . Match them with the correct purpose. the beautiful scenery diverse cultures relaxation global perspectives inclusive personalities more friends broaden social circles. own spiritual wealth enjoy yourself What can travel bringt to us? Activity3: Reading for details. (para. 2) Vancouver During the first day The next day Place what they did what they saw how they felt Vancouver pleased took a boat ride out into the bay; visited an island; took a hike the sights; shops selling crafts and antiques(古董); the beautiful mountains looking out over the city Para 2 deer grizzly bear eagle mountain goats Activity5: Read for the elements of a travel journal. who destination weather activities transportation feelings what they saw description of certain scenic spots local features Edmonton ★ ● Lake Louise China ★ Jasper ● Vancouver ● the great Canadian Prairie Activity 3: Reading for the places they visited ★ Toronto Winnipeg ★ Place the what they saw how they felt Vancouver wonderful/pleasant take a boat ride out into the bay; visit an ilsand; took a hike in a forest wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques; the beautiful mountains looking out over the city Task4: Reading for details. (para. 2) surprised/ pleased/delighted Place what they saw how they felt Jasper Lake Louise the Canadian Rockies; massive mountains and forests; beautiful blue water of the lake spectaucular took their breath away amazed the beautiful scenery spectacular mountain peaks and forests; many different creatures(动物) awesome(极好的) Task4: Reading for details. (para. 3) Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 Lavf58.20.100 $$