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Using Language Write about a rail journey across Canada
Unit 4 Journey across a vast land
人教版选择性必修二
1
What is the relationship between these two passages?
Passage B is the next leg of Li and Liu’s trip.
路程(或赛程)
Skim the passage and underline the people and the route.
the people and the route
people
route
Li Daiyu, Liu Qian, Lin Fei, Jean-Philippe
Toronto
Montreal
Halifax
How many parts can the passage be divided into?
Part 1:
(Para 1-4)
Part 2:
(Para 5-9)
Part 3:
(Para 10)
Main idea
Li Daiyu and Liu Qian’s
experience in
Their experience in
Their time spent on the
train towards
Montreal
Halifax
Toronto
5
After Li Daiyu and her cousin arrived in Toronto, the largest and wealthiest city in Canada, they only had a few hours to kill before they had to proceed to the next leg of their trip to Montreal, so they went on a tour of the city. They went up the CN Tower and looked across the shores of Lake Ontario.
Para 1
kill time 消磨时间,打发时光
proceed to sth. 进而做(参加)
leg 一段路程/赛程
在湖畔 on the shores of the lake
李黛予和表妹抵达加拿大最大、最富有的城市多伦多之后,仅有几个小时的时间可以消磨,然后就得继续前往旅程的下一站蒙特利尔,于是两人就在市区逛了逛。她们登上加拿大国家电视塔,眺望安大略湖畔。
CN Tower 加拿大国家电视塔; 西恩塔; 多伦多电视塔
Lake Ontario
安大略湖; 安大略; 安大略湖畔
skyscraper 英 /'skaɪskreɪpə/
n. 摩天大楼
Lake Ontario
Niagara Falls 尼加拉瀑布
Niagara Falls
[naɪˈægərə fɔːlz]
Niagara River
尼亚加拉瀑布
Standing in the distance, they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls, which is on the south side of the lake. Water from the lake flows into the Niagara River and over the falls on its way to the sea.
Para 1
现在分词短语作状语
现在分词短语作宾补
in the distance在远处
流入
on one’s way to在去……的路上,即将
foggy adj. 有雾的,雾茫茫的
站在远处,她们看到湖南边的尼亚加拉大瀑布升腾而起的水雾,惊叹不已。湖水流人尼亚加拉河,越过尼亚加拉瀑布,最终汇入大海。
be astonished to (do) sth对(做)....感到惊讶
Para 2
The girls saw hundreds of skyscrapers of glass and steel, and old-fashioned cars rolling by. As they walked north from the harbour area, Li Daiyu said, “Lin Fei, one of my mother‘s old schoolmates, lives here. I should phone her and see if she’s available for dinner.”
摩天大楼
钢筋
陈旧的,过时的
roll by驶过,流逝
两个女孩看到很多玻璃和钢筋建造的摩天大楼,还有老式汽车从身边驶过。离开港口区后,她们向北行走。李黛予说:“我妈妈的老同学林菲就住在这里。我得给她打个电话,看看她是否有空一起吃晚饭。
同位语
Para 3
They met Lin Fei around dusk over dinner at a restaurant in downtown Chinatown. The cousins chatted with Lin Fei, who had moved to Canada many years earlier.
at dusk/dawn在黄昏/在黎明
黄昏,傍晚
市中心(的)
chat with 与…聊天
定语从句
黄昏时分,她们在市中心唐人街的一家餐馆里与林菲见了面,并共进晚餐。林菲多年前就来到加拿大生活。表姐妹俩与她畅聊了一番。
Para 4
“This is the largest Chinatown in Toronto. We have a few more in the Greater Toronto Area, so you can guess that there are a lot of Chinese people in Canada! Chinese people have been coming here for more than a hundred years. Therefore, we can get all kinds of great food here from all over China,” Lin Fei told them.
现在完成进行时
“这是多伦多最大的唐人街。大多伦多地区还有几个唐人街,你们可以猜到加拿大有很多中国人!一百多年来,不断有中国人来到这里。所以,我们在这里能吃到中国各地的各色美食。”林菲告诉她们。
Went ______ the CN Tower and looked_____________
the shores of Lake Ontario
Saw ______ clouds _____ from the Niagara Falls
Felt _____________
Saw skyscrapers _____________ and ____________ cars rolling by
Met ___________________
in downtown Chinatown
up
across
misty
rising
astonished
of glass and steel
old-fashioned
her mother’s old schoolmates
Experience in Toronto
What did they explore in Toronto?
Part 1
Para 5
The train left late that night and arrived in Montreal early the next morning. At the station, in contrast to Toronto, they heard people talking in French. They were surprised to see that all the signs and advertisements were in French and many people spoke English with an accent.
与……相反/相比
hear sb. doing sth.
with an accent 带有口音
火车于当天深夜出发,次日一早抵达蒙特利尔。在火车站,她们听见人们用法语交谈,这与多伦多形成鲜明对比。两人惊奇地发现所有的标示牌和广告都是用法文写的,而且许多人说英语都有口音。
对....感到惊奇
Para 6
“We don't leave until this evening,” said Liu Qian. “Let's go downtown. Old Montreal is close to the water."
not until 直到…才
去市区
be close to 离…很近
Para 7
They spent the afternoon in lovely shops and visiting artists in their workplaces along St Paul Street. As they sat in a restaurant alongside the broad St Lawrence River, a young man sat down with them.
spend time (in) doing sth.
“我们要到傍晚才动身。”刘倩说,“咱们到市区逛逛吧,蒙特利尔老城区就在河边。”
整个下午,她们穿梭于一家家可爱的小店,拜访圣保罗街边工作坊里的艺术家们。两人在宽阔的圣劳伦斯河边上的一家餐馆里落座后,一个小伙子也在她们身边坐了下来。
the broad St Lawrence River
St Paul Street 圣保罗街
Para 8
“Hello, my name is Jean-Philippe. I’m a photographer ," he said, “and I was wondering where you are from.”
The girls told him they were from China and were on a train trip across Canada. When they told him they had only one day in Montreal, he said, “That’s too bad. You owe it to yourselves to stay longer.
Para 9
owe it to yourself to do sth.
自己应该做某事
“你们好,我叫让一菲利普,是一名摄影师。”他说道,“请问你们从哪里来?
姑娘们告诉他,她们来自中国,并且正在进行横跨加拿大的火车之旅。得知她们只能在蒙特利尔逗留一天时,他说道:“那太可惜了,你们应该多待几天。
Para 9
Overall, Montreal is a city with wonderful sights and sounds. Most of us speak both English and French, and the city has unique Quebec culture and traditions. There are fantastic restaurants and clubs around, too. Here, we love good coffee, toast , and cheese. And good music, of course!”
adv. 一般来说,总体上
声色俱佳
独特的魁北克文化和传统
总的来说,蒙特利尔是一座声色俱佳的城市。我们大多数人既说英语,也说法语。这座城市拥有独特的魁北克文化和传统。此外,这里还有很棒的餐馆和酒吧。这里的人酷爱美味的咖啡、吐司和奶酪。当然,还有动听的音乐!”
Montreal
heard people ____________
saw signs and ads _____________
felt _____________
visited_____________
Montreal is a city with _________________ and has _______ Quebec culture and traditions
talking in French
Experience in Montreal
What did they experience
in Montreal?
in French
surprised
artists in their workplaces
wonderful signs and sounds
unique
Part 2
Para 10
That night the train was speeding along the St Lawrence River towards the Gulf of St Lawrence and down to the distant east coast towards the province of Nova Scotia and its largest city, Halifax. The cousins dreamt happily of the beautiful cobblestone streets, old brick buildings, and the red maple leaves of Montreal.
speed v.快速前行
dream of 梦想,梦见
铺有鹅卵石的
砖
当晚,火车沿着圣劳伦斯河向圣劳伦斯湾飞驰,经过远方的东海岸,驶向新斯科舍省及其最大的城市哈利法克斯。在梦乡中,表姐妹俩愉快地回味着蒙特利尔美丽的鹅卵石街道、古老的砖砌建筑和鲜红的枫叶。
Writing
Travel
Journal
假设你是李华,你在国庆期间去了北京长城游玩,请根据提示,给你的英国朋友写一封邮件,告诉他你的游览经过。
提示词:
when ,where, what, how
scenery, souvenir, awesome, spectacular, attractive
世
界
那
么
大
我
想
去
看
看
Para 1:开门见山
在国庆期间,我参观了北京的一个著名景点---长城。
During the National Day, I visited one of the most famous tourist sights in Beijing---the Great Wall.
1. 我早起乘坐长途汽车去了长城,它坐落在...。
2. 北京一如既往,天气温和晴朗。
3. 从高处看,长城的群山和森林看起来很巨大。
4. 最让我印象深刻的是,此文化遗址,追溯超过3000年。
5. 除了欣赏壮丽的山峰和森林,旅行的亮点之一是能买到许多不同的手工艺品和古董。
travel style
travel style
travel style
I arose early to take the coach to the Great wall, which is located in...
Para 2:见闻感
As is typical of Beijing, it is mild and clear.
What impressed me most was that the cultural heritage site dated back over 3000 years.
,which took my breath away with its exceptional beauty.
我惊叹于这不寻常的美。
Seen from the top, the rolling hills and forests looks massive.
In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of my trip was being able to buy various crafts and antiques.
travel style
travel style
travel style
Looking at the impressive scenery, I agreed that it was the most awesome journey I had ever taken.
Para 3:总评
看着美丽的风景,我认为这是我经历过最棒的一次旅行。
假定你是来自英国的Mary,打算来中国旅行,请你给你的中国笔友李华写封信,要点如下:
1.旅行计划:北京→泰山→杭州;
2.征求他的建议。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.请在相应位置作答。
参考词汇:紫禁城 the Forbidden City;泰山 Mount Tai
Practice
【审题谋篇】
体裁 应用文(电子邮件)
人称 第一人称为主
时态 一般将来时为主
话题 旅游
框架 第一段:点明写电子邮件的目的
第二段:具体介绍旅行计划
第三段:希望对方给出建议
【遣词造句】
1.词汇
①首先
②告知某人某事
③参观;拜访
④在……顶端
⑤据说是
first of all
inform sb of sth
pay a visit to
on(the) top of
be said to be
2.句式
(1)要点翻译
①首先,我计划去中国的首都北京去参观紫禁城和一些美丽的公园。
First of all,I plan to go to Beijing which is the capital of China ___________ _____________the Forbidden City and some beautiful parks.
②然后我打算去爬泰山,在泰山上我可以欣赏令人惊叹的日出。
Then I intend to climb Mount Tai and _______________________________ _________________.
③之后,我想去杭州,据说它是一个美丽的现代化城市,拥有令人惊叹的自然风光。
After that,I would like to go to Hangzhou and a beautiful modern city _________________________________.
to pay a
visit to
on top of it I can admire the amazing
sunrise
it is said to be
with breathtaking natural scenery
【妙笔成篇】
Dear Li Hua,
I’m delighted to tell you that I’m going to visit China.Next,I’d like to inform you of my travel plan.
First of all,I plan to go to Beijing,the capital of China,to pay a visit to the Forbidden City and some beautiful parks.Then I intend to climb Mount Tai,on top of which I can admire the amazing sunrise.After that,I would like to go to Hangzhou which is said to be a beautiful modern city with breathtaking natural scenery.
What do you think of my travel plan?I sincerely hope that you can offer me your valuable advice.
Yours,
Mary
1.Knowing that you’re interested in my travel plan, now I’m writing to tell you about it.
2.Now I am eager to inform you of my travel plan.
3.I’d like to share my travel experience with you.
4.Since you asked me about my trip in...,now I am writing to share it with you.
Some expressions to show your purpose
How to share your travel plan/experience
1.I plan to/intend to/am going to visit....
2.The blue water will surely take my breath away with its exceptional beauty.
3.I’ll take a taxi to... where I can enjoy pleasant hike/climb.
4.I was pleased/astonished to see....
5.In addition to seeing...one highlight of my trip was...
6.What impressed me most was....
7.Exhausted as we were,we felt it was a meaningful experience.
How to express benefits of travelling
1.Not only did it entertain me, but it also broadened my horizons.
2.All in all, I learnt a lot during the four-day-long journey.
3.Besides enjoying beautiful scenery, I will be able to experience unique local cultures and traditions.
4.Standing on the top of the mountain, you’ll surely forget all your problems from work or study.
How to end your letter
1.What do you think of my plan? Looking forward to your reply .
2.I sincerely hope you can give me some advice on my plan.
3.I believe I will have a great time in....
4.Have a good journey!
5.If you are available, I strongly recommend that you come to visit.... It is really worth it.
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