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XB3U1 Wish you were here
Welcome to the unit & Reading (I)
Guess the the price of the down羽绒 jacket.
¥ 14600
This is a luxury piece.
It is filled with white goose down, the most expensive and warmest filling material.
It is freezing cold in Canada in winter.
Quiz about Canada
01
Canada is the ______ largest country in the world.
A. first B. second C. third
02
Canada is situated in__________
A. North America B. South America C. Europe
03
Canadian flag _________
A.
B.
C.
05
Quiz about Canada
04
Which of the following countries share a border with Canada?
A. USA B. Mexico C. Russia
Which is the typical landscape in Canada?
A. Vast forests and numerous lakes
B. Snow-covered fields and frozen lakes
C. Vast tropical rainforests
D. Endless sandy deserts
广袤的森林与众多湖泊
白雪覆盖的原野与冰封的湖泊
广袤的热带雨林
一望无际的沙漠
beaver海狸
Which of the followings are Canada’s national symbols?
maple tree
ice hockey 冰上曲棍球
Reading
Canada—
a land of
diversity
Read the article and complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragraph.
Introduction
Para. 1: Canada is a _______ and beautiful
country with ________ ethnic groups
and _______ cultures.
Conclusion
Main Body
Para. 4: The country also has a rich diversity
of _________.
Para. 5: Canada is a _______ place to live and
visit.
Para. 2: There is great diversity in__________.
Para. 3: Canada is ______________ diverse.
broad
diverse
distinct
geography
ethnically
cultures
unique
geographical diversity
ethnical diversity
cultural diversity
Read para. 1 and answer the following question.
What figure of speech (修辞手法)is employed here?
2. Find out all the words that can reflect the “diversity”
of Canada.
richness, broad, ethnically diverse, distinct cultures
simile (明喻)
“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.”
synonyms (同义词)
中国就像大自然描绘的一幅惊人的艺术品,广袤的土地,壮丽的森林,清澈的湖泊和巍峨的山脉展示了它的独特和美丽,深受那些喜欢多元化人们的青睐。
China is like a breathtaking artwork painted by Mother Nature. Vast land, splendid forests, crystal clear lakes and towering mountains demonstrate its uniqueness and beauty to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer.
Practising using descriptive adjectives
Para.2 Geogrphical diversity
1. What natural scenery can be seen in Canada?
the grand Rocky Mountains
high peaks
deep valleys
ancient, slow-moving glaciers
a huge varieties of wildlife
remote forests
beautiful national parks
mighty Niagara Falls
To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky mountains ,which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by (被侵蚀) ice and water.
Ancient,slow-moving glaciers(冰川) hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.
One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display(呈现) of sights and sounds.
Descriptive adjectives
inversion(倒装)
personification (拟人)
How is the unique beauty of diverse scenery highlighed by the author?
Para.3 ethnic diversity
Ethnic Diversity
Thousands of years ago
Centuries ago
the earliest settlers
the first Europeans
Today
the major ethnic groups
the minority groups
English Scottish French
Singapore the Pacific Islands
Para.4 Cultural diversity
1. What’s the relationship between ethnic diversity and cultural diversity?
Ethnic diversity brings about cultural diversity.
2. How does the author illustrate his point of view?
A.By listing figures
B.By making comparisons
C.By analyzing causes
D.By giving examples
Vancouver
Montreal
Cape Breton
1. celebrating the Chinese New Year
2. enjoying the cultures and tradtions of Celtic settlers
3. looking for something off the beaten track
4. seeing original buildings in the French style
5. sampling the food with a typical French flavor
6. one of the largest French-speaking cities
7. taking tea in the Classical Chinese Garden
8. dancing to fiddle tunes .
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Conclusion
Canada’s ___________ wonders, ______ groups and their _______ make it a unique place to live and visit.
geographical
ethnic
cultures
diverse ethnic groups
distinct cultures
geographical wonders
a blooming flower
Critical thinking
Is China a country of diversity ?
In what aspects does China show its diversity?
geography
minorities
scenery
wildlifes
cultures
...
Writing techniques:
Simile (明喻)
Descriptive adjectives
Inversion
Personification
Synonym (同义词)
1, China is like a ____________________________________________________, unfolding/unveiling its uniqueness and beauty to those who waits to explore it.
2, China is a _____land stretching from Himalayas to the East China sea, dotted with________ forests, ____________ lakes and _________ mountains.
3,To the west______major mountain ranges, most notably the Himalayas.
4, Southern China_______________ by hills and low mountain ranges, while the central-east ________deltas of China's two major rivers, the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.
Application Use the writing techniques to describe China
Simile (明喻)
Descriptive adjectives
Inversion
Personification
blooming flower/gaint dragon/cock with a head held high
vast
vibrant
clear
towering
rise
is donimated
hosts
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