Unit 4 Reading and Thinking（阅读课讲义）英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Unit 4 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） 目录 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While Reading 4. Post Reading 5. Homework 1. Lead in 一、问题链导入 Look at the picture on page 1 and discuss: 1.When and where do you think this photo was taken? 2.If you took a rail journey like this, what do you think you would see and experience? 3.Have you ever taken a long rail journey? What was it like? 二、名言解读 "Travel far enough, you meet yourself." — David Mitchell Question: What does this quote mean? 三、 情境导入 Imagine this: You and your cousin are going to visit family in Halifax, Canada. Instead of flying, you decide to take a train across the entire country — from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. The journey will take you through mountains, forests, prairies, and cities. What will you see? What will you experience? Let's follow Li Daiyu and Liu Qian on their amazing rail journey across Canada! 2. Pre-reading 一、话题词汇预热 Match the words with their meanings: A. harbour 1. a large area of flat land with few trees B. bay 2. a protected area of water where ships can stay C. prairie 3. a part of the sea partly enclosed by land D. peak 4. the top of a mountain E. glacier 5. a large mass of ice that moves slowly F. awesome 6. extremely impressive or amazing G. highlight 7. the best or most exciting part of something H. creature 8. a living animal or being 二、背景知识铺垫 Discuss in pairs: 1.What do you know about Canada? 2.What are some famous places in Canada? 3.What is the "True North"? 三、 基于标题与插图的预测 Look at the title: "SEEING THE TRUE NORTH VIA RAIL: VANCOUVER AND THE HEART OF CANADA" Discuss in pairs: 1.What does "via rail" mean? 2.What do you think "the heart of Canada" refers to? 3.Where will the journey start? 4.What kind of things do you think the travellers will see on this journey? 3. While Reading Activity 1: Skimming（略读） Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions: 1.Who are the main characters in this story? 2.Where did they start their journey? 3.What was their final destination? 4.What is the passage mainly about? Activity 2: Scanning（查读）— Complete the Table Read the passage carefully and complete the table below: Place Information Vancouver often rains; a __________; beautiful mountains looking out over the city; a forest just a short distance away Lake Louise ______________________________ Jasper ______________________________ Edmonton ______________________________ Activity 3: Detailed Reading（精读）— Discourse Markers Match each discourse marker with its correct purpose: Discourse Marker Purpose 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 emphasise 7. eventually G. to describe the order of events Activity 4: Grammar Focus — -ed and -ing Forms Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. Pay attention to the difference between -ed and -ing forms. Verb -ed form (feeling) -ing form (describing) amaze I was __________ by the view. The view was __________. excite The girls felt __________. The trip was __________. tire They were __________ after the journey. The long train ride was __________. bore The movie was __________. They felt __________. Rule: -ed forms describe how someone feels (人感到……) -ing forms describe what something is like (事物令人……) 4. Post Reading 一、篇章结构图表 Complete the table to show the structure of the passage: Part Paragraphs Main Content Introduction Para 1 Li Daiyu and Liu Qian's plan to travel across Canada by train Stop 1 Para 2 ______________ Stop 2 Para 3 ______________ Stop 3 Para 4 ______________ Stop 4 Para 5 ______________ Conclusion Para 6 ______________ 二、 写作手法分析 A. Use of Discourse Markers（连接词的使用） Discourse Marker Function Example Rather than Shows choice "Rather than travel by commercial airline all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver..." Despite Shows contrast "Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride..." In addition to Adds information "In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of their trip was..." Since Shows reason/cause "Since it can be too cold to go outdoors, Edmonton is home to many shopping malls." In fact Emphasises "In fact, one of the largest shopping malls in North America is in Edmonton." B. Use of Descriptive Language（描写手法） Find examples of descriptive language in the passage: Description Example from text Mountains Lake Scenery Wildlife C. Order of Events（时间顺序） The passage follows a clear chronological order: Day 1-2: Vancouver Next morning: Train to Lake Louise Night: Stayed at Lake Louise Next day: Coach to Jasper Then: Train towards Toronto → Edmonton 三、主题升华 Discuss in groups: 1.Would you be interested in taking the same trip as Li Daiyu and Liu Qian? Why or why not? 2.How is a rail journey different from other forms of travel, such as by plane or car? 3.What does the passage tell us about Canada? 四、 结构化总结 Complete the summary of the article: Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian decided to travel across Canada by ① __________. They started their journey in ② __________, where they spent a couple of days seeing the sights. They took a boat ride and visited an island with shops selling ③ __________ and antiques. The next day, the weather was ④ __________ and they saw beautiful mountains. The girls then took a train to ⑤ __________, where the blue water took their breath away. They continued to ⑥ __________, where they saw many animals such as deer, mountain goats, a grizzly bear, and an ⑦ __________. The next stop was ⑧ __________, the capital of Alberta, which is the centre of Canada's ⑨ __________ and gas industry. Throughout their journey, the girls enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the ⑩ __________, forests, and rolling hills. They also had a wonderful view of the ⑪ __________ Great Lakes. It was truly a(n) ⑫ __________ journey. 5. Homework Option 1: 主题阅读与写作 Read the passage below about another rail journey and answer the questions. The Trans-Siberian Railway The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world. It stretches over 9,000 kilometres from Moscow in the west to Vladivostok in the east. A complete journey takes about seven days. Many travellers choose to take this railway for the adventure. Along the way, they can see the Ural Mountains, Lake Baikal (the deepest lake in the world), and vast Siberian forests. The scenery changes dramatically — from busy cities to quiet villages, from green forests to snowy plains. However, the journey is not always comfortable. The trains are old, and the food is not always good. The weather can be extremely cold in winter. But for those who love adventure, the Trans-Siberian Railway offers an unforgettable experience. One traveller said, "It's not just a train journey; it's a journey through history and culture. You meet people from all over the world and see places you could never see from a plane." Questions: 1.How long is the Trans-Siberian Railway? 2.How long does a complete journey take? 3.What can travellers see along the way? 4.What are the disadvantages of this journey? 5.Compare the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Canadian rail journey in the passage. Give ONE similarity and ONE difference. Similarity: ______________________________________________________ Difference: _____________________________________________________ Option 2: 语言巩固 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. 1.The girls were __________ (amaze) to see such an open country. 2.The farms covered a very large area, which was __________ (amaze). 3.Going into the wilderness alone can be __________ (frighten). 4.Do you feel __________ (frighten) when going into the wilderness alone? 5.We became __________ (excite) when thinking about those beautiful locations. Option 3: 语法练习 — Rewrite the Sentences Rewrite the following sentences using the -ed or -ing form. Add information as necessary. Example: When people asked the man what the trip meant to him, he said it was "an experience of a lifetime". → When asked what the trip meant to him, the man said it was "an experience of a lifetime". 1.Butchart Gardens was transformed from a quarry. It has now become a famous destination for travellers. 2.If you compare Quebec City with other cities in Canada, it seems more like a charming European village. 3.They did not know where to start their sightseeing in Luoyang, so they went to the Tourist Information Centre. 4.When they heard that the Sea-to-Sky Highway was Canada's most scenic drive, they made West Vancouver their first destination. 14 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Reading and Thinking （阅读课讲义） 目录 1. Lead in 2. Pre-reading 3. While Reading 4. Post Reading 5. Homework 1. Lead in 一、问题链导入 Look at the picture on page 1 and discuss: 1.When and where do you think this photo was taken? Free answers from students. 2.If you took a rail journey like this, what do you think you would see and experience? Suggested answers: Mountains, forests, lakes, wildlife, different cities, changing weather. 3.Have you ever taken a long rail journey? What was it like? Free answers from students. 二、名言解读 "Travel far enough, you meet yourself." — David Mitchell Question: What does this quote mean? Suggested answer: Traveling to distant places helps you discover who you really are. It challenges you and makes you grow as a person. 三、 情境导入 Imagine this: You and your cousin are going to visit family in Halifax, Canada. Instead of flying, you decide to take a train across the entire country — from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. The journey will take you through mountains, forests, prairies, and cities. What will you see? What will you experience? Let's follow Li Daiyu and Liu Qian on their amazing rail journey across Canada! 2. Pre-reading 一、话题词汇预热 Match the words with their meanings: A. harbour 1. a large area of flat land with few trees B. bay 2. a protected area of water where ships can stay C. prairie 3. a part of the sea partly enclosed by land D. peak 4. the top of a mountain E. glacier 5. a large mass of ice that moves slowly F. awesome 6. extremely impressive or amazing G. highlight 7. the best or most exciting part of something H. creature 8. a living animal or being Answers: A→2, B→3, C→1, D→4, E→5, F→6, G→7, H→8 二、背景知识铺垫 Discuss in pairs: 1.What do you know about Canada? Suggested answers: It's the second largest country in the world. It has mountains, forests, and lakes. It has 10 provinces and 3 territories. It has two official languages: English and French. 2.What are some famous places in Canada? Suggested answers: Vancouver, Toronto, the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Niagara Falls. 3.What is the "True North"? Suggested answer: "True North" is a nickname for Canada, representing the country's northern location and its spirit. 三、 基于标题与插图的预测 Look at the title: "SEEING THE TRUE NORTH VIA RAIL: VANCOUVER AND THE HEART OF CANADA" Discuss in pairs: 1.What does "via rail" mean? Answer: By train / taking a train. 2.What do you think "the heart of Canada" refers to? Suggested answer: The central or most important part of Canada. 3.Where will the journey start? Answer: Vancouver (on the west coast of Canada). 4.What kind of things do you think the travellers will see on this journey? Free predictions: Mountains, forests, lakes, wild animals, cities, farms, etc. 3. While Reading Activity 1: Skimming（略读） Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions: 1.Who are the main characters in this story? Answer: Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian. 2.Where did they start their journey? Answer: Vancouver. 3.What was their final destination? Answer: Halifax on the Atlantic coast. 4.What is the passage mainly about? Answer: A rail journey across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax, describing the scenery and places they visited. Activity 2: Scanning（查读）— Complete the Table Read the passage carefully and complete the table below: Place Information Vancouver often rains; a __________; beautiful mountains looking out over the city; a forest just a short distance away Lake Louise ______________________________ Jasper ______________________________ Edmonton ______________________________ Answers: Place Information Vancouver often rains; a harbour; beautiful mountains looking out over the city; a forest just a short distance away Lake Louise blue water took their breath away; exceptional beauty Jasper beautiful scenery; saw many creatures including deer, mountain goats, a grizzly bear, and an eagle Edmonton centre of Canada's huge oil and gas industry; freezing cold in winter (-10°C); home to one of the largest shopping malls in North America Activity 3: Detailed Reading（精读）— Discourse Markers Match each discourse marker with its correct purpose: Discourse Marker Purpose 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 emphasise 7. eventually G. to describe the order of events Answers: 1→B, 2→C, 3→E, 4→A, 5→F, 6→G, 7→D Activity 4: Grammar Focus — -ed and -ing Forms Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. Pay attention to the difference between -ed and -ing forms. Verb -ed form (feeling) -ing form (describing) amaze I was __________ by the view. The view was __________. excite The girls felt __________. The trip was __________. tire They were __________ after the journey. The long train ride was __________. bore The movie was __________. They felt __________. Answers: Verb -ed form (feeling) -ing form (describing) amaze I was amazed by the view. The view was amazing. excite The girls felt excited. The trip was exciting. tire They were tired after the journey. The long train ride was tiring. bore The movie was boring. They felt bored. Rule: -ed forms describe how someone feels (人感到……) -ing forms describe what something is like (事物令人……) 4. Post Reading 一、篇章结构图表 Complete the table to show the structure of the passage: Part Paragraphs Main Content Introduction Para 1 Li Daiyu and Liu Qian's plan to travel across Canada by train Stop 1 Para 2 ______________ Stop 2 Para 3 ______________ Stop 3 Para 4 ______________ Stop 4 Para 5 ______________ Conclusion Para 6 ______________ Answers: Part Paragraphs Main Content Introduction Para 1 Li Daiyu and Liu Qian's plan to travel across Canada by train Stop 1 Para 2 Vancouver: rainy weather, harbour, mountains, forest Stop 2 Para 3 Lake Louise: blue water, exceptional beauty Stop 3 Para 4 Jasper: beautiful scenery, wildlife (deer, mountain goats, grizzly bear, eagle) Stop 4 Para 5 Edmonton: oil and gas industry, cold weather, shopping malls Conclusion Para 6 The train continues east; they are able to enjoy the scenery through the rolling hills and the Great Lakes 二、 写作手法分析 A. Use of Discourse Markers（连接词的使用） Discourse Marker Function Example Rather than Shows choice "Rather than travel by commercial airline all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver..." Despite Shows contrast "Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride..." In addition to Adds information "In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of their trip was..." Since Shows reason/cause "Since it can be too cold to go outdoors, Edmonton is home to many shopping malls." In fact Emphasises "In fact, one of the largest shopping malls in North America is in Edmonton." B. Use of Descriptive Language（描写手法） Find examples of descriptive language in the passage: Description Example from text Mountains "beautiful mountains looking out over the city" Lake "the blue water literally took their breath away" Scenery "the most awesome journey they had ever taken" Wildlife "deer, mountain goats, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle" C. Order of Events（时间顺序） The passage follows a clear chronological order: Day 1-2: Vancouver Next morning: Train to Lake Louise Night: Stayed at Lake Louise Next day: Coach to Jasper Then: Train towards Toronto → Edmonton 三、主题升华 Discuss in groups: 1.Would you be interested in taking the same trip as Li Daiyu and Liu Qian? Why or why not? Free answers from students. 2.How is a rail journey different from other forms of travel, such as by plane or car? Suggested answers: Vs. plane: Slower, can see the scenery, more relaxed, can meet people. Vs. car: More comfortable, can walk around, less tiring, can enjoy the view without driving. 3.What does the passage tell us about Canada? Suggested answers: Canada is a huge country with diverse landscapes — mountains, forests, lakes, and prairies. It has different climates (rainy Vancouver, cold Edmonton). It has rich wildlife and natural beauty. 四、 结构化总结 Complete the summary of the article: Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian decided to travel across Canada by ① __________. They started their journey in ② __________, where they spent a couple of days seeing the sights. They took a boat ride and visited an island with shops selling ③ __________ and antiques. The next day, the weather was ④ __________ and they saw beautiful mountains. The girls then took a train to ⑤ __________, where the blue water took their breath away. They continued to ⑥ __________, where they saw many animals such as deer, mountain goats, a grizzly bear, and an ⑦ __________. The next stop was ⑧ __________, the capital of Alberta, which is the centre of Canada's ⑨ __________ and gas industry. Throughout their journey, the girls enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the ⑩ __________, forests, and rolling hills. They also had a wonderful view of the ⑪ __________ Great Lakes. It was truly a(n) ⑫ __________ journey. Answers: ① rail, ② Vancouver, ③ crafts, ④ clear/mild, ⑤ Lake Louise, ⑥ Jasper, ⑦ eagle, ⑧ Edmonton, ⑨ oil, ⑩ mountains, ⑪ four, ⑫ awesome 5. Homework Option 1: 主题阅读与写作 Read the passage below about another rail journey and answer the questions. The Trans-Siberian Railway The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world. It stretches over 9,000 kilometres from Moscow in the west to Vladivostok in the east. A complete journey takes about seven days. Many travellers choose to take this railway for the adventure. Along the way, they can see the Ural Mountains, Lake Baikal (the deepest lake in the world), and vast Siberian forests. The scenery changes dramatically — from busy cities to quiet villages, from green forests to snowy plains. However, the journey is not always comfortable. The trains are old, and the food is not always good. The weather can be extremely cold in winter. But for those who love adventure, the Trans-Siberian Railway offers an unforgettable experience. One traveller said, "It's not just a train journey; it's a journey through history and culture. You meet people from all over the world and see places you could never see from a plane." Questions: 1.How long is the Trans-Siberian Railway? 2.How long does a complete journey take? 3.What can travellers see along the way? 4.What are the disadvantages of this journey? 5.Compare the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Canadian rail journey in the passage. Give ONE similarity and ONE difference. Similarity: ______________________________________________________ Difference: _____________________________________________________ Answers: 1.It is over 9,000 kilometres long. 2.It takes about seven days. 3.They can see the Ural Mountains, Lake Baikal, vast Siberian forests, busy cities, quiet villages, and snowy plains. 4.The trains are old, the food is not always good, and the weather can be extremely cold in winter. 5.Similarity: Both are long railway journeys with amazing scenery. Difference: The Trans-Siberian Railway is much longer (9,000 km vs across Canada) and takes much longer (7 days). / The Canadian journey is through mountains, lakes, and forests, while the Trans-Siberian also goes through snowy plains and Lake Baikal. Option 2: 语言巩固 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. 1.The girls were __________ (amaze) to see such an open country. 2.The farms covered a very large area, which was __________ (amaze). 3.Going into the wilderness alone can be __________ (frighten). 4.Do you feel __________ (frighten) when going into the wilderness alone? 5.We became __________ (excite) when thinking about those beautiful locations. Answers: 1.amazed, 2. amazing, 3. frightening, 4. frightened, 5. excited Option 3: 语法练习 — Rewrite the Sentences Rewrite the following sentences using the -ed or -ing form. Add information as necessary. Example: When people asked the man what the trip meant to him, he said it was "an experience of a lifetime". → When asked what the trip meant to him, the man said it was "an experience of a lifetime". 1.Butchart Gardens was transformed from a quarry. It has now become a famous destination for travellers. 2.If you compare Quebec City with other cities in Canada, it seems more like a charming European village. 3.They did not know where to start their sightseeing in Luoyang, so they went to the Tourist Information Centre. 4.When they heard that the Sea-to-Sky Highway was Canada's most scenic drive, they made West Vancouver their first destination. Answers: 1.Transformed from a quarry, Butchart Gardens has now become a famous destination for travellers. 2.Compared with other cities in Canada, Quebec City seems more like a charming European village. 3.Not knowing where to start their sightseeing in Luoyang, they went to the Tourist Information Centre. 4.Hearing that the Sea-to-Sky Highway was Canada's most scenic drive, they made West Vancouver their first destination. 14 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $