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Listening and Speaking
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Cultural notes
The large photo is of Lake Moraine in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, about fourteen kilometres from Lake Louise. The mountains behind the lake are in the Valley of Ten Peaks, and they are famous throughout Canada because for many years they were on the Canadian $20 bill. Though the lake can only be reached by hiking trail, it is one of the most photographed places in Canada.
Lead in: Look at the picture and guess what they will talk about.
They will probably be talking about a beautiful lake,
people skating on a frozen lake ,
young ladies camping,
a woman hiking in a forest.
Match the following idioms and similes with their meanings.
1.words fail me
2.as hot as an oven
3.as flat as a pancake
4.as far as the eye can see
5.dead centre
6.kill time
7.you name it
无话可说
热如火炉
平如煎饼
目之所及
正中心
消磨时间
应有尽有
A with no mountains or hills
B all kinds of things
C for a long distance
D I'm surprised
E spend time
F very warm
G the exact middle of something
DFACGEB
Listen and answer:
1.What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter
People like to go skating on the ice.
2.What does Anna say about Canadian summers
Many areas of south Canada have very hot summers.
3.How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg
More than 1,300 kilometres.
4.What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg
Skiing, hiking, campimg, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends.
5.What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken
They travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia).
1.What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have
A ___________ climate
2.After they leave Edmonton, what kind of land will they be in
The________ — as flat as a _________and ________for as far as the eye can see.
Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.
continental
prairie
pancake
stretches
3.What kind of place is Winnipeg
Its a small city almost in the _______centre of North America, from east to west.
4.What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia
The grasslands with ________hills; a few small towns; a few horses or sheep.
dead
rolling
dead centre 正中心
1. words fail me
2. as hot as an oven
3. as flat as a pancake
4. as far as the eye can see
5. dead centre
6. kill time
7. you name it
with no mountains or hills
all kinds of things
for a long distance
D. I’m surprised
spend time
very warm
the exact middle of something
words fail me
D. I’m surprised
Oh, my goodness! That must be Lake Louise! It’s so beautiful! Words fail me.
I’m so surprised at how beautiful it is that I can’t describe it.
F. very warm
A. with no mountains or hills
C. for a long distance
G. the exact middle of something
E. spend time
B. all kinds of things
2. as hot as an oven
3. as flat as a pancake
4. as far as the eye can see
5. dead centre
6. kill time
7. you name it
Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast Land
Video Time
Video Time on Page 48
What do you expect to see in this video
2. Choose the right description for each photo from the video.
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2
3
4
St Lawrence River
Quebec City
the culinary scene
wilderness
connected with cooking or food
a large area of land that has never been developed or used for growing crops
1. Answer the following questions using the information from the video.
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The city brings to mind European vibe, history, and old architecture.
atmosphere that you sense with a person or in a place
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2. Complete the quotes with words you hear in the video.
1. This city is old, ___________________, actually.
2. After the long, cold winters, summer is _____________.
3. Even in this old city, we were down to try something new … Maybe not ____________________.
4. We ate some strange things, but it was _____________.
about 400 years old
the season of celebration
always successfully.
all incredible
诗 和 远 方 , 追 逐 青 春 的 梦 想
THANK YOU
Before you watch
1. Would you like to stop for an in-depth tour of a place during your journey across a vast land Why or why not
Of course! It seems such a waste to just pass by an interesting place and not find out about it.
2. If yes, what kind of place would you choose to tour
I would like to tour a place where people speak a different language than I do, and where their culture is different than my own, as that would be a more interesting experience and I would have more to learn.
Discuss these questions with your partner.
Watch the video to know about Quebec.
Compare Quebec with some places like it in China.
Can you descrbie the pictures
Where were the pictures taken
Can you see the things in the picture when you are on a train
Before You Watch
Discuss these questions with your partner.
1. Would you like to stop for an in-depth tour of
a place during your journey across a vast
land Why or why not
2. If yes, what kind of place would you choose to
tour
Choose the right description for each photo from the video.
___ Quebec city
___ the culinary scene
___ St Lawrence River
___ wilderness
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3
2
1
4
What can you learn from the introduction of this video
Where is Quebec on the map of Canada
What do these photos tell you about the city of Quebec What kind of city do you think Quebec is
While you watch
Arrange the order of the four photos.
3
2
1
4
Aswer the questions using the information from the video.
1. What activities do you see in the video
__ having a barbecue __ building a fire
__ climbing __ camping
__ eating and drinking __ going to the beach
__ biking riding __ hiking
__ listening to music __ paddleboarding
(浆叶式冲浪板)
__ play tennis __ water skiing
2. What does Quebec City “bring to mind”
European vibe, history, and old architecture.
Complete the quotes with the words you hear in the video.
1. This city is old, __________________,
actually.
2. After the long, cold winters, summer is
____________________.
3. Even in this old city, we were down to try
something new....Maybe not
__________________.
4. We ate some strange things, but it was
________________.
about 400 years old
the seasons of celebration
always successfully
all incredible
We can know the characteristics of the city from the four sentences.
Old and new
Urban and wild
Right on the water
Eat world-class cuisine in a small restaurant
Eat strange but incredible things
Outdoor adventures
Discuss the question in groups.
If you were taking a journey across Canada, would you stop to explore Quebec Why or why not
After you watch
Are there any places like Quebec in China In what way are they similiar How are they different
Search for information through the Internet and complete a composition.
Speaking
1. What did they talk about in the conversation
They talked about the climate and the geography of Canada, certain places in Canada and activities there. Also Li Daiyu and Liu Qian talked about their own travel experiences.
2. Where have you travelled in China What places impressed you most
My favorite trip was by train to .... The scenery along the railway was fantastic, with green grass as far as the eye could see.
3. How would you continue and end the conversation
Showing interest is an effective way to continue the conversation. And surely you should end it politely.