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Unit4 Journey across a Vast Land
Using Language (1)
Learning Objectives
In this class, you will
obtain information about Canada from the conversation;
continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information from this unit.
A quick review
crossing the whole country by rail
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What are the two key words in the title
the natural features, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests …
the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization …
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Warming up
What do you see in these pictures
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.
people skating on a frozen lake
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young ladies camping
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a woman hiking in a forest
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What is mentioned in the conversation
Can you list some key words
Lake Louise, climate, activities;
mountains, the Prairie, lakes, forests;
their first long train journey…
Listening
the geography of Canada
Listening
becomes solid because of extreme cold
People like to go skating on the ice.
What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter
Listening
What does Anna say about Canadian summers
Many areas of south Canada have very hot summers.
Listening
How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg
More than 1,300 kilometres.
Listening
What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg
Skiing, hiking, camping, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends.
Listening
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.
Listening
What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have
By the time they get to Edmonton, what kind of land will they be in How about after they reach Winnipeg
What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia
Listening
Listening
A continental climate.
What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have
By the time they get to Edmonton, what kind of land will they be in How about after they reach Winnipeg
They’ll be in the Prairie—as flat as a pancake and stretches for as far as the eye can see.
After they reach Winnipeg, there’ll be lakes and forests.
Listening
Listening
What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia
We can see the grasslands with rolling hills, a few small towns, a few horses or sheep …
Listening
EXAMPLE
feel at home
feel relaxed and comfortable
cost an arm and a leg
cost a lot of money
Listening
Listening
Matching
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.
Matching
as hot as an oven
as flat as a pancake
as far as the eye can see
F. very warm
with no mountains or hills
C. for a long distance
dead centre
kill time
you name it
G. the exact middle of something
E. spend time
B. all kinds of things
Matching
Speaking
What did they talk about in the conversation
Where have you travelled in China What places impressed you most
How would you continue and end the conversation
Speaking
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.
Speaking
Where have you travelled in China What places impressed you most
My favorite trip was by train to Tibet last summer. The scenery along the railway was fantastic, with green grass as far as the eye could see.
Speaking
How would you continue and end the conversation
Showing interest is an effective way to continue the conversation. And surely you should end the conversation politely.
Speaking
Expressing surprise and curiosity
Speaking
Ending a conversation naturally
Speaking
Talking about space and position
Pay attention to what they talk about.
Anna: I thought China would be very crowded, given its large population.
Daiyu: Well, contrary to what many people believe, there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China, actually.
Anna: That’s great! There must be amazing scenery to see in China then! ...
Speaking
different from sth
Learn how to end a conversation naturally.
Anna: Anyhow, the next station is my stop! Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip!
Daiyu: Thanks, Anna!
Liu Qian: It was really great to meet you!
Anna: And it was nice talking to you!
Anyhow/anyway is used when changing the subject of a conversation or ending the conversation.
Speaking
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Speaking
Continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit.
Homework
Listen again and read the conversation aloud.
Practice the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit.