(共23张PPT)
Unit 5 On the Road
developing ideas
Coast to Coast
How much do you know about Canada
Quiz time!
How much do you know about Canada
1. What is the capital of Canada
a. Toronto. b. Ottawa. c. Montreal.
2. Which is not an official language in Canada
a. French. b. English. c. Spanish.
3. What is on the Canadian national flag
a. An oak leaf. b. A maple leaf. c. A laurel leaf.
4. What is the most popular sport in Canada
a. Baseball. b. Soccer. c. Ice hockey.
5. What animal is a national symbol of Canada
a. Moose. b. Beaver. c. Polar bear
Prediction
What’s the type of this passage
What might be talked about
While-reading
Skim to find out the main elements of this passage.
Who is the character ________________
What did they do _____________________
Where did they go ____________________
How did they go ______________________
Travel in Canada.
Eva and her family
From W→E
By a motorhome
1._____________
2._____________
3. ____________
4. ____________
While-reading
Scan the passage as quickly as you can to finish their tour route in the map.
Vencouver
The Rocky
Mountains
Newfoundland
Quebec
While-reading
Places Things they enjoyed Problems they faced Feelings
Vancouver Picked up _________. ________ a few times.
The Rocky Mountains Saw ____________ and _____________. Failed to see _________________.
vehicle
Got lost
a group of deer
fantastic views
bear and eagle
Read para 2 as careful as you can, try to complete the table.
expected
anxious
nervous
hopeful
disappointed
fantastic
pride
While-reading
Think : What’s the advantage of traveling by a motorhome
convenient
flexibility
save accomodation costs
.......
While-reading
Places Things they enjoyed Problems they faced Feelings
Quebec Had ________ in a typical Quebec restaurant. Mom got mad because __________________.
Newfoundland Went on a _________. Saw ______________ and ______________. Made a ___________. Mom _________ dad’s phone into the sea and dad ___________.
lunch
she was left behind
boat trip
colorful houses
dropped
a killer whale
new friend
got mad
Read para 3-4 as carefully as you can, try to complete the table.
funny
Mom: mad
satisfied
excited
Dad: mad
funny
happy
delighted
Find out what the underlined words refer to.
1. We made it! (Paragraph 1)
2. It took us where we wanted, ... (Paragraph 2)
3. The funniest thing happened on that day. (Paragraph 3)
4. How did that happen (Paragraph 3)
We made it! My family and I have managed to cross the North American continent, from western to eastern Canada, in two weeks!
Find out what the underlined words refer to.
1. We made it! (Paragraph 1)
2. It took us where we wanted, ... (Paragraph 2)
3. The funniest thing happened on that day. (Paragraph 3)
4. How did that happen (Paragraph 3)
We started from Vancouver, where we picked up our vehicle for the trip — a home on wheels. It took us where we wanted, when we wanted.
Find out what the underlined words refer to.
1. We made it! (Paragraph 1)
2. It took us where we wanted, ... (Paragraph 2)
3. The funniest thing happened on that day. (Paragraph 3)
4. How did that happen (Paragraph 3)
We reached Quebec on the eighth day, where most people speak French. Wel1, actua11y, they speak Quebecois, which is a type of Canadian French. The funniest thing happened on that day.
Find out what the underlined words refer to.
1. We made it! (Paragraph 1)
2. It took us where we wanted, ... (Paragraph 2)
3. The funniest thing happened on that day. (Paragraph 3)
4. How did that happen (Paragraph 3)
It was then that I realised her seat was empty! How did that happen
Summary
What has Eva acquired during her journey
amazing scenery
close encounters with nature
diverse cultures
brand experiences
closer family bonds
However, there were not only enjoyments on the road,
failing to live up to one’s expectation
transportation issues conflicts between members
but also problems of ______________________________,
__________________, ______________________, and etc.
Su Min is a 56 - year - old woman from Zhengzhou. She lived a tough life, taking care of her three younger brothers since childhood due to her mother's poor health. She had to drop out of school to work and give all her earnings to her family.
Later, Su Min got married, but faced a depressing marriage. Her husband controlled the family finances and often criticized her. Su Min had to work odd jobs after being laid - off, and her husband even proposed "AA - system" with her. She suffered from depression due to the long - term pressure.
Read for Su Min’s story and imagine what she might have experienced on the road.
In 2020, after her grandchildren went to kindergarten, Su Min finally decided to leave home and start a self - driving trip with 2,000 yuan in her pocket. She traveled through more than 400 cities, sharing her journey on social media, making friends, and gradually finding herself. Now, she has officially filed for divorce from her husband and hopes to inspire others in similar situations with her story.
What are the things Su Min might have enjoyed or suffered
She might have enjoyed:
freedom and independence
new scenery and cultures
making new friends
...
She might have suffered:
financial challenges
physical discomforts
loneliness at times
...
Compare their differences and similarities
What kind of mindset makes a good journey
useful expressions:
...... is the key of a good journey.
...... contributes to a good journey.
The factor that makes a good journey is .......
A good journey results from...
relaxed
flexible
patient
positive
grateful
open
brave...
Did both of them get a good journey
Write a postcard
1. Who wrote the postcard and where did she send it
2. Who is receiving the postcard and where is she
3. What does the content of a postcard consist of
Reflction
After completing this class, I can rate my performance 1(excellent), 2 (good) or 3 (in need of improvement).
know more about Canada
master the skill of how to grab the meaning of pronouns
use the clue of a narration to get detailed information from the text
summarize what enjoyments and problems Eva’s family has experienced
compare the travel of Su Min with Eva’s family to express my personal ideas about their differences and similarities
deepen the understanding of what contribute to a good journey and practice it in real life
Homework
Option 1:
Write a postcard to share your travel experience.
Option 2:
Write a travel experience in the name of Su Min to inspire people.