课件：Unit1 Other countries%2C other cultures——reading（共54张PPT）

课件54张PPT。Unit 1
Other countries, other culturesCanada — land of the maple treesReadingA. B.
C. Q D.
1. Which is the national flag of Canada?Quizthe national anthem of CanadaA. B.
cherry rose
C. D.
maple daffodil （水仙花）2. Which is the national flower of Canada?3. What language(s) do Canadians speak?
A. English
B. English and German
C. English and French
D. English and SpanishOfficial languages: English and Frenchthe French-speaking province — QuebecA. B.
Vancouver Toronto
C. D.
Calgary Ottawa4. What is the capital of Canada?Capital cityOttawaTorontoThe largest city in CanadaMontrealA port city in QuebecIt has one of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverEdmontonHome to the West Edmonton MallNiagara FallsA. B.
Beaver Grizzly bear
C. D.
Polar bear Penguin5. What is the national animal of Canada?What is the population of Canada?
About 30 million people.
Which Canadian cities are mentioned?
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton.Read the brochure and answer the following questions.Fast readingWhy is Canada referred to as a ‘land of maple tree’?
Because there are many maple trees in Canada, and the maple leaf, which is on the Canadian flag, is considered Canada’s national symbol.返回目录1. The border between Canada and the United States is the longest border in the world which is not protected.
2. Canada is a good place for those who love natural recreation such as walking and sailing.
3. Most Canadians live in the countryside.True or FalseFTTDetailed reading4. Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in Canada.
5. There are many Chinese living in Vancouver.
6. The West Edmonton Mall is an underground city.
7. The UN awarded Canada the honour of being one of the best countries in the world to live in.FTTF1. If you want to see historic churches
built 300 years ago, you should go to _________.
2. For the best entertainment in the evenings, I would recommend _________.
3. To view the city from the third tallest tower in the world, make sure you visit ________.Complete the following blanks.MontrealMontrealToronto4. The best city for skiing and fishing is ___________.
5. If you want to do shopping and visit art galleries or play in a water park all in one place, you should go to __________.
6. To experience many different cultures, you could go to ________.VancouverEdmontonToronto1. maple
2. centigrade
3. border
4. alley
5. concrete
6. dynamic
7. cuisine
8. sheetA. A large surface area of something
B. A narrow passage behind or between buildings
C. a style of cooking; the food served in a restaurant
D. a tree with leaves that have five points and turn bright red or yellow in autumn
E. of or using a unit for measuring temperature by which water freezes at 0°and boils at 100°
F. a building material made by mixing together sand, small stones, water, etc.
G. a line that divides two countries or areas
H. full of energyMatch them1. settlement
2. hunters
3. westwards
4. malls5. freezing
6. photographer
7. recreationAnswers to E返回目录Post readingRead the text carefully and fill in each blank with proper word. 返回目录If you are to visit Canada, which city or place do you want to visit first, why?DiscussionUnit 1
Other countries, other culturesLanguage points1. Canada is one of the largest countries in
the world, second only to Russia, and
has always been famous for its fantastic
scenery.
second only to 仅次于
e.g. Our city has an area of 20,000
square kilometres, second only to the
largest city in our province.
我们的城市占地2万平方公里，仅次于
我省最大的城市。Rayon ranks second only to cotton as the most widely used fiber.人造丝是仅次于棉花的使用得最广泛的织物。
He is second only to my own son in my affections.我除了爱我的儿子，最爱他。比较: second to, next to, superior to, junior / senior to
e.g. He is such a good player that he is second to none. 无人能比
Next to music, he loves tennis best.
除了音乐，他最喜欢网球。This employee is superior to the former in ability.
这个雇员比上个强。
He is junior to me by two years. 他比我小两岁。2. Canada has vast areas of wilderness, from the Arctic north, where average winter temperatures are usually minus 20 degrees centigrade, to the 8,892-kilometre-long border with the USA to the south, which is the longest border in the world not defended by an army or the police. 加拿大有辽阔的荒原，北起北极——那
里的冬季平均气温通常是零下20摄氏
度，南与美国比邻——边境线长达8,892
千米，是世界上最长的没有军队或警察
设防的边境线。
本句是主从复合句，句中where和which
分别引导一个非限制性定于从句，介词
短语from…to…说明地域范围之广。(1) My favorite room is the tidy study
with a fireplace, ______ we can watch
TV and enjoy the nice scenery
outside.
A. where B. when
C. that D. which (2) The soldiers had to sleep in their wet
clothes, ______ most uncomfortable.
A. which I think it was
B. which I think was
C. which I think
D. that I think was 3. …and fish are abundant in the seas
and rivers.
abundant adj. 丰富的
e.g. The country is abundant in
natural resources. 这个国家天然资源丰富。 There is abundant firewood in the forest. 森林里有充裕的薪柴可用。
Winkle shells are abundant on this beach. 这个海滩上有大量的峨螺壳。 拓展：
abundance n．
an abundant harvest 丰收
an abundant year 丰年
be abundant in… 富有……；富含…… There are _______ supplies of
firewood in the forest.
plentiful B. abundant
C. plenty of D. many经典例题4. In the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN Tower for short.
Smaller in size, but just as famous, is the city of Vancouver in the province of British Columbia on the Pacific coast.
In the heart of Toronto 及smaller in size, but just as famous在句中做表语置于句首，主谓完全倒装。
e.g. Present at the meeting were 20 people.for short …… 的缩写
in short　　　 简言之
A be short for B A是B的缩写（简称）
A be short of B　　 A 缺乏B5. …in addition to being close to some
very popular ski areas.
in addition to 加上, 除……外, 又;
e.g. In addition to giving a general
introduction to computer, the course
also provides practical chance.
课程除了一般介绍电脑知识外，还提
供实际操作的机会。6. The mall consists of eight kilometres of
passages, filled with shops, art galleries
and even a water park.
consist v. 一致, 由……组成, 包括（of）
e.g. The beauty of the picture consists in its
balance of colors.
这幅画的美在于其色彩的调和。consist v. 存在于（in）
（与……）一致；（with）
e.g. True charity doesn’t consist in
almsgiving.
真正的慈善不在于施舍。
Substances consist of small particles
called molecules.
物质是由叫做分子的微粒组成的。The testimony consisted with all
known facts.
证据与全部已知事实相符。
7. …the largest of which is shaped like a semicircle…
shape n. 形状, 形态, 外形, 模样
e.g. The writer’s dreams find a shape in
his novel.
作者的理想在他的小说中得到
体现。
Athletes must stay in shape.
运动员一定要保持身体健康。shape v. 定形，使……成形，塑造
e.g. Our vacation plans are shaping well.
我们的假期计划进展顺利。
vt. 使成形；塑造，制作[(+into/from/out of)]
e.g. The dress was shaped to her figure.
这件连衣裙做得很适合她的身材。8. …to seek their fortunes in the Gold
Rush.
seek v. 寻求, 寻找, 搜索 [(+after/for)]
e.g. He sought vainly for the answer.
他寻求答案, 但无结果。
Something suspicious was found after
the room was sought through.
房间被彻底搜查后, 发现了一点可疑
的东西。9. Although only ________ people became successful, many stayed and built settlements in the area, and there are now many museums showing what life was like back then.
a few of B. few of
C. plenty of D. a handful ofa handful of 意为”少数的”
e.g. Only a handful of people attended the meeting last Sunday.
A handful of holiday-makers visited the tourist attraction.