unit 1 other countries, other cultures reading2

课件73张PPT。Fast reading1. What is the population of Canada?
About 30 million people.
2. Which Canadian cities are mentioned?
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton.
3. How wide are Niagara Falls?
670 meters wide. TorontoMontrealVancouverEdmontonDetailed readingC1 1 M 2 M 3 T 4 T
5 M 6 F 7 T 8 T C2 1 Montreal 2 Montreal
3 Toronto 4 Vancouver
5 Edmonton 6 Toronto Let’s read the passage a second time and then complete Parts C1 and C2. complete the following chart ListeningRead the text again and choose the best answers according to the text:
⑴ Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to China.
B. Toronto is the largest city in Canada.
C. Maple syrup is Canada’s most famous food.
D. Canada was named the best country in the world to live in by the UN in 1996.⑵ In which city is the tallest tower in the world located?
A. Montreal B. Toronto
C. Vancouver D. Edmonton
⑶ Why does Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World and New World?
A. Because it’s the largest French-speaking city in the world.
B. Because Quebec was once lost to the British.
C. Because it’s a port and the second largest city in Canada.
D. Because Quebec was originally colonized by France and its population is still over 70 per cent French.⑷ Which of the following facts about the Edmonton mall is wrong?
A. It is in the city of Edmonton.
B. It is said to be the largest pedestrian mall in the world.
C. It has an area of more than 20 football pitches.
D. It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.
⑸ Which of the following words can not replace the word name in the last paragraph?
A. declared B. called
C. considered D. titled
Talk about the country Canada, trying to give as much information of Canada as you can. Pair work For reference
Canada in Brief
Landscape: Mountains, Prairies, Desert, Artic Tundra, Glaciers, Valleys, Foothills, Rivers, Lakes, 9,976,000 sq km (3.9 million sq mi)
Population:?30 Million
Capital city:?Ottawa, Ontario (pop:?1,010,500)
People: British descent (28%), French descent (23%), Italian descent (3%), aboriginal peoples (2%), plus significant minorities of German, Ukrainian, Dutch, Greek, Polish and ChineseLanguages:?English, French and 53 native languages
Religion:?Catholic (45%), Protestant (36%) and minorities from most of the world's major religions
Government:?Parliamentary democracy
Prime Minister:?Paul Martin
GDP:?US$774 billion
GDP per head:?US$25,000
Primary sectors:?services 74%, manufacturing 15%, construction 5%, agriculture 3%, other 3%
Annual growth:?3%Major products/industries:?processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, transportation equipment, chemicals, fish products, petroleum and natural gas
Major trading partners:?USA, Japan, EU (UK, Germany, Netherlands), China and South Korea
Political Divisions:?Key Attractions, Transportation, WildlifeLanguage points 1. On the eastern and western
boundaries, the country borders the two great oceans—the Atlantic and the Pacific. (P2)
border
noun [C]
the line that divides one country from another: 边界,国界
Were you stopped at the border?
The train crosses the border between France and Spain.
The two countries have had frequent border disputes.verb [T] 和……接壤
Swaziland borders (= is next to) South Africa and Mozambique.
noun [C]
a strip that goes around or along the edge of something, often as decoration: 滚边
The dress was white with a delicate lace border.a picture with a decorative/plain border
verb [T usually passive]
to form a line around the edge of something: 加边饰
The fields are bordered by tall trees. 2. For those who love outdoor activities, it
is possible to hike, sail, cross-country ski or travel by snowmobile for hours—or even days—without meeting another person. (P2)
1) it is possible (for sb.) to do 某人做某事是有可能的,某人可能做某事
possible, probable, likely的用法: likely
1. 很可能的[+to-v] [+that] John is likely to be in London this autumn. 今年秋天约翰可能在伦敦。
2. 适当的,正合要求的[(+for)] The park is a likely place for the picnic. 这公园倒是个适合野餐的地方。 possible, probable的区别
这两个词的反义词是impossible, improbable
1）possible作“或许”解，有“也许如此，也许不如此”之意。强调客观上有可能性，但常常带有“实际可能性很小”的暗示。
2）probable用来指有根据，合情理，值得相信的事物，带有“大概，很可能”的意味。语气比possible要重，是most likely之意。
It’s possible, though not probable. That he will accept the terms. 他也可能接受这些条件，但希望不大。 be possible, be probable常用形式主语it，构成句型为：
It is possible/probable + that …
（从句）
It is possible/probable + for sb. to do sth.
例如：他有可能做这件事。
[√] It is possible for him to do this.
[√] It is possible that he will do this.
[×] He is possible to do this.2) without
preposition, adverbnot having or doing something, or lacking something: 没有,不带
I've come out without my umbrella.
You look nice without make-up.
He went without my knowledge.
I couldn't have done it without you.
She's strong without being bossy.Do start without me.
He's not without (= he does have some) qualities.
This is without a doubt (= certainly) the best Chinese food I've ever had.
You shouldn't drive for more than three hours without taking a break.
Without wishing to be rude (= I don't want to be rude, but), don't you think you need a hair cut?3. Canadians, especially wildlife photographers and hunters, are quite fond of this wilderness, and you will be too! (P2) fond
adjective [before noun]having a great liking for someone or something: 喜欢She was very fond of horses.
"I'm very fond of you, you know, " he said.
My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes.
Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods.
We said a fond farewell to each other (= We said goodbye in a loving way) and promised to write.高考链接（06 上海）
More and more young people are fond ___ playing tennis nowadays.
A. on B. to C. in D. of4. Located in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN Tower for short. (P2) 1) locate
verb be located in/near/on/etc. to be in a particular place: 位于
Our office is located in the city centre.verb [I + adverb or preposition] US to move to a place to do business: 使座落于……
The company hopes to locate in its new offices by June.
verb [T] to find or discover the exact position of something: 找到……的位置
Police are still trying to locate the suspect. location
noun [C] a place or position: 地点
The hotel is in a lovely location overlooking the lake.
A map showing the location of the property will be sent to you.
noun [U] 定位
The latest navigational aids make the location of the airfield quite easy.noun [C or U]a place away from a studio where all or part of a film or a television show is recorded:
外景,外景拍摄地
The documentary was made on location in the Gobi desert.
2) short
adjective small in length, distance or height:　
（长度，距离，高度）短的，矮的
a short skirt
Her hair is much shorter than it used to be.
It's only a short walk to the station.
I'm quite short but my brother's very tall.describes a name that is used as a shorter form of a name:缩写
Her name's Jo—it's short for Josephine.
Her name's Josephine, or Jo for short.
being an amount of time which is less than average or usual:时间短的　
a short film/visit
He's grown so much in such a short time.
I work much better if I take a short break every hour or so.lacking:不足的，缺乏的，达不到要求的
to be short of space/time
We're a bit short of coffee — I must get some more.
The bill comes to ￡85, but we're ￡15 short.
I'm a little short (= I do not have much money) this week — could you lend me ten dollars?
adjectivesaying little but showing a slight lack of patience or annoyance in the few words that you say:不和气的，不礼貌的
I'm sorry if I was a bit short with you on the phone this morning.高考链接1. (06上海)
Small cars are ___ of fuel, so they have more appeal for consumers.
A. free B. short C. typical D. economical 2. (02上海）
The shopkeeper gave us _____weight: we got 9 kilos instead of 10 kilos.
A. scarce???B. short???C. light??? D. slight
3. (05福建）
—Why didn’t you buy the camera you had longed for?
—I had planned to. But I was ￡50 _______.
A. Fewer B. Less C. cheap D. shortin shortused before describing sth. or someone
in as few words and as directly as possible:
简短的说
He's disorganized, inefficient, never there when you want him — in short, the man's hopeless.
short for是形容词短语，常与be一起构成系表结构，意为“是......的缩写（简称）”。例如：
Tom is short for Thomas. Tom是Thomas的简称。
for short是固定搭配，意为“简称；缩写”，常放在句末。例如：
People usually call me Jim for short. 人们通常简称我为吉姆。5. Vancouver has superb scenery, a beautiful harbor, and all the comforts of modern life and international cuisine, in addition to being close to the most popular wilderness and ski areas. (P3)in addition to
addition ?? noun [C or U]
Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition (= calculating the total of different numbers put together) and subtraction.Most working environments are improved by the addition of (= adding) a few plants and pictures.
A secretary would be a welcome/useful addition to our staff.
In addition to his flat in London, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland.
HUMOROUS I hear you're expecting a small addition to the family (= you are going to have a baby)!6. Edmonton, a city in British Columbia’s neighboring province of Alberta, is home to the West Edmonton Mall. (P3)be home to… 所在地Beijing is home to many key universities.
Zhongguancun is home to many hi-tech companies. home 常用短语
be/feel at home
to feel comfortable and relaxed:
By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.
make yourself at home
to relax and make yourself comfortable in someone else's home
home from home UK (US home away from home)
a place where you feel as comfortable as you do in your own home:
The hotel was a real home from home. 高考链接(04全国)
—Can I look at the menu for a few more minutes before I decide?
—Of course. _______ sir.
Make yourself at home
B. Enjoy yourself
C. It doesn't matter
D. Take your time7. The mall consists of eight kilometers of tunnels, filled with shops, art galleries and even a water park. (P3)consist of sth.
to be made of or formed from sth.: 由……组成
The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.
It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.consist in sth.
phrasal verb [L not continuous]
to have something as a major and essential part or quality: 在于
The beauty of air travel consists in its speed and ease.
[+ ing form of verb] For her, happiness consists in watching television and reading magazines.8. Smaller in size, but equally famous, is the city of Vancouver in the province of British Columbia on the Pacific coast.
Nearer to the Atlantic coast is Niagara Falls. 全部倒装:
1) 用于there be 句型。
例如：
There are many students in the classroom.2) 用于“here (there, now, then)+不及物动词+主语 ”的句型中，以象声词或out, in, up, down, away等副词开头的句子里，以表示强调。例如：
Crackle, crackle, crackle came the gun and the young soldier felt very frightened.
Here comes the bus.
There goes the bell.
Now comes your turn.
There flows a river in front of the house.
Out went the children.
注：代词作主语时，主谓语序不变。例如：
Here it is.
Here he comes.3) 当句首状语为表示地点的介词词组时，也常常引起全部倒装。例如：
South of the city lies a big steel factory.
From the valley came a frightening sound.
4) 表语置于句首时，倒装结构为“表语+连系动词+主语”。(1) 形容词+连系动词+主语
Present at the meeting were Professor White, Professor Smith and many other guests.
(2) 过去分词+连系动词+主语
Gone are the days when they could do what they liked to the Chinese people.
(3) 介词短语+be+主语
Among the goods are Christmas trees, flowers, candles and toys.高考链接1. (06 四川)
At the foot of the mountain _______ ? A. a village lie? B. lies a village??
C. does a village lie? D. lying a village
2. In the dark forests_____, some large enough to hold several English towns. (2005辽宁)
A. stand many lakes B. lie many lakes
C. many lakes lie D. many lakes stand 3. (07 全国II) If Joe’s wife won’t go to the party, ____. A. he will either B. neither will he
C. he neither will D. either he will
4. (07 陕西)
that Maric was able to set up new branches elsewhere.
A. So successful her business was
B. So successful was her business
C. So her business was successful
D. So was her successful business 5.（07 安徽）
Little _______ that we were watching his every move, so he seemed to be going his own way in this business.
A. he realized B. he didn't realize
C. didn't he realize D. did he realize
6.（07 江苏）
—My room gets very cold at night.
— .
A. So is mine B. So mine is
C. So does mine D. So mine does 9. Historians say that approximately one million people left their homes from different areas all over North America to seek their fortunes in the “gold rush”. (P3) 1) seek verb [I + to infinitive] sought, sought to try or attempt: 尝试
They sought to reassure the public.to try to find or get something, especially something which is not a physical object: 寻找
"Are you actively seeking jobs?" she asked.
Hundreds of dissidents are seeking refuge/asylum in the US embassy.
to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc: 征求意见等
Legal advice should be sought before you take any further action.高考链接(05安徽)
He is such a man who is always ____ fault with other people.
A. putting B. seeking
C. finding D. looking for 2) fortune
noun [C]a large amount of money, goods, property, etc.: 财产，财富
She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.
He lost a fortune gambling.
You can make a fortune out of junk if you call it 'antiques'.
This dress cost a (small) fortune.
Any painting by Van Gogh is worth a fortune.noun [C or U]
chance and the way it affects your life:
机会,机遇
He had the (good) fortune to train with some of the world's top athletes.
The family's fortunes changed overnight.
a small fortune a large sum of money: 一大笔钱
You'll have to spend a small fortune in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation.
tell sb’s fortune (ALSO tell fortunes)to say what will happen in someone’s
future: 预测某人的未来
At the fair, there was a lady who told your fortune.10. There are many maple trees
in Canada and a maple leaf is featured on the Canadian flag. (P3)feature
noun[C] a typical quality or an important part of something: 特征，特点
The town's main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace.
Our latest model of phone has several new features.
A unique feature of these rock shelters was that they were dry.[C] a part of a building or of an area of land: 建筑物的一部分
a geographical feature
This tour takes in the area's best-known natural features, including the Gullfoss waterfall.
The most striking feature of the house was a huge two-storey room running the entire breadth and height of the building.[C usually plural] one of the parts of someone’s face that you notice when you look at them: 脸的一部分
He has wonderful strong features.
regular (= even and attractive) features
Her eyes are her best feature.
noun [C]
a special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a part of a television or radio broadcast, that deals with a particular subject: （新闻，杂志的）特别报道a double-page feature on global warming
verb [I + adverb or preposition; T] to include someone or something as an important part: （在……）起重要作用，引人注目；以……为特色
The film features James Dean as a disaffected teenager.
This week's broadcast features a report on victims of domestic violence.
It's an Australian company whose logo features a red kangaroo.11. due to (P5)
due adjective owed as a debt or as a right: (债款等)当付的
The rent is due (= should be paid) at the end of the month.
Our thanks are due to everyone.
UK LEGAL He was found to have been driving without due (= the necessary) care and attention.expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time: 预定的,预定做的
What time is the next bus due?
The next meeting is due to be held in three months' time.
Their first baby is due in January.
due to because of
A lot of her unhappiness is due to boredom.
Due to wet leaves on the line, this train will arrive an hour late.高考链接 (04 福建)
The great success of this programme has been ______ due to the support given by the local businessmen.
A. rather B. very
C. quickly D. largely 表 “因为” 的常用短语:
due to; owing to; thanks to; on account of; because of高考链接(04 北京)
______ two exams to worry about, I have to work really hard this weekend.
A. With B. Besides
C. As for D. Because of Exercises: Translation虽然她有许多缺点，但我们都很喜欢她。 She has many shortcomings, but we're all very fond of her. 课程除了一般介绍电脑知识外，还提供实际操作的机会。 In addition to giving a general introduction to computer, the course also provides practical experience.? 一星期由七天组成。 A week consist of seven days.? 1. Read the text again and again. Try to memorize the language points.
2. Parts A1 and A2 on page 102 in Workbook. HomeworkGood-bye!