译林牛津版高中英语选修9Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures Reading 课件（共 38 张）

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Other countries, other cultures
Brainstorming: Can you find out which country the following symbol represents?
Learning about other countries and other cultures is a rewarding experience.Pyramids and the Sphinx
EgyptBrainstorming: Leaning Tower Of Pisa
ItalyTaj Mahal
IndiaBig Ben
The UK The Sydney Opera HouseAustraliaKoala
Empire State Building The USAStatue of Liberty
Maple trees
Canada Which country has such fantastic natural scenery?Reading Canada—land of maple treesUnit 1 What subjects do we often talk about? Brainstormingculturesize and locationmajor cities history symbolbeautiful sceneryfoodcountrypopulationPara 9Para 8Para 4-7Para 3Para 2Para 10Para 1Para 11Main ideageography / landscapepopulationmajor citiesNiagara Fallshistorylocation and sizenational symbolconclusion1. Nearer to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls.
2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped
like a semicircle. the AtlanticT or F ?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.
4.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 honor of being one of the best countries in the world to live in.Consolidation 1. 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. 2. 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.3. 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.4. Which of the following words can not replace the word named in the last paragraph?
declared
B. called
C. considered
D. titled Consolidation 1.Borders
2.Geography/Landscape
3.Abundant
4.Natural
5.Failure
6.Largest
7.French-speaking
8.Larger
9.Location
10.Attracting
Read the passage again Why is Canada named as one of the best countries in the world to live in by the UN?Match these new words from the brochure with their meanings.maple(title)___
2. centigrade(Line4)_
3. border(Line4)____
4. alley(Line30)____
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 autumndegb5. concrete(Line30)___ 6. dynamic(Line31)____ 7. cuisine(Line37)____
8. sheet(Line46)____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 energy fhca Unit 1 The RCMP , the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are famous for ‘always getting their man’.
Canadathe most multicultural cityTorontoa port city in QuebecMontrealthe second largest French-speaking cityIt has one of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverEdmontonhome to the West Edmonton MallU.S.ACanadathe Pacificthe Atlanticthe ArcticCanada is one of the __________ countries with fantastic _________ _________. To the north is _________. It borders ____________ to the south, while on the eastern and western boundaries, it borders ____________ and ______________.largestnatural the USAscenerythe Atlantic the Pacificthe ArcticPara.1locationPara.2What makes up the beautiful scenery in Canada?frozen wastes;
vast mountain ranges;
huge open fields;
countless rivers;
endless forestsLandscapethe biggest city, the most multiculturalthe second largest French-speaking city in the world;has the biggest Chinese population in Canadahome to the west Edmonton MallVancouverMontrealTorontoEdmontonPara.4-7Major citiesHistoryWhat’s the “gold rush”?In 1896,gold was discovered in the Klondike area north of Alaska ,so about one million people left their homes and went to seek their fortunes.Para.9 What’s the national symbol of Canada?
National symbolThe maple leaf.What does the maple tree supply?The maple tree supplies Canada’s most famous food--------maple syrup .
Para.10