Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures Reading(1)：Canada—land of maple trees（59张）

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高二英语 选修9 Unit 1 Reading
Canada— land of maple treesChinaBrainstormingChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChinaChina　　Different countries have developed their different cultures over time. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience. Look at the following pictures, and think about the question:If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of ?Leaning Tower Of PisaLeaning Tower Of PisaItalyLeaning Tower Of PisaPyramidItalyLeaning Tower Of PisaPyramidItalyEgypttulip—tulip—Hollandkimono—tulip—Hollandkimono—tulip—HollandJapanVenus—Venus—GreeceVenus—GreeceStatue of Liberty—Venus—GreeceAmericaStatue of Liberty—Shakespeare— Football—Shakespeare— the UKFootball—Shakespeare— the UKFootball—BrazilKangarooKangarooAustraliamaple leavesKangarooAustraliamaple leavesKangarooAustraliaCanadaCanada
land of the maple treeWhich is the national flag of Canada?
A. B.
C. Q D.
Quiz for you 2. Which is the national flower of Canada?
A. B.
cherry (樱桃花） rose
C. Q D.
maple daffodil （水仙花）3. What are the official language(s) in Canada?
A. English
B. English and German
C. English and French
D. English and Spanish4. What is the capital of Canada?
A. B.
Vancouver Toronto
C. Q D.
Calgary Ottawa
5. What is the national animal of Canada?
B.

Beaver Grizzly bear
C. D.

Polar bear Penguin
Which of the following are not mentioned? Fast Readingits leadersmodern citiesnational symbol history sceneryfamous peoplelocationPara 2Para 3-7Para 8Para 9Para 10Para 1Para 11General introduction treasures
in
Canada conclusion National symbolHistoryNiagara FallsModern citiesScenerythe best country to live inLocationDetailed readingU.S.ACanadathe Pacificthe Atlanticthe ArcticLocationCanada is one of the __________ countries with fantastic _________ _________. To the north is _________. It borders ____________ in the south, while on the eastern and western boundaries, it borders __________ and ______________.largestnatural the USAscenerythe Atlantic the Pacificthe ArcticPara.1Para.2Beautiful sceneryfrozen wastes;
vast mountain ranges; huge open fields;
countless rivers;
endless foreststhe most multicultural cityTorontoa port city in QuebecMontrealthe second largest French-speaking city in the worldIt has one of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverEdmontonhome to the West Edmonton MallSecond largest country in the worldthe biggest citythe second largest city in Canada;most multiculturalCN towerthe second largest French-speaking city in the world; mix of Old World & New World architecture and culturesmaller, equally famous; multiculturalhas the biggest Chinese population in Canadaclose to the ski areasIn the province of Albertahome to the west Edmonton MallOne of the largest indoor shopping center in the worldcities in CanadaCanadaPara.3-71. Nearer to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls.
2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped
like a semicircle. the AtlanticNiagara FallsT or F ?Para.81. Approximately one million people left their homes from around the world to seek their fortune.
2. As a large number of people were successful
in the “gold rush”, they stayed and settled
there. Only a handful of North AmericaHistoryT
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F?What ’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.10Consolidation 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 Discussion and writingIntroduce a country or a city you are familiar with, using the expressions listed as followed.second only to, average , locate , In addition to, seek, be home to,
nearer to …is…. 1. Find out some important expressions and sentences.
2. Finish the exercise.
3. Find out more information about Canada.
Homework