Unit 1 Other countries other cultures Reading(1) 课件（33张PPT）

(共46张PPT)
1.Which continent does Canada belong to ?
Asia B. Europe C. South America D. North America
Here is Canada
2. Which is the national flag of Canada?
A. B.



C. D.
3. Which is the national flower of Canada?
A. B.


cherry(樱桃） rose
C. D.


maple daffodil （水仙花）
4. What language(s) do Canadians speak?
A. English
B. English and German
C. English and French
D. English and Spanish
the French-speaking
province ----Quebec
Official languages:
English and French
5. What is the capital of Canada?
A. B.


Vancouver Toronto
C. D.



Calgary Ottawa
6. What is the national animal of Canada?
A. B.



Beaver Grizzly bear
C. D.



Polar bear Penguin
7. Can you name a famous person from
Canada?
Bethune
Mark Roswell
Reading
What subjects will be covered in the passage?
Canada
culture
food
history
society
geography
…
Fast reading
When reading a text that provides on a variety of subjects, it is useful to sort out the information into sections.
Reading Strategy
Let’s analyze the structure
of the passage!
Para___
Para___
Para___
Para___
Para___
Para___
1
2
3-7
8
9
10
Para___
11
General introduction
________
in
Canada
the best country to live in
conclusion
Location

Scenery

Modern cities

Niagara Falls

History

National symbol
Treasures
Para 1~2
Category Description

Location The Arctic is to the north, the USA is to the south, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east and the Pacific to the west.
Size second largest country in the world
Geography frozen wastes; vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless forests
Outdoor Activities walk, sail, cross-country ski
1. 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 on the third tallest tower in the world, make sure you visit _________.
Para 3-7:Complete the following blanks.
Montreal
Montreal
Toronto
4. The best city for sailing 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 _________.
Vancouver
Edmonton
Toronto
True or false questions:
1. Nearer to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls.
2. The largest of the waterfalls is shaped like a semicircle.
F
Atlantic
T
Para. 8
We can infer from the 9th paragraph (about the history) that the settlers of Canada, at first, are to ________.
A. find a new land to establish their free kingdom
B. open up the stretch of wasteland
C. escape from the poor life
D. hunt for their riches in the ‘gold rush’.
Para. 9

1. What’s the national symbol of Canada?

2. What does the maple tree supply?

The maple leaf.
Maple syrup.
Para.10
Para.11
Which of the following words can not replace the word name in the last paragraph?
? A. declared???? B. called?? ?
C. considered ??????? D. titled
Task-based reading
border
countless
Consolidation
Title Canada—land of maple trees
Passage outline Details
Location It has the longest 1. ______ in the
world not defended, with the USA to
the south.
Geography There are frozen wastes, vast mountain
ranges, huge open fields, 2. ________
rivers and endless forests.
ranks
multicultural
dynamic
cuisine
Mall
Title Canada—land of maple trees
Major
cities Toronto It 3. _____ among the most
4. ____________ cities in the world.
Montreal Montreal, a modern and 5. ________
city, is the second largest city in Canada.
Vancouver It has one of the largest Chinese
populations in North America and
international 6. ______.
Edmonton It is home to the West Edmonton 7. ____.
semicircle
fortune
maple
Niagara Falls The largest of the waterfalls is
shaped like a 8. _________.
History Canada has a very interesting
history. People left their homes
to seek their9. _______ when gold
was discovered in the north-west
of Canada and many stayed there.
Symbol Canada’s national symbol—the
10. ______ leaf.
1.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to China.
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.
Multiple choices:
2.In which city is the third tallest tower in the world located?
A.Montreal??? B.Tornoto?
C.Vancouver D.Edmonton
3.Why does Montreal have 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 percent French.
4.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 one of the largest indoor shopping centers in the world.
C. It has an area of more than 20 acres. D. It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.
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Dear Li Hua,
You are welcomed to Canada.
Canada is ...
Dear Li Hua,
You are welcomed to Canada.Canada,
whose Capital is Ottawa, is a country
of North America. People in Canada speak
both English and French.
There are many tourist attractions in
Canada，the most famous of which is
Niagara Falls. The waterfalls, the largest



of which is shaped like a semicircle, are
670 metres wide, and fall 56 metres in an
awesome white sheet of water. Millions of
people from all over the world come here
every year.
Looking forward to your coming.
Yours sincerely,



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