(共19张PPT)
The Maple Leaf Country
reading and writing
A. Read the text and do the True (T)or False (F)exercises.
1. Canada is a microcosm of the North America, where all cultures and languages are represented. ( )
2. 200 years ago, nearly a quarter of the population of Vancouver were Chinese. ( )
3. Now, nearly 35% of the population is Chinese. ( )
4. There are seven major Chinese newspapers, radio stations and TV channels. ( )
5. The Dr Sun Yat?sen Chinese Park and Garden was the first full?scale classical Chinese garden ever built outside China. ( )
B.Fill in the blanks according to the text.
Vancouver is one of the most culturally and racially 1 cities in Canada and the world. The original 2 arrived in the area 10,000 years ago. They lived here peacefully, with plenty of food. In the 1700s, Europeans arrived in the area. They could be able to live in 3 with the local people.
As the time goes, Vancouver has 4 into a modern city with a clean, colorful and friendly environment. In this city, you can go 5 in the mountains and 6 in the sea on the same day. Vancouver is the fastest?growing 7 in Canada. Its art, architecture and fashion are all changing a lot. Its 8 also mix many menus. It also has the third biggest Chinatown in the world, not to 9 a Little India and a Little Italy. In all, Vancouver is one of the key reasons 10 Canada is now seen as a world leader in multiculturalism and diversity.
Vancouver is a beautiful city, ________ many people like to live.
where
________________________________
enjoy the beautiful scenery in Vancouver.
It is comfortable for us to
_________________________maple trees along the river.
There are plenty of
_______________________over two million, Vancouver is the third largest city of Canada.
With a population of
Vancouver is located on the Pacific Coast in southwestern British Columbia. Covering 114 square kilometers (44 square miles),it is the second-smallest area of eight major Canadian cities. The metropolitan area of 2,787 square kilometers (1,076 square miles) is the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. In March 1995,the city of Vancouver won a silver medal as the second-best city in the world. Vancouver was incorporated in 1886 and named after Captain George Vancouver (1757–98),who first sailed round Vancouver, exploring and charting Burrard Inlet and adjacent waters. Vancouver is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Fraser River, the Burrard Inlet, and the Coast Mountains to the east, the city is surrounded by shimmering waters and towering trees. With 44 percent of its population comprised of visible minorities, Vancouver is truly a multicultural city. It is home to Canada's largest Chinatown, its largest gay community, and boasts numerous ethnic neighborhoods, such as Little India and Little Italy. However, all Vancouver residents are called Vancouverites. In 1986,the city played host to the World Expo. Since then, tourism has grown considerably and now draws more than five million visitors to the region each year. The Port of Vancouver, a world-class port situated on Burrard Inlet, is one of the busiest in North America. The port situates Vancouver as Canada's gateway to Asia. By hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) in 1997,the city cemented its place in Pacific Rim trade.
Read the text and then answer the questions.
Questions:
1.Why do people say Vancouver is a beautiful city?
2.What big events happened in 1986 and 1997?
Writing
地理位置:温哥华(Vancover)位于加拿大西部,是一个海港城市(where引导定从) 人口 :城市人口超过两百万(with a population of) 风景:被山水环绕,绿树成荫,空气新鲜,被誉为全球最美的城市之一。(There are plenty of) 大事:1986年举办世博会(The World Expo),2010年举办冬季奥运会(the Winter Olympic) (it is +adj. for sb. to do sth)
Write a composition about Vancouver.
Polish your articles!
1.书写整洁
2.有衔接词
3.正确使用已给的句型
4.要点齐全
Vancouver is located in the west of Canada, where many people like to live. It is a harbour city nearby the sea. With a population of about over two million, the city is not very large. There are plenty of beautiful senery. The city is surrounded by water and mountains. Many trees are planted in this city, and the fresh is very clear. It is called one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Especially in the year 1986,it hosted The World Expo ; in the year 2010,it hosted the Winter Olympic Games. It is attractive for people all around the world to visit the city.
Homework
Write an essay about your school and your town or city. Include the following information.
The size, location and population of the place;
What people do there ;
Some information about your school.
Vancover is in the west of Canada, where is a harbou city.
The city is with a population of over 2000000.
There are plenty ofgreen trees,fresh air. It is surrounded by water and mountains, which is one of the most beautiful city in the world.
In 1986, it hosted The World Expo; in 2010, it hosted the Winter Olympic Games.
Vancouver is a city which is located in the west of Canada. It is a harbour city nearby the sea. The city has not many people which is only a population about over two million. Its senery is very beautiful. The city is surrounded by water and mountains. Many trees are planted in this city, and the fresh air is very clear. It is called one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Especially in the year 1986,it hosted The World Expo ; in the year 2010,it hosted the Winter Olympic Games. The city is very famous and very attractive to the people all around the world .