1、M 9 Unit 1 Other countries,other culturesBrainstorming:Can you find out which country the following symbol represents?Learning about other countries and other cultures is a rewarding experience.Pyramids and the SphinxEgyptBrainstorming:Leaning Tower Of PisaItalyTaj MahalIndiaBig BenThe UK The Sydney
2、 Opera HouseAustraliaKoalaEmpire State BuildingThe USAStatue of LibertyMaple treesCanada Which country has such fantastic natural scenery?Reading Canadaland of maple treesUnit 1 What subjects do we often talk about?Brainstormingculturesize and locationmajor citieshistorysymbolbeautiful sceneryfoodco
3、untrypopulationPara 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
4、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 i
5、n 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.Consolidation1.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A.Canada is one of
6、the largest countries in the world,second only to China.B.Toronto is the largest city in Canada.C.Maple syrup is Canadas 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 its the
7、 largest French-speaking city in the world.B.Because Quebec was once lost to the British.C.Because its 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 Edmonto
8、n 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 namedin the last paragraph?A.declared B
9、.called C.considered D.titled ConsolidationMain idea Supporting detailsLocationIt 1._the USA in the south and the Arctic in the north,with the Pacific in the west and the Atlantic in the east.2._Frozen wastes,vast mountain ranges,huge open fields,a great many rivers with 3._ fish and endless forests
10、.Niagara FallsNot far from the Atlantic coast,it seems to be the best-known 4._ phenomenon in Canada.HistoryWhen gold was discovered in the north-west of Canada in 1896,many people came to seek their fortunes but most ended in 5._ and they stayed and lived in this area.Major citiesToronto:It is cons
11、idered to be one of the most 6._ cities in the world.Montreal:It is the second largest 7._ city in the world with a wonderful mix of European and North American architecture and culture.Vancouver:It has a 8._ Chinese population than many other cities in North America and superb scenery,with its 9._
12、close to some very popular ski areas.Edmonton:It has one of the largest indoor shopping centers in the world,10._ a lot of customers every day.1.Borders2.Geography/Landscape3.Abundant4.Natural5.Failure6.Largest7.French-speaking8.Larger9.Location10.AttractingRead the passage againWhy is Canada named
13、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.1.maple(title)_2.centigrade(Line4)_3.border(Line4)_4.alley(Line30)_a.a large surface area of somethingb.a narrow passage behind or between buildingsc.a style of cooking;the food
14、 served in a restaurantd.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 0and boils at 100f.A building material made by
15、mixing together sand,small stones,water,etc.g.A line that divides two countries or areas h.Full of energy fhcaUnit 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-
16、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 bound
17、aries,it borders _ and _.largestnaturalthe USAscenerythe Atlanticthe Pacificthe ArcticPara.1 locationPara.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 larg
18、est French-speaking city in the world;has the biggest Chinese population in Canadahome to the west Edmonton MallVancouverMontrealTorontoEdmontonPara.4-7Major citiesHistoryWhats the“gold rush”?In 1896,gold was discovered in theKlondike area north of Alaska,so about one million people left their homes and went to seek their fortunes.Para.9 Whats the national symbol of Canada?National symbolThe maple leaf.What does the maple tree supply?The maple tree supplies Canadas most famous food-maple syrup.Para.10
