1、London Tower Bridgethe Underground/TubeDouble-decker busThe London EyeThe British MuseumBuckingham PalaceBig BenRiver ThamesCan you name any symbols for any other countries?The Pyramids and the SphinxEgyptLeaning Tower Of PisaItalyTaj MahalIndiaSydney Opera HouseAustraliaEmpire State BuildingUSADo y
2、ou know?1.Which is the national flower of Canada?A.B.Cherry blossomrosemapletulipC.D.2.Which is the national flag of Canada?A.B.C.D.3.What language(s)do Canadians speak?A.English B.English and German C.English and French D.English and Spanish4.What is the capital city of Canada?A.B.C.D.VancouverMont
3、realTorontoOttawaFast reading Which of the following are discussed?its leadersmajor citiesnational symbolhistorylandscapefamous peoplelocationgeographysizeplaces of interestlanguagepopulation When reading a text that provides information on a variety of subjects,it is useful to sort out the informat
4、ion into sections.Careful readingPara_Para_Para_Para_Para_Para_Para_General introduction treasures in Canada conclusion LocationSceneryMajor citiesNiagara FallsHistory National symbolthe best country to live in 123-7891011Divide and match:Read paragraph 12 to fill in the following table.CategoryDesc
5、riptionLocation SizeGeography Outdoor Activities second largest country in the world 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.frozen wastes;vast mountain ranges;huge open fields;countless rivers;endless forestswalk,sail,cross-co
6、untry skiRead Para 37 and discuss:What are the featuresof the cities mentioned in the passage?MajorcitiesToronto (3)Montreal (4)Vancouver (3)Edmonton (1)the largest city in Canada;most multicultural;famous for the CN Tower second largest in Canada;second largest French-speaking city in the world;won
7、derful mix of Old World and New World architecture and culture;has a lively night scenesmaller in size but equally famous;has the biggest Chinese population in Canada;close to the ski areashome to the west Edmonton Mall,which is the largest indoor shopping center in the worldcomplete the blanks with
8、 correct cities1.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_ 4.The best city for sailing and skiing is _5.If you want to do s
9、hopping,visit art galleries and play in the water park all in one place,you should go to _6.To experience many different cultures,you could go to _A.Toronto B.Montreal C.Vancouver D.EdmontonBBACDA1.Niagara Falls is nearer to the Pacific coast.2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped like a semicirc
10、le.the AtlanticT or F?Niagara FallsRead Para 810 and answer the following questions.As a large number of people were successful in the“gold rush”,they stayed and settled there.Only a handful ofT or F?What s the“gold rush”?In 1896,gold was discovered in the Klondike frontier area in the north-west of
11、 Canada.Approximately one million people left theirhomes and travelled westwards to seek their fortunes.History Whats the national symbol of Canada?The maple leaf.What does the maple tree supply?The maple tree supplies Canadas most famous foodmaple syrup.National symbol Which of the following statem
12、ents 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 Canadas most famous food.D.Canada was named the best country in the world to live in by the UN in 1996.ConsolidationRead the t
13、ext again and choose the best answers according to the text:In which city is the tallest tower in Canada located?A.Montreal B.Tornoto C.Vancouver D.Edmonton Why does Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World and New World?A.Because its the largest French-speaking city in the world.B.Because Quebec w
14、as 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.Which of the following facts about the Edmonton mall is wrong?A.It is in the city of Edmonton.B.It is said to
15、 be the largest indoor mall in the world.C.It has an area of more than 20 acres.D.It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.Which of the following words can not replace the word“name”in the last paragraph?A.declared B.called C.considered D.titledPacific OceanAtlantic OceanArctic Ocean8,892kmThank
16、 you!Canada,land of the _ trees,has always been Canada,land of the _ trees,has always been famous for its fantastic natural _.Within Canada,famous for its fantastic natural _.Within Canada,there are mountain ranges,huge open fields,_ there are mountain ranges,huge open fields,_ rivers and endless fo
17、rests,in which there are many_ rivers and endless forests,in which there are many_ animals.If you love _recreation,you can enjoy a animals.If you love _recreation,you can enjoy a lot there because its an excellent place for you to walk,sail lot there because its an excellent place for you to walk,sa
18、il or _ski.or _ski.Four cities are worth mentioning in Canada,namely,Four cities are worth mentioning in Canada,namely,_,Montreal,Vancouver and Edmonton,all _,Montreal,Vancouver and Edmonton,all known around the world for their _ lifestyle,known around the world for their _ lifestyle,beautiful archi
19、tecture and unique _.beautiful architecture and unique _.Talking about natural phenomenon,the _ Talking about natural phenomenon,the _ is Niagara Falls,which attracts many visitors from all over is Niagara Falls,which attracts many visitors from all over the world every year.the world every year.maplemaplesceneryscenerycountlesscountless wild wildnaturalnaturalcross-countrycross-countryTorontoTorontocultureculturebest-knownbest-knownFill in blanksurbanurban
