1、苏教苏教 牛津课标版牛津课标版 高二英语高二英语 选修选修9 Unit 1 9 Unit 1 ReadingReadingCanada land of maple Canada land of maple treestreesBrainstormingDifferent countries have developed their different cultures over time. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience. Look at the f
2、ollowing 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 PisaPyramidItalyEgypttuliptulipHollandkimonotulipHollandkimonotulipH
3、ollandJapanVenusVenusVenusVenus GreeceGreeceVenusVenus GreeceGreeceStatue of LibertyVenusVenus GreeceGreeceAmericaAmericaStatue of LibertyShakespeareShakespeare FootballFootballShakespeareShakespeare the UKthe UKFootballFootballShakespeareShakespeare the UKthe UKFootballFootballBrazilBrazilKangarooK
4、angarooAustraliamaple leavesKangarooAustraliamaple leavesKangarooAustraliaCanada1. Which 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）樱桃花） roseC. Q D. maple daffodil （水仙花水仙花）3. What are the official language(s) in Canada? A. En
5、glish B. English and German C. English and French D. English and Spanish4. What is the capital of Canada?A. B. Vancouver TorontoC. Q D. Calgary Ottawa5. What is the national animal of Canada?A. B. Beaver Grizzly bearC. D. Polar bear Penguin Which of the following are not mentioned? Fast Readingits l
6、eadersmodern citiesnational symbol history sceneryfamous peoplelocationPara 2Para 2ParaPara 3-73-7ParaPara 8 8ParaPara 9 9ParaPara 1010ParaPara 1 1ParaPara 1111General introduction treasures in Canada conclusion National symbolNational symbolHistoryHistoryNiagara FallsNiagara FallsModern citiesModer
7、n citiesSceneryScenerythe best country to live the best country to live in inLocationLocationU.S.ACanadathe Pacificthe Atlanticthe ArcticCanada 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 _.
8、largestnatural the USAscenerythe Atlantic the Pacificthe ArcticPara.1Para.2Beautiful sceneryfrozen wastes;vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless foreststhe most multicultural cityTorontoTorontoa port city in QuebecMontrealMontrealthe second largest French-speaking city in
9、the worldIt has one of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverEdmontonhome to the West Edmonton MallSecond largest country in the worldthe biggest cityVancouverEdmontonMontrealTorontothe second largest city in Canada;most multiculturalCN towerthe second largest French-speaking city
10、 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 worldCanadaPara.3-71. N
11、earer 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 “go
12、ld rush”, they stayed and settled there. Only a handful of North AmericaHistoryT or 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 Whats the national symbol of Canada?Natio
13、nal symbolThe maple leaf.What does the maple tree supply?The maple tree supplies Canadas 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. Toron
14、to 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 largest French-speaking city in the world. B. Because Que
15、bec 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 Edmonton mall is wrong?A. It is in the city of Edmonton. B.
16、 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?A.declared B. called C. considered D. titled Introduce a
17、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.Canada is waiting for you! 1. Find out some important expressions and sentences. 2. Finish the exercise. 3. Find out more information about Canada.
