2021新版人教版选修二英语Unit4 Journey across a Vast LandUsing Language ppt课件.pptx

1、Unit4 Journey across a Vast Land Using Language (1) Learning Objectives In this class, you will 1. obtain information about Canada from the conversation; 2. continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information from this unit. A quick review crossin

2、g the whole country by rail . What are the two key words in the title? the natural features, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization Warming up Warming up What do you see in these pictures? Cultural notes The large photo is of

3、Lake Moraine in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, about fourteen kilometres from Lake Louise. The mountains behind the lake are in the Valley of Ten Peaks, and they are famous throughout Canada because for many years they were on the Canadian $20 bill. Though the lake can only be reached by hiki

4、ng trail, it is one of the most photographed places in Canada. people skating on a frozen lake Warming up young ladies camping Warming up a woman hiking in a forest Warming up Warming up What is mentioned in the conversation? Can you list some key words? Lake Louise, climate, activities; mountains,

5、the Prairie, lakes, forests; their first long train journey Listening the geography of Canada Listening becomes solid because of extreme cold People like to go skating on the ice. 1.What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter? Listening 2. What does Anna say about Canadian summers? Man

6、y areas of south Canada have very hot summers. Listening 3. How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg? More than 1,300 kilometres. Listening 4. What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg? Skiing, hiking, camping, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends. Listening 5. What other lo

7、ng rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken? They travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia. Listening Listening 1. What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have? 2. By the time they get to Edmonton, what kind of land will they be in? How about af

8、ter they reach Winnipeg? 3. What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia? Listening A continental climate. 1. What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have? Listening 2. By the time they get to Edmonton, what kind of land will they be in? How about after they reach Winnipeg? They

9、ll be in the Prairieas flat as a pancake and stretches for as far as the eye can see. After they reach Winnipeg, therell be lakes and forests. Listening 3. What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia? We can see the grasslands with rolling hills, a few small towns, a few horses or sheep L

10、istening EXAMPLE feel at home feel relaxed and comfortable cost an arm and a leg cost a lot of money Listening Listening Matching 1.words fail me D. Im surprised Oh, my goodness! That must be Lake Louise! Its so beautiful! Words fail me. Im so surprised at how beautiful it is that I cant describe it

11、. Matching 2.as hot as an oven 3.as flat as a pancake 4.as far as the eye can see F. very warm A. with no mountains or hills C. for a long distance 5.dead centre 6.kill time 7.you name it G. the exact middle of something E. spend time B. all kinds of things Matching Speaking What did they talk about

12、 in the conversation? Where have you travelled in China? What places impressed you most? How would you continue and end the conversation? Speaking What did they talk about in the conversation? They talked about the climate and the geography of Canada, certain places in Canada and activities there. A

13、lso Li Daiyu and Liu Qian talked about their own travel experiences. Speaking Where have you travelled in China? What places impressed you most? My favorite trip was by train to Tibet last summer. The scenery along the railway was fantastic, with green grass as far as the eye could see. Speaking How

14、 would you continue and end the conversation? Showing interest is an effective way to continue the conversation. And surely you should end the conversation politely. Speaking Expressing surprise and curiosity Speaking Ending a conversation naturally Speaking Talking about space and position Pay atte

15、ntion to what they talk about. Anna: I thought China would be very crowded, given its large population. Daiyu: Well, contrary to what many people believe, there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China, actually. Anna: Thats great! There must be amazing scenery to see in China then! . Speaking di

16、fferent from sth Learn how to end a conversation naturally. Anna: Anyhow, the next station is my stop! Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip! Daiyu: Thanks, Anna! Liu Qian: It was really great to meet you! Anna: And it was nice talking to you! Speaking Anyhow/anyway is used when changing the sub

17、ject of a conversation or ending the conversation. Speaking Continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit. Homework 1. Listen again and read the conversation aloud. 2. Practice the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit.