Unit 1 Wish you were here Reading 1 ppt课件-（2020）新牛津译林版高中英语高二选择性必修第三册.pptx

1、Unit 1 Wish you were herewelcome+Reading 1Canadaa land of diversityLead-inLead-inThe real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes。Marcel ProustThis saying highlights the significance of travelling. It is a good way to refresh and broaden our horizons(眼界). I

2、t may also be a window for you to know a different world where you may meet various people and experience fantastic things.1. Could you please describe the four postcards on Page 1?DiscussionDiscussionDiscussionLijiang RiverDiscussionLijiang RiverThe Lijiang River is situated in Guangxi, China, and

3、it is a part of the Lijiang River Scenic Zone. This scenic zone is famous for its natural and historic beauty. The postcard shows the stunning karst mountains that the area is known for in the background. The river itself is so still that it reflects the sky and mountains clearly. The sun casts its

4、beautiful light across the sky, adding a warm glow to the peaceful scenery. There is also a man on a bamboo raft in the foreground. DiscussionEmpire State BuildingDiscussionEmpire State BuildingThe Empire State Building is in New York City, USA. It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in Amer

5、ican films. Tourists visit the Empire State Building to get a panoramic view of New York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-floor observatories. The postcard shows a breathtaking view of this famous building against the backdrop of Manhattan. In the postcard, the sun is setting and the building is lit up

6、, which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out. DiscussionEmpire State BuildingDiscussionEmpire State BuildingDiscussion_Big BenDiscussion_Big BenThe Big Ben clock tower is located in London, UK. It is among the most popular landmarks and represents the city. It is easily recognizable

7、and forms a part of the scenic area at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, which can also be seen in the postcard. It dominates the skyline and is close to other sights of the city like Westminster Abbey. In the postcard, you can notice the Victorian style of architecture that is found alm

8、ost throughout London. Discussion_Big BenDiscussion_Big BenDiscussionUluru (Ayers Rock)DiscussionUluru (Ayers Rock)Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is located in central Australia. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Australias best-known tourist destinations. It stands out prominently bec

9、ause of its unusual red colour as seen in the postcard. Tourists are also fascinated by its huge size and dome shape, which are in contrast with the flat and featureless surroundings shown in the postcard. DiscussionUluru (Ayers Rock)DiscussionUluru (Ayers Rock)What features do the tourist destinati

10、ons that attract you most have in common? Free talkFree talkBeautiful scenery, unique cultural traits, distinctive local cuisine, and rich extremes of local architecture and lifestyle. What tourist destinations have you ever visited or would you like to visit?ExtensionExtensionI have visited Tasmani

11、a, which is off the coast of Australia. It is a great place for hiking! It would be amazing to visit Easter Island. The island is in the Pacific Ocean about 3,500 kilometres west of Chile. It is such a mysterious place, and I would love to see those strange stone statues.1. List the elements that ma

12、y affect your choice of tourist attractions.2. Collect other quotations related to the importance of travelling.HomeworkHomeworkHomework谢 谢1. What is the outline of the website article?Skimming A1IntroductionPara. 1: Canada is a broad and beautiful country with diverse ethnic groups a n d d i s t i

13、n c t c u l t u r e s .ConclusionMain BodyPara. 4: The country also has a rich diversity of cultures.Para. 5: Canada is a unique place to live and visit.Para. 2: There is great diversity in geography.Para. 3: Canada is ethnically diverse.(1) Where are the grand Rocky Mountains?(2) What can reflect t

14、he diversity of Canadas residents?(3) In what ways can you feel the subcultures there?Scanning A2They rise to the east of the Pacific coast.Canadas many rural areas and urban centers.In languages, cuisine, architecture, art and music.2. Scan the website article carefully and finish A2 on Page 4.(4)

15、What can you do on Cape Breton Island?(5) What makes Canada a unique place to live and visit?While readingYou can dance to fiddle tunes and enjoy the cultures and traditions of Celtic settlers.Its geographical wonders, ethnic groups and their cultures.(1) How does the author describe Rocky Mountains

16、? What effect is achieved in this way? While reading3. Read Paragraph 2 and answer the following questions.The author uses an inverted sentence to describe Rocky Mountain in Lines 68. In this way, it is easier for readers to follow the description and form a vivid picture in their own minds. Further

17、more, the author u s e s a v e r b “ r i s e ” t o v i v i d l y d e s c r i b e t h e considerable height of the mountain.(2) Whats your understanding of the following sentence “The establishment of national parks makes many of these beautiful places protected areas for the public to visit and enjo

18、y, such as Banff and Jasper National Parks” in Lines 911?While readingNational parks, such as Banff and Jasper National Parks, are established where plants and animals are conserved in an organized way. In this way, many of these beautiful places are under protection so the public can better enjoy t

19、hem when visiting.4. Read Paragraph 3 and answer the following question. While readingCanada contains a mixture of diverse national and cultural groups. Many Chinese, Portuguese, Greeks, and Italians have settled in specific sections of large cities, particularly Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.Wha

20、t can we know from the sentence “About one out of five people in Canadas population is foreign-born” in Lines 2021?5. Read Paragraph 4 and answer the following question.While readingHow can you understand the sentence “Should you find yourself in one of these subcultures, languages, cuisine, archite

21、cture, art and music will define your encounter” in Lines 2425?The languages, cuisine, architecture, art and music you experience in one of these subcultures will help you better understand what the subculture is.1. Finish B1 on Page 5 and discuss in groups to answer the following questions.(1) Why

22、did Lisa come to Calgary?(2) What has Lisa experienced in Calgary?(3) What will Lisa experience in Calgary?Post-reading2. Finish B2 on Page 5 and translate the following sentences using descriptive adjectives. Post-readingAdjectivessynonyms breathtakingbroaddistinctmightysplendid, spectacular, magni

23、ficent, a m a z i n g , s t u n n i n g , a w e s o m e , astoundingvast, great, huge, extensive, immense, spaciousgrand, great, impressive, towering, high, powerful, huge, enormous, massiveunique, different, specific, distinctive1. What rhetorical device is used in the first sentence “Canada is lik

24、e a blooming flower, unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer”? What effect does it achieve? AppreciationSimile is used here to compare Canada to a blooming flower to vividly convey to us the richness and beauty of Canada. A simile make

25、s a comparison between two unlike elements having at least one quality or characteristic in common by the use of words “like” or “as”. In this way, we clarif y and enhance an image and make the description more powerful and vivid.2. What other rhetorical devices are used in this article? Pick out th

26、e sentences and read them aloud, appreciating the beauty they bring about.AppreciationPersonification is also applied in the sentence “Ancient, slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.” It is a practice of representing objects, qualities, e tc . a

27、s h u m a n b e i n g s to a d d v i v i d n e s s to expression. 3. Suppose you are a tour guide, please use the words, expressions together with the rhetorical devices youve learnt to introduce a city or a tourist attraction in China.AppreciationGuilin is like an earthly paradise, winning the hearts of those who enjoy what it has to offer, with its b re a t h t a k i n g s c e n e r y a n d r i c h i n d i g e n o u s subcultures.