高中英语选修9课件U1Reading.ppt

1、Learning about other countries and other cultures is a rewarding experience.Enjoy some pictures,and tell me which country the following symbol represents?The Pyramid and the SphinxEgyptLeaning Tower Of PisaItalyTaj Mahal IndiaBig Bena beefeaterThe UK In the past,the beefeaters looked after the priso

2、ners in the London Tower and now guard the Queens jewels.The Sydney Opera HouseAustraliaKoala Empire State Building The USAStatue of Liberty The RCMP,the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.They are famous for always getting their man.Maple treesCanada Which country has such fantastic natural scenery?Read

3、ing Canadaland of maple trees What subjects do we often talk about?BrainstormingcultureSize and locationmajor cities history symbolBeautiful sceneryfoodcountrypopulationPara 9Para 9Para 8Para 8Para 4-7Para 4-7Para 3Para 3Para 2Para 2Para 10Para 10Para 1Para 1Para 11Para 11Main ideaBeautiful sceneryB

4、eautiful scenerypopulationpopulationMajor citiesMajor citiesNiagara FallsNiagara FallshistoryhistorySize and locationSize and locationNational symbolNational symbolconclusionconclusionFast ReadingU.S.ACanadathe Pacificthe Atlanticthe ArcticCanada is one of the _ countries with fantastic _ _.To the n

5、orth is _.It borders _ to the south,while on the eastern and western boundaries,it borders _ and _.largestnatural the USAscenerythe Atlantic the Pacificthe ArcticPara.1Size and locationPara.2What makes up the beautiful scenery in Canada?frozen wastes;vast mountain ranges;huge open fields;countless r

6、ivers;endless forestsBeautiful scenery1.Whats the population of Canada?2.Where do the vast majority of Canadian people live?For example?3.What are the four major cities famous for?Para.3 Populationthe biggest city,the most multiculturalthe second largest French-speaking city in the world;has the big

7、gest Chinese population in Canadahome to the west Edmonton MallVancouverMontrealTorontoEdmontonPara.4-7Major citiesthe most multicultural cityTorontoa port city in QuebecMontrealMontrealthe second largest French-speaking cityIt has one of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverEdmo

8、ntonhome to the West Edmonton Mall1.Nearer to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls.2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped like a semicircle.the AtlanticNiagara FallsT or F?Para.8HistoryWhats “the Gold Rush”?In 1896,gold was discovered in the Klondike frontier area in the north-west of Canada,so abo

9、ut one million people left their homes and went to seek their fortune.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.10Consolidation 1.Which of the following statements is NOT

10、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 1996.2.Why does Montreal has a wonderful

11、 mix of Old World and New World?A.Because its the 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

12、.3.Which of the following facts about the Edmonton 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

13、 the word named in the last paragraph?A.declared B.called C.considered D.titled Consolidation Main 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

14、great many rivers with 3._ fish and endless forests.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 an

15、d lived in this area.M a j o r citiesToronto:It is considered 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._ 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.