1、Unit 1 Wish you were hereWelcome to the unit & Reading (I)A woman named Lisa is on A woman named Lisa is on holiday. holiday. She has been to many has been to many places and the last places and the last destination is Canada. destination is Canada. 1st stop2nd stop4th stop.Last stop3rd stopThe Liji
2、ang River is situated in Guangxi, China, and 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
3、sky and mountains clearly.The sun casts its 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.1st stop The Empire State Building is in New York City, USA. It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in American films
4、. 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,which emph
5、asizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out.2nd stopThe Big Ben clock tower is located in London, UK. It is among the most popular landmarks and represents the city. It is easily recognizable and forms a part of the scenic area at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament, which can also be
6、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 almost throughout London.3rd stop Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is located in central Australia. It is
7、a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Australias best-known tourist destinations. It stands out prominently because 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
8、 in the postcard.4th stopWhat is her next destination?1st stop2nd stop3rd stop4th stop.What other tourist destinations have you ever visited or would you like to visit to introduce to her?Discussion1st stop2nd stop3rd stop4th stop.Last stopSeveral days later, she is going to have a trip to Canada. N
9、ow, lets go through a website article about Canada with her.Q: What do you know about the national symbols of Canada?It is the second largest country in the world.The national symbol of it is the maple leaf.Its official language is English and French. It means that a range of people or things that a
10、re very different from each other.Whats your understanding of the word “diversity”?Fast readingRead the website article and complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragragh.IntroductionConclusionMain ideaPara.1: Canada is a broad and beautiful country with diverse ethnic groups and dist
11、inct cultures.Para.5: .Para.4: .Para2: .Para3: .There is great diversity in geography. Canada is ethnically diverse. The country also has a rich diversity of cultures.Canada is a unique place to live and visit. Read para.2 and answer:1.Where are the grand Rocky Mountains?2. Is there great diversity
12、in geography ? Find the details.They rise to the east of the Pacific coast.To the east of the pacific coast.Detailed reading Read para.3 and answer：1. What can reflect the diversity of Canadas residents?2. How many ethnic groups are mentioned?What are they？Canadas many rural areas and urban centers.
13、The major ethnic groups include the English, Scottish and French while the minority groups include resident from Singapore and the Pacific IslandsDetailed reading Read para.4 and answer：1. In What ways can you feel the subcultures there?2. How does the author support his idea?In languages, cuisine,
14、architecture, art and music.By giving examples.Detailed reading Read para.4 and fill in the blanks：ExamplesWhats special about it?What can we do there?VancouverMontrealdynamic city with the highest percentage of Chinese Canadiansone of the largest French-speaking cities in the worldparticipate in th
15、e celebrations of. take tea.sample the food with. see the original building.Detailed reading Read para.5 and answer：What makes Canada a unique place to live and visit? Its geographical wonders, ethnic groups and their cultures.Detailed reading What rhetorical devices are used in the article? Find th
16、e sentences and read them aloud.Canada is like a blooming flower, unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of.Ancient, slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.Appreciation Find the descriptive adjectives and their synonyms.A
17、djectivesSynonymsbreathtakingbroaddistinctsplendid, spectacular, magnificent, amazing, awesome, stunning.vast,huge, extensive, immense, great.unique,different, specific,distinctive.AppreciationPost reading Canada is a land of diversity, and so is China. What aspects can reflect Chinas diversity? Chi
18、nas diversity is reflected in its geography, wildlife and people. China has spectacular deserts, jungles, grassy plains and wetlands, which play an important role in creating its unique biodiversity. Animals like the giant panda and theYangtze River dolphin, are examples of this. China has so many different minorities that travellers can experience a range of local traditions and cultures.1st stop2nd stop3rd stop4th stop.Last stopHave a good trip in Canada1.Finish exercise B1 on page 5.2.Write a summary of the website article based on the structure(within 80 words).HomeworkThanks.
