1、Unit 1 Wish you were hereWelcome to the unit & Reading (I)BrainstormingStep 1 插入自选图片和音乐BrainstormingStep 1 How do you feel when you hear the song and watch these pictures?What words, expressions or saying can you think of when we talk about travelling?BrainstormingStep 1 How do you feel when you go
2、on a trip?What words, expressions or saying can you think of when we talk about travelling?What do you usually do while travelling?What attracts you most when you travel?What benefits can travelling bring us?.TravellingTravellingYou can either travel or read, and either your body or soul must be on
3、the way.go sightseeing, taking photosclimbing mountains.journey,destination,tourist, guide, route,travel agency.get close to naturebroaden our horizonexperience different ways of lifebetter understand various culturesrelieve ones stressenjoyableexcitingrelaxingwonderful.experiencesplendidmagnificent
4、breathtakingfanscinatingawesome.sceneryThe real voyage consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.Do you know these well-known attractions? How would you describe them?The Lijiang River is situated in Guangxi, China, and it is a part of the Lijiang River Scenic Zone. This scenic
5、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 beautiful light across the sky, adding a warm glow to the pe
6、aceful scenery. There is also a man on a bamboo raft in the foreground. The Empire State Building is in New York City, USA. It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in American films. Tourists visit the Empire State Building to get a panoramic view of New York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-flo
7、or 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 emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out.The Big Ben clock tower is located in London, UK. It is among t
8、he 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 seen in the postcard. It dominates the skyline and is close to other sights of the city like Westminster Abbey. In the p
9、ostcard, you can notice the Victorian style of architecture that is found almost throughout London. 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 because of its unu
10、sual 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.Sharing experiencesStep 2 It is the second largest country in the world.Its official language is English and Fr
11、ench.The national symbol of it is the maple leaf.Pre-readingStep 3 It means that a range of people or things that are very different from each other.Lets have a trip to Canada.Global readingStep 4 There is great diversity in geography. Canada is ethnically diverse. The country also has a rich divers
12、ity of cultures.Canada is a unique place to live and visit.Detailed readingStep 5 Read para.2 and answer:Where are the grand Rocky Mountains? Is there great diversity in geography ? Find the details.They rise to the east of the Pacific coast.To the east of the pacific coast.Detailed readingStep 5 Re
13、ad para.3 and answer：What can reflect the diversity of Canadas residents? How many ethnic groups are mentioned?What are they？Canadas many rural areas and urban centers.The major ethnic groups include the English, Scottish and French while the minority groups include resident from Singapore and the P
14、acific IslandsDetailed readingStep 5 Read para.4 and answer：In What ways can you feel the subcultures there? How does the author support his idea?In languages, cuisine, architecture, art and music.By giving examples.Detailed readingStep 5 Read para.4 and fill in the blanks：ExamplesWhats special abou
15、t it?What can we do there?VancouverMontrealCape Bretondynamic city with the highest percentage of Chinese Canadiansone of the largest French-speaking cities in the worldparticipate in the celebrations of. take tea.sample the food with. see the original building.dance to fiddle tunes enjoy the cultur
16、es and traditions of Celtic settlersDetailed readingStep 5 Read para.5 and answer：What makes Canada a unique place to live and visit? Its geographical wonders, ethnic groups and their cultures.Further thinkingStep 6 What is the purpose of the website article? To vividly present the beauty and richne
17、ss of Canada to us and attract more tourists to this country.Further thinkingStep 6 How does the author make his description vivid and appealing to attract the readers?Further thinkingStep 6 What rhetorical devices are used in the article?Canada is like a blooming flower, unfolding with breathtaking
18、 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.Further thinkingStep 6 Find the descriptive adjectives and their synonyms.AdjectivesSynonymsbreathtakingbroaddistinctmightysplendid, spectacular, magnificent,
19、 amazing, awesome, stunning.vast,huge, extensive, immense, great.unique,different, specific,distinctive.grand, great, massive,enormousimpressive,powerful.Further thinkingStep 6 Canada is a land of diversity, and so is China. What aspects can reflect Chinas diversity? Chinas diversity is reflected in
20、 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.1.Finish exercise B1 on page 5.2.Write a summary of the website article based on the structure(within 80 words).Homework
