1、UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LANDSection CUsing LanguageWarm upVancouverLake LouiseEdmonton WinnipegTorontoMontrealRead quickly to understand the basic content of the article.Fast reading People:Li Daiyu,Lin Fei,Jean-PhilippePlaces:China, Canada, Nova Scotia, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, Lake
2、 Ontario, NiagaraFalls/River, Gulf of St Lawrence, St Lawrence River, Greater Toronto Area, Old Montreal, St Paul Street, Chinatown, CN TowerActivity 1 The structure division of the article and the general idea of each part.Careful reading Paras 1-4 Lin Daiyu and Liu Qians experience in TorontoParas
3、 5-9 Their experience in MontrealParas 10 Their time spent on the train towards HalifaxActivity 2 Answer the questions. 1What did the girls see when they went up the CN Tower?They saw misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls.2Why was it possible to get all kinds of good Chinese food in Toron
4、to?Because there are a lot of Chinese people there.3What did Jean-Philippe tell the girls about Montreal and the people there?Montreal is a city with wonderful sights and sounds. Most people speak both English and French，and the city has unique Quebec cultureand traditions. There are fantastic resta
5、urants and clubs around.There，people love good coffee，toast，cheese，and good music.Careful reading Activity 3 Comb out a simple route of the girls trip across Canada .VancouverLake LouiseJasper Edmonton Winnipeg Toronto Montreal HalifaxCareful reading Activity 4 Imagine that you are Li Daiyu. Using t
6、he map and your notes，write an email to your parents telling them about your trip.Sample WritingDear Mum and Dad，Thank you so much for allowing me to go on this journey! It has been a wonderful trip so far，and I am loving Canada!We started in Vancouver，where we went shopping for gifts and then went
7、hiking. Unfortunately，it rained the first day we were there，but then it became clear after that. Then we took a train to Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies，and then a coach through theRockies to Jasper. The scenery was spectacularmassive forests and mountains，beautiful blue lakes，and all kinds of a
8、nimals. We even saw a grizzly bear! From there，we took a long-distance train to Toronto. We were amazed by how empty and wide the Canadian Prairie was. Careful reading Activity 4 Imagine that you are Li Daiyu. Using the map and your notes，write an email to your parents telling them about your trip.S
9、ample WritingIt just stretched on and on，as far as the eye could see.But then after we passed Winnipeg we were in a land of lakes and hills. It was all so beautiful. Toronto was amazing. We went to the CN Tower and were surprised because we could see clouds rising from the Niagara Falls across the l
10、ake. Then we had dinner in Chinatown with Lin Fei（she says“Hi!”）. From there we travelled to Montreal where we went shopping in the old town. Then we stopped at a restaurant where we met a cool guy named Jean-Philippe. Hes a photographer. He told us all about Montreal and its culture. Did you know t
11、hat nearly everyone there speaks French? Luckily，many of them speak English as well. Finally，we caught the train to Halifax.It has been a great trip，filling us with so many happy memories. We plan on spending about a week here getting rested up from our journey，and then well fly home.Love，DaiyuCaref
12、ul reading 阅读理解阅读理解 （根据课文内容选择正确答案）1. Which city is the richest one in Canada? A. Quebec. B. Montreal. C. Halifax. D. Toronto.2. In Toronto，which is the best place to enjoy the scenery? A. The skyscraper of glass and steel. B. The great Niagara Falls. C. The great Niagara River. D. The tall CN Tower.
13、3. From Para. 3 and Para. 4，we know that . A. all Chinese people in Toronto are young B. the restaurant must be a French one C. there are many Chinese people in Toronto D. Lin Fei has worked in Toronto for many years4. According to the passage，people in Montreal speakA. only French B. only English C
14、. both French and English D. both French and Chinese附：课文预习自测附：课文预习自测II. 语法填空语法填空 （根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文）After reaching Toronto，Li Daiyu and her cousin had a few hours to kill before 1_（proceed） to the next leg of their trip to Montreal. 2 they went up the CN Tower to see sights. They 3 （astonish）to see mi
15、sty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls and water flowing into the Niagara River on 4（it）way to the sea. Then at a restaurant in downtown Chinatown，they dropped in on Lin Fei，one schoolmate of Li Daiyus mother. She told the girls there are many Chinese people in Canada and Chinese people 5 （c
16、ome） to Canada for over a hundred years.The train left again and reached Montreal the next morning. At the station，6 contrast to Toronto, they heard people talking in French. And they also found all the signs and 7_（advertise） were in French. Then they met a young man 8（call） Jean- Philippe. They ha
17、d a pleasant chat and Jean said the girls owed it 9themselves to stay longer. He also toldthe girls Montreal is well worth visiting.Then the train sped to the distant east coast towards Halifax. The girls dreamt 10_ （happy） of the beautiful scenery of Montreal.proceedingSo/Thereforewere astonishedit
18、shave been cominginadvertisementstocalledhappily核心词汇教材原句p.43 Well, contrary to what many people believe, there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China, actually. 是的，和很多人想的恰恰相反，在中国事实上有很多辽阔而又空旷的地方。1 contrary adj. & n.（1）adj. 相反的；相对立的搭配搭配：contrary to 相反的；相对立的（形容词短语，可作定语、表语或状语）It is reasonable that
19、my sisters temper is contrary to my own.我姐姐和我脾气相反，这是合理的。 （2）n. 相反的事实（或事情）on the contrary 相反的是（在句中作状语） to the contrary 相反的；相反地（相当于形容词或副词, 起形容词作用时, 作后置定语）搭配搭配题组练领悟方法Brown said he was by no means annoyed；on the contrary，he was glad to be able to make himself clearly understood. 布朗说他并不生气；相反的是，他很高兴能够让别人理
20、解自己。 Show me some evidence to the contrary.给我看看有什么相反的证据吧。【词语辨析词语辨析】on the contrary 与与 on the other hand(1) on the contrary 用来表示相反的情况。(2) on the other hand 用来说明事物的另一方面。单句语法填空单句语法填空(1) It must have been horrible. the contrary，I enjoyed every minute.(2)Your opinion is contrary mine.完成句子完成句子(3) He seems
21、 to be giving the impression that he didnt enjoy himself in Paris. （相反的是），he had a wonderful time.(4) （与 相反） what many people might anticipate，sharks seldom attack humans.(5) To our astonishment，the explanation he gave for the fire （与相反） that of his tutor.On toOn the contraryContrary towas contrary
22、to教材原句 p.43 Anyhow, the next station is my stop ! 反正，下一站是我的站！2 anyhow adv.（结束交谈或转换话题时）不过；反正（=anyway）Sam didnt get the job，but it didnt upset him because the job didnt pay well anyhow. 萨姆没有得到那份工作，但他并没有闷闷不乐，反正薪酬也不算高。 Martin has come down with a cold but he is going to come over anyhow. 马丁感冒了，但他还是要过来。
23、What a tough experience! Anyway, youre safe nowthats the main thing. 多么可怕的经历啊！无论如何，你现在安全了那才是主要的事情。 Im sorry I didnt finish it on time. 对不起我没有按时完成。 Thanks anyway. 无论如何都感谢啦。 Anyway，I cant cheat himits against all my principles.我无论如何不能骗他，这有违我的原则。 【词语积累词语积累】 somehow adv. 不知怎么地 somewhat adv. 有点选词填空（选词填空（
24、anyhow/somehow/somewhat）(1) The price was higher than Id expected.(2) He said he didnt know much about cuisine but that hed try and help us .(3) He could have finished it on schedule，but he fell behind.完成句子完成句子(4) Im afraid we cant come，but （无论如何都要感谢 你的邀请）.(5)That wont be easy，I know，but we have to
25、（无论如何都要开始）.somewhatanyhowsomehowthanks for your invitation anyhowstart anyhow教材原句 p.44 . they only had a few hours to kill before they had to proceed to the next leg of their trip to Montreal . 她们只有几个小时的时间，然后继续前往下一站蒙特利尔3 proceed vi. 行进；继续做proceed with sth. 继续某事搭配搭配proceed to do sth. 继续做某事proceed to
26、前去Work is proceeding slowly because the weather is severe. 由于天气恶劣，工作进展缓慢。 Were not sure whether we still want to proceed with his ambition.我们不确定我们是否还想继续他的目标。 He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more detail.他简单介绍了他的计划，接着又进行了较详细的解释。 Passengers for Rome should proceed to Gate 32
27、 for boarding.前往罗马的旅客，请到 32 号登机口登机。 单句语法填空单句语法填空(1) Travis paused to refer to his notes，then proceeded his demonstration.(2) Patrick said he liked my work，but then proceeded （tell） me everything was wrong with it.(3) Passengers for Miami flight should proceedGate 25.完成句子完成句子(4) He also gave me sound
28、 advice on how to （继续）my inquiries.withto telltoproceed with教材原句p.44 . they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls . 她们惊讶地看到薄雾从尼亚加拉大瀑布升起。4 astonish vt. 使十分惊讶；使吃惊 The magicians next trick will astonish you. 这位魔术师的下一个把戏会使你非常惊讶。 The news will certainly astonish him subs
29、tantially. 这条消息一定会让他很惊讶。 【词语积累】（1）astonished vt. 感到惊讶的 be astonished to do sth. 因做某事而感到惊讶 be astonished at. 对感到吃惊（2）astonishing adj. 令人惊讶的（3）astonishment n. 震惊 to ones astonishment 令人惊讶的是 I was astonished to see Miriam there. 我很吃惊地发现米里亚姆竟然在那儿。 The doctors were astonished at the speed of her recovery
30、. 她康复速度之快令医生们感到惊讶。单句语法填空单句语法填空(1)The news （astonish） everyone present at the meeting.(2) Hearing the news，he looked （astonish）.(3)To our （astonish），he ran 1,000 meters in such an （astonish） speed.(4) We were astonished （find） the temple still in its original condition.完成句子完成句子(5) （令我们感到惊讶的是），as many
31、 as 14，000 people lost their lives in the outbreak of cholera.astonishedastonishedastonishment astonishingto findTo our astonishment教材原句 p.44 That s too bad. You owe it to yourselves to stay longer. 那太糟糕了。你们应该多待一会儿。5 owe vt. 欠（账、债、情等）owe sb. sth. = owe sth. to sb. 欠某人某物owe sth. to sb. 欠（某人情）；把归功于某人o
32、we it to yourself to do sth. 自己应该做某事owe it to sb. that. 把归功于某人He owes me 100 yuan. = He owes 100 yuan to me. 他欠我 100 元。He owed his success to teamwork. 他认为自己的成功是团队的功劳。You owe it to yourself to get some professional help. 你需要一些专业的帮助。 I owed it to you that I grasped the opportunity. 多亏你帮助我，我才抓住了这次机会。
33、【归纳拓展归纳拓展】owing to 因为；由于The flight was delayed owing to technical reasons. 由于技术原因，航班被推迟了。搭配搭配同义句转换同义句转换(1) He owes me an explanation. He owes .完成句子完成句子(2) You （应该）to take some rest now.(3) （由于）a tight budget，the project will not proceed next years.翻译句子翻译句子(4) I owe him a favor. _(5) I owe him an apo
34、logy. _an explanation to meowe it to yourselfOwing to我欠他一个人情。我应该向他道歉。重点句式重点句式教材原句p.44 . they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls .她们惊讶地看到薄雾从尼亚加拉大瀑布升起。【句式分析句式分析】不定式短语 to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls 在句中作原因状语，修饰前面的形容词 astonished。不定式作原因状语不定式作原
35、因状语不定式作原因状语常用于形容词：excited，sorry，honored，happy，sad，disappointed，surprised 等后。We are excited to cooperate with the established company. 能和那家知名公司合作我们感到很激动。I was nervous to give the presentation for the first time. 我第一次进行展示的时候很紧张。 Bill was lucky to meet an outstanding teacher. 遇到一位杰出的老师，比尔是很幸运的。单句语法填空单句
36、语法填空(1) I am honored （invite）to the party to be held in the consulate.(2) He felt embarrassed （make） an apology in public.(3) He was disappointed （find） that the girl he loved didnt occur at the party.完成句子完成句子(4) He was lucky （死里逃生） in the horrible accident.(5) He （听说很沮丧）that he failed to apply for the scholarship.to be invitedto maketo findto escape deathwas depressed to hearTHE END
