1、Unit 4 Journey Across a Vast LandListening and Speaking Lake Louise Lake Louise is a small glacial lake located within the Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The lake, named in honor of Princess Louise Caroline Albert, lies approximately 5 kilometers west of Lake Louise Hamlet and covers 0
2、.8 square kilometers. The lake is famous for its turquoise(绿宝石) blue color and freezes for most parts of the year, with water temperature rarely rising above 4 degrees Celsius. It is surrounded by some spectacular mountains, including Mount Victoria, which is covered by a massive glacier. Lake Louis
3、e is a natural beauty that draws millions of tourists, especially during the summer months. Seasonal Changes in Lake Lousie freeze v go skating ski v continental climate prairie n oven n pancake n stretch n incredible adj grassland n hike n camp v/n Mongolia RussiaTask 1: Listening Comprehension:Lis
4、ten and answer the following questions: 1. What did the two girls think of the scenery of Lake Louise? A. It was plain B. It was breathtaking C. It was disappointing D. It was inspiring2. In which season is Lake Louise prettier? A. In summer B. In spring C. In winter D. In autumn 3. In which part of
5、 Canada do people have relatively hotter summers? A. In some areas of South Canada B. In northern Canaca C. In eastern Canada D. In the central area of the country4. Which of the following places are flat? A. Edmonton B. Calgary C. Vancouver D. Winnipeg 5. Which country did they pass through on thei
6、r trip from Beijing to Moscow? A. Siberia B. Mongolia C. Thailand D. Singapore6. Which of the following statement is right about Winnipeg? A. It is a small village in northern Canada B. It is a provincial city of Vancouver C. It is a small city in the dead center of Canada D. It is a province in cen
7、tral CanadaTask 2 Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions.1.What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter?2.What does Anna say about Canadian summers?3.How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg?4.What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg?5.What other long rail jou
8、rney have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken?6. What is continental climate?Task Two: Q&A 1.What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter?2.What does Anna say about Canadian summers?3.How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg?People like to go skating on the ice.Many areas of south Canada have ve
9、ry hot summers.More than 1,300 km.4.What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg?5.What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken?6. What is continental climate?Skiing, hiking, camping, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends.They travelled from Beijing to Moscow o
10、n the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia. hot in summer and cold in winter Listen again. Match the following idioms and similes with their meanings. 1. words fail me 2. as hot as an oven 3. as flat as a pancake 4. as far as the eye can see 5. dead centre 6. kill time 7. you name it无话可说热如火炉平如煎饼目
11、之所及正中心消磨时间应有尽有 A with no mountains or hills B all kinds of things C for a long distance D Im surprised E spend time F very warm G the exact middle of somethingDFACGEBAnna: I thought China would be very crowded, given its large population.Daiyu: Well, contrary to what many people believe, there are a
12、 lot of vast and empty spaces in China, actually.Anna:Thats great! There must be amazing scenery to see in China then! .Anna:Anyhow, the next station is my stop! Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip!Daiyu: Thanks, Anna!Liu Qian: It was really great to meet you!Anna:And it was nice talking to you!What kind of information is missing in the conversation?
