1、 Period 5 Write about a rail journey across Canada Unit 4 Journey across a vast landWhat is the relationship between these two passages according to the titles? Lead inLook at the title of Part Reading and Thinking and this part.Seeing the True North via Rail:Vancouver and the Heart of CanadaSeeing
2、the True North via Rail: Toronto and Montreal Lead-in What is the relationship between these two passages according to the titles? Part Reading and Thinking records the first part of Li Daiyu and her cousins journey. This part is the next leg of their trip to Montreal.A leg of a long journey is one
3、part of it, usually between two points where you stop. 一段旅程Look at the title of Part Reading and thinking and this part.Task 1Map out the route of Part Reading and Thinking.They are:Vancouver、Lake Louise、Jasper、Edmonton、Winnipeg、Toronto.Look at the pictures of the text and the route just drawn on th
4、e map. Answer the following questions.1.What is the destination of Li Daiyu and Liu Qians journey according to the first passage?2.What are the photos about?Task 2Montreal. The photo spanning the top of Page 44 is of the Toronto skyline over Lake Ontario. The photo on the left of Page 44 is from Tor
5、ontos downtown Chinatown (also known as West Chinatown).The photo on the top right of Page 45 is of Rue Saint-Paul (Saint Paul Street in English), the oldest street in Old Montreal. Look at the pictures of the text and the route just drawn on the map. Answer the following questions.3.Which places wi
6、ll probably be talked about in this passage?4.What kind of experience might Li Daiyu and Liu Qian have on the second leg of their trip?Task 2The CN Tower,Lake Ontario,the Niagara Falls,Chinatown, Montreal, St Paul Street , Lawrence River and Halifax. They will have a great and colorful trip, filling
7、 them with many happy and amazing memories. Places: China, Canada, Nova Scotia, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls/River, Gulf of St Lawrence, St Lawrence River, Greater Toronto Area, Old Montreal, St Paul Street, Chinatown, CN TowerTask 3Read the text quickly and find o
8、ut the names and places in the text. People: Li Daiyu, Liu Qian, Lin Fei, Jean-PhilippeaTask 4Read the full article. After reading, divide the article into several parts and summarize the meaning of each part.Li Daiyu and Liu Qians experience in Toronto.Their experience in Montreal.Their time spent
9、on the train towards Halifax.Paragraphs 1-4: Paragraphs 5-9: Paragraph 10: 1.What did the girls see when they went up the CN Tower?2.Why was it possible to get all kinds of good Chinese food in Toronto?3.What did Jean-Philippe tell the girls about Montreal and the people there?Task 5Read the text ag
10、ain and answer the following questions.They saw misty clouds rising from the Niagara Falls.Because there are a lot of Chinese people there.Montreal is a city with wonderful sights and sounds. Most people speak both English and French, and the city has unique Quebec culture and traditions. There are
11、fantastic restaurants and clubs around. There, people love good coffee, toast, cheese, and good music.Task 6Map out the route of the next leg of the girls trip.They are:Toronto、Montreal and Halifax.Quebec、 St Lawrence River、Gulf of St Lawrence、Nova Scotia and Lake Ontario are also mentioned.Task 7Pu
12、t the passage in the Reading and Thinking together with this passage and arrange what Li Daiyu and Liu Qian have seen during their trip according to the following lines.took a boat ride out into the bay; visited an island; took a hike in a foresttook the train; mountains and forests looked massive;
13、blue water took their breath awaytook a coach through the Canadian Rockies; spectacular mountain peaks; creaturesTask 7Put the passage in the Reading and Thinking together with this passage and arrange what Li Daiyu and Liu Qian have seen during their trip according to the following lines.centre of
14、Canadas oil and gas drilling industry; freezing cold in winter; large shopping mallsamazed by the opencountry; went through two wheat-growing provinces; a bunch of farmsan urban areaTask 7Put the passage in the Reading and Thinking together with this passage and arrange what Li Daiyu and Liu Qian ha
15、ve seen during their trip according to the following lines.a land of forests and lakes; rolling hills; bushes and maple trees; the wide stretch of Lake Huronthe largest and wealthiest city in Canada; went up the CN Tower; saw misty clouds rising from the Niagara Falls; skyscrapers of glass and steel
16、; old-fashioned cars; met Lin Fei in Chinatownsigns and ads in French; people spoke English with an accent; visited lovely shops; visited artists in their workplaces along St Paul Street; met Jean- Philippe in a restaurant alongside the St Lawrence River; unique Quebec culture and traditionsWriting
17、Imagine that you are Li Daiyu. Using the map and your notes, write an email to your parents telling them about your trip. Use the information above to write your email.Writing1.How do you write an email to your parents?2.What impressed you most in Li Daiyu and Liu Qians journey?3.What order would yo
18、u follow when describing the journey?Preparing for your writing.Start with a salutation.Then the body is following. Most e-mails are short in body and simple in language.End with a formality. Finally sign off.The experience in each place, scenery description, interesting travel stories and feelings.
19、We started in . Then . From there, we . Then after we . We went on to . Finally .Task 8PresentationDear 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
20、went 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 the Rockies to Jasper. The scenery was spectacular-massive forests and mountains, beautiful blue lakes, and al
21、l kinds of animals. Task 8Presentation 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. It just stretched on and on, as far as the eye could see. But then after we passed Winnipeg we were in a land of lak
22、es 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 lake. Then we had dinner in Chinatown with Lin Fei (she says Hi!). From there we travelled to Montreal where we went shopping in
23、 the old town. Then we stopped at a restaurant where we met a cool guy named Jean-Philippe. Task 8PresentationHes a photographer. He told us all about Montreal and its culture. Did you know that nearly everyone there speaks French? Luckily, many of them speak English as well. Finally, we caught the
24、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, DaiyuTask 9Exchange your draft with a partner. Use this checklist to assess your partners draft. ChecklistItemAs
25、sessment (A, B, C, D, E)SuggestionAppropriate greeting Well-organised and coherent Impressive details Discourse markers End naturally Spelling, punctuation, grammar/usage Language pointsImportant words1. proceed 考查热度【热点品味】proceed vi.行进;继续做【教材原句】.they only had a few hours to kill before they had to p
26、roceed to the next leg of their trip to Montreal,so they went on a tour of the city. 在出发到旅程的下一站蒙特利尔之前只有几个小时的消磨时间,他们就在(多伦多)市里逛了逛。【实例品读】The marchers proceeded slowly along the street.游行者沿着街道缓缓行进。He outlined his plans and then proceeded to explain them in more details.他简单介绍了他的计划,接着又进行了较详细的解释。【热点归纳】proc
27、eed with sth继续做某事proceed to do sth继续做某事proceed towards/to朝行进Important wordsLanguage points【考点精练】单句语法填空1.Were not sure whether we still want to proceed _ the sale.2.Passengers for Rome should proceed _ Gate 32 for boarding.withto/towards 2. astonish 考查热度【热点品味】astonish vt.使十分惊讶;使吃惊【教材原句】Standing in th
28、e distance,they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls,which is on the south side of the lake.站在远处眺望,他们惊奇地看到从湖南边的尼亚加拉大瀑布升起的水雾。【实例品读】The sudden news astonished everyone.这突发消息使大家十分惊讶。Important wordsLanguage pointsShe astonished us by saying she was leaving.她说她要离开,令我们大为
29、惊奇。【热点归纳】(1)It astonishes sb that.令某人惊讶的是(2)astonishing adj.令人惊讶的astonished adj.感到惊讶的be astonished at/by sth因/对某事感到惊讶be astonished to do sth对做某事感到惊讶(3)astonishment n.惊讶to ones astonishment使某人惊奇的是Important wordsLanguage pointsImportant wordsLanguage points【考点精练】单句语法填空He _ (astonish) to learn hed won
30、the competition.I was filled with _(astonish)at her strange action.Human beings will continue to adapt to the changing climate in both ordinary and_(astonish) ways.He was astonished _(see) how his hometown had changed in the past l0 years.astonishmentto seeastonishingwas astonished3.owe sth. to sb.
31、欠某人. 考查热度【教材原句】You owe it to yourselves to stay longer.你们应该多待些时间。【实例品读】The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors.这个国家欠外国债权人数十亿美元。I think you owe an explanation to us.我认为你欠我们一个解释。Important PhrasesLanguage points热点归纳owe sth to sb 欠(某人情);把归功于某人owe it to sb that.把归功于某人owing to因为;由于Langua
32、ge pointsImportant Phrases【考点精练】单句语法填空(1)My English teacher is such a great soul,_whom I owe many thanks.(2)I must say I owe all the achievements_the encouragement and help from my colleagues and friends. (3)I owe it to you _I have made great progress in my English. thattotothat4.It is said that .句式
33、，意为“据说” 考查热度【教材原句】It is said that a person who travels far knows more.人们说读万卷书不如行万里路。【实例品读】It is said that Cang Jie created the Chinese writing system.相传,中国的汉字是仓颉创造的。It is said that civilization is always on the move.有人说文明总是在进步。Important SentencesLanguage points【热点归纳】相似句式：It is thought that.据认为It is
34、believed that.人们相信It is reported that.据报道It is hoped that.人们希望It is well-known that.众所周知Language pointsImportant Sentences【句式分析】It是形式主语,that引导的是主语从句,在主语从句中有一个who引导的定语从句。It is said that.意为“据说”。【考点精练】完成句子(1)_（人们相信）the moviewill be not only meaningful but also interesting. (2)_（人们希望）these suggestions w
35、ould be of great help to you. (3)_（据说）carbon dioxide is heating the earth twice as quickly as previousl feared.(4)_（众所周知）learning English well will be of great benefit to us all.Important SentencesLanguage points It is well-known that It is hoped that It is said that It is believed that Homework Do Exercises on Page 84 of the workbook.
