1、The email is about Lisas wonderful experiences in Calgary.Complete the email with the correct forms of the words and phrases in the box.B1distinct splendid dynamic come as no surpriseurban sample ancestor apart from Dear Aunt May,Im here in Calgary,a Canadian city with(1)_ features.distinctdistinct
2、splendid dynamic come as no surpriseurban sample ancestor apart from As an exchange student,Im staying with a nice host family in the suburbs for two weeks.(2)_ enjoying my school life at a local high school,Ive been shown around the sights of Calgary,such as the Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs.
3、I also have the opportunity to(3)_ the local cuisine.My host family explained the history of this city to me.Clovis people are believed to be the(4)_ in the Calgary area.Apart fromsampleancestorsdistinct splendid dynamic come as no surpriseurban sample ancestor apart from In 1883,a railway station w
4、as constructed.The area gradually grew to be an important agricultural centre as people moved in to establish farms and raise cattle.This once unknown area has now become a modern,(5)_ city.This is evident from the high-rise buildings in(6)_ areas,such as the Calgary Tower.Calgary is located near th
5、e Rocky Mountains.Theres a thick blanket of snow in some mountain areas over much of the winter.dynamicurbandistinct splendid dynamic come as no surpriseurban sample ancestor apart from It(7)_ that the city has become a popular destination for winter sports lovers.This weekend,my host family will ta
6、ke me to ski.We will enjoy the(8)_ scenery of Banff National Park too.I also cant wait to have a go at the national winter sport-ice hockey.Im amazed that Calgary has been consistently recognized as one of the worlds most liveable cities!Your niece,Lisacomes as no surprisesplendidDiscuss in groups t
7、o answer the following questions.(1)Why did Lisa come to Calgary?(2)What has Lisa experienced in Calgary?(3)What will Lisa experience in Calgary?She came to Calgary as an exchange student.She has enjoyed the school life,sights and cuisine.She has learnt about the history of Calgary.She will go skiin
8、g,enjoy the scenery of Banff National Park and have a go at ice hockey.The website article uses many descriptive adjectives.Find the adjectives and their synonyms in the article and think of more words with the same or nearly the same meaning.B2Adjectivessynonyms breathtakingbroaddistinctmightysplen
9、did,spectacular,magnificent,amazing,stunning,awesome,astoundingvast,great,huge,extensive,immense,spaciousgrand,great,impressive,towering,high,powerful,huge,enormous,massiveunique,different,specific,distinctiveThe website article uses some linking words to add information.Find the sentences in the ar
10、ticle and try to write a short paragraph about Canadas population using proper linking words.B3Learn thisWhen adding more information to the point you are making,you can use the following linking words:and,also,too,besides,moreover,furthermore,as well as,apart from,in addition(to),etc.Sentences from
11、 the text:It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.Apart from its geographical diversity,Canadas many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents.The first European also started to settle in some of the eastern provinces centu
12、ries ago.In Montreal,one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world,you can sample the food with a typical French flavor and see the original buildings in the French style of architecture.How do you connect your ideas when writing?Have you ever felt bored of using“and”so many in your essay o
13、r speech?Well learn some most frequently used linking words for adding information(addition).AlsoThis is used to give more information or ideas.It can be put at the beginning of a sentence,or between the subject and the verb.Besides/Besides this/Besides thatThis is usually placed at the beginning of
14、 a sentence.It is used to make an additional point.As well asThis phrase can be used in the beginning of a sentence or in the middle of a sentence.“As well as”must be followed by another word.“As well”can stay at the end of a sentence.In addition/Additionally(more formal)In addition(a preposition)an
15、d additionally(an adverb)are connective words that add information in one clause to the information in the next clause.The words are separated by a comma(,).AndAnd is the most common word used in English and is a linking word in order to add extra information.TooThe word too is another common word i
16、n English used as a linking word which goes either at the end of a sentence or after a subject and means as well.Moreover/Furthermore/FurtherThese linking words are usually used at the beginning of a sentence to add another idea or further develop the previous point.Whats more(more informal)“Whats m
17、ore”is used to add more information that emphasizes what you are saying.Possible answerCanada is the second-largest country in the world,but only has around 0.5%of the worlds population.Besides,the country has one of the lowest population densities in the world,with about four people per square kilo
18、meter,and the three territories of northern Canada have less than 0.05 people per square kilometer.Apart from the low population density,Canadas population is not evenly spread over 80%of Canadians live in towns and cities.Furthermore,the majority of its population live within 160 kilometres of the
19、border with the United States,so large parts of the country are uninhabited.1.Canada is like a blooming flower,unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer.(翻译翻译)加拿大如同一朵盛开的花儿，绽放出惊人的美丽与丰富，加拿大如同一朵盛开的花儿，绽放出惊人的美丽与丰富，深受那些喜欢其多元化的人们的青睐。深受那些喜欢其多元化的
20、人们的青睐。unfold v.:1)to blossom 开花开花 2)to open or spread out something that has been folded 打开打开；展开；展开 3)to gradually make something known to other people 展示展示，展现展现unfoldfoldadj.breathtaking adj.eg If we unfold the table we can fit eight people around it.As the fog vanished,the splendid scenery unfolde
21、d before our eyes.have something to offer:to have something available that somebody wants 能能提供；能适合要求提供；能适合要求eg This town does not have much to offer.Its shops are very small and it has only one cinema.It is a broad and beautiful country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.这是一个幅员辽阔，景色宜人
22、的国家，从大西洋绵延至这是一个幅员辽阔，景色宜人的国家，从大西洋绵延至太平洋。太平洋。2.It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.它是世界上最具种族多样性的国家之一，有着丰富多样的文化。它是世界上最具种族多样性的国家之一，有着丰富多样的文化。eg Country music is quite distinct from jazz.The results of the questionnaire fell into two distinct groups.d
23、istinct adj.:clearly different or of a different kind 截然不同截然不同的，有区别的，不同种类的，有区别的，不同种类的的常与介词常与介词from搭配使用搭配使用eg Janes voice was quiet but every word was distinct.The footprints are quite distinct;they must be fresh.distinct adj.:easily heard,seen,felt or felt etc 清楚的，清晰的清楚的，清晰的3.To the east of Pacific
24、coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains,which high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water.太平洋海岸向东耸立着巍峨的落基山脉，这里有高耸的山太平洋海岸向东耸立着巍峨的落基山脉，这里有高耸的山脉和被冰川水侵蚀而成的深谷。脉和被冰川水侵蚀而成的深谷。inversion 倒装副词/介词/地点状语+谓语动词+主语eg:Around the lake are some tall trees.湖的四周有些高树 Some tall trees are around the lake.eg The river
25、had carved channels in the limestone rock.The wood as carved into the shape of a small bird.carve v.1)if a river,the wind etc carves land or rock,it removes some of it 侵蚀侵蚀，冲刷冲刷 2)to make an object or pattern by cutting a piece of wood or stone 雕雕，刻，刻Banff and Jasper National ParksOne truly unique s
26、cenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds.加拿大真正独特的一处景点是雄伟壮阔的加拿大真正独特的一处景点是雄伟壮阔的尼亚加拉瀑布。水流从瀑布边缘倾泻而下，尼亚加拉瀑布。水流从瀑布边缘倾泻而下，景色壮观，水声轰鸣。景色壮观，水声轰鸣。4.Apart from its geographical diversity,Canadas many rural areas and urban center
27、s reflect the diversity of its residents.除了其地理环境的多样性，加拿大的许多农村地区和城市除了其地理环境的多样性，加拿大的许多农村地区和城市中心还体现了其居民的多样性。中心还体现了其居民的多样性。apart from:1)in addition to 除了除了外外(还还)，此外此外 2)except for 除了除了外外(都都)，要不是，要不是eg Apart from John and Mary,ten other students in our class have seen the film.Apart from the occasional v
28、isits,Alan does nothing for his uncle.翻译下面句子。翻译下面句子。1)除了天气不好以外，我们玩得很开心。除了天气不好以外，我们玩得很开心。2)除了阅读之外，他还喜欢运动和音乐。除了阅读之外，他还喜欢运动和音乐。We had an enjoyable time apart from /except for the weather.Apart from/In addition to reading,he also loves sports and music.5.The major ethnic groups,for example,include the E
29、nglish,Scottish and French,while the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.例如，主要的族群包括英格兰人、苏格兰人和法国人，而例如，主要的族群包括英格兰人、苏格兰人和法国人，而少数族裔包括来自新加坡和太平洋岛屿的居民。少数族裔包括来自新加坡和太平洋岛屿的居民。“while”is used to emphasize the difference between the two situations,activities,etc.while作作并列连词，表
30、示对比，意为并列连词，表示对比，意为“然而然而”eg She is a night owl while her husband is an early bird.【归纳】【归纳】while的用法的用法1)表示表示对比对比，意为，意为“而；然而而；然而”。2)引导引导时间状语从句时间状语从句，意，意为为“当当时候；在时候；在期间期间”，强调某一段时间内主句和从句的动作在同一时期发生，强调某一段时间内主句和从句的动作在同一时期发生，while从句中的动词通常是持续性动词。从句中的动词通常是持续性动词。3)引导引导让步状语从句让步状语从句，意为，意为“虽然，尽管虽然，尽管”，多放在句首，多放在句首。
31、eg Schools in the north are well-equipped,while those in the south are poor.While Im cleaning the floor,you can clean the windows.While we dont agree with each other,we continue to be friends.minority n.:1)a small group within a community or country that is different because of race,religion,languag
32、e,etc 少数民族少数民族，少数群体，少数群体 2)the smaller part of a group;less than half of the people or things in a large group 少数少数，少数人少数人eg The plan was designed to help minorities improve their economic conditions.Only a minority of young people like to listen to classical music.6.Should you find yourself in one
33、of these subcultures,languages,cuisine,architecture,art and music will define your encounter.如果你发现自己置身于其中一种亚文化中，那么如果你发现自己置身于其中一种亚文化中，那么(它的它的)语言、语言、饮食、建筑、艺术和音乐都会说明你邂逅的是何处文化。饮食、建筑、艺术和音乐都会说明你邂逅的是何处文化。should 置于句首，省略连词置于句首，省略连词if，构成倒装。，构成倒装。eg Should anyone call(=if anyone should call),please tell them I
34、ll be back soon.【归纳】【归纳】倒装句倒装句分类分类 句式句式用法用法例句例句注意注意完完全全倒倒装装整个整个谓语谓语放在放在主语主语前前表示地点的表示地点的介词短语置介词短语置于句首时于句首时Between the two buildings stands a tall tree.On the ground lay a sick goat.主句动词通常主句动词通常为为be,sit,live,lie,stand,go,come等。等。副词副词there,here,then,now,in,out,up,down等等作状语置于作状语置于句首时句首时There goes the be
35、ll and the class is over.Out rushed the students the moment the bell rang.Up jumped the cat and caught the mouse.若主语是人称若主语是人称代词，则用陈代词，则用陈述语序；述语序；There be句型句型属于完全倒装。属于完全倒装。分类分类 句式句式用法用法例句例句注意注意完完全全倒倒装装整个整个谓语谓语放在放在主语主语前前直接引语的直接引语的全部或一部全部或一部分置于句首分置于句首时时“Help!”shouted the boy.“Exactly,”said my father,sh
36、aking the old mans hand.若引述动词后若引述动词后还有间接宾语还有间接宾语或状语时则不或状语时则不用倒装。用倒装。为强调表语，为强调表语，把表语置于把表语置于句首时，或句首时，或为保持句子为保持句子平衡时平衡时Gone are the days when women were looked down upon.Present at the meeting was Mr.Liu,who taught us English.主语通常是名主语通常是名词。词。分类分类句式句式用法用法例句例句部部分分倒倒装装部分谓语部分谓语（情态动（情态动词、系动词、系动词、助动词、助动词）在主词
37、）在主语前，谓语前，谓语主体部语主体部分仍在分仍在主主语后语后表示否定意义或表示否定意义或半否定意义的副半否定意义的副词、介词短语、词、介词短语、连词等置于句首连词等置于句首时，常见的有时，常见的有never,little,neither,nor,seldom,hardly,rarely,not until,not only,no sooner,in no way,at no time等等Little did he know that the police were around.Neither do I know it,nor do I care about it.Hardly had we
38、 begun when we were told to stop.Not only does he know French,but also he is an expert at it.No sooner had I reached the station than the train left.Not until I began to work did I realize how much time I had wasted.分类分类句式句式用法用法例句例句部部分分倒倒装装部分谓语部分谓语（情态动（情态动词、系动词、系动词、助动词、助动词）在主词）在主语前，谓语前，谓语主体部语主体部分仍在主
39、分仍在主语语 后后“only+状语状语”位于句首时位于句首时Only by working hard can we succeed.省略省略if的虚拟条的虚拟条件句，以件句，以had,were,should开开头时头时Had he worked harder,he would have got through the exams.Were she my friend,I would ask her for help.Should it rain tomorrow,we would cancel the meeting.分类分类句式句式用法用法例句例句部部分分倒倒装装部分谓语部分谓语（情态动（情
40、态动词、系动词、系动词、助动词、助动词）在主词）在主语前，谓语前，谓语主体部语主体部分仍在主分仍在主语语 后后so/neither/nor置于句首，表示置于句首，表示前者情况也同样前者情况也同样适用于后者时适用于后者时If James doesnt go there tomorrow,neither/nor will Kitty.I saw the film last week.So did she.as引导让步状语引导让步状语从句，意为从句，意为“尽尽管管”时，通常把时，通常把句中的状语、表句中的状语、表语或动词提前语或动词提前（若表语是名词，（若表语是名词，则其前不加冠词）则其前不加冠词）
41、Much as I respected Lee,I cannot agree with him.Clever as he is,he doesnt study well.Child as Mary is,she is a gifted dancer.Try as you may,you cant see him.7.For example,in Vancouver,a dynamic city with the highest percentage of Chinese Canadians in the country,you can participate in the celebratio
42、ns of the Chinese New Year,or you may take tea in the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.例如，在温哥华这个活力四射的城市，加拿大华人的比例全国例如，在温哥华这个活力四射的城市，加拿大华人的比例全国最高，你可以参加中国新年的庆祝活动，也可以到中山公园最高，你可以参加中国新年的庆祝活动，也可以到中山公园喝喝茶。喝喝茶。dynamic adj.:1)very active and energetic（事物）有活力事物）有活力的的 2)describe a person having a lot of
43、energy and a strong personality 充满充满活力活力的的eg A more open,dynamic Chinese economy will create development opportunities for other countries.Our company is looking for a positive and dynamic person who enjoys working with people.8.Finally,if you are looking for something off the beaten track,you may v
44、isit Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia,where you can dance to fiddle tunes and enjoy the cultures and traditions of Celtic settlers.最后，如果你想独辟蹊径的话，可以去新斯科舍省的布雷最后，如果你想独辟蹊径的话，可以去新斯科舍省的布雷顿角岛玩玩。在岛上，你可以随着小提琴的曲调翩翩起舞，顿角岛玩玩。在岛上，你可以随着小提琴的曲调翩翩起舞，感受凯尔特移民的文化和传统。感受凯尔特移民的文化和传统。off the beaten track:1
45、)unusual 不落俗套，打破常规不落俗套，打破常规 2)far away from other people,houses,etc 远离远离闹市，偏远闹市，偏远eg This is a design which gets off the beaten track.Some small beaches can be found off the beaten track.I know a nice place for a picnic thats off the beaten track；hardly anyone goes there9.Given these cultural differ
46、ences,it comes as no surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002.(翻译翻译)考虑到这些文化差异，加拿大自考虑到这些文化差异，加拿大自2002年起就一直在庆祝多元年起就一直在庆祝多元文化日也就不足为奇了。文化日也就不足为奇了。given 句中意为句中意为“考虑到，鉴于考虑到，鉴于”，用作介词，用作介词，相当于相当于considering。eg Given his age(=considering how old he is),he has done a good job.
47、Given the present conditions,I think shes done rather well.given that可用作连词，引导一个从句可用作连词，引导一个从句。eg Given that she is interested in children,I am sure teaching is the right career for her.Given these cultural differences,it comes as no surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day sinc
48、e e as no surprise:happen unexpectedly 不足为奇不足为奇，毫不奇怪，毫不奇怪it是形式主语，是形式主语，that引导的从句充当真正的主语。引导的从句充当真正的主语。eg It comes as no surprise that he knows nothing about the festival.The news will come as no surprise to his e as a surprise/relief/shock etc.(to somebody)令令（某人）惊奇（某人）惊奇/欣慰欣慰/震惊等震惊等 根据所给汉语及英语提示完成下列句子
49、，每空一词。根据所给汉语及英语提示完成下列句子，每空一词。1)迈克尔成为一名演员毫不令人惊讶，因为他在一家电影制片迈克尔成为一名演员毫不令人惊讶，因为他在一家电影制片厂附近长大。厂附近长大。It _ _ _ _ _ Michael became an actor because he grew up around a film studio.2)他们平安的消息给大家带来了莫大的安慰。他们平安的消息给大家带来了莫大的安慰。News of their safety _ _ _ _ _ _ us all.3)我不知道这封信是否会使你们感到意外。我不知道这封信是否会使你们感到意外。I dont kno
50、w _ this letter will _ _ _ _ to es as no surprise thatcame as a great relief whether come as ato surprise10.From the towering mountain peaks to the depths of the forests to the urban centers,Canadas geographical wonders,ethnic groups and their cultures make it a unique place to live and visit.从巍峨山峰到
