1、XB2U4 Using language(2)SEEING THE TRUE NORTH VIA RAIL:TORONTO AND MONTREAL1.Whats the relationship between these two passages?SEEING THE TRUE NORTH VIA RAIL:TORONTO AND MONTREALPassage B is the sequel of passage A.AB2.Can you predict the content of this passage?The text is about Li Daiyu and Liu Qia
2、ns _ in Canada:what they _ and _ in _ and _.MontrealTorontojourneyseedoDivide the article into 3 parts and summarize the main idea of each part.Read for the main ideaPart 1(Para_)Part 2(Para_)Part 3(Para_)Li Daiyu and Liu Qians _ in _Their experience/journey in MontrealTheir time spent on the train
3、to Halifax 1-4 5-9 10experience/journeyTorontoRead for detailsAccording to the passage，which of the following is NOT true about Toronto?A.It is the biggest and richest city in Canada.B.There are many tall buildings there.C.People can enjoy Chinese cuisine there.D.They met Lin Fei in a French restaur
4、ant there.Para1-4 TorontoChineseThey met Lin Fei around dusk over dinner at a restaurant in downtown Chinatown.Read for details In Toronto What they sawWhat they didlooked across the shores of Lake OntarioThey were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls.Water from the lak
5、e flows into the Niagara River and over the falls on its way to the sea.The girls saw hundreds of skyscrapers of glass and steel and old-fashioned cars rolling by.They went up the CN TowerAs they walked north from the harbour area.They met Lin Fei around dusk over dinner at a restaurant in downtown
6、Chinatown and had a chat with her.Para1-4 TorontoTips:Focus on verbs and nouns(especially capital letters)1.What languages do people speak in Montreal?A.English and Chinese.B.French and English.C.English and German.D.French and German.2.How long did the two girls stay in Montreal?A.For half a day.B.
7、For three days.C.For one day.D.For a week.Read for details Para5-9 MontrealThey spent the afternoonIn contrast to Toronto,they heard people talking in French.The train arrived in Montreal early in the morningThat night the train was speeding along the St Lawrence RiverThey had only one day in Montre
8、al.discourse markersIn Montreal What they sawWhat they didThey were astonished to see that all the signs and advertisements were in French and many people spoke English with an accent.They spent the afternoon in lovely shops and(in)visiting artists in the workplaces along St Paul StreetAs they sat i
9、n the restaurant alongside the broad St Lawrence River,a young man sat down with them.They talked with a young photographer(photograph)named Jean-Philippe.Read for details Para5-9 MontrealTips:Focus on verbs and nouns(especially capital letters)How did Jean-Philippe feel when the girls told him they
10、 had only one day in Montreal?And why?He felt it a pity.Because in Montreal is a city with wonderful sights and sounds.Besides,it has Quebec culture and traditions.There are fantastic restaurants and clubs,too.Read for details Para5-9 Montreal1.Which province does Halifax belong to?2.What did they d
11、ream on the train?They dreamt happily of the beautiful cobblestone streets,old brick buildings,and the red maple leaves of Montreal.Read for details Para 10 on the train to HalifaxNova ScotiaNova ScotiaDraw on the map a simple route of the girls trip across Canada and make notes about what the girls
12、 saw at each place.Vancouverclear sky;beautiful mountains and forestsLake Louisemassive mountains and forests;blue waterJasperbeautiful scenery:spectacular mountain peaks and diverse creaturesEdmontonlarge shopping mallsTorontomisty clouds;skyscrapers and old-fashioned carsMontrealsigns and ads in F
13、rench;many lovely shopsNotes:Dear mom and dad,_Love you,Daiyu 2.Imagine that you are Li Daiyu.Using the map and your notes,write an email to your parents telling them about what you saw during your trip.Requirements:1.Write about 80 words;2.Use some discourse markers and descriptive expressions;3.Yo
14、u can add more information if necessary.Useful Expressions:Descriptive expressions:When we were in/reached.,we were surprised/astonished to see.Seen from the train window,caught our eyes/drew our attention.is a country/city/province with a long history and a diverse culture.The scenery was so specta
15、cular that took our breath away.We saw hundreds of skyscrapers and old-fashioned cars rolling by.That night the train was speeding along towards and down to Discourse markers:We started in Then From there,we.Before starting out,However,Since Later,Eventually/Finally/All in all/At last,Exchange your
16、draft with a partner.Use this checklist to help you assess your partners draft.Then revise your own draft according to your partners comments.1.Does the writer start the email with an appropriate greeting?2.Is the email well-organized and coherent?3.Does the writer make use of discourse markers to e
17、xpress different relationships between ideas?4.Are the descriptions of people and places interesting?5.Does the writer end the email in a natural way?Dear mom and dad,My cousin and I traveled across Canada by train from the west to the east.We saw many things from the train on the way across,especia
18、lly in the cities of Toronto and Montreal.We started in Vancouver where we went shopping for gifts and then went hiking.When passing through the Rocky Mountains on the train,we saw awesome scenery,such as massive mountains,blue water as well as diverse creatures.Later,the train headed across the gre
19、at Canadian Pairie.It is here that we truly understand the reputation of Canada for being a wheat-growing country.Sample writing:In Toronto,we went up the CN Tower,seeing the mist rising from Niagara Falls and old-fashioned cars rolling by.Then we saw a Chinatown and had dinner at the Pink Pearl res
20、taurant.When we arrived in Montreal the next day,many signs and ads in French caught our eyes.Afterwards,we went to Old Montreal and sat in a typical caf beside the broad St Lawrence River,enjoying its exceptional beauty.There are so many things to see in Canada on one trip.We saw only a few of them,but we think we will go back for another visit.Love you,Daiyu Sample writing:Homework:Finish your writing and then polish it according to the checklist.THANKS
