1、 Canada-a land of diversity Reading for writing:describe a place Unit 1 ReadingGuess：What is it?awesomevigorousluxurioustiresomerefreshedessentialtiresome refreshing awesome vigorous essential luxurious velrtaGuess：What is it?Saint Augustine The world is a book and those who do not travel read only
2、one page.You can either travel or read,but either your body or soul must be on the way.要么在读书，要么在旅行，灵魂和身体，总有一个在路上才好。罗马假日 AppreciationHow can we benefit from travelling?admire splendid landscapes refresh our body and soulsample local delicaciesencounter different people experience diverse culturesbroa
3、den our horizons explore the nature and inside myselfCanada How would you describe Canada?Canada-a land of _ How does author illustrate the diversity of Canada?ethnic geographical cultural diversityHow is Canada diverse in its geography?l mountains l glaciersl wildlife/forestsl national parksl Niaga
4、ra Falls diversitygeographical ethnic cultural location/wildlifescenery/landmarkdiversitygeographical ethnic cultural personality/originminorities or notlocation/wildlifescenery/landmarkdiversitygeographical ethnic cultural personality/originminorities or notlocation/wildlifescenery/landmarklanguage
5、s,cuisine,architecture,art,tradition,customs and music1.How does the author illustrate Canadas cultural diversity?A.By listing figures B.By making comparisons C.By analyzing causes D.By giving examplesVancouverMontrealCape Breton2.Which city should you go if you adore adventure?Cape Bretonsomething
6、off the beaten trackjoin water sprinkling crowds along with Dai people witness Tibetans chanting earnestly in front of Buddhist temples or sample the buttered tea with a typical flavorwatch a fierce horse race and dance to strong beats of musicYunan Tibet Inner mongoliaApart from geographical divers
7、ity,China reflects a vast combination of ethnic minorities.This in turn enriches cultural diversity.For example,In _(place),you can _(activity1),while in _(place),you can _(activity2).Finally,if you are looking for something_,you may go to_,where you can_(activity3).Application Culture you can exper
8、ience in China Apart from geographical diversity,China reflects a vast combination of ethnic minorities.This in turn enriches cultural diversity.For example,In Yunan,you can join water sprinkling crowds along with Dai people(activity1),while in Tibet,you can witness Tibetans chanting earnestly in fr
9、ont of Buddhist temples or sample the buttered tea with a typical flavor(activity2).Finally,if you are looking for something exciting,you may visit Inner mongolia,where you can watch a fierce horse race and dance to strong beats of music(activity3).VancouverMontrealCape Bretoncelebrating the Chinese
10、 New Yearenjoying the cultures and tradtions of Celtic settlerslooking for something off the beaten trackseeing original buildings in the French stylesampling the food with a typical French flavor one of the largest French-speaking citiestaking tea in the Classical Chinese Gardendancing to fiddle tu
11、nes.About one out of five people in Canadas population is foreign-born.Ethnic diversityConclusion Canadas _ wonders,_ groups and their _ make it a unique place to live and visit.geographical ethnic cultures In a nutshell,Canada is a land of geographical,ethnic and cultural diveristy.What other trait
12、 does Canada possess?Appreciating splendid scenery Niagara FallsJasper National ParkBeautifuladvanced descriptive adjectivesa_,a_b_,d_,d_,e_f_;g_,g_;i_m_,m_,m_;m_p_,p_,p_,p_s_,s_,s_,t_,advanced descriptive adjectivesappealing,awesomebreathtaking,distinct,diverse,extraordinaryfabulous;gorgeous,glamou
13、rous;impressivemarvelous,miraculous,magnificent;mightypalatial,picturesque,peaceful,peculiarstunning,spectacular,superb,tranquil,out this world=second to none,Canada-a land of _ glamourHow does the author describe Canada vividly?Simile(明喻)Canada is like a blooming flower,unfolding(展开)with breathtaki
14、ng(令人惊叹的)beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer.1.Find your favorite sentence in Para 1The peaceful/tranquil lake is a true feast for the eyes,with its calm/still surface dotted with little boats.describe it using adjcetives a nd rhetorical devicesThink of adjec
15、tives with the same or nearly the same meaning.AdjectivesSynonymsbreathtakingbroaddistinct3 2 1 03 2 1 0 7 6 5 44 59 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8:01MINUTES SECONDS3 2 1 03 2 1 0 7 6 5 44 59 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4
16、 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 9 8:00MINUTES SECONDSThink of adjectives with the same or nearly the same meaning.AdjectivesSynonymsbreathtakingbroaddistinctsplendid,spectacular,magnificent,gorgeous,awesome,stunning,appealing.vast,huge,extensive,immense,grand.special,exc
17、eptional,peculiar,unique,extraordinary.Ancient,slow-moving glaciers(冰川)hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.personification(拟人)By the lake,the rustle of the cherry blossoms and the tweets of the birds greet the coming of spring.To the east of the Pacific coast rise
18、the grand Rocky mountains,which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by(被侵蚀)ice and water.inversion（倒装）To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky mountains,which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by(被侵蚀)ice and water.Ancient,slow-moving glaciers(冰川)hug the land and
19、a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display(呈现)of sights and sounds.descriptive adjectivesinversion（倒装）personification(拟人)l _ mountainsl _ forestsl _ lake towering endl
20、ess crystal clear Practisingsnow-cappedvast/loftylush/densevibrant/vigorousshining/glitteringjade-greenChina a _,with _ land stretching from Himalayas to the East China sea,dotted with_ forests,_ lakes and _ mountains,upfolding/unveiling its uniqueness and beauty to those who waits to explore it.App
21、lication Scenery you can appreciate in China a breathtaking artwork painted by Mother NatureUnderstanding different people Experiencing diverse culturesIf we demonstrate Chinas diversity to foreigners,What aspects should we start from?geographyland;forests;mountains;lakes/rivers;wildlifepeopleethnic
22、 diversity;residents from rural/urban areas culturelanguages,cuisine,architecture,art,musicGeographyWildlife People deserts,jungles,grassy plains and wetlands the giant pandathe Yangtze River dolphin55 minorities with a range of local traditions and cultures.Canada is a land of diversity,and so is C
23、hina.What aspects can reflect Chinas diversity?Post readingConclusionTip 2Tip 3Tip 4 Please use the words and expressions weve learnt to write a short article of about 60 words to introduce a place youve been to or you would like to.neat&cleanhandwritingdescriptive sentencesrhetoricaldevices(修辞)Tip
24、1Guess where I have travelled!Writingsentence patternsSample _-a land of miracles Located in the northeast of China is the city,which is like a blooming flower,winning the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offter,with its breathtaking scenery and rich varieties of foods.On this productive and
25、mysterious land,Songhuajiang River,looking like a shining pearl necklace,winds through the city,appealing to large numbers of visitors every year.The Sun Island is also home to massive wetlands,various wildlife and vast plains crossed by streams of water.Apart from its diversity in scenery,the speci
26、alties there are out of this world.Smoked sausages,Shazhucai,double cooked pork slices,also called Guobaorou,will undoubtedly stimulate your taste buds.Harbin similedescriptive adjectivesgiving examplesinversion Being teenagers in a new age,we should:Critical thinking lHave a desire to explore a new
27、 land;lShow respect for different cultures;lTake pride in and carry forward our own cultures.Summary&GrammarCanada is a country with _(diversity)cultures.First,it enjoys great _(geography)diversity,_(provide)boundless homeland for animals and splendid scenery for tourists.Apart from that,it also dem
28、onstrates _(various)in its ethnic _(compose),with immigrants and _(settle)from different backgrounds.Last but not least,_(culture)diversity is the natural result of all mentioned-above,_ offers multiple cultural experiences in the very country.In all,Canada is _ ideal place to live and visit.diversegeographicalprovidingvariety settlersculturalwhichancomposition
