1、 Canada-a land of diversity Reading for writing:describe a place Unit 1 ReadingXian is an ancient city rich in history.In fact,it is one of the oldest cities in China and the oldest of the four great ancient capitals.A famous former name of Xian is Changan,which means“everlasting peace”.As you can i
2、magine,there is a lot to do and see in this beautiful old city.Introduce your hometown briefly.Arrange your travel plan in time order and list all planned activities.Following our travel plan,on the first day we would like to show you the main attraction in Xian.It is the Terracotta Army in the tomb
3、 of the first emperor of a united China.Dating back to the Qin Dynasty,the tomb is a world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.This tomb includes thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers,chariots and horses.After the tomb visit,we will enjoy a lunch of local food like flatbread in mutton soup at a n
4、earby restaurant.In the afternoon,we will head to the Textile Town,an art district,where we can see some local artists at work.Perhaps you might find a piece of art as a souvenir there.In the evening,we will go to the renowned food and shopping street in the city,where we will try some famous Xian d
5、ishes such as hot and sour dumplings and biangbiang noodles.Introduce your hometown briefly.Arrange your travel plan in time order and list all planned activities.On the second day,we are going to take you on a tour around more historic sights of Xian.We will view the magnificent ancient city wall w
6、hich surrounds the city centre and then make our way to the famous Bell Tower and Drum Tower.Then we will have lunch,and after that,we plan to head to the legendary Big Wild Goose Pagoda for a temple tour.The evening will include a very satisfying dinner of delicious local dishes for you to enjoy wh
7、ile you watch a traditional style of Chinese opera called Qinqiang Opera.Introduce your hometown briefly.Arrange your travel plan in time order and list all planned activities.I hope you are excited about this two-day travel plan of Xian.I am sure you will enjoy its attractions,food,culture and peop
8、le.I look forward to showing you around soon.Best regards,Mary TangEnd the email by offering a warm welcome to the guests.Guess：What is it?awesomevigorousluxurioustiresomerefreshedessentialtiresome refreshing awesome vigorous essential luxurious velrtaGuess：What is it?How can we benefit from travell
9、ing?admire splendid landscapes refresh our body and soulsample local delicaciesencounter different people experience diverse culturesbroaden 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?eth
10、nic geographical cultural diversityHow is Canada diverse in its geography?l mountains l glaciersl wildlife/forestsl national parksl Niagara Falls diversitygeographical ethnic cultural location/wildlifescenery/landmarkdiversitygeographical ethnic cultural personality/originminorities or notlocation/w
11、ildlifescenery/landmarkdiversitygeographical ethnic cultural personality/originminorities or notlocation/wildlifescenery/landmarklanguages,cuisine,architecture,art,tradition,customs and musicVancouverMontrealCape Breton Which city should you go if you adore adventure?Cape Bretonsomething off the bea
12、ten 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 mongoliaIn a nutshell,Canada is a land of geograp
13、hical,ethnic and cultural diveristy.What other trait 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,di
14、stinct,diverse,extraordinaryfabulous;gorgeous,glamourous;impressivemarvelous,miraculous,magnificent;mightypicturesque,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 b
15、looming flower,unfolding(展开)with breathtaking(令人惊叹的)beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer.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 adjceti
16、ves a nd rhetorical devicesAncient,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 the grand Ro
17、cky mountains,which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by(被侵蚀)ice and water.inversion（倒装）ConclusionTip 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&cleanhandwritingdesc
18、riptive sentencesrhetoricaldevices(修辞)Tip 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
19、varieties of foods.On this productive and 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.Apa
20、rt from its diversity in scenery,the specialties 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:Critica
21、l thinking lHave a desire to explore a new 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 scener
22、y for tourists.Apart from that,it also demonstrates _(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
