1、Canadaland of maple treesTorontoMontrealVancouverEdmonton To gain some information about the geography,the history and four cities of Canada To learn to sort information into sections To master the words and expressions in this passage汉语是我们的母语，我们从学英语开始，汉语是我们的母语，我们从学英语开始，就是用汉语来解释和记忆英语的。变就是用汉语来解释和记忆英语
2、的。变“用汉语解释和记忆英语用汉语解释和记忆英语”为为“用英语用英语解释和记忆英语解释和记忆英语”。避免了将英语转换。避免了将英语转换为另一种语言为另一种语言汉语所带来的不便和汉语所带来的不便和时间耗费。不但提高了效率，而且久而时间耗费。不但提高了效率，而且久而久之，有可能在头脑中建立起两种思维久之，有可能在头脑中建立起两种思维系统，即在汉语思维之外，还可以逐步系统，即在汉语思维之外，还可以逐步建立起独立的英语思维系统。建立起独立的英语思维系统。用英语解释和记忆英语，本身就是在学用英语解释和记忆英语，本身就是在学习和运用英语，对提高英语语感和英语习和运用英语，对提高英语语感和英语的阅读理解能力
3、以及综合运用能力很有的阅读理解能力以及综合运用能力很有好处，是一举多得的好方法。真正做到好处，是一举多得的好方法。真正做到了用英语品味英语，越品越有味；用英了用英语品味英语，越品越有味；用英语理解英语，理解更准确。鉴于本环节语理解英语，理解更准确。鉴于本环节初次尝试此种设置，可能有些学生对英初次尝试此种设置，可能有些学生对英语解释不能完全理解，为降低难度，英语解释不能完全理解，为降低难度，英文解释后还配有中文解释，以方便学生文解释后还配有中文解释，以方便学生回顾早读课中已预习过的单词，进一步回顾早读课中已预习过的单词，进一步加深记忆。加深记忆。the line that divides one
4、 country from another extremely cold(a way of)enjoying yourself when you are not working a position in an organization,such as the army,showing the importance of the person having it;to have a position higher or lower than others,or to be considered to have such a position important or likely to be
5、important in history borderfreezingrecreationrankhistorica very hard building material made by mixing together cement,sand,small stones and water;clear and certain,or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt energetic and forceful a style of cooking a large thin flat especially rectangul
6、ar piece of something,especially a piece of cloth used for sleeping on;a piece of paper a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place concretedynamiccuisinesheetsettlementReading Tips在阅读时，要注意综合运在阅读时，要注意综合运用用略读略读(skimming)与与扫读扫读(scanning)这两种方法。这两种方法。略读略读(skimming)只看文章标题
7、、下只看文章标题、下标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行，关标题以及每个部分或者段落第一行，关注文章中反复出现的关键词。注文章中反复出现的关键词。略读时，要用充足的时间读懂段落略读时，要用充足的时间读懂段落的第一句和第二句，因为第一句往往是的第一句和第二句，因为第一句往往是该段的主题句该段的主题句(topic sentence)，而第二，而第二句往往是对前句的延伸句往往是对前句的延伸(extension)或进或进一步的解释一步的解释(explanation)。通过略读把握文章大意通过略读把握文章大意 运用扫读运用扫读(scanning)迅速浏览从第三句迅速浏览从第三句开始开始的后面部分的后面部分,搜
8、寻作者对开头两句的支搜寻作者对开头两句的支持句持句(supporting sentences),并同时注意文章并同时注意文章中间是否有转折词中间是否有转折词(transition),因为这些词因为这些词常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要常常会把文章的思路逆转或加入其它重要的信息。的信息。当读到段落的最后一句时当读到段落的最后一句时,我们又我们又要使用略读要使用略读,这时必须再次放慢速度这时必须再次放慢速度(slow down your pace)直到完全消化作者对段落直到完全消化作者对段落的小结的小结(conclusion),因为该小结有可能与主因为该小结有可能与主题句截然相反或引导读者进入
9、下一个段落。题句截然相反或引导读者进入下一个段落。通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组通过扫读寻找特定信息或特定词组a general idea certain informationtitles and headingsthe first and last sentences of paragraphsthe first and last paragraphspictures and chartsScan the text forkey words and phrases,dates,etc.Do not need toread the whole text.Skimming to get gen
10、eral ideas1.What is the population of Canada?More than 30 million people.2.Which Canadian cities are mentioned?Toronto,Montreal,Vancouver and Edmonton.3.Why is Canada referred to as a land of maple trees?Because there are many maple trees in Canada,and the maple leaf,which is on the Canadian flag,is
11、 considered Canadas national symbol.SkimmingReading Comprehension ICareful reading to solve difficult points本模块的本模块的careful reading主要是针对句型和主要是针对句型和部分短语的解释，教师可以根据学生的预部分短语的解释，教师可以根据学生的预习情况来选择性讲解。习情况来选择性讲解。为了引导学生进行自主学习，自己查找相为了引导学生进行自主学习，自己查找相关资料学习新单词，这里不对词汇做解释。关资料学习新单词，这里不对词汇做解释。但为了方便，在每个单元的但为了方便，在每个单元
12、的language points板块中会对本单元的词汇做一个重板块中会对本单元的词汇做一个重点讲解。点讲解。Canada is one of the largest countries in the world,second only to Russia,and has always been famous for its fantastic natural scenery.短语短语second only to 意思是意思是“仅次仅次于于”,强调某事物接近最大或最重要等。强调某事物接近最大或最重要等。This seaside city is second only to the capital
13、 in terms of population.second to none 最好的最好的短语短语be famous for意思是意思是“因为因为而著而著名名”。Canada has vast areas of wilderness,from the Arctic north,where average winter temperatures are usually minus 20 degrees centigrade,to the 8,892-kilometer-long border with the USA to the south,which is the longest borde
14、r in the world not defended by an army or the police.本句是主从复合句，句中本句是主从复合句，句中where和和 which分分别引导一个非限制性定语从句。介词短语别引导一个非限制性定语从句。介词短语fromto说明地域范围之广。说明地域范围之广。For those who love natural recreation,it is possible to walk,sail or cross-country ski for hoursor even dayswithout meeting another person.1)it is pos
15、sible(for sb.)to do 某人做某事是有可某人做某事是有可能的能的,某人可能做某事某人可能做某事 possible,probable,likely的用法的用法:likely 1.很可能的很可能的+to-v+that John is likely to be in London this autumn.今年秋天约翰可能在伦敦。今年秋天约翰可能在伦敦。2.适当的适当的,正合要求的正合要求的(+for)The park is a likely place for the picnic.这公园倒是个适合野餐的地方。这公园倒是个适合野餐的地方。possible,probable的区别的区别
16、 这两个词的反义词是这两个词的反义词是impossible,improbable1）possible作作“或许或许”解，有解，有“也许如此，也许如此，也许不如此也许不如此”之意。强调客观上有可能性，之意。强调客观上有可能性，但常常带有但常常带有“实际可能性很小实际可能性很小”的暗示。的暗示。2）probable用来指有根据，合情理，值得用来指有根据，合情理，值得相信的事物，带有相信的事物，带有“大概，很可能大概，很可能”的意味。的意味。语气比语气比possible要重，是要重，是most likely之意。之意。Its possible,though not probable.That he
17、will accept the terms.他也可能接受这些条他也可能接受这些条件，但希望不大。件，但希望不大。be possible,be probable常用形式主语常用形式主语it，构成句型为：构成句型为：It is possible/probable+that（从句）（从句）It is possible/probable+for sb.to do sth.例如：他有可能做这件事。例如：他有可能做这件事。It is possible for him to do this.It is possible that he will do this.He is possible to do th
18、is.Montreal,a port in the province of Quebec,is the second largest city in Canada,and also the second largest French-speaking city in the world,Paris being the largest.句中句中 a port in the province of Quebec 是是Montreal 的同位语。的同位语。Paris being the largest是独立主格结构，表示补充说明，是独立主格结构，表示补充说明，Paris是是分词短语分词短语being
19、 the largest的逻辑主语。如的逻辑主语。如They are trying their best,everyone working day and night.Vancouver has one of the largest Chinese populations in North America.句中句中population用作可数名词，表示某一地用作可数名词，表示某一地区或某一类别的人口总数。如：区或某一类别的人口总数。如：The 2010 population study shows that Native American populations in the south-we
20、st continue to grow.在提问人口有多少时，可以用疑问词在提问人口有多少时，可以用疑问词what;What is the population of China?Edmonton,a city in British Columbias nearby province of Alberta,is home to the West Edmonton Mall.(P3)be home to 所在地所在地Beijing is home to many key universities.Zhongguancun is home to many hi-tech companies.home
21、 常用短语常用短语be/feel at hometo feel comfortable and relaxed:By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.make yourself at hometo relax and make yourself comfortable in someone elses homehome from home UK(US home away from home)a place where you feel as comfortable as you do in
22、 your own home:The hotel was a real home from home.The mall consists of eight kilometers of passages,filled with shops,art galleries and even a water park.consist of sth.to be made of or formed from sth.:由由组成组成The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans.Its a simple dish to prepare,consist
23、ing mainly of rice and vegetables.consist in sth.phrasal verb L not continuous to have something as a major and essential part or quality:在于在于The beauty of air travel consists in its speed and ease.+ing form of verb For her,happiness consists in watching television and reading magazines.Scanning to
24、get detailed informationScanningReading Comprehension IIChoose T or F according to the passage.1.The border between Canada and the United States is the longest border in the world which is not protected.2.Canada is a good place for those who love natural recreation such as walking and sailing.3.Most
25、 Canadians live in the countryside.TTF4.Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in Canada.5.There are many Chinese living in Vancouver.6.The West Edmonton Mall is an underground city.7.The UN awarded Canada the honour of being one of the best countries in the world to live in.FTFTReading
26、 Comprehension IIIChoose Toronto,Montreal,Vancouver,and Edmonton to fill in the blanks.1.If you want to see historic churches built 300 years ago,you should go to _.2.For the best entertainment in the evenings,I would recommend _.MontrealMontreal3.To view the city from the third tallest tower in the
27、 world,make sure you visit _.4.The best city for skiing and fishing is _.5.If you want to do shopping,visit art galleries and play in a water park all in one place,you should go to _.6.To experience many different cultures,you could go to _.TorontoVancouver Edmonton Toronto complete the following ch
28、art Category Description Population more than 30 million Location The Arctic is to the north,the USA to the south,the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific to the west.Size second largest country in the world Geography frozen wastes;vast mountain ranges;huge open fields;countless rivers;endless
29、 forests Landscape spectacularMajor citiesTorontolargest in Canada;most multicultural;famous for the CN Tower Montreal second largest in Canada;second largest French-speaking city in the world;wonderful mix of Old World and New World architecture and cultureVancouver smaller in size but just as famo
30、us;has the biggest Chinese population in Canada;close to the ski areasEdmonton home to the west Edmonton Mall,one of the largest indoor shopping centres in the worldOther interestNiagara FallsHistoryQuebecfirst settled by the French and then lost to the British in 1763Symbolmaple leafTime for reflec
31、tion1.Give a brief introduction about Canada.(population,location,size,geography,major cities,history,symbol)2.Tell the meanings:maple,countless,freezing,recreation hunter,rank,photographer,historic multicultural,seek ones fortune1.Small cars are _ of fuel,so they have more appeal for consumers.A.fr
32、ee B.short C.typical D.economical2.The shopkeeper gave us _ weight:we got 9 kilos instead of 10 kilos.A.scarce B.short C.light D.slightQuiz I.Multiple choice.3.Why didnt you buy the camera you had longed for?I had planned to.But I was 50_.A.fewer B.less C.cheap D.short4.China is a wonderful land _ m
33、inerals.A.is abundant in B.abundant in C.in abundant D.is in abundant5.What _ weather!Yes,it must be the wind that makes it so cold and many roads are _ hard.A.freezing;freezing B.frozen;frozen C.frozen;freezing D.freezing;frozen 6.Try some of this salad.You will say its _.A.second to none B.the sec
34、ond to none C.best of none D.the best of noneQuiz II.Fill in the blanks.1.It is amazing to see so many wild plants and animals in African _(丛林丛林).2.People have lost _(耐心耐心)with the slow pace of reform.3.We are so disappointed that he gave us an _(模棱两可的模棱两可的)answer.4.Is English a _(必修必修)subject in yo
35、ur school?5.What _(百分比百分比)of his income is paid in income tax?jungles patience ambiguous compulsory percentage6.Everyone has his own _(弱点弱点).7.Sport and _(娱乐娱乐)have always been part of university life.8.Young people are not _(满足满足)to stand and look at works of art;they want art they can participate
36、in.9.He has some _(意料之外的意料之外的)guests before he left his home,so he had to change his plan.10.After such a long thirsty journey,the _(旅行者旅行者)drank the fresh spring water.weakness(es)recreation content unexpected travellerTo preview Word power about touring the UK on Page 6To preview Grammar and usage on Page 8 1.Read the text again.2.Finish Part D and E on Pages 4-5.3.Do the exercises on Pages 98-99 in Workbook.Homework
