1、Unit 1Unit 1Wish you were hereWish you were hereWelcome to the unit&Reading1.Understand the structure and content of the text;2.Learn about the descriptive adjectives and rhetoric;3.Enhance multiculturism consciousness and inclusiveness.Learning objectivesThe real voyage consists not in seeking new
2、landscapes,but in having new eyes.真正的发现之旅不在于寻找新的风景，而在于获得新的视野。马塞尔普鲁斯特Welcome to the unit1.How would you describe each of the four postcards on page1?2.What tourist destinations have you ever visited or would you like to visit?Lead-inThe Lijiang River is situated in Guangxi,China,and it is a part of t
3、he Lijiang River Scenic Zone.This scenic zone is famous for its natural and historic beauty.The river itself is so still that it reflects the sky and mountains clearly.The sun casts its beautiful light across the sky,adding a warm glow to the peaceful scenery.There is also a man on a bamboo raft in
4、the foreground.The Empire State Building is in New York City,USA.It is a 102-story skyscraper and is often seen in American films.Tourists visit the Empire State Building to get a panoramic view of New York from the 86th-floor and 102nd-floor observatories.The postcard shows a breathtaking view of t
5、his famous building against the backdrop of Manhattan.In the postcard,the sun is setting and the building is lit up,which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out.The Big Ben clock tower is located in London,UK.It is among the most popular landmarks and represents the city.It is easily r
6、ecognizable and forms a part of the scenic area at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament,which can also be seen in the postcard.It dominates the skyline and is close to other sights of the city like Westminster Abbey.In the postcard,you can notice the Victorian style of architecture that is f
7、ound almost throughout London.Uluru,also known as Ayers Rock,is located in central Australia.It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Australias best-known tourist destinations.It stands out prominently because of its unusual red colour as seen in the postcard.Tourists are also fascinated by it
8、s huge size and dome shape,which are in contrast with the flat and featureless surroundings shown in the postcard.ReadingPre-readingLook at the pictures and the title of the passage and answer the following questions.2.What tourist attractions are there in Canada?The national symbols of Canada are m
9、aple leaves，beavers，Canadian geese.The most famous tourist attraction in Canada is the Niagara Falls.1.What do you know about the national symbols of Canada?3.What does the word“diversity”in the title mean?Could you predict what the passage is about?Look at the pictures and the title of the passage
10、and answer the following questions.“Diversity”means a range of people or things that are very different from each other.Maybe the passage will illustrate the“diversity”of Canada from different aspects.While-reading IntroductionMain BodyConclusionPara.1:Canada is a _ and _ country with _ ethnic group
11、s and _ cultures.Para.2:Canada is _ diverse.Para.3:Canada is _ diverse.Para.4:Canada is_ diverse.Para.5:Canada is a _ place to live and visit.geographicallyethnically culturally unique1.Fill in the blanks and analyze the structure of the passage.broadbeautifuldiversedistinctActivity 1Fast-reading fo
12、r main ideas2.What genre(体裁体裁)of text is this passage?A.Narration(记叙文)B.Argumentation(议论文)C.Exposition(说明文)D.News report(新闻报道)1.Try to find some descriptive adjectives which are used to describe Canada.Blooming;breathtaking;broad;beautiful;diverse;distinct.Para.1Activity 2Careful-reading for details
13、2.What rhetorical device(修辞手法修辞手法)does the author use?ASimile(明喻)BRepetition(重复)CParallelism(排比)DPersonification(拟人)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.Canada is like a blooming flower,unfolding wit
14、h breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer.It is a broad and beautiful country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.Canada is like a blooming flower
15、,unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer.It is a broad and beautiful country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.3.How does the aut
16、hor describe Canada?geographical diversityethnical diversitycultural diversity_ rise the grand Rocky Mountains,_ are home to high peaks and deep valleys _.To the east of the Pacific coastRocky Mountainswhichcarved byPara.2ice and water1.Fill in the blanks.The establishement of national parks makes m
17、any beautiful places _ for the public to visit and enjoy.protected areas2.What is the a truly unique scenic spot in Canada?The mighty Niagara Falls.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-m
18、oving glaciers(冰川)hug the land and 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.3.Find the descriptive adjectives which describe the beautiful sc
19、enery.personification(拟人)The sun stretched its golden arms,climbed above the mountains,and smiled down on us.”His body soars lightly like a startled swan,Gracefully,like a dragon in flight.太阳伸展金色臂膀，爬上高山，对我们微笑。翩若惊鸿，宛若游龙。Para.31.How does the author illustrate his point of view?ABy listing figures.BBy
20、making a comparison.CBy analyzing causes.DBy giving examples.Para.42.Which of the following statements is TRUE?A.Montreal has the highest percentage of Chinese Canadians.B.You can sample the food with a typical French flavor in Vacouver.C.You can enjoy the cultures and traditions of Celtic settlers
21、on Cape Breton Island.D.Montreal is the largest French-speaking city in the world.Vancouver Montrealone of 4.Paraphrase the following sentence:Given these cultural differences,it comes as no surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002.Considering these cultural differen
22、ces,its no wonder that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002.Multiculturalism DayWhat makes Canada a unique place to live and visit?Canadas geographical wonders,ethnic groups and their distinct cultures make it a unique place to live and visit.Para.5Post-readingActivity 1Discus
23、sion1.Is China a country of diversity?What aspects can reflect Chinas diversity?(Critical thinking)geographyminoritieswildlifecultures.2.As a teenager,what attitude should we take towards different cultures and our own cultures?(Creative thinking)We should show respect for different cultures and tak
24、e pride in and carry forward our own cultures.Just like a 1._(bloom)flower，Canada stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and is one of the most 2._(ethnical)diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.There is great 3._(diverse)in geography in the ten provinces and three territorie
25、s making 4._ Canada.At the same time，Canadas many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of 5._(it)residents.This ethnic variety，in turn，brings about cultural diversity.bloomingethnicallydiversityupitsActivity 2Summary6._(give)these cultural differences，it comes as no surprise that Cana
26、da 7._(celebrate)Multiculturalism Day since 2002.Canadas geographical wonders，ethnic groups and their cultures make it a unique place 8._(live)and visit.As a matter of fact，it has been consistently ranked by 9._ United Nations as one of the best countries to live in，and visitors 10._(be)always welco
27、me!Givento livethearehas been celebratingActivity 3Analyze the key points of the textPara.1 Canadaa land of diversity 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.It is a broad and beautiful country stretchi
28、ng from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.现在分词短语作状语现在分词短语作状语定语从句定语从句宾语从句宾语从句现在分词短语作定语现在分词短语作定语 In the ten provinces and three territories which make up Canada,there is great diversity in geography.To the east o
29、f the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains,which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water.Ancient,slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.The establishment of national parks makes many of these beautiful places protec
30、ted areas for the public to visit and enjoy,such as Banff and Jasper National Parks.One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds.定语从句定语从句组成组成地点状语位于句首，句子用完全倒装地点状语位于句首，句子用完全倒装谓语谓语主语主语非限制性定语从句非限制性定语从句过去分词短
31、语作后置定语过去分词短语作后置定语家园家园谓语谓语宾语宾语宾补宾补with的复合结构的复合结构Para.2 Apart from its geographical diversity,Canadas many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents.Some of Canadas earliest settlers,who are thought to be ancestors of the indigenous peoples,crossed the Bering Strait by means
32、 of a land bridge from a place now known as Siberia.They settled on this vast land thousands of years ago.The first Europeans also started to settle in some of the eastern provinces centuries ago.Today,Canada reflects a vast combination of ethnic backgrounds.About one out of five people in Canadas p
33、opulation is foreign-born.The major ethnic groups,for example,include the English,Scottish and French,while the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.除除之外之外定语从句定语从句过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰a place通过通过方式方式五分之一五分之一“而而”，并列连词，强调前后两者之间对比，并列连词，强调前后两者之间对比Para.3 This et
34、hnic variety,in turn,brings about cultural diversity.Should you find yourself in one of these subcultures,languages,cuisine,architecture,art and music will define your encounter.For example,in Vancouver,a dynamic city with the highest percentage of Chinese Canadians in the country,you can participat
35、e in the celebrations of the Chinese New Year,or you may take tea in the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.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.
36、反过来反过来引起，导致引起，导致在虚拟语气中在虚拟语气中if 可以省略，把可以省略，把should放在句首放在句首同位语同位语参加参加Para.4 Finally,if you are looking for something off the beaten track,you may visit 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.As you
37、are exposed to diverse cultures,you may feel transported through time and space.Given these cultural differences,it comes as no surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002.不落俗套，打破常规不落俗套，打破常规定语从句定语从句跟着跟着摇摆摇摆/跳舞跳舞“当当时时”，引导条件状语从句，引导条件状语从句接触接触鉴于；考虑到鉴于；考虑到主语从句主语从句形式主语形式主语现在完
38、成进行时现在完成进行时Para.4 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.Indeed,it has been consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the best countries to live in,and visitors are always welcome!动词不定式作定语，动词不定式作定语，in不可省略不可省略Para.5HomeworkPreview language points and recite the key points of the text.
