1、Welcome to the unit&Reading The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes,but in having new eyes.Marcel ProustLead-inHave you ever been on a voyage where you could appreciate the familiar landscape around you with“new eyes”?Now,watch three clips of videos to look at the city th
2、at we live in with“new eyes”.DiscussionWhen we go to a tourist destination,what can we do to explore the fun and beauty of that place?What to experience and exploreDiscussion1.How would you describe the postcards below?Lijiang RiverEmpire State BuildingBig BenUluru(Ayers Rock)DiscussionLijiang River
3、DiscussionLijiang RiverThe Lijiang River is situated in Guangxi,China,and it is a part of the Lijiang River Scenic Zone.This scenic zone is famous for its natural and historic beauty.The postcard shows the stunning karst mountains that the area is known for in the background.The river itself is so s
4、till 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 the foreground.Empire State BuildingDiscussionEmpire State BuildingThe Empire State Building is in New York City,USA
5、.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 this famous building against the backdrop of Manhattan.In the pos
6、tcard,the sun is setting and the building is lit up,which emphasizes its distinct shape and makes it stand out.Big BenDiscussionBig BenThe Big Ben clock tower is located in London,UK.It is among the most popular landmarks and represents the city.It is easily recognizable and forms a part of the scen
7、ic 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 found almost throughout London.Uluru(Ayer
8、s Rock)DiscussionUluru(Ayers Rock)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 b
9、y its huge size and dome shape,which are in contrast with the flat and featureless surroundings shown in the postcard.2.What tourist destinations have you ever visited or would like to visit?DiscussionLandmarks:SydneyAustraliaLondonUKParisFranceParisFranceCopenhagenDenmarkCairoEgyptNew YorkUSPre-rea
10、ding1.What do you know about the national symbols of Canada?2.What tourist attractions are there in Canada?Pre-reading2.What tourist attractions are there in Canada?Pre-readingWhat is the structure of the website article?While-reading1 245A1Read the article and complete the chart below with the main
11、 idea of each paragraph.While-readingIntroductionPara.1:Canada is a _ and beautiful country with _ ethnic groups and _ cultures.ConclusionMain BodyPara.4:The country also has a rich diversity of _.Para.5:Canada is a _ place to live and visit.Para.2:There is great diversity in_.Para.3:Canada is _ div
12、erse.broaddiversedistinctgeographyethnicallyculturesuniqueWhile-readingGeographic sitesFeaturesRocky MountainsNational ParksNiagara FallsRocky MountainsBanff National ParkJasper National ParkNiagara Falls1.Where might Canadas earliest settlers come from?While-reading3.In what way can you feel the su
13、bculture there?4.What can you do on Cape Breton Island?2.What are the different ethnic groups in Canada?While-reading1.Where might Canadas earliest settlers come from?They might be the ones who crossed the Bering Strait by means of a land bridge from a place now known as Siberia.2.What are the diffe
14、rent ethnic groups in Canada?The major ethnic groups are English,Scottish and French,and the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.While-readingIn languages,cuisine,architecture,art and music.3.In what way can you feel the subculture there?4.What can you do on Cape
15、 Breton Island?You can dance to fiddle tunes and enjoy the cultures and traditions of Celtic settlers.In this article,the author compared Canada to a blooming flower.What would you compare Canada to?Why?Post readingI would compare Canada to a grand masterpiece painted by Mother Nature.She paints Can
16、adas forests,lakes and mountains in bright colours to capture the awesome beauty and diversity.She portrays its cities in a distinctive style toillustrate their uniqueness and uses harmonious colour tones that represent the many multicultural aspects among its people.Post reading1.distinct2.Apart es
17、 as no surprise8.splendidB1 on P 5Finish B1 on P5.Surf the Internet and learn more about Canada.1.is like a blooming flower,unfolding with.(line 1)bloomlv.to produce flowers开花lv.to become healthy,happy or confident 变得健康（快乐、自信）ln.a flower 花ln.the healthy fresh appearance 健康的气色；红润uin(full)bloom 鲜花盛开1.
18、Most roses will begin _(bloom)in late May.2.During todays trip,you will be blessed with a chance to see a wide variety of flowers _ bloom.3.It seems that your skin has lost _ youthful bloom.4.Flowers _(bloom)in December tend to be more appealing.itsto bloom/bloominginblooming2.is like a blooming flo
19、wer,unfolding with.(line 1)lvt.to spread open or flat sth（使）展开，打开lv.to be gradually made known;to gradually make sth known to other people 展示，透露1.As the fog vanished,the splendid scenery _(unfold)before our eyes.2.The audience watched with the story _(unfold)before their eyes.3.The tale _(unfold)by
20、her was really impressive.4.He quickly unfolded the blankets and _(spread)them on the mattress(垫子).unfoldedunfoldedunfoldingspread3.in the world with distinct cultures.(line 4)ladj.easily or clearly heard,seen or felt清晰的；明显的ladj.clearly different 截然不同的ube distinct from.与.截然不同1.Rural areas are distin
21、ct _ major citites.2.There was _ distinct smell of gas.3.His voice was quiet _ every word was distinct.4.What he did was _(distinct)below the belt.butfromadistinctly4.deep valleys carved by ice and water.(line 7)carvelv.to make objects by cutting away material from wood or stone 雕刻lv.to work hard in
22、 order to have a successful career 奋斗取得lv.to gradually destroy the surface of sth 侵蚀，冲刷ube carved in stone 不能改变的；板上钉钉1.So far she _(carve)a place for herself in the fashion world.2.The statue _(carve)out of a single piece of stone.3.He succeeded in _(carve)out a career in the media.4.试译第二段第二句话was ca
23、rvedcarvinghas carved5.is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge.(line 12)ladj.very strong and powerful 强而有力的ladj.large and impressive 巨大的，非凡的ladv.very 非常；极其uhigh-and-mighty adj.傲慢的；自以为是的umight(力量)-mighty1.I pushed the rock with all my _(mighty).2.He _(strike)him with a mighty blo
24、w across his shoulder.3.I bet it is something you will be _(mighty)proud of.struckmightymight6.ancestors of the indigenous peoples,.(line 16)ladj.belonging to a particular place rather than coming to it from somewhere else 本地的；土生土长的ube indigenous to.ube home to.ube native to.7.a dynamic city with th
25、e highest percentage of.(line 26)ladj.having a lot of energy and a strong personality 充满活力的；个性强的;有创新思维的ladj.always changing and making progress 动态的udymamic-dynamically1.She is _ extraordinarily dynamic manager who has many bright ideas.2.Data can be displayed _(dynamic)on mimic diagrams.3.Follow the
26、 advice above and you will find yourself _(dymamic).dynamicallymore dymamican8.can sample the food with a typical French flavor.(line 30)ln.a number of people or things taken from a larger group and used in tests to provide information about the group样本,样品lv.to try a small amount of a particular foo
27、d to see what it is like;to experience sth for a short time 品尝，体验lv.to test part of sth or a group of people 取样，采样1.The interviews were given to _ random sample of students.2.It was the first time I_(sample)the delights of Greek cooking.3.The majority of teenagers _(sample)said they preferred dogs t
28、o cats.4.I look forward to a chance _(sample)a different way of life.sampledhad sampledato sample9.are looking for something off the beaten track.(line 32)uoff the beaten track不落俗套，远离闹市10.it comes as no surprise that.(line 35)ucome as no surprise 不足为奇，毫无奇怪ucome as a complete surprise 万万没想到1.It came
29、as no surprise _ she won first prize.2.It came as _ complete surprise to learn that he failed to keep his promise.3.试译：万万没想到我们会有长达一个月的寒假.thataIt came as a complete surprise that we would have a 30-day winter holiday.Sentence Analysis.1.To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains,
30、which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water.其主语为the grand Rocky Mountains。该句为句，因为句首是表方位表方位的介词短语。注意：谓语动词多为be,lie,stand,sit,come等不及物动词。1.在他们面前的山上矗立着一座巨大的城堡。On a hill in front of them stands a great castle.2.拐角处走来了个年轻警察。Around the corner walks a young policeman.3.刚刚窗户边坐着一位优雅的女
31、士。By the window sat an elegant woman just now.2.Should you find yourself in one of these subcultures,languages,cuisine,architecture,art and music will define your encounter.该句话从句部分省略了if。if引导的虚拟语气从句中，如果含有“were,should,had”时，可,并将“were,should,had”置于，构成倒装句。1.If I were in school again,I would work harder.
32、Were I in school again,I would work harder.2.If you had followed my advice,you would have made greater progress.Had you followed my advice,you would have made.3.If you should grant me a personal interview,I would be greatly grateful.Should you grant me a personal interview,I would be.Further Consoli
33、dation on the text.1.Canada is like a blooming flower,_(unfold)with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy _ it has to offer.2.It is also one of the most _(ethnic)diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.3.To the east of the Pacific coast _(rise)the grand Roc
34、ky Mountains,which are home _ high peaks and deep valleys _(carve)by ice and water.4.Apart from _(geography)diversity,Canadas many rural areas and urban centers reflect the _(diverse)of its residents.unfoldingText Reviewwhatethnicallyrisetocarvedgeorgraphicaldiversity5.The major ethnic groups,for ex
35、ample,_(include)the English,Scottish and French,while the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.6._ you find yourself in one of these subcultures,languages,cuisine,architecture,art and music will define your encounter.7.As you are exposed _ diverse cultures,you may
36、 feel transported through time and space.8.Finally,if you are looking for something _(远离闹市),you may visit Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia.includeText ReviewShouldtooff the beaten track9.Given these cultural differences,it comes as no surprise _ Canada has been celebrating Multicult
37、uralism Day since 2002.10.From the towering mountain peaks to the depths of the forests _ the urban centers,Canadas geographical wonders,ethnic groups and their cultures make it _ unique place to live and visit.11.Indeed,it has been consistently ranked by the United Nations_ one of the best countries to live _,and visitors are always welcome.thatText Reviewtoaasin
