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课件网) Unit 1 Wish you were here Welcome to the unit & Reading Learning objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. talk about traveling and some well-known attractions; 2. know the main idea and details of the website article; 3. appreciate the diversity of Canada; 4. analyze what can reflect the diversity of China; 5. grasp some useful phrases. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. — Marcel Proust 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 马塞尔·普鲁斯特(1871-1922)，是20世纪法国最伟大的小说家之一，意识流文学的先驱与大师，也是20世纪世界文学史上最伟大的小说家之一。该句出自其代表作《追忆似水年华》，意在强调旅行的真正意义在于开阔眼界，增长见闻，真正认识世界。 Lead-in There are many popular tourist destinations around the world. Look at the postcards below. China USA UK Australia Lijiang River Big Ben Empire State Building Uluru(Ayers Rock) How would you describe each of the four postcards above What tourist destinations have you ever visited or would you like to visit 1. What country's flag is this 2. What do you know about the national symbols of the country 3. What tourist attractions are there in the country Pre-reading Canada has much to offer tourists. The website article below is about this country with vast distances and outstanding natural beauty. Read the website article and complete the chart below with the main idea of each paragraph. There is great diversity in geography. Canada is ethnically diverse. The country also has a rich diversity of cultures. Canada is a unique place to live and visit. Fast reading 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 stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures. Para 1 What figure of speech is used in the first sentence Simile have something to offer -- have something available that somebody wants Detailed reading Read Para. 2 and answer: Where are the grand Rocky Mountains Is there great diversity in geography Find the details. They rise to the east of the Pacific coast. To the east of the pacific coast... What can reflect the diversity of Canada's residents How many ethnic groups are mentioned What are they Canada’s many rural areas and urban centers. The major ethnic groups include the English, Scottish and French while the minority groups include resident from Singapore and the Pacific Islands Read Para. 3 and answer: Read Para. 4 and answer: In What ways can you feel the subcultures there What can you do on Cape Breton Island In languages, cuisine, architecture, art and music. We can dance to fiddle tunes and enjoy the cultures and traditions of Celtic settlers. Read Para. 5 and answer: What makes Canada ... ...
