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课件网) Seeing The True North via Rail: Toronto And Montreal Learning objectives By the end of the class, you will comprehend main idea and identify key information and details in the text. you will accumulate expressions related to describing places, human emotions and transportation. you will learn about two main cities and their cultures in Canada. you will be able to write a letter to introduce your trip. Observe and Consider 1. What’s the relationship between the two texts Title 1: Seeing The True North via Rail: Vancouver and The Heart of Canada Title 2: Seeing The True North via Rail: Toronto and Montreal Title 1 is about the first trip and title 2 is about the second trip. Both of them record Lai Daiyu and Liu Qian’s trip to Canada. 2. Guess what Li Daiyu and Liu Qian’s destination of the second trip is Montreal Toronto Watch Videos and Answer the Questions Q1: What is the largest city in Canada Q2: What is Canada’s second largest city Q3: Which city in Canada has the largest French speaking population Q4: Can you list some examples of Toronto’s diversity Q5: What kind of experience might Li Daiyu and Liu Qian have on the second trip Check Your Answers Q1: What is the largest city in Canada Answer: Toronto Q2: What is Canada’s second largest city Answer: Montreal Q3: Which city in Canada has the largest French-speaking population Answer: Montreal Q4: Can you list some examples of Toronto’s diversity Possible answer: China Town, Greektown and Little Italy. Q5: What kind of experience might Li Daiyu and Liu Qian have on the second trip Possible answer: they might experience various culture, meet some new friend and taste delicious food. Cultural Notes Toronto, the largest city in Canada, is a vibrant hub of culture, finance, and innovation. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, it boasts a skyline dominated by the iconic CN Tower and is home to a diverse population speaking over 140 languages. The city is a global leader in business and technology, with a thriving arts scene that includes the Royal Ontario Museum and the Toronto International Film Festival.Toronto’s blend of urban living, natural beauty, and multiculturalism makes it a dynamic and welcoming metropolis. Montreal is a vibrant city located in the province of Quebec, Canada. Known for its rich cultural diversity, Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris. The city is renowned for its historic architecture, particularly the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica, and its lively festivals, such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Just for Laughs Festival. Pre-writing 1. Read the text quickly and circle the names of places and people in the text. Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2-4 Paragraph 5-8 Paragraph 9 The cousins went on their trip to Halifax. The cousins’ meeting with Lin Fei. The cousins’ stay in Montreal. Li Daiyu and Liu Qian arrived in Toronto. Pre-writing Read for main id ... ...
