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课件网) Unit4 Journey across a Vast Land Period 3 Using Language (1) Learning Objectives In this class, you will obtain information about Canada from the conversation; continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information from this unit. What are the two key words in the title the natural features, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests … the customs and beliefs, art, way of life and social organization … Warming up What do you see in these pictures Cultural notes The large photo is of Lake Moraine in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada, about fourteen kilometres from Lake Louise. The mountains behind the lake are in the Valley of Ten Peaks, and they are famous throughout Canada because for many years they were on the Canadian $20 bill. Though the lake can only be reached by hiking trail, it is one of the most photographed places in Canada. people skating on a frozen lake young ladies camping a woman hiking in a forest What is mentioned in the conversation Can you list some key words Lake Louise, climate, activities; mountains, the Prairie, lakes, forests; their first long train journey… the geography of Canada Listening becomes solid because of extreme cold People like to go skating on the ice. What do people do when Lake Louise freezes over in winter What does Anna say about Canadian summers Many areas of south Canada have very hot summers. How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg More than 1,300 kilometres. What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg Skiing, hiking, camping, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends. What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken They travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia. What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have By the time they get to Edmonton, what kind of land will they be in How about after they reach Winnipeg What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia Listen again and answer the questions. A continental climate. What kind of climate do many areas of south Canada have Keys By the time they get to Edmonton, what kind of land will they be in How about after they reach Winnipeg They’ll be in the Prairie—as flat as a pancake and stretches for as far as the eye can see. After they reach Winnipeg, there’ll be lakes and forests. What can you see while riding on the train in Mongolia We can see the grasslands with rolling hills, a few small towns, a few horses or sheep … Listening Listening tip 1 words fail me 2 as hot as an oven 3 as flat as a pancake 4 as far as the eye can see 5 dead centre 6 kill time 7 you name it A with no mountains or hills B all kinds of things C for a long distance D I'm surprised E spend time F very warm G the exact middle of something Listen again. Match the following idioms and similes with their meanings. 1. Where have you travelled in China What places impresse ... ...
