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课件网) Unit4 Journey across a Vast Land 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. A quick review crossing the whole country by rail . 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 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 Warming up young ladies camping Warming up a woman hiking in a forest Warming up Warming up 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… Listening 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 Listening What does Anna say about Canadian summers Many areas of south Canada have very hot summers. Listening How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg More than 1,300 kilometres. Listening What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg Skiing, hiking, camping, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends. Listening 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. Listening 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 Listening Listening A continental climate. 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 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. Listening Listening 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 EXAMPLE feel at home feel relaxed and comfortable cost an arm and a leg cost a lot of money Listening Listening Matching words fail me D. I’m surprised Oh, my goodness! That must be Lake Louise! It’s so beautiful! Words fail me. I’m so surprised at how beautifu ... ...
