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课件网) B2U5 Coast to Coast (Developing ideas) Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to Russia, and has always been famous for its fantastic natural scenery. Canada has vast (辽阔的) areas of wilderness, from the Arctic (北极的) north with the USA in the south. On the eastern and western boundaries, the country borders the two great oceans — the Atlantic and the Pacific. Pre-reading Read and answer the questions to see how much you know about Canada. What is the capital of Canada a. Toroto b. Ottawa c. Montreal 2. Which is not an official language in Canada a. French b. English c. Spanish 3. What is on the Canadian National flag a. An oak leaf b. A maple leaf c. A laurel leaf 4. What is the most popular sport in Canada a. Baseball b. Soccer c. Ice hockey 5. What animal is a national symbol of Canada a. Moose b. Beaver c. Polar bear While-reading Read para.1 quickly and answer the questions. Who writes the email and who is receiving it What is the email mainly about Eva wrote the email to Amy. It’s about Eva and her family’s travel from western to eastern Canada. How is the travel journal arranged travel route start end Scan the email and write the places on the map. Rocky Mountains Vancouver Newfoundland Quebec Rocky Mountains Vancouver Newfoundland Quebec Vancouver We started from Vancouver, where we picked up our vehicle for the trip--a home on wheels. The beginning of the journey We managed to cross the Rocky Mountains. I saw a small group of deer. The views were fantastic. There were forests, mountains with snowy tops and masses of ice. It’s like another world. Rocky Mountains What happened to mum on the eighth day when we reached Quebec poutine pancakes with maple syrup Quebec What unexpected experience did they have in Newfoundland Colourful little houses a killer whale Newfoundland Read the passage again and find out what the underlined words refer to. 1. We made it! (Para. 1) We made it! My family and I have managed to cross the North American continent, from western to eastern Canada, in two weeks! I can’t wait to share the stories with you. “it”, “this”, “that” “these” and “those” 2. It took us where we wanted… (Para. 2) We started from Vancouver, where we picked up our vehicle for the trip – a home on wheels. It took us where we wanted, when wanted. 3. The funniest thing happened on that day. (Para.3) We reached Quebec on the eighth day, where most people speak French. Well, actually, the speak Quebecois, which is a type of Canadian French. The funniest thing happened on that day. 4. How did that happen (Para. 3) Guess who is was Mum! It was then that I realilsed her seat was empty! How did that happen Post-reading 1. How did the author take the trip in Canada A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. Dad drove a home on wheels. D. By train. 2. What did the author see when crossing the Rocky Mountains A. Deer. B. Bears. C. Eagles. D. Sheep. 3. What hap ... ...
