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课件网) Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking 文章导语:对于加拿大的文化,你了解多少呢 Canadian culture Canadian culture was heavily influenced by British culture and traditions.Now one can also notice the influence of American culture.Over the years,lots of people have immigrated1 to Canada.There has been a healthy change of Canadian’s ideas that has resulted in the development of certain special features2 in Canada.The people of Canada have always been proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds. Art Canada has some of the most wonderful classical works of art.In the year 1930,Canadian artists began developing their own personal style.The“Group of Seven” is considered to be the first group of native artists to create their own style. Language Because of its diverse cultures,Canada has two official languages,English and French. Literature The literature of Canada basically shows the different cultural influences of other countries.Some of the early works were divided according to the region of Canada from which the author came,but there were also authors who gave a humorous touch to serious contents.A number of authors have been awarded for their literature works. Music Music in Canada has seen many developments in styles along the way.Many Canadian musicians have earned worldwide fame.From folk music to rock,Canadian music continues to entertain people.In recent years,music from Asia and Africa has found quite a few fans following in Canada. 词海拾贝 1.immigrate / ImIɡreIt/ v.移居;移民 2.feature / fi t (r)/ n.特色;特征;特点 美文凝萃 Canadian culture has been influenced by the following except . A.Britain B.France C.Mexico D.America 答案:C 词 汇 认 知 重点单词 1. n.航空公司 2. n.(海或湖的)湾 3.craft n. 4. n.古物;古董 adj.古老的;古董的 5. vi. 起身;出现;由……引起 6. adj. 准备前往(某地);一定会 7. adj. 令人惊叹的;可怕的;很好的 airline bay 手艺;工艺;技艺 antique arise bound awesome 8.spectacular adj. n. 9. n.顶峰;山峰;尖形 10. n. 最好或最精彩的部分 vt.突出;强调;使醒目 11. n. 山羊 12. vi.& vt. 钻(孔);打(眼) n.钻(头);训练;演习 13. n. 购物商场;购物广场 14.prairie n. 壮观的;壮丽的;惊人的 壮丽的场面;精彩的表演 peak highlight goat drill mall 北美草原 15. n.束;串;捆 16. vi. 打雷;轰隆隆地响;轰隆隆地快速移动 n.雷声;轰隆声 17. n. 窗帘 18. n. 国界;边界(地区) bunch thunder curtain border 词汇拓展 1.pleasant adj. 令人愉快的;友好的→ vi.& vt. 使愉快;使满意→ n. 快乐;满意;欣慰;乐事 → adj. 高兴的;愉快的;满意的 2.massive adj. 巨大的;非常严重的→ n. 块;团;大量;许多→ adv. 大量地;沉重地 3.literally adv. 字面上;真正地 → adj.字面意义的 please pleasure pl ... ...
