牛津高中英语
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模块九
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高三上学期
)
Advance with English
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课件
Canada—land of the maple tree
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课件描述:
This text is about the general information of Canada. Through this text, the students are supposed to learn something about Canada and develop their reading skills.
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Reading Comprehension
Read paragraph 1~2 to fill in the following table.
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Para 1~2
Category
Description
Location
The Arctic is to the north, the USA is to the south, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east and the Pacific to the west.
Size
second largest country in the world
Geography
frozen wastes; vast mountain ranges; enormous open plains; countless rivers; endless forests
Outdoor Activities
walk, sail, cross-country ski
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Major cities
Toronto
the largest city in Canada; most multicultural; famous for the CN Tower
Montreal
second largest in Canada; second largest French-speaking city in the world; wonderful mix of Old World and New World architecture and culture
Vancouver
smaller in size but equally famous; has the biggest Chinese population in Canada; close to the ski resorts
Edmonton
a city in the province of Alberta; home to the west Edmonton Mall, the largest pedestrian mall in the world
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Reading Comprehension
Read paragraph 3~7, compare the differences between the cities mentioned and fill in the following table.
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Listening Comprehension
Listen to the tape for the information in paragraph 8~11.
Answer the following questions.
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How wide are the Niagara Falls?
670 metres wide.
2. What is Canada’s national symbol?
The maple leaf.
Consolidation
Finish Part E on Page 5 to consolidate what you have learned about Canada in the text.
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Answers:
1.
settlement
2.
hunters
3.
westwards
4.
Malls
5.
Freezing
6.
Photographer
7. recreation
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If you are to visit Canada, which city or place do you want to visit first, why?
Discussion
Thank you!