譯林牛津版高中英語選修9課件：U1Reading

1、 M 9 Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures Learning about other countries and other cultures is a rewarding experience.Enjoy some pictures , and tell me which country the following symbol represents?The Pyramid and the SphinxEgyptUnit 1 Leaning Tower Of PisaItalyUnit 1 Taj Mahal IndiaUnit 1 Unit 1

2、Big Bena beefeaterThe UK In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and now guard the Queens jewels. Unit 1 Unit 1 The Sydney Opera HouseAustraliaKoalaUnit 1 Empire State Building The USAStatue of Liberty Unit 1 The RCMP , the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are f

3、amous for always getting their man. Maple treesCanada Which country has such fantastic natural scenery?Reading Canadaland of maple treesUnit 1 What subjects do we often talk about? BrainstormingcultureSize and locationmajor cities history symbolBeautiful sceneryfoodcountrypopulationPara 9Para 8Para

4、4-7Para 3Para 2Para 10Para 1Para 11Main ideaBeautiful scenerypopulationMajor citiesNiagara FallshistorySize and locationNational symbolconclusionFast ReadingU.S.ACanadathe Pacificthe Atlanticthe ArcticCanada is one of the _ countries with fantastic _ _. To the north is _. It borders _ to the south,

5、while on the eastern and western boundaries, it borders _ and _.largestnatural the USAscenerythe Atlantic the Pacificthe ArcticPara.1Size and locationPara.2What makes up the beautiful scenery in Canada?frozen wastes;vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless forestsBeautiful s

6、ceneryWhats the population of Canada?Where do the vast majority of Canadian people live? For example?What are the four major cities famous for?Para.3 Populationthe biggest city, the most multiculturalthe second largest French-speaking city in the world;has the biggest Chinese population in Canadahom

7、e to the west Edmonton MallVancouverMontrealTorontoEdmontonPara.4-7Major citiesthe most multicultural cityTorontoa port city in QuebecMontrealthe second largest French-speaking cityIt has one of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverEdmontonhome to the West Edmonton Mall1. Nearer

8、to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls. 2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped like a semicircle. the AtlanticNiagara FallsT or F ?Para.8HistoryWhats “ the Gold Rush”? In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike frontier area in the north-west of Canada , so about one million people left their ho

9、mes and went to seek their fortune.Para.9 Whats the national symbol of Canada?National symbolThe maple leaf.What does the maple tree supply?The maple tree supplies Canadas most famous food-maple syrup . Para.10Consolidation 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A.

10、 Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to China.B. Toronto is the largest city in Canada.C. Maple syrup is Canadas most famous food.D. Canada was named the best country in the world to live in by the UN in 1996. 2. Why does Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World and New

11、 World?A. Because its the largest French-speaking city in the world. B. Because Quebec was once lost to the British.C. Because its a port and the second largest city in Canada. D. Because Quebec was originally colonized by France and its population is still over 70 per cent French.3. Which of the fo

12、llowing facts about the Edmonton mall is wrong?A. It is in the city of Edmonton. B. It is said to be the largest pedestrian mall in the world.C. It has an area of more than 20 football pitches.D. It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.4. Which of the following words can not replace the word na

13、med in the last paragraph?declared B. called C. considered D. titled Consolidation Main idea Supporting detailslocationIt 1._the USA in the south and the Arctic in the north, with the Pacific in the west and the Atlantic in the east.2._Frozen wastes, vast mountain ranges, huge open fields, a great m

14、any rivers with 3._ fish and endless forests.Niagara FallsNot far from the Atlantic coast, it seems to be the best-known 4._ phenomenon in Canada.HistoryWhen gold was discovered in the north-west of Canada in 1896, many people came to seek their fortunes but most ended in 5._ and they stayed and lived in this area.Major citiesToronto:It is considered to be one of the most 6._ cities in the world.Montreal:It is the second largest 7._ city in the world with a wonderful mix of European and North American architecture and culture.Vancouver:It has a 8._ Ch