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1、Canada land of the maple treeWarming upReadingDiscussionLanguage pointsA. B. C. Q D.1. Which is the national flag of Canada?the national anthem of CanadaA. B. cherry roseC. Q D. maple daffodil （水仙花）（水仙花）2. Which is the national flower of Canada?3. What language(s) do Canadians speak? A. English B. E

2、nglish and German C. English and French D. English and SpanishOfficial languages: English and Frenchthe French-speaking province QuebecA. B. Vancouver TorontoC. D. Calgary Ottawa4. What is the capital of Canada?Capital cityOttawaTorontoThe largest city in CanadaMontrealA port city in QuebecIt has on

3、e of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverEdmontonHome to the West Edmonton MallNiagara FallsA. B. Beaver Grizzly bearC. D. Polar bear Penguin5. What is the national animal of Canada?返回目錄返回目錄What is the population of Canada?About 30 million people.Which Canadian cities are mentio

4、ned?Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton.Read the brochure and answer the following questions.Why is Canada referred to as a land of maple tree?Because there are many maple trees in Canada, and the maple leaf, which is on the Canadian flag, is considered Canadas national symbol.1. The border be

5、tween Canada and the United States is the longest border in the world which is not protected.2. Canada is a good place for those who love natural recreation such as walking and sailing.3. Most Canadians live in the countryside.True or FalseFTT4. Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city in

6、 Canada.5. There are many Chinese living in Vancouver.6. The West Edmonton Mall is an underground city.7. The UN awarded Canada the honour of being one of the best countries in the world to live in.FTTF1. If you want to see historic churches built 300 years ago, you should go to _.2. For the best en

7、tertainment in the evenings, I would recommend _.3. To view the city from the third tallest tower in the world, make sure you visit _.Complete the followingMontrealMontrealToronto4. The best city for skiing and fishing is _.5. If you want to do shopping and visit art galleries or play in a water par

8、k all in one place, you should go to _.6. To experience many different cultures, you could go to _.VancouverEdmontonToronto1. maple2. centigrade3. border4. alley5. concrete6. dynamic7. cuisine8. sheetA. A large surface area of somethingB. A narrow passage behind or between buildingsC. a style of coo

9、king; the food served in a restaurantD. a tree with leaves that have five points and turn bright red or yellow in autumnE. of or using a unit for measuring temperature by which water freezes at 0and boils at 100F. a building material made by mixing together sand, small stones, water, etc.G. a line t

10、hat divides two countries or areas H. full of energyMatch them1. settlement2. hunters3. westwards4. malls5. freezing6. photographer7. recreationAnswers to E 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 wes

11、t. Size second largest country in the world Geography frozen wastes; vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless forests Outdoor Activities walk, sail, cross-country skiRead the text carefully and fill in each blank with proper word. Major citiesTorontothe largest city in Canad

12、a; 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 cultureVancouver smaller in size but just as famous; has the biggest Chinese population in Canada; close to th

13、e ski resortsEdmonton a city in the province of Alberta; home to the west Edmonton Mall, the largest indoor shopping centres the world返回目錄返回目錄If you are to visit Canada, which city or place do you want to visit first, why?返回目錄返回目錄1. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to

14、 Russia, and has always been famous for its fantastic scenery. second only to: 僅次于僅次于 Our city has an area of 20,000 square kilometres, second only to the largest city in our province. 僅次于僅次于Language pointsRayon ranks second only to cotton as the most widely used fiber.人造絲是僅次于棉花的使用得最廣泛人造絲是僅次于棉花的使用得最

15、廣泛的織物。的織物。He is second only to my own son in my affections.我除了愛我的兒子，最愛他。我除了愛我的兒子，最愛他。比較比較: second to , next to, superior to, junior / senior to He is such a good player that he is second to none. 無人能比無人能比Next to music, he loves tennis best. 除了音樂，他最喜歡網(wǎng)球。除了音樂，他最喜歡網(wǎng)球。This employee is superior to the fo

16、rmer in ability. 這個雇員比上個強。這個雇員比上個強。He is junior to me by two years. 他比我小兩歲。他比我小兩歲。2. Canada has vast areas of wilderness, from the Arctic north, where average winter temperatures are usually minus 20 degrees centigrade, to the 8,892-kilometre-long border with the USA to the south, which is the longe

17、st border in the world not defended by an army or the police. 加拿大有遼闊的荒原，北起北極加拿大有遼闊的荒原，北起北極那那里的冬季平均氣溫通常是零下里的冬季平均氣溫通常是零下20攝氏攝氏度，南與美國比鄰度，南與美國比鄰邊境線長達(dá)邊境線長達(dá)8,892千米，是世界上最長的沒有軍隊或警察千米，是世界上最長的沒有軍隊或警察設(shè)防的邊境線。設(shè)防的邊境線。本句是主從復(fù)合句，句中本句是主從復(fù)合句，句中where和和which分別引導(dǎo)一個非限制性定于從句，介詞分別引導(dǎo)一個非限制性定于從句，介詞短語短語fromto說明地域范圍之廣。說明地域范圍之廣。(

18、1) My favorite room is the tidy studywith a fireplace, _ we can watchTV and enjoy the nice scenery outside. A. where B. when C. that D. which (2) The soldiers had to sleep in their wet clothes, _ most uncomfortable. A. which I think it was B. which I think was C. which I think D. that I think was 3.

19、 and fish are abundant in the seas and rivers. abundant a. 豐富豐富 The country is abundant in natural resources. 這個國家天然資源豐富。這個國家天然資源豐富。 There is abundant firewood in the forest. 森林里有充裕的薪柴可用。森林里有充裕的薪柴可用。 Winkle shells are abundant on this beach. 這個海灘上有大量的峨螺殼。這個海灘上有大量的峨螺殼。 拓展：拓展： abundance n an abundant

20、harvest 豐收豐收 an abundant year 豐年豐年 be abundant in 富有富有；富含；富含 There are _ supplies of firewood in the forest.A.plentiful B. abundant C. plenty of D. many經(jīng)典例題經(jīng)典例題4. In the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN Tower for short. Smaller in size, but just as famous

21、, is the city of Vancouver in the province of British Columbia on the Pacific coast. In the heart of Toronto 及及smaller in size, but just as famous在句中做表語置于句在句中做表語置于句首，主謂完全倒裝首，主謂完全倒裝e.g. Present at the meeting were 20 people. for short 的縮寫的縮寫 in short 簡言之簡言之 A be short for B A是是B的縮寫（簡稱）的縮寫（簡稱） A be sh

22、ort of A 缺乏缺乏B5. in addition to being close to some very popular ski areas. in addition to 加上加上, 除除外外, 又又; In addition to giving a general introduction to computer, the course also provides practical 課程除了一般介紹電腦知識外，還提課程除了一般介紹電腦知識外，還提 供實際操作的機(jī)會。供實際操作的機(jī)會。6. The mall consists of eight kilometres of passa

23、ges, filled with shops, art galleries and even a water park. consist v. 一致一致, 由由組成組成, 包括（包括（of） The beauty of the picture consists in its balance of colors. 這幅畫的美在于其色彩的調(diào)和。這幅畫的美在于其色彩的調(diào)和。consist v. 存在于（存在于（in） （與（與）一致；（）一致；（with）True charity doesnt consist in almsgiving.真正的慈善不在于施舍。真正的慈善不在于施舍。Substance

24、s consist of small particles called molecules.物質(zhì)是由叫做分子的微粒組成的。物質(zhì)是由叫做分子的微粒組成的。The testimony consisted with all known facts.證據(jù)與全部已知事實相符。證據(jù)與全部已知事實相符。7. the largest of which is shaped like a semicircle shape n. 形狀形狀, 形態(tài)形態(tài), 外形外形, 模樣模樣 The writers dreams find a shape in his novel. 作者的理想在他的小說中得到作者的理想在他的小說中得

25、到 體現(xiàn)。體現(xiàn)。 Athletes must stay in shape. 運動員一定要保持身體健康。運動員一定要保持身體健康。shape v. 定形定形,使使成形成形,塑造塑造Our vacation plans are shaping well.我們的假期計劃進(jìn)展順利。我們的假期計劃進(jìn)展順利。vt. 使成形使成形; 塑造塑造, 制作制作(+into/from/out of)The dress was shaped to her figure.這件連衣裙做得很適合她的身材。這件連衣裙做得很適合她的身材。相關(guān)短語相關(guān)短語in no shape (or form) 決不決不, 完全不完全不, 一點也不一點也不in shape 在形狀上在形狀上, 在外型上在外型上in the shape of 以以的形狀的形狀形式形式, 作作為為get put sth. into shape 使成一定形狀使成一定形狀be in bad shape 情況還處于混亂狀態(tài)情況還處于混亂狀態(tài); 健康情況不佳健康情況不佳give shape to 使成形使成形; 表達(dá)表達(dá), 使使具體具體條理條理化化keep . in shape 使使保持原形保持原形in good shape 完整無損完整無損, 處于良好狀態(tài)處于良好狀態(tài), 健康情況良好健康情況良好8. to se