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1、PeoplePopulation 33,500,000 (2010), density of 3.6 persons per sq kmCanadians, Canadas basic population in North America. Including more than 100 ethnic groups. Including Anglo-Canadians 42%, French Canadians 26.7%, other European 13% and indigenous peoples 3%, the rest of Asia, Latin America, Afric

2、a origin and so on.Official languages are English and French. Catholic, Protestant, and a few Jews and Muslims.About 90 percent of the population live near the Canada-America border印第安人因纽特人一群法国佬一群英国佬Aboriginal peoples in Canada include Indians, the First Nations Inuit, and Mtis. The Mtis a culture o

3、f mixed blood originated in the mid-17th century when First Nation and Inuit married European settlers. The Inuit had more limited interaction with European settlers during the early periods.Can you name some cities of Canada?Montreal, QuebecVancouver, British Columbia Ottawa, OntarioToronto, Ontari

4、oSth. About the major Cities of Canada.nA major manufacturing and commercial centrenThe worlds largest French speaking city outside France.nthe second largest city in Canada nScenic, rapidly growing commercial, transportation, and forest-products manufacturing centre.nthe third largest city in the c

5、ountrynLarge number of Chinese, Japanese and South Asia settled in the city.nNational capitalnAn emerging centre of high-tech. researchnLeading financial and manufacturing centrenone of the most ethnically varied cities in the worldnProviding services in some 70 languagesnThe largest city in Canada

6、Ontario & Quebec = most populated provinces, also home of the biggest cities in Canada.Toronto, Montreal, OttawaToronto = Largest city in Canada; capital of Ontario province, home of a densely populated (8 million people) Ontario is an English speakingprovince.Located on Great Lake Ontario 70% o

7、f Montreal speaksFrench.The others speak English,Italian and Spanish.10th Cleanest city in the world.Known as “Two citiesin one”Montreal, Quebec Canadas second largest city. It is the largest French speaking city in North America, 2nd largest French speaking city in the world. Montreal, two cities i

8、n one Under the streets of Montreal is another city; shops, restaurants and walkways connect Montreal underground. Great for touring Montreal during the bitter cold winter.The Quebec QuestionHow is Quebec different from the rest of Canada?French speaking & cultureMany Canadians fear Quebec will

9、seek independence and become its own country.Canadian government is working to halt that idea.- More French speaking media & representation in governmentChinese population, which accounted for 3.5% of the total population of Canada, Canadas largest ethnic minority, the largest outside the Caucas

10、ian and Aboriginal communities. 25% of Chinese population were born in Canada, and the rest mostly from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Found in Canada in recent years suspected remains of the ancient Chinese. residents accounted for 47.3% Catholic, Protestant Christians accounted for 41.2%.How many pr

11、ovinces and territories is Canada composed of? What are they?Ten provinces and three territories. The ten provinces are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The three territories are Yukon

12、 Territory, North west Territory, and Nunavut. What are the major mountains in Canada? Which peak is the highest in Canada?The major mountains in Canada are the Western Cordillera, the Appalachian Mountains and Torngat Mountains of northern Labrador. The highest peak is LogonHow many lakes are there

13、 in Canada? What are the major lakes in Canada?Canada has 31 lakes in addition to the Great lakes on the American border. Canadas two largest lakes are Lakes Superior and Huron, about 82100 sq km and 59600 sq km, respectively.Simple QuestionsHow many geographical regions can Canada divided into? Wha

14、t are they?Canada is usually divided into six geographical regions: the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands, the Canadian Shield, the Canadian Interior Plains, the Western Cordillera, and the Canadian Arctic.Where is the Canadian Shield? What are the features of the Cana

15、dian Shield?Simple QuestionsWhere is the Canadian Shield? What are the features of the Canadian Shield?The northern parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, as well as most of Labrador, the mainland portion of the the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, are located on a vast rock bas

16、e known as the Canadian Shield.The Canadian Shield mostly consists of eroded hilly terrain and contains many important rivers used for hydroelectric production, particularly in northern Quebec and Ontario. The shield also encloses an area of wetlands, the Hudsons Bay lowlands. Boreal forest covers m

17、uch of the shield, with a mix of conifers that provide valuable timber resources. The region is known for its extensive mineral reserves.Simple QuestionsSimple QuestionsWhat are the climatic conditions in different regions of Canada?The climate varies in different Canadian provinces. The maritime pr

18、ovinces along the Atlantic are damp, cold, and cloudy. Canadas prairie provinces are characterized by fertile lands that experience long, warm summer days ideal for growing grain. British Columbia has two distinct climate zones, the wet milder coastal region and the drier inland region. The northern

19、 regions of Canada experience inhospitably cold weather during the winter months, with average temperatures in the range of -25。C to -35。C. In summer, the days are long and daily highs are often above 16 。C . Summertime fog and clouds are common features in the coastal areas along the Arctic Ocean.W

20、here are the major urban centers in Canada? Which city is the largest?In the southern parts of Ontario and Quebec. Toronto is the largest city.Simple QuestionsWhere are the regions where the French Canadians or the British Canadians concentrate respectively?Montreal and QuebecWhat are the major Indi

21、genous groups in Canada?The Inuit and the IndiansWhat are the major groups of immigrants in Canada?Refugees fleeing political persecution, family members of Canadian citizens and independent immigrants.3. Essay Questions Discuss the impact of immigrants on Canadian society and culture.Discuss the go

22、vernments efforts to improve the indigenous peoples life and the current issues they face.Words and expressions1.Arctic Ocean n. 北冰洋2. contrast kntr:st, -trst, kntr:st, -trst vi. 对比；形成对照vt. 使对比；使与对照n. 对比；差别；对照物3. territory teritri n. 领土，领域；范围；地域；版图 复数territories 4. renown rinaun n. 声誉；名望 vt. 使有声望5.t

23、opography tprfi n. 地势；地形学；地志 复数topographies 6.gigantic ,daintik adj. 巨大的，庞大的Words and expressions7.rocky rki adj. 岩石的，多岩石的；坚如岩石的；摇晃的；头晕目眩的比较级rockier 最高级rockiest 8.marshy m:i adj. 沼泽的；湿地的 比较级marshier 最高级marshiest 9.uninhabitable ,ninhbitbl adj. 不适宜居住的10.rim rim n. 边，边缘；轮辋；圆圈vi. 作的边，装作于vt. 作的边，装边于过去式r

24、immed 过去分词rimmed 现在分词rimming 11.reservoir rezvw: n. 水库；蓄水池12.glacier lsj n. 冰河，冰川13.estuary estjuri n. 河口；江口复数estuaries 14.volume vlju:m n. 量；体积；卷；音量；大量；册adj. 大量的 vi. 成团卷起 vt. 把收集成卷Words and expressions15.navigation ,nviein n. 航行；航海16.recreational,rekrieinl; -kri:- adj. 消遣的；娱乐的17.hydroelectric ,haid

25、ruilektrik adj. 水力发电的；水电治疗的18.navigable nvibl adj. 可航行的；可驾驶的；适于航行的19.salmon smn n. 鲑鱼；大马哈鱼；鲑肉色adj. 浅澄色的复数salmons 20.northerly n:li adj. 北方的，向北的；来自北方的adv. 向北；来自北方n. 北风复数northerlies 21.prominent prminnt adj. 突出的，显著的；杰出的；卓越的比较级more prominent 最高级most prominent 22.elevation ,elivein n. 高地；海拔；提高；崇高；正面图23.

26、prairies n. （美）大草原（prairie的复数）Words and expressions24.facilitate fsiliteit vt. 促进；帮助；使容易过去式facilitated 过去分词facilitated 现在分词facilitating 25.Appalachian Mountains阿巴拉契亚山脉26.St. Lawrence River圣劳伦斯河 27.erodeirud vt. 腐蚀，侵蚀；磨去；磨损；蜕变：28.fishery firi n. 渔业；渔场；水产业 复数fisheries 29.forestry fristri n. 林业；森林地；林学3

27、0.lowland lulnd n. 低地；苏格兰低地 adj. 低地的；苏格兰低地的31.outlets n. 出路；销售点；排水口；批发商点（outlet的复数形式）32.shield i:ld n. 盾；防护物；保护者vt. 遮蔽；包庇；避开；保卫vi. 防御；33.pasture p:st, ps- n. 草地；牧场；牧草 vt. 放牧；吃草 过去式pastured 过去分词pastured 现在分词pasturing 33.pasture p:st, ps- n. 草地；牧场；牧草 vt. 放牧；吃草过去式pastured 过去分词pastured 现在分词pasturing 34.

28、buffalo bflu n. 畜牧脊椎 水牛；脊椎 野牛（产于北美）；水陆两用坦克复数buffaloes或buffalos或buffalo 过去式buffaloed 过去分词buffaloed 现在分词buffaloing 35.basin beisn n. 水池；流域；盆地；盆36.dense dens adj. 稠密的；浓厚的；愚钝的比较级denser 最高级densest 37.barren brn adj. 贫瘠的；不生育的；无益的；沉闷无趣的；空洞的n. 荒地38.temperate temprit adj. 温和的；适度的；有节制的比较级more temperate 最高级mos

29、t temperate prise kmpraiz vt. 包含；由组成过去式comprised 过去分词comprised 现在分词comprising Words and expressions40.tundra tndr n. 生态 苔原；地理 冻原；冻土地带41.permafrost p:mfr:st n. 永久冻土，永久冻地；永久冻结带；永久冰冻42.damp dmp vt. 使潮湿；使阻尼；使沮丧，抑制vi. 减幅，阻尼；变潮湿n. 潮湿，湿气adj. 潮湿的比较级damper 最高级dampest 43.maritimemritaim adj. 1.海的，海事的，海上的，沿海的，近海的 2.滨海居住的 3.海员的；具有海员特点的；水手的 44.blizzard blizd n. 暴风雪，大风雪；大打击 vi. 下暴风雪45.indigenous indidins adj. 本土的；土著的；国产的；固有的46.ratio reiiu, -u n