Reading(1)：Canada—landofmapletrees

1、Different countries have different cultures. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience.,Unit 1,Can you choose a symbol to represent China? Can you say something about the symbol?,Unit 1,The Great Wall,Birds Nest The National Stadium,Unit 1,Dragon Boat R

2、ace,Unit 1,Panda,Unit 1,Can you find out which country does the following symbol represent?,The Pyramid and the Sphinx,Egypt,Leaning Tower Of Pisa,Italy,Taj Mahal,India,William Shakespeare,the UK,What other things can you think of to represent the UK?,Big Ben,Cambridge University,Unit 1,Unit 1,The S

3、ydney Opera House has become the symbol of Australia.,Unit 1,The Opera House, which looks like a group of seashells, represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. It was constructed between 1957 and 1973. Since its official opening, it has attracted famous performers and touri

4、sts from all around the world.,Unit 1,What other things can you think of to represent Australia?,Koala,Great Barrier Reef (大堡礁),Unit 1,What things can you think of to represent the USA?,Statue of Liberty,The White House,What things can you think of to represent Canada?,Maple,Beaver,Unit 1,These poli

5、cemen are a famous peacekeeping force. They are known as the Royal Canadian Mounted police (RCMP)(加拿大皇家骑警队) .,Unit 1,The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted as a means of transport by the police in Canada.

6、 Now, various modern facilities are used instead. The official motto of the force is Uphold the right.,Unit 1,Unit 1,How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective(各自的）countries?,Discussion,Unit 1,Many different things have come to represent their country. It could be a building

7、, an animal or a plant, the landscape or the people. These things came to be seen as the symbol of their country for various reasons. However, they all have something in common. All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respect

8、ed and loved by its people.,Unit 1,From which aspect can a countrys culture be reflected? geography; climate; animals; plants; history; language; education; population; government; lifestyle; customs; arts; etc,Reading,Unit,1,Canada- land of the maple tree,Unit 1,Description of the lesson：,This text

9、 is about the general information of Canada. Through this text, you are supposed to learn something about Canada and develop their reading skills.,Reading Comprehension,Read paragraph 12 to fill in the following table.,Para 12,Reading Comprehension,Read paragraph 37, compare the differences between

10、the cities mentioned and fill in the following table.,Reading Comprehension,Read paragraph 8 11 and answer the following questions.,How wide are the Niagara Falls? 670 metres wide. 2. What is Canadas national symbol? The maple leaf.,Consolidation,Finish Part E on Page 5 to consolidate what you have learn