1、 M 9 Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures M 9 ULearning about other countries and other cultures is a rewarding experience.Enjoy some pictures , and tell me which country the following symbol represents?Learning about other countriesThe Pyramid and the SphinxEgyptUnit 1 The Pyramid and the SphinxE

2、gypLeaning Tower Of PisaItalyUnit 1 Leaning Tower Of PisaItalyUnitTaj Mahal IndiaUnit 1 Taj Mahal IndiaUnit 1 Unit 1 Big Bena beefeaterThe UKUnit 1 Big Bena beefeaterThe U In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and now guard the Queens jewels. Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 1

3、 The Sydney Opera HouseAustraliaKoalaUnit 1 The Sydney Opera HousUnit 1 Empire State Building The USAStatue of LibertyUnit 1 Empire State Buildin Unit 1 The RCMP , the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are famous for always getting their man. Unit 1 The RCMP , the RoyalMaple treesCanada Which coun

4、try has such fantastic natural scenery?Maple treesCanada Which countrReading Canadaland of maple treesUnit 1 Reading Canadaland of maple What subjects do we often talk about? BrainstormingcultureSize and locationmajor cities history symbolBeautiful sceneryfoodcountrypopulationWhat subjects do we oft

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6、tries with fantastic _ _. To the north is _. It borders _ to the south, while on the eastern and western boundaries, it borders _ and _.largestnatural the USAscenerythe Atlantic the Pacificthe ArcticPara.1Size and locationU.S.ACanadathe Pacificthe AtlaPara.2What makes up the beautiful scenery in Can

7、ada?frozen wastes;vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless forestsBeautiful sceneryPara.2What makes up the beautiWhats 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 PopulationWhats th

8、e population of Canadthe biggest city, the most multiculturalthe second largest French-speaking city in the world;has the biggest Chinese population in Canadahome to the west Edmonton MallVancouverMontrealTorontoEdmontonPara.4-7Major citiesthe biggest city, the most multhe most multicultural cityTor

9、ontothe most multicultural cityTora port city in QuebecMontrealthe second largest French-speaking citya port city in QuebecMontrealtIt has one of the largest Chinese populations in North AmericaVancouverIt has one of the largest ChinEdmontonhome to the West Edmonton MallEdmontonhome to the West Edmo

10、n1. Nearer to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls. 2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped like a semicircle. the AtlanticNiagara FallsT or F ?Para.81. Nearer to the Pacific coaHistoryWhats “ the Gold Rush”? In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike frontier area in the north-west of Canada , so

11、 about one million people left their homes and went to seek their fortune.Para.9HistoryWhats “ the Gold Rush 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.10 Whats the national sym

12、bol oConsolidation 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. 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 wo

13、rld to live in by the UN in 1996. Consolidation 1. Which of the 2. Why does Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World and New 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

14、. D. Because Quebec was originally colonized by France and its population is still over 70 per cent French.2. Why does Montreal has a won3. Which of the following 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.

15、It has an area of more than 20 football pitches.D. It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.3. Which of the following fact4. Which of the following words can not replace the word named in the last paragraph?declared B. called C. considered D. titled 4. Which of the following wordConsolidation Ma

16、in 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 many rivers with 3._ fish and endless forests.Niagara FallsNot far from the Atlantic c

17、oast, 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.Consolidation Main idea SupporMajor 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._ Chinese population t