CALIFORNIA (the Golden State)
Lying on the Pacific Ocean, California is on the west coast of the United States, which is diverse in topography(地形), climate and ecological environment. It has an area of 411 square kilometers, and it is one of the US states of the largest population, with the most developed economy. Meanwhile, its pleasant weather, long beach, and graceful natural landscape make the tourism prosperous.
Discussion
What do you think California is like after your reading the passage? Discuss with you partners and try to give a simple introduction of it.
Country to the south of USA M__e_x_i_c_o__________
Mountains range in the west R__o_c_k_y_M__o_u_n_t_a_i_n_s_______
Great Lakes : Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario
16th century: Spanish soldiers arrived in South America.