Module 9 Unit 1 Reading Canada江苏牛津

Module 9 Unit 1 Reading Canada—land of maple treesI. Reading comprehension.Before reading:What do you know about Canada?What do you want to know about Canada?After reading:1.What have you learnt about Canada?2. 短文填空（每空一词）Canada, the second 1 country as well as the best country for living in the world, 2 the two great oceans—the Atlantic and the Pacific. Famous for its natural scenery, it is a huge country with vast mountain ranges, enormous open plains, countless rivers and seemingly endless forests. It is a paradise for those who love outdoor 3 . One is 4 to hike, sail, cross-country ski or travel by snowmobile for days without meeting another person.Toronto, which is said to be the most multicultural city in the world, has 5 from Ireland, Portugal, China, Lebanon, Italy and Vietnam. Montreal, the second largest city in Canada, 6 Old World and New World architecture and culture. Vancouver is not 7 in size, but it has superb scenery, a beautiful harbour and all the comforts of modern life and international cuisine. Edmonton, home to the West Edmonton Mall, also 8 lots of visitors every year.Another famous 9 in Canada is Niagara Falls, which is shaped like a semicircle. The Falls fall 56 metres in an awesome white sheet of water. Finally, when visiting Canada during the autumn, it is 10 for one to see Canada’s national symbol—the maple leaf.3.Translate the phrases.second only to______________ minus 20 degrees centigrade_______________ mountain ranges ________________ for short_______________________________ the second largest city________________ be home to_____________________________ consist of__________________________ be shaped like __________________________ seek one’s fortune ___________________ a handful of ___________________________ go well with________________________ little more than _________________________ II. Language points.1. rank vi. & vt. 属于某等级，将……归为某等级n. （尤指较高的）等级，级别He ranks among the best pupils of his grade.__________________________________________ He ranks as the most popular singer of this year._______________________________________ He ranked/was ranked second in the speech contest.___________________________________ We ranked him as the best writer.___________________________________________________ He is a physicist of the first rank.___________________________________________________ 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 in the south, which is the longest border in the world not defended by an army or the police. (L2) where 引导______从句，补充说明________________; which 引导____________从句，指代_____________; 试试翻译此句____________________________________________________.(1) My favorite room is the tidy study with a fireplace, ______ we can watch TV and enjoy the nice scenery outside.A. whereB. whenC. thatD. which(2) The soldiers had to sleep in their wet clothes, ______ most uncomfortable.A. which I think it wasB. which I think wasC. which I thinkD. that I think was3. In the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN Tower for short. (L21)Smaller in size, but equally famous, is the city of Vancouver in the province of British Columbia on the Pacific coast.(L33)Nearer to the Atlantic coast is Niagara Falls.(L44)这三句的共同点是表示地点的介词短语或表语置于_______，主谓_______倒装。

e.g. Present at the meeting were 20 people.On the top of the mountain stands a tower.Sitting/seated there is my sister.试完成以下句子。

1)一座古寺矗立在山顶。

_____________ at the top of the hill is an old temple.2).一位新来的坐在我椅子上，让我很吃惊_____________________ in my chair was a new comer, which surprised me greatly.3).一只将要死的羊躺在地上。

________________ on the ground was a dying goat.4). 很多乘客在定票处外面等着。

______________outside of the booking office are masses of passengers.5). 妇女被瞧不起的日子一去不复返了。

__________are the days when the women were looked down upon.6). 一个大眼睛的羞涩的女孩坐在房间后面。

_______________________________________________________________________________ 7).出席会议的是刘先生，他教我们英语。

_______________________________________________________________________________ 8).昨天迟到的那些人的名字写在了黑板上。

_______________________________________________________________________________ 4. settle 解决；定居；安静下来；停留；开始认真做某事Guess the meaning of the word “cover” in the following sentences.He has determined to settle down in the countryside. ____________________________________ The teacher told the class to settle down and begin their study._____________________________ It’s terrible. I can’t settle down to anything today._______________________________________ It’s time you settled your dispute with him.____________________________________________ Many birds settled on the roof of the house. ___________________________________________ n. ___________________________5. Montreal, a port in the province of Quebec, is the second largest city in Canada, and also the largest French-speaking city in the world, Paris being the largest. (L24)黑体字部分使用了____________________结构。