高一必修3 Unit5 Canada-the true north[Reading]_93281.ppt

Unit 5 Canada– “The True North” the national flag of Canada Ottawa capital the Niagara fall Canada is in northern North America position the largest country in the world the second largest country in the world size has an area of 9,984,670 square kilometers ; the distance from east to west is5,500 kilometers 3rd 4th population a population of 30 million. England France settlers from France settlers from England settlers The first settlers arrived from England in 1497. Settlers from France reached Canada in 1534. the French-speaking province Quebec languages Official languages: English and French the TV and radio ; French restaurants ; teaching in schools is done in French. weather different from area to area (as in china ) in the north winters long； snow for six months Ottawa: winter -10℃ Summer 21 ℃ west coast warmest January : 3℃ July : 18 ℃ forests Much of the country is covered by forests ; resources of Canada fresh water coal oil natural gas forests fish fresh water the five great lakes one third of the world ‘s fresh water fishing : important for Canadians ; be sold to many other countries choose the best answers Scanning: Listen and read the text and finish Ex.1 in Comprehending on Page 35. Comprehending Answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1 Why are the cousins not flying direct to the Atlantic coast? They are not flying directly to the Atlantic Coast because they want to take the train from West to East across Canada/they want to see Canada/they want to travel across Canada. 2 What is the continent they are crossing? They are crossing North America. 3 What is “The True North”? “The True North” is the train that goes across Canada/the cross-Canada train. 4 Why do many people want to live in Vancouver? People want to live in Vancouver because it is beautiful/it is surrounded by mountains and ocean/they can ski in the mountains and sail in the harbour. 5 What happens at the Calgary Stampede? At the C