Unit+1+要词+好句+精句讲义 高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册.docxVIP

选必3 Unit1 Reading : Canada-a land of diversity Canada is like a blooming flower, unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer. It is a broad and beautiful country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures. Canada is like a blooming flower, unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer. It is a broad and beautiful country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.加拿大就像一朵盛开的花朵，以令人叹为观止的美丽和丰富绽放着，以赢得那些享受它所提供的人的心。这是一个从大西洋延伸到太平洋的广阔而美丽的国家。它也是世界上种族最多样化的国家之一，拥有独特的文化。 In the ten provinces and three territories which make up Canada, there is great diversity in geography. To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains, which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water.Ancient,slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests. The establishment of national parks makes many of these beautiful places protected areas for the public to visit and enjoy, such as Banff and Jasper National Parks. One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds. make up ≈consist of be home to...的家园 high peaks and deep valleys高峰和深谷 a huge variety of种类繁多的 hug≈embrace unique scenic spot独特的景点 mighty≈powerful（high and mighty 趾高气昂的） in a splendid display of sights and sounds声像结合的精彩呈现 Apart from its geographical diversity, Canadas many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents. Some of Canadas earliest settlers, who are thought to be ancestors of the indigenous peoples, crossed the Bering Strait by means of a land bridge from a place now known as Siberia. They settled on this vast land thousands of year