Unit 5 Canada – “ The True North”

1. Unit 5 Canada – “ The True North”

2. maple tree The leaves of …are…, confirming the arrival of autumn.

3. Canada • Position • Size • Population the fact that Canada is …from coast to coast slightly over … Located in______ ________, Canada is the ________ _________ country in the world with a population of _______ ________ thirty million.

4. position Arctic Ocean Canada lies in North America Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean lie in/ be located in be surrounded by… on… lie to/ lie north of the USA

5. means of transport • Rather than take…, they decided to fly… and then take… • The thought that…continent was exciting. ↑ that they could cross the whole continent the thought 〓

6. Natural scenery 1. Going eastward, you’ll pass … and …as well as… e.g. _________ English as a foreign language, you may feel ________ and ________ as well as __________. puzzled frustrated satisfied terrified amazed pleased 2. Earlier that day, when they crossed…, they manage to catch sight of …

7. Activities • Skiing in …and sailing in…make …one of …to live in to talk with makes a person travelling pleasant Travelling makes a person pleasant to talk with .

8. Feelings • They were amazed to see… • The girls were surprised at the fact that… • Nowadays , the whole country are proud of the news ________ Moyan became the first Chinese to win Nobel prize for literature. • Scientists were still puzzled about the question _______ this medicine can be used on human being.

9. A travel journal • general introduction • means of transport • natural scenery • activities • feelings during the trip • local people, customs/traditions and culture

10. A travel journal to Canada Located in…, Canada is… • General situation: • Means of transport: • Scenery: • Activities: • Feelings: Rather than…, … decided to…and then… The thought that …exciting Going eastward, … passed… When … crossed…, … catch sight of … Skiing …and sailing …make …one of …to live in. be amazed to see… be surprised at the fact that…

11. Travelling along…, …appreciate…and…as well as…

12. … refreshed to see… peaceful…

13. The picture that…mountains and …grassland lie in harmony … is impressive

14. …lucky to catch sight of…

15. Splendid temples make…a place to…

16. Located in…,Tibet covers… with a population of… Tibet position: the southwest part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau size: more than 1.2 million square kilometers, population: 2.62 million

17. Qinghai-Tibet Railway Rather than take…, they decided to fly… and then take… Rather than_______ other means of transport, you’d better _____ the region by____________. take Qinghai-Tibet Railway cross __________ by train, you can appreciate the _____________ scenery ________ the railway. Travelling breathtaking along

18. mountains covered by snow , vast grassland peaceful and clear lakes

19. Going eastward, you’ll pass … and…as well as… • Travelling by train, you can appreciate the breathtaking scenery along the railway. • mountains covered by snow ,vast grassland, peaceful and clear lakes • Travelling by train, you can appreciate mountains covered by snow and vast grassland as well as peaceful and clear lakes. They were amazed to see… • feel amazed, relaxed, refreshed … • Travelling by train, you will be amazed to appreciate mountains covered by snow and vast grassland as well as peaceful and clear lakes.

20. antelope catch sight of an endangered species Earlier that day, when they crossed…, they manage to catch sight of … When you cross the grassland, you may be fortunate to… When you cross the grassland, you may manage to catch sight of … Meanwhile, you will be a bit sad about the fact that it is… The girls were surprised at the fact that…

21. make a pilgrimage ancient temples shocking, impressive Skiing in …and sailing in…make …one of …to live in The splendid ancient temples make Tibet one of the holy lands to… The picture that …so sincerely is … to people… The thought that…was exciting.

22. A travel guide to Tibet Located in the southwest part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Tibet covers more than 1.2 million square kilometers with a population of 2.62 million. It has been a charming tourists destination. Rather than take other means of transport, you’d better cross the region by railway.Travelling by train, you will be amazed to appreciate mountains covered by snow and vast grassland as well as peaceful and clear lakes.

23. When you cross the grassland, you may be fortunate to catch sight of antelopes. Meanwhile, you will be a bit sad about the fact that it is an endangered species. As well as breathtaking scenery, splendid ancient temples make Tibet one of the holy lands to make a pilgrimage. The picture that the locals are making pilgrimages so sincerely is impressive to people from other cultures. All these attractions make Tibet a paradise for tourists.

24. Lonely Planet Guidebooks have been popular among backpackers around the world for decades. It is famous for inviting locals to introduce their hometowns as destinations for those tourists travelling by themselves. You are invited to write a guide to your hometown. • Your guide should include: 1. general introduction to your hometown 2. recommend ( transport, scenery and activities) 3. feelings during the trip

25. Useful expressions • lie in, be located in, be surrounded by, cover, has a population of, with a population of • Rather than…, you’d better… • Doing …, you will…and… as well as… • When/as…, …catch sight of … • …makes my hometown… to… • …be amazed/excited/relaxed to do… • …be proud of/ satisfied with the fact/ view that… • The fact/ thought/ idea that… is exciting/ inspiring.

26. words to describe scenery words to convey feelings terrified excited shocked impressed satisfied amazed relaxed refreshed pleased exhausted … • splendid • breathtaking • amazing • impressive • fantastic • awesome • extraordinary • …