龙海一中英语 备课组 课标人教实验版高一 Module 3 Unit 5

Speaking

A: Which official language do you think most people speak? B: I think it is English. Speaking sample: P38

A: Why do you think so? B: English is spoken by more people than French. The country was won by the English in their wars with the French. Only one province, Quebec, is French speaking by law.

A: Why would you want to know that? B: In Canada over 80% of its population has had at least nine- grade schooling and 35% of them have higher schooling.

A: Is it important to know that? B: Yes. Very important. Canada is a developed country. I think education plays an important role.

A: Why is the Chinese language growing so fast in Canada? B: I think it is because more and more Chinese go to Canada. They want to study there or do business.

A: Can you answer the question “ what is a Canada?” B: It is hard to say. Canada is a multicultural country. There are many races, language, and customs. They have different characters.

Talking on page69 Sample (students living in Kunming) A: I need to go to Qingdao. In what direction is it from here? B: Qingdao is northeast here, on the east coast.

A: Is it far from Beijing? B: It’s a little southeast of Beijing. You need to make an overnight train. A: How does one go from Kunming to Qingdao?

B: I think you go northward to Xi’an, then continue to Beijing. Perhaps you could also take a ship from Shanghai and go north along the coast. A: Is close to Harbin?

B: No, Harbin is north of Qingdao and in the northeast of China. A: Thanks. I think I’ll go to Hainan this time. It is southeast of here and will be warmer now. Also it’s within a few hundred kilometres of here. Qingdao is too far north. Harbin is also a good choice, but maybe I’ll wait and go in the summer.

Speaking task on P74 Sample Good morning/afternoon, everybody. We are very honored to have Chief Dan George visiting us, because he is a fine poet and a Canadian film star.

Chief Dan George is a Native Indian from Canada and was born on the west coast. He is the chief of the Salish Nation, and is famous for his support of his people. He played in many films and was nominated for the Academy Award.

He is also a well known poet who writes about his love for his land and nature. It is a great honor for me to present Chief Dan George from Canada.

Imagine that you and your partner are Li Daiyu and Liu Qian. You have visited many places from west to east as well as Iqaluit. What would you talk about when you travel?

Iqaluit

downtown

Sample 1 A: Which would you like best on the trip from Vancouver to Toronto? B: My favorite part is seeing the grizzly bear in the mountains. A: I like the grizzly bear too, but it is said to be dangerous. I also like the wild scenery.

B: What do you think of the wheat- growing province? A: To tell you the truth, I don’t like that part. It’s so plain and dull. Great Lakes are more beautiful. Don’t you think so?

B: You are right. The busy port Thunder Bay is very interesting. I am surprised that ships can go far into the country. A: In fact, I like the forest most. The trees are extremely tall.

Sample 2 A: What do you think of the fall of Canada? B: The fall of Canada is beautiful. The maple trees are red. What is your impression of Toronto?

A: I think it is big, beautiful and wealthy. The CN Tower is famous. On top of it, we can see the misty cloud of the Great Niagara Falls. B: I like Toronto, too. We can eat Cantonese food in downtown Chinatown.

A: Don’t you think Montreal is a French city? B: You got it. The city has a French culture, such as the nice coffee, delicious bread and good music. Also many people speak French.

Homework 1. Preview Learning about language and find more words of the same kind. 2. Find three appositive clauses from the reading passages.