Other countries, other cultures M 9 Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures

Learning about other countries and other cultures is a rewarding experience. Enjoy some pictures , and tell me which country the following symbol represents?

The Pyramid and the Sphinx Unit 1 The Pyramid and the Sphinx Egypt

Unit 1 Leaning Tower Of Pisa Italy

Unit 1 Taj Mahal India

Unit 1 Big Ben a beefeater The UK

Unit 1 In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and now guard the Queen’s jewels.

Unit 1 Australia The Sydney Opera House Koala

Unit 1 The USA Empire State Building Statue of Liberty

Unit 1 The RCMP , the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are famous for ‘always getting their man’.

Maple trees Canada Which country has such fantastic natural scenery?

Unit 1 Reading Canada—land of maple trees

Brainstorming country What subjects do we often talk about? population culture Size and location symbol country Beautiful scenery history major cities food

Fast Reading Main idea Para 1 Size and location Para 2 Beautiful scenery Para 3 population Para 4-7 Major cities Niagara Falls Para 8 history Para 9 Para 10 National symbol Para 11 conclusion

Size and location Para.1 largest natural scenery the Arctic the USA Canada U.S.A the Atlantic the Pacific Canada is one of the __________ countries with fantastic _________ _________. To the north is _________. It borders ____________ to the south, while on the eastern and western boundaries, it borders ____________ and ______________. largest natural scenery the Arctic the USA the Atlantic the Pacific

What makes up the beautiful scenery in Canada? Para.2 What makes up the beautiful scenery in Canada? frozen wastes; vast mountain ranges; huge open fields; countless rivers; endless forests

Para.3 Population What’s the population of Canada? Where do the vast majority of Canadian people live? For example? What are the four major cities famous for?

Major cities Vancouver Montreal Toronto Edmonton Para.4-7 has the biggest Chinese population in Canada Vancouver Montreal the second largest French-speaking city in the world; Toronto the biggest city, the most multicultural Edmonton home to the west Edmonton Mall

Toronto the most multicultural city

Montreal a port city in Quebec the second largest French-speaking city

Vancouver It has one of the largest Chinese populations in North America

Edmonton home to the West Edmonton Mall

T or F ? Niagara Falls Para.8 1. Nearer to the Pacific coast is Niagara Falls. 2.The largest of the waterfalls is shaped like a semicircle. the Atlantic

History What’s “ the Gold Rush”? Para.9 History What’s “ the Gold Rush”? In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike frontier area in the north-west of Canada , so about one million people left their homes and went to seek their fortune.

National symbol The maple leaf. Para.10 What’s the national symbol of Canada? The maple leaf. What does the maple tree supply? The maple tree supplies Canada’s most famous food---maple syrup .

Consolidation 1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to China. B. Toronto is the largest city in Canada. C. Maple syrup is Canada’s most famous food. D. Canada was named the best country in the world to live in by the UN in 1996.

2. Why does Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World and New World? A. Because it’s the largest French-speaking city in the world. B. Because Quebec was once lost to the British. C. Because it’s a port and the second largest city in Canada. D. Because Quebec was originally colonized by France and its population is still over 70 per cent French.

3. Which of the following facts about the Edmonton mall is wrong? A. It is in the city of Edmonton. B. It is said to be the largest pedestrian mall in the world. C. It has an area of more than 20 football pitches. D. It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.

4. Which of the following words can not replace the word named in the last paragraph? declared B. called C. considered D. titled

Consolidation Main idea Supporting details location It 1._____the USA in the south and the Arctic in the north, with the Pacific in the west and the Atlantic in the east. 2._____ Frozen wastes, vast mountain ranges, huge open fields, a great many rivers with 3._____ fish and endless forests. Niagara Falls Not far from the Atlantic coast, it seems to be the best-known 4.__ phenomenon in Canada. History When gold was discovered in the north-west of Canada in 1896, many people came to seek their fortunes but most ended in 5._____ and they stayed and lived in this area.

Major cities Toronto: It is considered to be one of the most 6._____ cities in the world. Montreal: It is the second largest 7._____ city in the world with a wonderful mix of European and North American architecture and culture. Vancouver: It has a 8._____ Chinese population than many other cities in North America and superb scenery, with its 9._____ close to some very popular ski areas. Edmonton: It has one of the largest indoor shopping centers in the world, 10._____ a lot of customers every day.