1. Unit 1 Welcome to the unit &Reading

2. Do you have an experience of going abroad? How much do you know about foreign countries? Look at the pictures below and try to guess which country each represents.

3. Picture 1 They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP.

4. The RCMP was originally called North-West Mounted Police, which was formed in 1873. In 1920, it was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In the past, horses were used as a means of transport by the police in Canada. Now, various modern facilities are used instead.

5. The Coat of Arms of Canada

6. The world’s second-largest country

7. What other things can you think of to represent Canada? Red maple leaves

8. Picture 2 This man guards the Queen’s jewels.

9. The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of his Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London.

10. In the past, the beefeaters looked after the prisoners in the London Tower and guarded the British crown jewels. Now, they no longer safeguard the Queen’s jewels. Instead, they are ceremonial guardians who also act as tour guides. To most of the tourists, they are tourist attractions in their own right.

11. What other things can you think of to represent the UK? Big Ben Stonehenge

12. Picture 3 This modern opera house has become the symbol of the modern city.

13. The Sydney Opera House represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance. This magnificent building was constructed between 1957 and 1973, and its concrete shell roof is very distinctive. Since its official opening, the Sydney Opera House has attracted famous performers from all around the world.

14. What other things can you think of to represent Australia? Koala bear Kangaroo

15. Picture 4 Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers!

16. The Empire State Building, which stands over a quarter of a mile above the heart of Manhattan, is a 102-story landmark skyscraper. It was designed by William F. Lamb and constructed between 1929 and 1931.

17. What other things can you think of to represent the USA? The Statue of Liberty The White House

18. Can you name any symbols for other countries? cherry blossom Japan Mount Fuji

19. pyramids Egypt

20. Leaning Tower Pisa Italy

21. Eiffel Tower France

22. Greece Aegean Sea

24. They are all Canadian.

26. What subjects will be covered in the passage? Canada culture food history society geography …

27. The history of Canada

28. The original occupants of Canada is Indians and Eskimos ( 爱斯基摩人 ). The word “Canada” comes from the Indian word “Kanata”. 17 th centuries many British and France immigrated to Quebec. The two countries fought because of the domination over the Quebec between 1756 to 1763.

30. Canada became an independent country on July 1st 1867. Some regions like Newfound Land, Nunavut, and New Brunswick joined in Canada. At last, the British government won the war, and had the domination over the Quebec.

31.  The Canadian Rockies  Niagara Falls  Pacific Rim National Park  Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia)

32. The Canadian Rockies  Beautiful serene  Resulting in sharply pointed mountains separated by wide, U- shaped valleys gouged by glaciers  Transportation: By car

33. Niagara Falls  is actually three separate  truly natural wonders  Transportation: by air, car or bus  Take one of the ”Maid of the Mist” boats to experience the Falls up close  The ice bridge is a marvel in winter

34. Pacific Rim National Park  Located on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast  Wet, wild and dramatic scenery  The easiest way of transportation: by car  staying in one of the lodges/hotels on the northern half of Long Beach. PS! This is a popular destination year- round: Book early!

35. Cabot Trail (Nova Scotia)  This 300 km trail through the highlands of Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton, on Canada’s east coast  is actually a drive; a beautiful, scenic loop carved into the side of mountains

36. Fast reading Read the brochure quickly and answer the following questions. 1. What is the population of Canada? More than 30 million people.

37. 2. Which Canadian cities are mentioned? 3. Why is Canada referred to as a ‘land of maple trees’? Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton. Because there are many maple trees in Canada, and the maple leaf, which is on the Canadian flag, is considered Canada’s national symbol.

38. Careful reading Detailed information: TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)

39. 1.The border between Canada and the United States is the longest border in the world which is not protected. 2. Canada is a good place for those who love natural recreation such as walking and sailing. 3. Most Canadians live in the countryside. T T F

40. 4. Montreal is the second largest French- speaking city in Canada. 5. There are many Chinese living in Vancouver. 6. The West Edmonton Mall is an underground city. 7. The UN awarded Canada the honour of being one of the best countries in the world to live in. F T F T

41. Which city will you go to in Canada? If you want to see historic churches built 300 years ago, you should go to ________. For the best entertainment in the evenings, I’d recommend ________. To view the city from the third tallest tower in the world, make sure you visit ________. Montreal Toronto

42. The best city for skiing and fishing is ____________. If you want to do shopping, visit art galleries and play in a water park all in one place, you should go to __________. To experience many different cultures, you could go to ________. Vancouver Edmonton Toronto

43. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

44. Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada.

45. Vancouver ranks third largest in Canada. The 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics will be held there.

46. Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and as one of the world's most livable cities.

47. Calgary is the fifth largest CMA in the country after Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Ottawa. It is well-known as a destination for winter sports and ecotourism. It became the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games.

48. Discussion Where in the world would you most like to go? How would you like to get there and why? If you had a visitor from abroad, which places of interest in China would you recommend to him or her? Do you think young people should travel to different places? Why or why not?

49. the national anthem of Canada