1. Revision 1. Why were Li Daiyu and Liu Qian on a trip to Canada? 2. Why did they decide to take “The True North” from west to east across Canada? 3. What did their friend tell them on the way to the station ? 4. What did they manage to catch sight of when they crossed the Rocky Mountains? 5. What province did they go through?

2. Correct the mistakes. 1. Their next stop was Calgary, it is famous for the Calgary Stampede. 2. Because the Great Lakes, they learned, Canada has much fresh water than any country in the world. 3. In fact, it has one-thirds of the world's totally fresh water, and many of it is in the Great Lakes. 4. That night as they slept, the train rushed cross the top of Lake Superior, though the great forests and to southward towards Toronto., which is famous Because of the more any other one-third total much acrossthrough ＼

3. Discovering useful words (Page36,Tb) Check the answers and discuss the questions.

4. Word Study: 1. scene & scenery 1. The movie opens with a scene in a park. 2. The team’s victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. 3. Firefighters were on the scene immediately. 4. Many people enjoy the mountain scenery. 5. How I wish to hold the charming spring scenery and forever suckle its fragrance!spring scenery （戏）场 场景，情景 现场 风景，风光

5. 2. slight & slightly 1. He holds a ________ different opinion. 2. There is only a _______ difference between them. 3. ---- Are you worried? ---- Only________. The damage is ________. slightly slight slightly slight

6. 3. surround 1. I’d like to bring up my child in the healthy ___________. 2. The ___________ countries are the ones that border our country. 3. Students are always sitting at the desk, ___________ by all kinds of books. surroundings surrounding surrounded

7. 4. measure 1. The suit will be made to your measure. 2. The government has promised to take strong measures to help the unemployed. 3. She measured the stranger with her eyes. 4. The river measures more than 100 metres across （ in length ）. 尺寸 措施 打量 宽度是

8. Underline the appositive clauses in the text. The thought that they could cross the whole continent was exciting. Some people have the idea that you can cross Canada in less than five days, but they forget the fact that Canada is 5,500 kilometres from coast to coast. The girls were surprised at the fact that ocean ships can sail up the Great Lakes. The thought that they could cross the whole continent was exciting. Some people have the idea that you can cross Canada in less than five days, but they forget the fact that Canada is 5,500 kilometres from coast to coast. The girls were surprised at the fact that ocean ships can sail up the Great Lakes.

9. Practice 1.The fact ____ she works hard is well known to us all. A. that B. what C. why D. which 2.The fact ____ he was successful proves his ability. A. that B. what C. which D. why 3.The news ____ he was kidnapped surprised us greatly. A. what B. that C. why D. when 4.His suggestion ____ the meeting be delayed was turned down. A. which B. that C. / D. it 5.I have no idea ____ he will start. A. when B. that C. what D. /

10. 6.I've come from the government with a message ____ the meeting won't be held tomorrow. A. if B. that C. whether D. which 7.The thought ____ he might fail in the exam worried him. A. when B. which C. what D. that 8.The order ____ the prisoner be set free arrived too late. A. which B. whether C. that D. what 9.The nurses are trying their best to reduce the patient's fear ____ he would die of the disease. A. that B. as C. of which D. which 10.He often asked me the question ____ the work was worth doing. A. whether B. where C. that D. when

11. Further Practice 1. _____ we need more practice is quite clear. A. When B. What C. That D. / 2. ____ I accept the gift or refuse it is none of your business. A. If B. Whether C. Even if D. No matter when 3. _____ he is doing seems quite difficult. A. How B. That C. Which D. What 4. ____ that there is another good harvest this year. A. Experts say B. This is said C. It was said D. He was said 5. _____ that she has received a doctor‘s degree. A. It’s a splendid news B. This is a splendid news C. It‘s splendid news D. This is splendid news

12. 6. _____ is unknown to us all. A. Where did she put it B. Where she put it C. That where she put it D. In which she put it 7. That’s _____ he called on us to do. A. what B. that C. how D. why 8. The reason why I have to go is _____ if I don’t. A. that she will be disappointed B. because she will be disappointed C. on account of her being disappointed D. that she will be disappointing

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