Other countries, other cultures Unit 1 Other countries, other cultures

Picture 1 the UK This man guards the Queen’s jewels.

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

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.

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

Picture 2 Australia This modern opera house has become the symbol of the modern city.

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.

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

Picture 3 the USA Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers!

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.

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

Japan Can you name any symbols for other countries? cherry blossom kimonos

pyramids Egypt

Leaning Tower Pisa Italy

Eiffel Tower France

Acropolis Greece

Thailand

China If you had to choose a symbol to represent China, what would you choose? Why?

Let’s appreciate a song- a country’s national anthem.

Canada They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP.

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.

What other things can you think of to represent Canada? maple trees

Can you name the following famous people?

Who is he? Where is he from? Mark Rowswell

Who is she? Where is she from? Celine Dion

Who is he? Where is he from? Justin Bieber

Canada --- land of maple trees

A Country What subjects will be covered in the passage? culture food society A Country geography history …

Fast reading Read the passage quickly and finish the exercises on the paper:

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

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

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

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 Montreal Toronto

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

Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada.

Vancouver ranks third largest in Canada. The 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics were held there.

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

Calgary is the fifth largest 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.

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?

the national anthem of Canada