Unit 1 other countries, other cultures Welcome to the unit

Different countries have developed their different cultures over time Different countries have developed their different cultures over time. Learning about other countries and their cultures is a particularly enriching experience.

Look at the following pictures, and think about the question: If each picture represents one country in the world, which countries do you think of ?

Pyramid Leaning Tower Of Pisa Italy Egypt

tulip— kimono— Japan Holland

Statue of Liberty— America Venus— Greece

Shakespeare— the UK Football— Brazil

Kangaroo maple leaves Australia Canada

These policemen are a famous peacekeeping force. Look at the pictures below and try to guess which countries they represent. Picture 1: These policemen are a famous peacekeeping force. Canada

What other things can you think of to represent Canada? Niagara Falls The CN tower Maple trees

the UK Picture 2: These men guard the Queen’s jewels.

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

Australia Picture 3: This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city. The Sydney Opera House represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance.

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

Picture 4: the USA the two skyscrapers are called---Marina City they are located --- In Chicago, the USA. Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers!

What are the two skyscrapers called? Marina City Where are they located ? In Chicago, the US. the USA

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

How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries? All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respected and loved by its people.

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

China

--land of the maple tree Reading --land of the maple tree

Canada Here is Canada U.S.A

.Setp2 Introduction the Arctic Ocean the Pacific Ocean Canada the Atlantic Ocean the Pacific Ocean U.S.A

Read the brochure quickly and answer the following questions. Fast reading Read the brochure quickly and answer the following questions. What is the population of Canada? Which Canadian cities are mentioned? How wide are Niagara Falls?

What is the population of Canada? Which Canadian cities are mentioned? How wide are Niagara Falls? About 30 million people. Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton. 670 metres wide.

Careful reading True or False or May ? There are more rivers in Canada than anyone can count. The border between Canada and the United States I the longest undefended border in the world. Most Canadians live in cities.

4. Canada is a very beautiful country. 5. Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world. 6. The West Edmonton Mall is an underground city.

7. More Chinese live in Vancouver than in any other city in North America. 8. The UN awarded Canada the honour of being the best country in the world to live in.

Canada What subjects are covered in the passage? culture food society history geography …

treasures in Canada conclusion General introduction 1 Para___ Location Scenery Modern cities Niagara Falls History National symbol 2 Para___ treasures in Canada 3-7 Para___ 8 Para___ 9 Para___ 10 Para___ conclusion 11 the best country to live in Para___

Category Description Major cities Toronto Montreal Vancouver Edmonton Largest in Canada; most multicultural; famous for the CN Tower Second largest in Canada; second largest French-speaking city in the world; wonderful mix of Old World and New World architecture and culture Smaller in size but equally famous; multicultural; has the biggest Chinese population in Canada; close to the ski resorts A city in the province of Alberta; home to the west Edmonton Mall, the largest pedestrian mall in the world

Complete the sentence! Montreal Montreal If you want to see historic churches built 300 years ago, you should go to ________. For the best entertainment in the evenings, I would recommend _________. Montreal Montreal

3. To view the city on the tallest tower in the world, make sure you visit __________. 4. The best city for sailing and fishing is ____________. Toronto Vancouver

5. If you want to do shopping and visit art galleries or play in a water park all in one place, you should go to ______________. 6. For the most multicultural experience, you could go to ___________. Edmonton Toronto

Find the new words from the brochure to match the definitions. nearly, about, more or less too many to be counted areas where groups of families live together approximately (line 48) countless (line 9) settlements (line 51)

d. protected from attack, guarded e. very tall buildings f. situated g. the food in a restaurant defended (line 5) skyscrapers (line 30) located (line 21) cuisine (line 36)

h. amazing , very impressive i. plentiful, more than enough J. apparently awesome (line 45) abundant (line 11) seemingly (line 9)

Part E: Complete the passage by filling in the blanks using the words provided. (page 5) Answers: 1. frozen 2. animals 3. photographers 4. ski 5. sail 6. harbour 7. Toronto 8. Montreal 9. architecture 10. Edmonton

Post - reading What do you think about travel? Discuss travel with your partner. Use the following conversation as an example.

I prefer armchair travel! How do you prefer to travel, alone or with a tour group? I prefer armchair travel! Why? With books, magazines, TV and the Internet, I can go anywhere, and still enjoy the comforts of home! Oh, I prefer to see things for real, because…

Where in the world would you most like to go Where in the world would you most like to go? How would you like to get there and why? If you had an overseas visitor, 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?

Fill in the blanks according to the text. Canada is the second largest country in the world, famous for its _________ scenery, with frozen wastes, vast mountain ranges, enormous open plains, _________rivers and seemingly endless forests. Outdoor activity lovers can hike, sail, cross-country ski or travel by snowmobile for hours---or even days--- _________ meeting another person. natural countless without

thrilled internationally tallest Everyone will be _______ by Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton-all known ______________ for their metropolitan lifestyle, beautiful architecture and unique culture. The CN Tower, located in the heart of Toronto, is the _______ tower in the world. internationally tallest

French-speaking mix multicultural Chinese largest Montreal, the second largest city in Canada, also a _______________ city, has a wonderful ______ of Old World and New World architecture and culture. Vancouver, another ___________ city, has one of the largest ________ populations in North America. The West Edmonton Mall is said to be the ______ pedestrian mall in the world. French-speaking mix multicultural Chinese largest

Fill in the blanks according to the text. (4) Atlantic Niagara Falls, nearer to the ________ coast, attracts millions of visitors all over the world every year. Canada has a very interesting ______. One million people once left home to seek their _______ in the ‘gold rush’ from all over North America. Autumn will find Canada’s national ______---the maple leaf! history fortunes symbol