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课题： Reading (1) U1B6

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教学目标：

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1. give a brief introduction to Canada’s diversity in geography, race and culture;

2. identify the textual structure of the website article;

教学重点：

identify the textual structure of the website article;

教学难点： identify the textual structure of the website article;

教学用具：Multi-media

教学方法：Group work, discussion

教学实施过程：

1. Have students answer the first question on page 2.

I know that Canada has quite a few national symbols like the maple leaf, which is on the

country’s national flag. The maple tree is important to Canada’s economy because it is used

for wood and sugar. Ice hockey, the national winter sport, is also a symbol of Canada.

Canada is famous for inventing the sport, and it is the favourite sport of the country.

2. Have students answer the second question on page 2.

Canada is a vast and diverse country with much natural beauty. Forillon National Park is

situated on the north-eastern coast of the country and consists of majestic cliffs, beautiful

hiking trails and diverse wildlife. A visit to Canada’s cities can also offer exciting experiences

to travellers. At the CN Tower, which is a landmark of Toronto, visitors can take part in many

activities like getting a breathtaking view of the city or enjoying the ultimate thrill of walking

on a ledge outside the tower.

3. Have students pay attention to the picture and the title of the article and answer the

following questions.

(1) How much do you know about the maple leaf?

The maple leaf is an important symbol of Canada. It is represented on the Canadian flag,

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which is also called the Maple Leaf. The maple leaf has been used as the Canadian emblem

since the 1700s.

(2) What examples can you give to show the diversity of Canada?

Canada is known for its diversity because its population consists of various ethnic

backgrounds. People on this land are made up of indigenous peoples and immigrants from

across the world. Their diversity is also reflected in the variety of languages spoken in the

country. These include the official languages of English and French, as well as others such as

Mandarin, Arabic and German.

4. Have students read the website article and finish A1 on page 4.

Answer: Para. 2: There is great diversity in geography.

Para. 3: Canada is ethnically diverse.

Para. 4: The country also has a rich diversity of cultures.

Para. 5: Canada is a unique place to live and visit.

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