牛津英语M9U1(Learning guide)

M9U1 READING (Learning guide)

Step 1 Fast reading

The structure of the article

Para. 1 ________________________________ Para. 2 _______________________________

Para. 3-7 ______________________________ Para. 8 _______________________________

Para. 9 _______________________________ Para. 10 _______________________________

Para. 11_______________________________

Step 2 : Careful reading

Choose the correct answer according to the passage.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to China.

B. Toronto is the largest city in Canada.

C. Maple syrup is Canada’s most famous food.

D. Canada was named the best country in the world to live in by the UN in 1996.

2. Why does Montreal has a wonderful mix of Old World and New World?

A. Because it’s the largest French-speaking city in the world.

B. Because Quebec was once lost to the British.

C. Because it’s a port and the second largest city in Canada.

D. Because Quebec was originally colonized by France and its population is still over 70 percent French.

3. Which of the following facts about the Edmonton mall is wrong?

A. It is in the city of Edmonton.

B. It is said to be the largest pedestrian mall in the world.

C. It has an area of more than 20 football pitches.

D. It attracts over 55,000 customers every year.

4. Which of the following words can not replace the word named in the last paragraph?

A. declared

B. called

C. considered

D. titled

Step 3: Summary

Basic facts about Canada

Size: Canada is the (1)_______ (two) largest country in the world. (2) ________(locate) Canada lies in North America, (3)______ the Arctic to the north, the USA to the south, the Atlantic to the east and the Pacific to the west. Scenery: Canada’s geographical features vary from frozen wastes, mountain ranges, open plains, countless rivers to endless forests.

Population: Most of the 30 million Canadians live in (4)________(city).

History: Quebec was once a French colony but was lost to the British in 1763. In 1896, lots of people (5) _____ (seek) fortunes in “the gold rush” and settled in Canada. Symbol A maple leaf is (6)_________(feature) on the Canadian flag. Major cities and attractions of Canada

Toronto

Canada’s largest city and perhaps the world’s most multicultural city with the world’s tallest tower-- the CN Tower in the center.

Montreal

Canada’s 2nd largest city & the world’s 2nd largest French-speaking city known for its metropolitan lifestyle and beautiful mix of architecture.

Vancouver

Another multicultural city with the largest Chinese population, a beautiful harbor and comforts of modern life (7)________ being close to ski areas.

Edmonton

Home to the Western Edmonton Mall--- the largest pedestrian mall in the world (8)_________(cover) an area of over 20 football pitches.

Niagara Falls

The most (9)_______ (wide) recognized Canadian natural phenomenon (10)_______ width is 670 meters.