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M9 Unit1 Other countries other cultures- word power
学案
Reading Canada ---- land of the maple tree
(一)重点词汇的用法
1. Canada is one of the largest countries in the world, second only to Russia, and has always been famous for its fantastic scenery.(p2 L1-2) second only to: 仅次于
Our city has an area of 20,000 square kilometres, second only to the largest city in our province. 仅次于
比较: second to , next to, superior to, junior/senior to
He is such a good player that he is second to none. (无人能比)
Next to music, he loves tennis best. (除了音乐,他最喜欢网球。)
This employee is superior to the former in ability. (这个雇员比上个强。)
He is junior to me by two years. (他比我小两岁。)
2. On the eastern and western boundaries, the country borders the two great oceans --- the Atlantic and the Pacific. (P2 Lines 6-7)
(1)border: v. to touch at the edge or boundary
China borders Russia and many other countries.
(2)border: n. the line that indicates the boundary of two countries or areas/ the edge of sth
Dave lives in a small town in Canada, near the American border.
You can not pass the border line without a passport.
3. …, which is said to be the longest border in the world not defended by an army or the police. (P.2 L.5-6)
defend vt. 防御,保护,保卫,为……辩护(常和from, against 连用)
He defended her from the attack of a dog.
They defended the city against the enemy.
He made a long speech defending his view.= He made a long speech in defense of his view.
4. There are many wild animals in the forests and on the freezing, ice-covered lands in the north, and fish are abundant in the seas and rivers. (P2 L9-11)
abundant adj. available in large quantity 丰富的,充裕的
This lake is abundant in fish.
You have abundant time to go there.
This autumn, farmers had an abundant harvest.
5. You will be thrilled by Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton-all known internationally for their metropolitan lifestyle, beautiful architecture and unique culture. (P2 L16-18)
thrill: vt. 使非常高兴,使非常激动
1)The exhibition thrilled all the visitors who came to the gallery. It was a great success.
2)They were thrilled at the news of the victory.
6. Located in the heart of Toronto is the Canadian National Tower, which is often called the CN for short. (P2.L21)
be located: 位于…… 坐落于……
The house is located next to the river.
Rome is located in Italy.
Houses must be worth a large amount of money standing(用现在分词)/located(用过去分词)(位于)in that areas
关注类似的过去分词。
We are faced with (面临)a serious problem.
The road is lined with(排列)tall trees.
He is dressed in(穿着)a new coat.
He is seated i n(坐在)the armchair, silent.
The man is drunk in(陶醉于)the achievements made.
The troubled kid is lost in(沉迷于)computer games.
for short (简略形式),
Her name is “Frances”, or “Fran” for short.
Fran is short for Frances.
in short(总之)
Things can’t be any worse: in short, the project has got stuck.
defending关注类似的短语:
for free (without payment), for certain/sure(=without doubt)
I got the ticket for free from someone who didn’t want it.
He must live somewhere around. But I can’t say for sure/certain.
7. There are old buildings, churches, narrow streets and alleys, all alongside glass and steel and concrete skyscrapers reaching upwards. (L29-30)
alongside: 与……一起;与……同时
In this city, traditional beliefs go alongside a modern urban lifestyle.
Volunteers worked alongside professional builders in the construction programme.
8. ...a beautiful harbour, and all the comforts of modern life and international cuisine, in addition to being close to the most popular wilderness and ski areas. (L35-37) in addition to: as well as; also
Kate has a flat in London in addition to a villa in France.
Mr Zhou is popular with his students because he really cares for his students in addition to his years of experience as a teacher.
比较: as well as /as well/ in addition to /in addition/ alongside/besides
In addition to English, he has to study a second language.
He has to study a second language alongside/ besides English.
He has to study a second language as well as English.
He has to study English and in addition, a second language.
He has to study English and a second language as well..
9. it is like an underground city, covering an area of more than 20 football patches. (P3.L40)

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