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Using Language
Talk about scenery and culture along a journey
选择性必修二Unit 4 Journey across a Vast Land
In this class, you will
1. predict and grasp the key information of the conversation;
2. understand and master relevant idioms in the conversation;
3. continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information from this unit;
4. learn how to express surprise and curiosity, space and position and how to end a conversation naturally.
Learning objectives
01. Lead in
Watch the video and share what you have known about Canada
02. Pre-listening
Pre-listening
Look at the title.
What are the key words in the title
Talk about scenery and culture along a journey
On the train, Li Daiyu and Liu Qian start talking with a local passenger, a young woman named Anna.
Before you listen, look at the pictures below and guess what they will be talking about.
Prediction
A beautiful lake
going skating on a frozen lake
going camping, playing an instrument
going hiking in a forest
03. While-listening
1.What lake do they see
A. Lake Ontario. B. Lake Louise. C. Lake Superior.
2.What's the climate like in many areas of south - Canada
A. A continental climate with hot summers and cold winters.
B. A tropical climate with high temperatures all year - round.
C. An oceanic climate with mild winters and cool summers.
3.What is the Prairie like
A. Full of mountains. B. As flat as a pancake. C. Full of lakes and forests.
4.Where is Winnipeg located
A. In the east of North America. B. In the west of North America.
C. Almost in the dead centre of North America from east to west.
5.What did Daiyu and Liu Qian do last autumn
A. They travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans - Siberian Railway.
B. They travelled from Moscow to Beijing on the Trans - Siberian Railway.
C. They had a long train journey in Canada.
Task one:
Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer
While-listening





1. What do people do when the Lake Louise freezes over in winter
2. What does Anna say about Canadian summers
3. How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg
4. What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg
5. What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken
Task two:
Listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions
While-listening
1. What do people do when the Lake Louise freezes over in winter
2. What does Anna say about Canadian summers
3. How far is it from Edmonton to Winnipeg
4. What kinds of things do people do in Winnipeg
5. What other long rail journey have Li Daiyu and Liu Qian taken
Many areas of____________ have________________ .
________, _________, __________, and city things like movies or restaurants on the weekends.
They travelled from___________________ on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia.
People like to go skating on the ice.
south Canada
very hot summers
More than 1,300 kilometres.
Skiing
hiking
camping
Beijing to Moscow
Daiyu：Look there，Liu Qian! What a beautiful lake!
Liu Qian：Oh，my goodness! That must be Lake Louise! It’ s so beautiful！1. .
Anna：Yes, that’ s Lake Louise.
Daiyu：It’ s pretty!
Anna：It’ s even prettier in winter，after the lake freezes over.
People like to go skating on the ice.
Words fail me
D. I’m surprised
Listen again and fill in the blanks with the seven idioms(习语) and similes(明喻) in activity.Then choose a suitable meaning for each one.
难以言表
Liu Qian：Does all of Canada get so cold in winter
Anna：A lot of it does.
Daiyu：So then，Canada must have cool summers as well.
Anna：That’ s certainly true of many places. However，many areas of south Canada have a continental climate，with very hot summers and very cold winters，so some days it gets 2.___________________.
Liu Qian：Is all of Canada full of mountains like here
as hot as an oven
F. very warm
热如火炉
Anna：Oh,no. In fact, by the time we get to Edmonton, we’ ll be in the prairie.This is 3. ___________________ and stretches for 4. ____________________—more than 1,300 kilometres—until we reach Winnipeg. After that，there are lakes and forests.
Daiyu：What kind of place is Winnipeg
Anna：It’ s a small city almost in the 5. __________ of North America, from east to west.
Liu Qian：What do you do to 6. there
as far as the eye can see
kill time
C. for a long distance
E. spend time
dead centre
G. the exact middle of something
as flat as a pancake
A. with no mountains or hills
平如煎饼
目之所及
正中心
消磨时间
Anna：Oh，7. __________...skiing，hiking，camping.
But also city things: movies or restaurants on the weekends，for example.So is this your first long train journey
Daiyu：Oh, no.Last autumn，we travelled from Beijing to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Mongolia.
Anna：How interesting! What was it like
Liu Qian：Well, once you go north from Beijing, you pass through some low mountains and then enter the grasslands with its rolling hills.
you name it
B. all kinds of things
应有尽有
Anna：Do a lot of people live in that area
Daiyu：Oh, not at all! There are a few small towns along the way，but the land is pretty empty. Sometimes you might see a few horses or sheep. It’ s beautiful.
Anna：Wow, that sounds incredible!
返 回
A. with no mountains or hills
B. all kinds of things
C. for a long distance
D. I'm surprised.
E. spend time
F. very warm
G. the exact middle of something
1. words fail me
2. as hot as an oven
3. as flat as a pancake
4. as far as the eye can
5. dead centre
6. kill time
7. you name it
Listen again. Match the following idioms and similes with their meanings.
While-listening
Idioms often use figures of speech such as simile (明喻), metaphor (暗喻), exaggeration (夸张), personification (拟人) to make your speech more vivid and concise (简洁的).
04. Post-listening
What did they talking about in the conversation
Where have you travelled in China What places impressed you most
How would you continue and end the conversation
Post-listening
What did they talking about in the conversation
①Climate and the geography of Canada
②Certain places in Canada and activities there.
③Their own travel experiences.
Where have you travelled in China What places impressed you most
My favorite trip was by train to Guilin in 2025. Guilin has beautiful mountains and rivers. People say "Guilin's scenery is the best under heaven". Local Yao and Zhuang people have interesting traditions. Lijiang's old town is nice, with Naxi culture and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain nearby. Huangshan has strange pines and clouds, and old villages around it. They all mix great nature with rich culture.
How would you continue and end the conversation
Showing interest to continue the conversation and end the conversation politely.
05.
Speaking
In groups of three, continue the conversation about Canada and China based on your own travel experiences or the information you heard or read in this unit.
End the conversation naturally.
Group work
EXAMPLE
Anna: I thought China would be very crowded, given its large population.
Daiyu: Well, contrary to what many people believe, there are a lot of vast and empty spaces in China, actually.
Anna: That's great! There must be amazing scenery to see in China then!
…
Anna: Anyhow, the next station is my stop! Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip!
Daiyu: Thanks, Anna!
Liu Qian: It was really great to meet you!
Anna: And it was nice talking to you!
Read the conversation.
different from sth.
Anyhow/anyway is used to when changing the subject of a conversation or ending the conversation.
Expressing surprise and curiosity
Oh, my goodness! / Good heavens!
You are kidding!
Are you kidding
Are you serious
It can't be true!
Oh no! Really
What a surprise!
I think it's fantastic!
Wow! How interesting/ amazing!
What was it like
Talking about space and position
It's about ... kilometres northeast of ...
... is close to ...
in/on/to the north /south/west/east of...
across the continent/lake
alongside the coast/river
go eastwards/ westwards /northwards /southwards
prep. 在……旁边；与……一起
adv. 在旁边
in在里面，on接壤，to 不接壤
Ending a conversation naturally
I have to run. Good talking to you.
I'll catch you later.
It was good/nice meeting you.
I'm sure you want to relax a bit. I’ll let you go.
Sorry, I can't talk longer. I'm actually on my way to...
Well, I have to go. I'll talk to you later.
我待会儿再找你
I have to go. 我得走了。
和你谈话很愉快。
放松一下。
06.
Summary
07.
Assessment
Learning Objectives Score(1-5)
1. 准确提取对话中关于地形、气候、活动的关键信息 掌握 7 个重点习语的含义及用法（如 “words fail me”“you name it”）
2. 正确使用表达惊讶、空间位置的句型（如 “Oh, my goodness!”“in the north of”）； 能自然延续对话并礼貌收尾
3. 积极参与听前预测、小组讨论、角色扮演等活动；主动分享观点，倾听并尊重他人发言
5-完全能；4-基本能；3-不确定；2不太能；1-完全不能
08.
Assignment
1.Recite the idioms and similes with their meanings we have learned.
2.Group work——Imitative writing
Make an adapted conversation with at least three idioms and similes and role play next class.
3.Search more idioms and similes in English.
Adapted sample：Talking About Nanchang Tourism
Anna: I’ve heard China has amazing natural scenery. Have you been to any places that took your breath away(amazing)
Li Daiyu: Absolutely! Last year we went to Lushan Mountain, which is just a short drive from Nanchang. The moment we saw the cascading waterfalls and swirling clouds around the green peaks, words failed me(surprised). It’s even more beautiful than pictures—you can really feel the charm of "clouds and mists wrapping the mountains" there!
Liu Qian: And Nanchang itself is a hidden gem（not famous treasure) too! The Ganjiang River flowing through the city is a total must-see. The river winds past Tengwang Pavilion, one of China’s famous ancient pavilions, and the whole view looks like a traditional Chinese painting. You name it(all kinds of things)—taking a night cruise on the Ganjiang, climbing Tengwang Pavilion to enjoy the river scenery, or wandering around the historic Shengjin Tower area—there’s so much to do that you’ll never get bored!
Anna: Wow, that sounds fantastic! What’s the climate like in Nanchang
Li Daiyu: Summers here can be as hot as an oven(very hot)—it’s known as one of China’s "four furnaces" for a reason! But autumn is perfect: cool, sunny, and with clear skies. We spent a week in Nanchang last autumn, just killing time(spend time) by the Ganjiang River, sipping local tea, and chatting with the locals about the city’s history.
Anna: I’d love to visit someday. Oh, look—we’re approaching Honggutan New Area! It’s almost the core urban area of Nanchang, with those modern skyscrapers standing beside the old river.
Liu Qian: Really That’s interesting—mixing the old and new must make Nanchang even more special. Well, it was great talking to you!
Anna: Same here. Enjoy the rest of your journey exploring Nanchang!
① He's always as busy as a bee. I wonder if he ever takes a break.
② She was as clear as crystal (水晶) about her intentions.
③ I used to feel as free as a bird when I was younger.
④ He's as hard as nails (钉子) with his staff.
⑤ Don’t trust him because he’s as sly (狡猾的) as a fox.
being busy and hard-working 忙忙碌碌
being clear in mind 心如明镜
being free and relaxed 自由自在
being tough 冷酷无情
being cunning 老奸巨猾
More idioms
① Not everyone can keep as cool as a cucumber in an emergency.
② For some, it may seem silly, a storm in a teacup.
③ A person with his head in the clouds should be brought back to reality.
④ I'm on top of the world. I never expected to do so well.
⑤ The diamond ring cost him an arm and a leg.
being calm in face of emergency 镇定自若
to wonder about something unrealistic 胡思乱想
to make a fuss 小题大做
being excited when doing something successfully 欣喜若狂
cost a large amount of money 价格昂贵
Thanks for listening!

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