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What are the two most important mountain ranges in America? • Discuss the following topics . • Which river has been called “Father of waters” ? • the most important lakes in the US. • Talk about the three famous national parks. • What does geyser mean? Which is the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park?
1.The Appalachian mountains and the Rocky mountains are the two most important mountain ranges in America. the Appalachian mountains the Rocky mountains
2.Which river has been called “Father of waters” ? • the Mississippi River has been called “father of waters” or “Old Man River”.
3. the most important lakes in the US. • Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie.
4. the three famous national parks. • Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, the Yellowstone National Park.
5. What does geyser mean? Which is the most famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park? • A geyser is a natural spring that sends up a column of hot water or steam at regular or irregular intervals. • The most famous one is Old Faithful. Which means it is always loyal and true to its promise of sending water up.
Discuss with your partner the following places in China and America and compare them. • The Rocky Mountains—the Himalayan Mountains • The Grand Canyon---the Three Gorges • The Mississippi---the Yangtze River • The Yellowstone National Park---the scenery in Gui Lin
王 亚 玲 制 作 2006年12月
