1、备课资料Background informationMontrealMontreal is a city with almost 2 million people. People in Montreal are very friendly and French-English “bilinguality” is their mother tongue.Montreal has a harsh winter which makes it great for winter sports. Luckily, Montreal gets around the winter problem with i
2、ts underground corridors. This makes the city an alluring year-round tourist attractiona winter wonderland during the cold season. Summer in Montreal is quite short with long nights.Montreal city is rich with festivals. Well known Montreal festivals are “Montreal Jazz Festival” and Montreal Canadian
3、 Grand Prix. Proud with its four universities: McGill University, Concordia University, HEC Montreal University and University of Quebec.OttawaOttawa lies in the northeast part of North America in Canada. The Ottawa River is to the north of the city. The population of the city of Ottawa is about 830
4、 000, and the Ottawa Region has about 1 146 790 people.Located at the junction of three rivers, Ottawa is regarded as one of the worlds most beautiful capitals. The city also borders the province of Quebec. Both French and English cultures can be found in Ottawa, which creates a very active cultural
5、 feeling and results in a truly unique experiencea North American city with a European charm.The city has people from many different ethnic backgrounds, including Germans, Lebanese, Italians, and other people from European and Asia. Throughout the year, these groups celebrate their traditions in man
6、y colorful cultural festivals and events.Canadas federal government is in Ottawa, and it is a major center for the arts. The city still has the charm of a small city, and has many wide-open green spaces, parks and wild areas.Ottawa is to the northeast of Toronto. It takes about four hours to drive there from Toronto. Visitors can easily find ways to go to Ottawa. Everyone can have a good time in Ottawa, because there are more than a dozen national museums and galleries, and lots of festivals and activities.
