Reading - When You Come To Montreal - Free Off2Class Lesson Plan

When you come to Montreal – This lesson is great for students of all ages as well. Students will have the opportunity to talk about tourism and share their experiences using the present perfect tense. They will also read about tourist attractions in Montreal.

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1. When You Come To Montreal Off2Class Lesson Plan ESL Lesson Plan © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.
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3. Quebec Quebec is a province in Canada. Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City Montreal rural Quebec Village of Tadoussac © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 3
4. A. 80% of the people living in Montreal speak French at home. B. Montreal is the capital city of Canada. C. The city of Montreal is on an island in the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. D. The city of Montreal was called ‘Ville Marie’ until 1705. E. Montreal hosted the 1976 Summer Olympic games. Montreal is a large city in Quebec Read the statements about Montreal. One statement is false. Can you guess which one? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 4
5. Tourism in Montreal More than 10 million people visit Montreal each year. What do they come to see? A B C D © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 5
6. A. What’s winter like where you live? B. Does it snow? C. How do you think people get around in Montreal during winter? Winter in Montreal Montreal has a long, cold, and snowy winter. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 6
7. A. It might sound strange, but if you come here in winter, you might not want to go outside! B. Montreal is the largest city in North America, and there are more people here than in Los Angeles! C. No one speaks English here, so you should learn a few words of French! A few days in Montreal One of the sentences below is in the text that you are going to read. Which one? How do you know? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 7
8. 1. get around: move from place to place 2. access: entrance to a place 3. walkway: a passage or path for walking along What should you visit in Montreal, Canada? Montreal is a large city. About 4 million people live in and around Montreal. You can talk to the people in French or English. Each year, many tourists visit Montreal. When you come here, the best way to get around is by using the metro. You can stay at a hotel that has metro access under it. You can take the elevator in your hotel down to the subway. With the metro, you can go anywhere in the city. You don’t have to go outside. It might sound strange, but if you come here in winter, you might not want to go outside! Montreal isn’t cold in winter - it’s freezing! By the way, there are 20 miles (32 km) of underground walkways in Montreal. 5 10 When you come to Montreal elevator, or lift © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 8
9. A. Most people are bilingual in French and English. B. The metro in Montreal is the best way to move around the city. C. You can only use the metro in winter. D. It’s possible to walk underground between different shops. What do you think? According to the text, which statement is probably not true? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 9
10. 1. connect with: join, bring together 2. to name a few: there are more examples 3. hop on: get on a mode of transportation, like a bus, train, bike, etc. 4. in the shape of something: looks like Come for the shopping The metro connects with the underground shopping mall. There are chocolate shops, shoe stores, clothing stores, and toy stores to name a few. You can eat fast food, like burgers, or sit down at a table for a meal. When you finish, just hop on the subway to visit a special kind of zoo. See the indoor zoo The zoo has many kinds of animals, plants, and birds. The name of the zoo is the Biodome, and it opened in 1992. It is inside a large glass building that is in the shape of a half a ball. It’s one big room. You can walk around and see otters, sloths, monkeys, butterflies, and lots of other kinds of animals. You could spend a whole day there. 5 10 When you come to Montreal © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 10
11. A. Which words does the author use to describe the shape of the Biodome? B. Which synonym does the author use for store? C. Which word has the same meaning as metro? D. What verb does the author use to say get on a bus or train? Vocabulary Answer the questions about the vocabulary. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 11
12. 1. whole: all of; entire 2. amusement park: a park for entertainment and having fun 3. speed: the rate at which something moves Amuse yourself at La Ronde In the summer the whole family can enjoy La Ronde, Montreal’s famous amusement park. The roller coasters are very tall. You can ride the roller coaster Goliath. It goes up 175 feet (53 m), and you reach a speed of 68 miles per hour (109 km/h)! Of course, there are other rides at La Ronde, and it’s a great place to visit as a family. There are shows, rides, and a lot of food. 5 10 When you come to Montreal a ride © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 12
13. Have you been there? Have you ever visited an amusement park? A B C Which ride does the author mention? © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 13
14. 1. realize: to understand clearly 2. be founded: start, begin 3. perform: entertain people; carry out; do singing, acting or dancing See some history Another great place to see is Old Montreal. Many people don’t realize how old Montreal is – it was founded in 1642. There are many beautiful buildings, especially near the river. You can get off the metro and into a horse and carriage ride. This is a romantic way to see the city. Take a walk along the Saint Lawrence River or watch street artists perform music and shows in the streets. Montreal is a large city with many things for you to explore. I’m sure you will enjoy it. 5 10 When you come to Montreal horse and carriage © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 14
15. A. When was your city founded? Is it older than Montreal? B. How do tourists get around in your city? C. Does your city have a river? What is it called? D. Can you see people performing in the streets? What do they do? What about your city? Answer these questions about your city. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 15
16. What can tourists do in Montreal? Make a summary Prepare a short talk, using the language you learned in the lesson. A. Say something about the city of Montreal. B. What is your first idea? What do people do there? C. What is your second idea? What do people do there? D. What is your third idea? what do people do there? E. How can tourists move between these places? You should talk for about one minute. Prepare your speech using these ideas to help you. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 16