The rural areas are less populated，with more and more people leaving for the larger towns and cities.The lands to the north are much less developed，but as some of these areas are used for their plentiful natural resources，populations are growing.

　　1．Arctic n．　　　　　 北极

　　2．diverse adj. 不同的

　　3．badland n. 荒地

　　4．contrast n. 对比，相反

　　5．extensive adj. 广大的

　　6．remote adj. 偏僻的

　　7．rural adj. 农村的

　　1．Where do most Canadians live－in urban areas or in rural areas?

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　　2．Does Canada has long coast lines?

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　　【答案】　1.In urban areas.

　　2．Yes，it does.

Section Ⅰ　Warming Up & Reading－Preparing

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