1、History andTraditions Whats in a name? know more about the history and traditions of the UK. figure out the main structure of the passage . judge the writing purpose and the source of the passage. express your own ideas on the given topics by critical thinking. By the end of this period, you will be
2、 able to. Learning Objectives Look at the map and answer the questions. 1.What type of map it is ? 2. What do the different symbols (e.g., icons, circles, spots) and colors stand for? 1.Its an administrative zoning map of the UK. The small circles stand for big cities, the red spot stands for the ca
3、pital and different colors stand for different regions or countries. 3.How many parts can you see that make up the UK? There are four different countries that make up the UK. Getting to know the history will help solve the puzzle of the name of the UK. The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, Eng
4、landmany people are confused by what these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle. 1 1 In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, in th
5、e 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 2 2 The origin of the name of the UK The origin of the name of the UK Finally, in the 20th century,
6、 the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: the United Kingdom or the UK. People from the UK are called British, which means the UK is also ofte
7、n referred to as Britain or Great Britain. 2 2 The four countries have some similarities and differences . The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. Howev
8、er, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions
9、 like the World Cup! 3 3 The history and traditions of the UK The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different group
10、s of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, an
11、d changed the way people built houses. 4 4 The history and traditions of the UKhe United Kingdom The vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-know
12、n Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language. 4 4 The history and culture of the United Kingdomm. There is so much more to learn about
13、the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless his
14、toric sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present. 5 5 The United
15、Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, Englandmany people are confused by what these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the
16、Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke aw
17、ay from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: the United Kingdom or the UK. People from the UK are called British, which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Brit
18、ain. The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all h
19、ave different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup! The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help
20、you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great ac
21、hievements included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many l
22、ocations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English
23、language. There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the w
24、ay back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see
25、 both its past and its present. Getting to know the history will help solve the puzzle of the name of the UK. The origin of the name of the UK The four countries have some similarities and differences . The history and traditions of the United Kingdom. The history and culture of the United Kingdom.
26、Detail1 Detail2 Detail3 Detail4 General the origin of the name The four countries have some similarities and differences . history and traditions of the UK history and cultures of the UK General 2 3 4 5 1 Particular StructureStructure puzzle of the name of the UK Can you find the major elements of p
27、aragraph 4.5? Major elements in Paragraph 4 The first group, the Romans, Next, the Anglo-SaxonsThe vikings came.The last group were the Normans. The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost ever
28、ywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. Major Elements Detail1 Detail2 General-Particular Pattern Major elements in Paragraph 5 The capital city London is a great place to start.There are coun
29、tless historic sites to explore.The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture. There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. Major Elements Detail1 Detail2 Gene
30、ral-Particular Pattern Romans arrived Anglo-Saxons came Vikings came Scotland was joined to England and Wales Thread 1st century 5th century 8th century 11th century 16th century 2 3 4 5 6 1 Transition Different period What happened 7 8 9 18th century 19th century 20th century Normans conquered Engl
31、and after the Battle of Hastings Wales was joined to Kingdom of England The southern part of Ireland broke away Ireland was added 1. Whats the writing purpose of the article? 3. Where can you possibly read this article? 2. Who are the intended readers of the article? To introduce the basic informati
32、on about the history and traditions of the UK. Those who are interested in the history and traditions of the UK. Pragmatic Analysis The text comes from a column or magazine. Critical Thinking 1.Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? 2.What important thi
33、ngs should visitors know about before they come to China? 2.Visitors to China should know something about the history of the country and about the cultural traditions of the area being visited, such as the food eaten, or festivals celebrated there. 1.Studying a country s history and culture before v
34、isiting it is important because it will help you understand the place better and have a more enjoyable experience. You will be able to interact better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience. Topic- the puzzle of the name of the UK Topic- the origin of the name Topic- the hist
35、ory and traditions 2 3 4 5 Topic-four countries work together 1 Topic-the history and cultures of the UK Topic- the puzzle of the name of the UK Topic- the origin of the name Topic- the history and traditions 2 3 4 5 Topic-four countries work together 1 Topic-the history and cultures of the UK The U
36、nited Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England，be confused by , the difference between ，if any The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England，be confused by , the difference between ，if any belong to ,work together,known as ,as well as ,however,for example,education systems,legal systems, natio
37、nal days,national dishes,the World Cup has.to explore,be surrounded by ,take over,include,introduce,leave behind, make changes to,enter into there be,enjoyable,a great place to start,date back to ,a mix of,keep your eyes open Your Australian friend Adam is coming to China next month for a short visi
38、t. He really likes Chinese history and traditions. What city would yourecommend to him? Choose a historic city to write about, and draw a map of the city . 1.Consider which historic and traditional features you should include. 2.Draw a simple map of the city. Add icons and legends to the map to help others understand it. Also Include some reference photos, if possible. Assignment
