1、UnitUnit 4 4 HistoryHistory andand traditionstraditions ReadingReading andand thinkingthinking WHATSWHATS ININ A A NAME?NAME? WhatsWhats thethe namename ofof thethe country?country? Great Britain? the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland? England? Britain? the UK? the United Kingdom?
2、 WhatsWhats thethe namename ofof thethe country?country? How many countries does the UK consist of ? A. two B. three C. four D. five England Wales Scotland Lets have a quiz Northern Ireland Southern Ireland Which is the national flag of the UK? A. B. C. The union jack Canada(加拿大加拿大 ) America(美国美国 )
3、Who rules the country? A. The Queen B. The Prime Minister C. both Elizabeth 鲍里斯鲍里斯约翰逊约翰逊 (Boris Johnson) Which is the bank note of the UK ? A. U.S. Dollar B. C. Euros Pounds River Thames (泰晤士河泰晤士河) Some famous places of the country Royal Greenwich Observatory (格林尼治天文台格林尼治天文台) Buckingham Palace(白金汉宫白
4、金汉宫) London Bridge (伦敦塔伦敦塔) Stonehenge (巨石阵巨石阵) Big Ben(大大本本钟钟 ) What is mainly discussed in this passage? AThe history of the United Kingdom BThe geography of the United Kingdom CThe people of the United Kingdom DThe politics of the United Kingdom 1. Listen to the tape (P40) and choose the best ans
5、wer. Fast reading Fast reading 2. Skim the text and match the main idea of each part 1. Part 1 (Para. 1)A. Origins of the names 2. Part 2 (Para. 2)B. Advantages of studying the history of theUK 3. Part 3 (Para. 3)C. Comparison of the four countries of theUK 4. Part 4 (Paras. 4-5)D. Introduction of t
6、he topic. Task1. Read the text carefully(P4041) and answer the questions. 1. What are the four countries of the United Kingdom? Which two were the first to be joined together? Careful reading The four countries of the United Kingdom are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England and Wale
7、s were the first two to be joined together. 2. According to the text, what are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country? To help you understand more about the country and its traditions; To make visiting it more enjoyable. Task2 Choose the best answers. 1. The southern part of Irela
8、nd broke away from the UK in _. A. the 16th century B. the 20th century C. the 18th century D. the 19th century Careful reading Task2 Choose the best answers. 1. The southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK in _. A. the 16th century B. the 20th century C. the 18th century D. the 19th century
9、Careful reading 2. The four countries-England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland work together in some areas except that _. A. they use the same flag B. they have the same education systems C. they share the same currency D. they have the same military defence 3. Which is the correct order of the
10、 groups who conquered the UK? A. the Romans, the Vikings, the Anglo-Saxons, the Normans B. the Anglo-Saxons, the Romans, the Vikings, the Normans C. the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the Normans D. the Romans, the Vikings, the Normans, the Anglo-Saxons 4. What did the Anglo-Saxons do when t
11、hey took over the UK? A. They built towns and roads. B. They introduced the beginnings of English. C. They left behind the names of many locations across the UK. D. They brought many French words into English. 1. The full name of the UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 2. The four
12、 countries-England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own traditions. 3. The Romans brought many French words into the English language. 4. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. Northern Ireland Normans Task3 Careful reading When?W
13、hat happened? What changed? 1st century 5th century 8th century Normans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings Wales was joined to Kingdom of England Scotland was joined to England and Wales Ireland was added the southern part of Ireland broke away towns and roads The English language and th
14、e way of houses built castles, the changes of legal system and French words “Kingdom of Great Britain” formed “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” formed “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” New vocabulary and names of locations across the UK 11th century 16th century 18th
15、 century 19th century 2oth century Romans arrived Anglo-Saxons came Task4 Read again and sort out the information according to the timeline. Vikings came Summary Fill in the blanks according to the passage: The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England- many people are confused by _ these diff
16、erent names mean. Getting to know a little bit about British history will you help you_(solution) this puzzle. In the 16th century , the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, Scotland and the Kingdom of Ireland _(add) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and I
17、reland. Finally, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted _ the full name we have today. As a matter of fact, the four countries _ belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. what solve were added in that/which They use the same flag, _(know) as the Union Jac
18、k. _, they also have some differences. The UK is a _(fascinate) mix of history and modern culture, with both new _ old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised _ (find) that you can see both its past and its present . known However fascinating and to find Why is it important to
19、study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? What important things should visitors know about before they come to China? Homework 1. Possible answer: 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. 2. Possible answer: 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.
