Unit4 Reading and Thinkingppt课件 -2022新人教版（2019）《高中英语》必修第二册.pptx

1、Unit 4 History andTradition Reading and ThinkingReading and ThinkingLead-inLook at the pictures and answer the question.Which country is these pictures about?Scottish kilt Union JackThe Big BenThe QueenThink and answer the question with your experiences and what you have learned about it.How much do

2、 you know about the United Kingdom?Lead-inArea History People CustomsWork in groups.Look at the map below and discuss the questions.1Think and AnswerRead a mapWhen you look at a map,think first about what the map shows and what the symbols mean.Capital cityMajor citiesContinental boundariesNational

3、boundariesCanalRivers,lakes Intermittent streams or lakesReservoir Work in groups.Look at the map below and discuss the questions.1Think and Answer1.What does it show?2.What is it used for?It shows the British Isles,the islands which make up the Great Britain(England,Scotland,and Wales)and Ireland(I

4、reland and Northern Ireland).It is used to show the four different countries that make up the UK and some of the major cities.SkimmingRead the text and answer the questions.21.What are the four countries of the United Kingdom?Which two were the first to be joined together?The four countries are Wale

5、s,England,Scotland,Northern Ireland.Wales and England was the first two to be joined together.Basic background information:paragraph 1 or 2Skimming2.According to the text,what are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country?The two chief advantages are to help understand much more abou

6、t its country and tradition and to make your visiting it more enjoyable.Reflection:after basic information.ScanningRead again and sort out the information according to the timeline.3Sequence of time and events development,but not necessarily mean sequence of paragraphs.Place?Culture stuff?Peoples li

7、ving way?Scanning1st centuryTowns and roadsPara 4:The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.Opening sentence leads in detailed historical events.The first group,the Romans,came in the first century.So

8、me of their great achievements included building towns and roads.Rephrase:changed.Scanning5th centuryLanguage and way houses were built Next,the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century.They introduced the beginnings of the English language,and changed the way people built houses.Linking word:next

9、eventRephrase:changeScanning8th centuryVocabulary and names of locations across the UK The Vikings came in the eighth century,left behind lots of new vocabulary,and also the names of many locations across the UK.Rephrase:changeLinking word:paralleling,two changes11th century Normans conquered Englan

10、d after the Battle of HastingsCastles built,legal system changed,and new words from French introduced16th centuryWales was joined to Kingdom of EnglandN/A18th centuryScotland was joined to England and Wales“Kingdom of Great Britain”formed/createdScanning19th centuryIreland was added“United Kingdom o

11、f Great Britain and Ireland”formed/created20th centuryThe southern part of Ireland broke awayName changed to“United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”ScanningThink about the following questions and have a discussion in pairs.Which changes do you think is the most significant?And why?Disc

12、ussionThe most significant changeReasonsExample:linking to the UK nowThink about the following questions and have a discussion in pairs.After reading the article,which period of the UK interests you most?DiscussionRomans arrivedAnglo-Saxons cameVikings cameNormans conquered England after the Battle

13、of HastingsWales was joined to Kingdom of EnglandScotland was joined to England and WalesIreland was addedThe southern part of Ireland broke away1th century5th century8th century11th century16th century18th century19th century20th century1.In the 16th century,the nearby country of Wales was joined t

14、o the Kingdom of England.adj.near in position;not far away 附近的；邻近的Her mother lived in a nearby town.她母亲住在附近一个小镇上。a short distance from sb/sth;not far away 在附近；不远They live nearby.他们住在附近。Language point2.The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.v.属于某人；归某人所有Who do

15、es this watch belong to?这块表是谁的？Language point3.military defense 国防部 military mltri connected with soldiers or the armed forces军事的；军队的；武装的4.defense dfens n.国防部；防卫the organization of the people and systems that are used by a government to protect a country from attack 国防机构；国防体系Language point4.surround

16、ed srandd 周围的 sth/sb(with sth)to be all around sth/sb 围绕；环绕e.g.Tall trees surround the lake.环湖都是大树。5.evidence evdns n.the facts,signs or objects that make you believe that sth is true 根据；证明；证据 e.g.There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place.没有丝毫证据表明这个会议确已举行。Language point6.

17、achievement tivmnt a thing that sb has done successfully,especially using their own effort and skill 成就；成绩；功绩the greatest scientific achievement of the decade这十年最伟大的科学成就7.location lken a place where sth happens or exists;the position of sth 地方；地点；位置e.g.What is the exact location of the ship?那条船的确切位置

18、在哪里？Language point8.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.pt n.港口城市；港市；口岸fishing ports渔港Rotterdam is a major port.鹿特丹是一个重要的港口城市。Language pointComplete the conversation about the UK using the phrases i

19、n their correct forms.4A:I can never remember what the UK means!Theres England,Britain _ Great Britain.B:Well,it helps if you remember that there are four countries that_ the UK.A:Four countries?I must have been asleep in that part of our history class!So the first country was England,and the others

20、 were _ that?as well as belong to add to join to break away keep your eyes openas well asbelong toadded toFill in the Blankcoordinating relationsubordinative relationsequential orderB:Yes,right.First England,then Wales,then Scotland.The last country was Ireland,but later the southern half didnt want

21、 to be_ the United Kingdom.A:Oh,I remember now!The southern part _ from Northern Ireland,right？B:Yes,you got it well remembered!But_ in history class next time!broke away keep your eyes openjoined toas well as belong to add to join to break away keep your eyes openFill in the Blankfocus onRead the c

22、onversation again.Discuss the question below with a partner.If you are going to the UK as an exchange student,will you learn the culture before visiting?DiscussionDiscuss the questions in groups.1.Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?DiscussionThink ab

23、out:traveling experience,understanding of local peoples life style.For studying?Traveling?Business?52.What important things should visitors know about before they come to China?DiscussionTips:you may design a mind map to expand your thinkingChoose to read or watch some materials to know more about the history of the UK and share it in the next class.And recommend some to foreigners to know China better.HomeworkBooks InterviewTV programmesJournalsDocumentariesThanks!