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Unit 4 History and traditions
Teaching objectives:
By the end of this period, you will be able to…
1.master the usage of such important words and expressions as puzzle;join;break away (from sb. /sth); belong to;surround;achieve
defence etc; learn to express yourself by using them;
2. learn the method of constructing knowledge trees through self-study &cooperative exploration;
3. enjoy the fun of expressing themselves in English and participate in
class with passion.
Learn about a country through its history
Learn about a country through its history
What will you think of when Britain is mentioned
tea-time 下午茶
horse race 赛马
wearing bowler hats 戴圆顶高帽
gentlemen 绅士
the Queen's Speech 女王施政演说
Shakespeare 莎士比亚
Beatles 披头士乐队(甲壳虫乐队)
Big Ben 大本钟
The River Thames 泰晤士河
Stonehendge 巨石阵 ......
The British Museum was built in 1735. It has a collection of at least 8 million objects, including some of its most world-famous artefacts手工制品, such as the Rosetta Stone罗塞达石:解释古埃及象形文字的可靠线索, Egyptian mummies埃及木乃伊 ......
The British Museum
Do you know any tourist attractions in London
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge, which was built from 1886 to 1894, is a combined bascule(开合) and suspension bridge (吊桥) in London, over the River Thames泰晤士河.
It towers (vi. 高耸,矗立) above Westminster威斯敏斯特 and the Houses of Parliament议会大厦 giving you a fantastic bird’s eye view over all of London.
London Eye
The ride takes 30 minutes, and carries you up to a height of 135 metres.
some other tourist attractions
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
St Paul's Cathedral圣保罗大教堂
National Gallery国家美术馆
Windsor Castle温莎城堡
Hyde Park(伦敦)海德公园
British Royal Family英国皇室家族
the Queen英女王,英女皇
What’s the name of the country
Great Britain
the United Kingdom
England
the UK
If you want to solve this puzzle in the UK, you have to study British history.
P 40 Look at the map. What does it show
What is it used for
Read a map
When you look at the map, think first about what the map shows and what the symbols mean.
Think :
▲What type of map is it
A. traffic map交通图
B. weather map气候图
C. resource map资源图
D. administrative zoning map 行政区划图
E. topographic map 地形图
▲What do the different symbols and
colors stand for
The red spot stands for ___________.
The small circles stand for _____________.
Different colors stand for ____________________________.
the capital
big cities
different regions or countries
▲How many parts(countries) can you see that make up the UK
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England---many people are confused by what these different names mean. …. Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
this puzzle
to introduce the topic
Para1 predict the main idea :
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
history
Task 1
What's the main idea of the passage
The passage mainly talks about
___________________________
the history and culture of the United Kingdom.
Paragraph Main idea
1
2
3
4
5
Introduce the puzzle about the four names-the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England
The formation and names of the United Kingdom
The similarities and differences of the four countries
The four groups of people in the history of the UK and the changes they bought
The significance of studying the history of a country
Task 2
What's the main idea of each paragraph
Passage Structure Analysis
the topic
The formation and names of
the UK
The similarities and
differences between
the UK’s 4 countries
The four groups of people in the history of the UK and the changes they brought
The significance of studying the history of a country
Para 2 History (formation and names of the United Kingdom)
1. In what order does this paragraph be organized
2. Scan para2 to circle the words that describe time.
In the 16th century
In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 20th century
Reading tip2: Scanning is looking at the text quickly to find specific information,such as dates or numbers.
England +Wales
England +Wales
+Scotland
(Great Britain)
Great Britain
+ Northern Ireland
Great Britain
+Ireland
in the 16th century
in the 18th century
in the
19th century
be linked to
be joined to
be added to
How did UK come into being
in the
20th century
break away from
Do the four countries work together in all areas
Para3 Similarities and differences
Similarities: _____; ________;________________
Differences: ___________and __________ systems; ___________________ and even______________ for competitions.
currency
flag
military defence
educational
legal
their own traditions
football teams
Reading tip3:
Giving examples (for example; like)can help readers understand the point more easily and more convincing.
Further thinking:
How does the writer develop this paragraph
Time Group Evidence
towns &roads
language & houses
vocabulary &
names of locations
Para4 For groups of People and traditions
castles & legal system & French words
The 1st century
The 5th century
The 8th century
The 11th century
Romans
Anglo-Saxons
Vikings
Normans
Para5 The significance of studying the history of a country
1. Is there anything we can benefit from studying the history of UK
2. Why is London said to be a great place to start?
3. What does the writer think of the UK Any supporting words
P40 2
Read the text and answer the questions.
2. According to the text, what are two chief advantages
of studying the history of a country
① To help you understand more about the country
and its traditions;
② To make visiting it more enjoyable.
Para5 The significance of studying the history of a country
When What happened What changed
Vikings came
Anglo-Saxons came
Romans arrived
11th century
16th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
1st century
towns and roads
5th century
language and the way people built houses
Task 3
Read the text and sort out the information according to the timeline.
P41 3
8th century
vocabulary and names of locations across the UK
Normans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings
castles built, legal system changed, and new words from French introduced
Wales was joined to Kingdom of England
Scotland was joined to England and Wales
“Kingdom of Great Britain” was formed/created
Ireland was added
“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” was formed.
the southern part of Ireland broke away
the name changed to “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
In the 1st century, the Romans built ________________
The names of
the UK
The similarities and
differences between
the UK’s 4 countries
____________
_____________
____________
___________
In the 16th century, ______ was joined to the Kingdom of England;
____________________, Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain;
In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create ___________________________________________;
In the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke
away from UK and ______________________________
___________________ was created.
similarities
differences
flag
traditions
football teams for competitions
In the 5th century, the Anglo-Saxons introduced the beginnings of the _______, changed the way _____________
In the 8th century, the Vikings left behind ______________ and
the names of _______________
In the 11th century, the Normans conquered ________, built castles, changed ___________, and introduced __________
The
UK
currency
military defence
education systems
legal systems
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
towns and roads
English
people built houses
new vocabulary
many locations
England
legal system
French words
In the 18th century
Wales
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The four groups of people in the history of the UK and the changes they brought
Complete the graphic organizer and then retell the text according to it.
People are ________ by the names referred to as the UK. So knowing a little bit about British history will help you solve this _______.
From the 16th century, _________________________ were joined one after another to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland _______________ the UK resulting in the name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, shortened as “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”.
The four countries use the same flag, the same currency and ______________. But they have different education and _____ systems. They also have their own traditions and football teams as well!
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history. First, the Romans came, who built towns and roads. Next, _______________ arrived introducing _____________ of English and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings __________ new vocabulary, and the names of many ________. The Normans _________ England in the 11th century who built castles, made changes to the legal system and brought in French words.
There is much more to learn about the history and culture. London, as an ancient ____ has a history ______________________ Roman times with countless historic sites and museums. If you __________________, you will be surprised to find that you can see both __________________.
confused
puzzle
Wales, Scotland and Ireland
broke away from
military defence
legal
the Anglo-Saxons
the beginnings
left behind
locations
conquered
port
dating all the way back to
keep your eyes open
its past and its present
Fill in the blanks to finish the summary of the text.
Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it
P41 5
What important things should visitors know about before they come to China
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.
Complete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms.
as well as belong to add to join to
break away keep your eyes open
A: I can never remember what the UK means! There's England, Britain,
_________ Great Britain!
B: Well, it helps if you remember that there are four countries
that _________ the UK. That's why it's called the United Kingdom.
A: Four countries I must have been asleep in that part of our history
class! So the first country was England, and the others were
_________ that
B: Yes, right. First England, then Wales, then Scotland. The last country
was Ireland, but later the southern half didn't want 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!
as well as
belong to
added to
joined to
broke away
keep your eyes open
Appreciating a quote
Homework
Read the text again and recite the expressions you like.
Finish writing the following letter after class.
One possible version
Dear Jim,
It’s nice to hear from you. I’m writing to share with you some suggestions for your visit to China.
knowing a little Chinese history will be helpful when you visit China. First, it can help you understand a lot about our country and our traditions. Second, it can make your visit much more enjoyable.
If you visit China, I recommend you visit Xi’an, which is a great place to start. It’s an ancient city with an interesting history. There are countless historic sites for you to explore, and lots of museums with ancient items from all over China. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
Looking forward to your arrival.
Yours,
Li Hua
1.【教材原句】Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
了解一点英国历史将有助于你解决这个难题。
【句型】句中Getting to know a little bit about British history是动名词短语作_____。
【单词】puzzle n.谜;难题 vt.& vi.___________
注意:动名词短语作主语时谓语动词用单数形式。
主语
(使)迷惑;(使)为难
2.【教材原句】In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.16世纪,附近的威尔士并入英格兰王国。
【词块】join …to…把……和……连接或联结起来
◎观察思考:
(1)The island,joined to the mainland by a bridge,is easy to go to. 这个岛由一座大桥与大陆相连,很容易到达。
3.【教材原句】Finally, in the 20th century, 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.最后,在20世纪,爱尔兰南部脱离英国,这导致了我们今天有的英国的全名:大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国.
【句型】which resulted in the full name we have today_____________。 Which 在句中做_______.
【词块】break away (from sb. /sth. )突然离开;脱离
非限制性定语从句
主语
◎归纳总结
break up打碎;分裂,解体;结束;(关系等)破裂
break down垮掉;出故障
break into破门而入
break in破门而入;打断;插话
break out(战争、洪水、火灾等)爆发
即学活用——用break的相关短语填空
①If you go on working like that, you will ____________sooner or later.
②A fire ________ in this hotel last night and three people were killed.
③With so many problems unsettled, a few countries wanted to_______________the Union.
④In my opinion,marriage based on money is likely to________.
⑤Someone my house and stole some money.
break down
broke out
break away from
break up
break into
4. ① Lions and tigers belong to the cat family.狮子和老虎属于猫科。② As is known to us, China is a country belonging to the Third World.
众所周知,中国是一个属于第三世界的国家。
5. 【教材原句】They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence.
他们使用同一种旗帜,称为Union Jack ,他们也使用共同的货币和军事防御。
【句型】 句中known as the Union Jack为过去分词短语作_________,修饰前面的名词______,相当于非限制性定语从句 which is known as the Union Jack。
后置定语
flag
Yang Liwei, known as the first Chinese astronaut to go into space, is regarded as an astronautic hero.
= Yang Liwei, __________________the first Chinese astronaut to go into space, is regarded as an astronautic hero.
who is known as
5.【教材原句】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.
几乎无论你走到英国的任何地方,你都会发现历史上有四种不同的人在不同的时期统治过英国
6.【教材原句】Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads.
他们的一些伟大成就包括修建了一些城镇和道路。
7.They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system.
▲表使役的动词:have, make, get等。have /get/make + n. /pron. + p.p “使某事被做” 1. Speak a little louder to make yourself ________ by us all. (hear)
2. We should work harder to get the work ___________(recognize).
3. They are going to ______________________ (种些树)
注意: have +宾语+过去分词”结构中具有以下含义:
1. 主语“请别人做某事”
He wants to have his eyes examined tomorrow.
(“检查”的动作由医生来进行)
2. “遭受某一不愉快、不测的事情”
Be careful, or you'll have your purse stolen.
3.表示“某事被做”(主语参与或不参与)
heard
recognized
have some trees planted