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Reading and Thinking
Unit 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
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Hey, Li Hua. Long Time no see. I would like to visit your hometown one day after the COVID-19. Could you introduce something about your hometown to me in advance
If you were Li hua, what would you like to introduce to Tom about your howntown Why
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the UK
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How much do you know about the UK Try this quiz and find out the answers.
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1.Which is the national flag of the UK
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B .
C .
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Canada
America
the Union Jack
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2. Which is the national flower of the UK
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B .
C .
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cherry
rose
maple
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3. What’s the population of the UK in 2018
A .66,488,991
C.321,163,157
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the USA
B .1,411,780,000
China
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4. How large is it
A .244,100 square kilometers
C.9,370,000 square kilometers
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the USA
B .9,600,000 square kilometers
China
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5. What’s the currency of the UK
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C.
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Pounds
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Canadian dollar
U.S. Dollar
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6. Who’s the true ruler in the UK
A .the Queen
C.both
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B .the Prime Minister
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7. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport
A .about 6 hours
C.about 16 hours
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B .about 10 hours
Beijing
London Heathrow Airport
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The last question
8. How can we express “英国” in English
A. Great Britain B. the United Kingdom
C. Britain D. England
Look at the map and the title. Can you predict what will be talked about in the passage
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Prediction
The map shows the four countries that make up the UK as well as some of the major cities. The title is a question about “a name”. Maybe the text is about how the name of the UK came into being.
At the end of this class, you will be able
1.to sum up the main idea of each paragraph and analyze their functions in the text;
2.to get the detailed information about formation of the UK, similarities and differences of the four countries of the UK, the changes the four groups of people left to the country;
3.to retell the contents of paragraph 2, 3 and 4 with the help of mind map, or form, or timeline;
4.develop your critical thinking on the importance of knowing the history and culture and your ability to apply the knowledge to their daily lives.
Step 2:Learning aims
Each of you have only one chance to answer the question in the whole class.
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Activity 1:Read for the main idea and structure
Para. 1.
Para. 2.
Para. 3.
Para. 4.
Para. 5
A.It is beneficial to study the history and traditions of UK.
B. There are similarities and differences of the four countries in the UK.
C. How the name “the UK” came into being.
D. Four groups of people influenced the UK .
E. Introduction of the topic.
1. Go through the passage quickly and then match the main idea of each paragraph.
the topic
The formation and names of
the UK
The similarities and differences betweenthe 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
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Activity 1:Read for the main idea and structure
2. Sum up the functions of each paragraph
introduction
history and tradition
Why we should learn about the country through its history
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Activity 2:Read for the detailed information
1. Read para 1 & para 5 and fill in the blanks.
Rush to answer.
1 point for each blank.
Para.1
The names of The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England are __________ to many people, but studying history can help to solve the ________.
Para.5
Studying the history has lot of advantages.It will make your visit much more _________. The UK is a fascinating _______ of history and modern culture. You will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its _________.
confusing
puzzle
enjoyable
mix
present
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Activity 2:Read for the detailed information
2. Read Para. 2 and draw a mind map to show how the UK came into beings.
Rush to answer.
1 point for each blank.
Para.2
the Kingdom of England
in the ______ century
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in the ______ century, joined
Scotland
the Kingdom of Great Britain
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in the ______ century, added
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in the ______ century, broke away
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the United Kingdom
Wales
16th
18th
the Kingdom of England
19th
Ireland
20th
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
the southern Ireland
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Activity 2:Read for the detailed information
3. Read Para. 3 and fill in the form to show similarities and differences.
Rush to answer.
1 point for each blank.
Para.3
They share They differ in
flag
currency
military defence
education system
legal system
traditions
football teams
Four countries belonging to the UK
1. _____________
2. _____________
3. _____________
4. _____________
_____________
England
Wales
Scotland
Northern
Ireland
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Activity 2:Read for the detailed information
4.Read Para. 4 and finish the time line about the changes the four groups of people made.
Rush to answer.
1 point for each blank.
Para.4
Romans
language and the way houses were built
vocabulary and names of locations
Normans
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Activity 3: Retelling
Retell with the help of the mind map or the forms you have finished before.
(Only one student has the chance to retell a paragraph.)
Rush to retell.
Assessment:
1. Contents 6’
2. Pronunciation 2’
3. Fluency 2’
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Activity 4 :Discussion
Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it Why
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Activity 4 :Debate
I think so.
Studying a country’s history and culture
1. will help you understand the place better;
2. will have a more enjoyable experience;
3. will be able to interact better with the people and their culture;
4. will have a richer experience.
I don’t think so.
1. The travel will be more adventurous and exciting;
2. We can learn them during our visits.
Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it Why
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Contents 3’ 2’ 1’ 0’
1. Can you explain how the UK was formed
2. Can you tell the similarities and differences between the four countries of the UK
3. Can you recognize the changes brought by four groups of people to the UK
4. Can you retell the contents with the help of the mind-maps or forms
5. Can you share the benefits of studying a country’s history and traditions
Full mark: 3 points
Good job:>=12 points
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请你从以下4个方面去简要介绍你的家乡。
1.地名由来; 2.历史古迹; 3.传统文化习俗;
4.当地人的性格特点。 ....
Step 5: Assignment
Festivals celebrated
Food eaten
Famous scenic spots
And …
Thank you !