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Unit 4 History and traditions
Reading and thinking
Learn about a country through its history
Learning Objectives
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
learn about the history and traditions of the UK, then understand the importance and significance of history.
master some key words and expressions by reading a text about the history of the UK.
get the detailed information by answering some questions and finishing some tasks.
introduce the history of the UK according to the timeline.
discuss the importance of studying the history and culture of a country.
Step 1. Lead-in
What do you know about the UK
:
Full name
Short name
Position
Countries
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
In the west of Europe
Four: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
(Great) Britain, the UK
Language
Religion
Capital
Currency
River
Ruler
National flag
English
Catholicism (天主教)
London
Pound
The Thames
Prime Minister
The Union Jack
英国女王是“临朝而不理政”,她的权力是接受磋商权、警告权和奖励权。此外,在礼仪上、形式上,女王如今仍是至高无上的,在国内、国际的国事活动中,享有荣誉和尊崇。
首相是英国实际掌权者,他能代表英国王室和民众,如中国习大大一样。此外,一般情况下,国会下议院的多数党党魁或执政联盟的首领自动成为首相人选,之后经过女王任命后正式成为首相。
女王和首相就是过去的帝王,只不过被分开了,女王继承了地位、荣誉,首相继承了权力。
伦敦泰晤士河畔的威斯敏斯特宫,是伦敦4个世界文化遗产之一,16世纪时就成为英国议会上、下两院的所在地,因此又俗称“议会大厦”。旁边的大桥为“威斯敏斯特桥”。
Palace of Westminster
House of Parliament
威斯敏斯特宫殿(英国议会大厦)
River Thames
the London Eye伦敦眼
也叫千禧之轮(Millennium Wheel)是世界上首座、也曾经是世界最大的观景摩天轮
伦敦塔(Tower of London) ,是英国伦敦一座标志性的宫殿、要塞,选址在泰晤士河。
伦敦塔曾作为堡垒、军械库、国库、铸币厂、宫殿、天文台、避难所和监狱,特别关押上层阶级的囚犯,最后一次作为监狱使用是在第二次世界大战期间。1988年被列为世界文化遗产。
伊丽莎白塔(Elizabeth Tower),旧称大本钟(Big Ben),即威斯敏斯特宫钟塔,伊丽莎白塔于1858年4月10日建成,是英国最大的钟。世界上著名的哥特式建筑之一,伦敦的标志性建筑。2012年6月,英国宣布把伦敦著名地标“大本钟”的钟楼改名为“伊丽莎白塔”。
格林威治(Greenwich),一译格林尼治。英国大伦敦的一个区。位于伦敦东南、泰晤士河南岸。1675-1948 年设皇家格林尼治天文台。1884年在华盛顿召开的国际经度会议决定以经过格林尼治的经线为本初子午线,也是世界计算时间和地理经度的起点。
剑桥大学
牛津大学
administrative zoning map
行政区划图
resource map
资源图
What types of maps do you know?
Step 2. Pre-reading
traffic map
交通图
weather map
气象图
topographic map
地形图
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What types of maps do you know?
What type of map is it
A. traffic map
B. weather map
C. resource map
D. administrative zoning map
E. topographic map
Question : What’s the real name of “Ying Guo”
What is it used for
What does it show
The map shows the British Isles, the islands which make up the Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Ireland (Ireland and Northern Ireland).
It is used to show the four different countries that make up the UK and some of the major cities.
administrative zoning map
Look at the map and answer.
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 counties
When you look at a map, think first about what it shows and what the map shows and what the symbols mean.
Look at the map and answer.
1.What message can you get from the title
2.What might “a name” here refer to
3.What do you expect to read in this passage
Fast reading
What’s in a name
From the title, we can know that the article mainly talks about_______________________________________
_________________________________.
the name’s changes of the UK, and it may
be about the development of history
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The United Kingdom
of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
OR
The United Kingdom
OR
the UK
What is the main idea of the text
A brief introduction to the UK about the________ of its different names, its ______________, ___________, ____________,and_________.
formation
history
traditions
culture
origins
Para.1
Para.2
Para.3
Para.4
Para.5
A. The four groups of people in the history of the UK and the changes they brought
B. Introduce the puzzle about the four names
C. The significance of studying the history of a country
E. The similarities and differences of the four countries
D. The formation and names of the United Kingdom
Reading for structure
Match the paragraph with its main idea.
History and
Traditions
Part1 (Para.1-2)
Part3 (Para.4-5)
Part2 (Para.3)
The origin of the name of the UK.
The history, traditions and culture of the United Kingdom.
The four countries work together in some areas.
What is the genre of the text
A. Narration B. Argumentation C. Exposition
Reading for structure
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many 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.
The first sentence is to state the .
The second sentence is to raise a .
The third sentence is to propose a .
fact
question
solution
to introduce the following
People are _______ by the ________ of different ______ about Britain.
confused
meaning
names
Careful reading
Para 1
Para1:What’s the puzzle
In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the 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 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 often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.
What method does the writer use in this passage to illustrate(talk about) his thought
sequence of time
(时间顺序法)
2. Scan Para 2 and circle the words that describe time.
1. In what order is this paragraph organized
Para 2
When What happened What changed
16th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
Wales was joined to Kingdom of England
Scotland was joined to England and Wales
Ireland was added
The southern part of
Ireland broke away
“Kingdom of Great Britain” formed
“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” formed
name changed to “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
the Kingdom of England
16th century
Wales
18th century
the Kingdom of Great Britain
19th century
Ireland
20th
Northern Ireland
Video Time
2. Read the text and answer the questions.
1.What are the four countries of the United Kingdom
Which two were the first to be joined together
The four countries of the United Kingdom are England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. England and Wales were the first two to be joined together.
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 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 like the World Cup!
Q: What is “the Union Jack”
Para 3
How does the author develop paragraph 3
A.By expressing some personal opinions B.By using a couple of quotes C.By referring to a social phenomenon
D.By making some comparisons
Quiz
Similarities: _________; _________; _______________.
Differences: __________ and ________ systems; ________________ and _________________ for competitions.
even football teams
flag
currency
military defense
educational
legal
their own traditions
Para3:What are the similarities and differences
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 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 achievements 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 locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-konwn 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.
Q: What method does the writer use in this passage to illustrate his thought
Para 4
Para 4:What changes did the four groups of people make in the UK
Time Group Evidence
the 1st century
the 5th century
the 8th century
the 11th century
towns & roads
language & houses
vocabulary & names of locations
castles & legal system & French words
Did paragraph 4 help you understand much more about the country and its traditions
Romans
Anglo-Saxons
Vikings
Normans
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 way 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 both its past and its present.
Why is London said to be a great place to start
Para 5
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kningdom. 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 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 both its past and its present.
What impression of the UK is given to the writer
Para 5
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 way 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 both its past and its present.
What can you see from the circle words
make a comparison
Para 5
What’s the author’s attitude towards studying the history A. Neutral B. Indifferent C. Favorable D. Doubtful
Quiz
2. According to the text, who are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country
To help you understand more about the country and its traditions and to make visiting it more enjoyable.
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand more about the country and its traditions. (Paragraph 4)
Studying the history of a country will make your visit much more enjoyable. (Paragraph 5)
2. Read the text and answer the questions.
阅读理解小测验 (根据课文内容选择正确答案)
1. How many countries does the UK consist of
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
2. Which invaders influenced London’s language most
A. Anglo-Saxons. B. Romans. C. The Normans. D. Vikings.
3. From the passage,we know that .
A. all the four countries share the same education systems
B. the Romans came to England before the Anglo-Saxons
C. it was easy for Northern Ireland to join England,Scotland and Wales
D. in the 19th century,the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK
4. What should you do if you want to make your trip to the UK more enjoyable
A. Know the location. B. Find a company.
C. Find a good guide. D. Study the history of the country ahead of time.
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Step 3. Post-reading
Ⅱ 语法填空 (根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文)
Studying British history can help you understand 1 the United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,England mean. In the 16th century,Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. In the 18th century,Scotland was joined 2 (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. However,the southern part of Ireland 3 (break)away from the UK,which resulted 4 the full name we have today:the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Although the four countries work together in some areas,they still have some differences. The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,5 can help you understand much more about the country and 6 (it)traditions. No matter where you go in the UK,you will 7 (surround)by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. 8 (study)the history of the country will make your visit much more 9 (enjoy). The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture,with both new and old 10 (tradition).
what
to create
broke
in
which
its
Studying
be surrounded
enjoyable
traditions
课本P41Complete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms.
: I can never remember what the UK means! There’s England, Britain, ___________ Great Britain!
: Well, it helps if you remember that there are four countries that __________ the UK. That’s why it’s called the United Kingdom.
as well as, belong to, add to, join to, break away, keep your eyes open
as well as
belong to
: 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
: 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.
joined to
added to
as well as, belong to, add to, join to, break away, keep your eyes open
as well as, belong to, add to, join to, break away, keep your eyes open
: Oh, I remember now! The southern part ______________ from Northern Ireland, right
: Yes, you got it well remembered! But ___________________ in history class next time!
broke away
keep your eyes open
Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it Why
Step 4. Discussion
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
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
What important things should visitors know about before they come to China
Festivals celebrated
Food eaten
Famous scenic spots
And …
local customs
weather
English language is full of distinctive(显著/明显的) British cultural characteristics.
Therefore, learning English is necessary to understand the British culture, understanding the British culture will also play an indispensable role in learning English.
Step 5. Summary
11th C
16th C
18th C
19th C
Romans arrived
Anglo-Saxons came
Vikings came
1st C
5th C
8th C
20th C
Normans came
towns & roads
language and way houses were built
vocabulary and names of locations across the UK
castles built, legal system changed, and new words from French introduced
Timeline
11th C
16th C
18th C
19th C
1st C
5th C
8th C
“Kingdom of Great Britain formed/created”
“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formed/created”
name changed to “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
Wales was joined
Scotland was joined
Ireland was added
Southern Ireland broke away
20th C
Timeline
WHAT’S IN A NAME
The United Kingdom
Great Britain
Britain
England
In a name, there is _________________.
a history
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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4
2
3
Further Thinking
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.
Step 6. Retelling
1. Draw a mind map and try to retell the passage
2. Your foreign friend Jim is planning to visit China this year and asking you for some suggestions. Please write him an email. You are expected to talk about the advantages of studying Chinese history and recommend a great place to start a visit in China.
Homework
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. It can help you understand a lot about our country and our traditions and can make your visit much more enjoyable.
If you visit China, I recommend Xi’an which is a great place to start, 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
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by 1._____ these different names mean. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales2. __________(join) to the Kingdom of England. In the 19 th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the southern part of Ireland 3. ______ (break) away from the UK, which resulted in the full name today. However, most people just use the4.___________(shorten) name: the UK.
what
was joined
broke
shortened
课文语法填空
The four countries 5.______ belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. There were four sets of invaders and the last group were the Normans. They had castles 6.________(build) all around England and made changes 7.________ the legal system. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more 8.___________(enjoy). The capital city London is 9._____ ancient port city that has a history 10._______(date) back to Roman times.
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built
to
enjoyable
an
dating