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Unit 4 History and Traditions
Reading and Thinking
授课人
Which country is referred to in the video clip
England / UK / Britain
According to the video, do you know which country this clock belong to
一个不了解自己历史、起源和文化的民族,就如同一颗无根之树。
Look at the map, do you know what it shows
Map of the United Kingdom.
What do the different symbols (e.g. icons, circles, spots) and colours stand for
When you look at a map, think first about what the map shows and what the symbols mean.
1.The small circles stand for big cities.
2.Red spot stands for the capital.
3.Different colors stand for different regions of the country..
Learn about a country through history
What’s in a name
Could you predict what might “a name” here refer to
Why does the writer use a question as the title
PUZZLE !
A name of a country
The passage mainly talks about
the _________________of
the United Kingdom.
history and traditions
Step 2: While Reading
Read for the main idea
Read for main ideas
Many people are confused by its different names.
Summary and introduction of London
Para1
Para2
Para3
Para4
Para5
How the United Kingdom formed.
The similarities and differences of the four countries
The rule of four different groups of people in history
Read for main ideas
Para1: Many people are confused by its different names.
Para2: How the United Kingdom formed.
Para3: The similarities and differences of the four countries
Para4: The rule of four different groups of people in history
Para5: Summary and introduction of London
Step 3: While Reading
Read for the details
1. What is the puzzle
2. How to solve this puzzle
Read Paragraph 1
What is the puzzle How to solve it
Many people are confused by the different names such as the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain and England that belong to one country and what the difference between them.
history
Read Paragraph 1
1. What are the four countries of the United Kingdom Which two were the first to be joined together
2. According to the text, what are two chief
advantages of studying the history of a country
3. What are the similarities and differences of the four countries
4. What are the different four groups of people taking over at different times throughout history
Read Paragraph 2
1. What are the four countries of the United Kingdom
2. 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.
Read Paragraph 2
Read Paragraph 2
In the 16th century
Wales
Scotland
England
In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 20th century
Northern Ireland
Southern Ireland
Read Paragraph 3
What are the similarities and differences of the four countries
Similarities: They use the same_____________, share the
same ____________and _____________________.
flag
currency
military defence
Differences: They have different ____________________ and ________________. They also have their own ________.
They even have their own ____________________.
education systems
legal systems
football teams
traditions
Read Paragraph 3
Why is the word “even” used in the last sentence
To express the feelings of surprise.
How does the writer explain the fact to us
Why does the writer show us the fact in this way
By giving examples.
The writer gives practical examples to describe facts, making the things to be explained concrete and clear for readers to understand.
What are the different four groups of people taking over at different times throughout history
Read Paragraph 4
In 1st century
In 5th century
In 8th century
In 11th century
Read again to complete the timeline
20th century
11th century
16th century
18th century
19th century
Romans arrived
Anglo-Saxons came
Vikings came
1st century
5th century
8th century
Normans came
Wales was joined
Scotland
was joined
Ireland was added
Southern Ireland broke away
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
“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”
Read Paragraph 5
The capital city London is a great place to start.
Read Paragraph 5
The capital city London is a great place to start.
What are the supporting details
_____________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
According to para. 4&5, what are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country
The two chief advantages of studying the history of a country are to help you understand more about the country and its traditions and to make visiting it more enjoyable.
adj. 最重要的;最高级别的
Read Paragraph 4 & 5
Post-reading
Could you work in groups to draw a mind map according to the passage Later, use your own words to retell the passage.
Romans
1st century
Anglo-Saxons
5th Century
The Vikings 8th century
The Normans 11th century
16th cent.
18th cent.
19th cent.
20th cent.
The United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
London
Thank you!
Retell the history of the UK according to the timeline
20th century
11th century
16th century
18th century
19th century
Romans arrived
Anglo-Saxons came
Vikings came
1st century
5th century
8th century
Normans came
Wales was joined
Scotland
was joined
Ireland was added
Southern Ireland broke away
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
“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”
Key and important sentences
1. Many people are confused by _______these different names mean.
很多人对这些不同名称的含义感到困惑。
what
2. _________(get) to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle
Getting
3. 最后,在二十世纪时,爱尔兰南部脱离了联合王国,形成了我们如今所看到的全称:大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国
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.
Key and important sentences
4. The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.
(非谓语动词作后置定语)
The four countries _____________________________work together...
5.英国历史源远流长、别有趣味,等待你去探索,它帮助你进一步了解这个国家及其传统。
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, _________________________________________________
which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
that belong to the United Kingdom
belonging to the United Kingdom
Key and important sentences
6. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many locations across the UK.
7. They had castles _______(build) all around England, and made changes to the legal system.
built
The Vikings came in the eighth century, leaving behind lots of new
vocabulary, and also the names of many locations across the UK.
Recite the whole part
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.