人教版（2019）必修第二册Unit 4 History and traditions Reading and Thinking 课件(17张ppt)

(共17张PPT)
Unit 4 History and traditions
Look at this map:
the capital city of the UK:
London
Four countries:
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
the United Kingdom
green
purple
yellow
orange
Different regions(区域) or countried
1. What does it show
2. What do the different colours stand for
Predicting
What does it show
WHAT'S IN A NAME
_______________
My puzzle
…many people are confused by what these different names mean. So… (Para.1)
However, they also have some differences. … they also have their own traditions, like … (Para. 3)
Puzzle 1: Why does this country have so many different names and what's the difference between them
Puzzle 2: Why do these four countries in the UK have so many differences
Find out puzzles about the UK in the text.
Skimming
Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
Studying the history of the country
Reading & thinking
Q1: What are the suggestions given by the writer to solve these puzzles
If you want to solve this puzzle in the UK, you have to study British history.
-------- the writer
History
1. In which order is para 2 organized
2. Scan para 2 to circle the words that describe time.
In the 16th century
In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 20th century
Reading tip1:
Scanning is reading the text quickly to find specific (具体的) information,such as dates or numbers.
16th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
the Kingdom
of England
the Kingdom
of Great Britain
the United
Kingdom of
Great Britain
and Ireland
the United
Kingdom of
Great Britain
and Northern
Ireland
the United
Kingdom
the UK
different names in the history
was joined to
was joined to
was added to
broke away from
Q2: How did the UK come into being
England +Wales
England +Wales
+Scotland
Great Britain
+Ireland
Great Britain
+ Northern Ireland
Do the four countries work together in all areas
puzzle 1
The UK is a country of countries.
Similarities and differences (para3)
Similarities: _____; _________;________________
Differences: ____________and ______ systems; _________________ and _____________for competitions.
currency
flag
military defence
educational
legal
their own traditions
football teams
Thinking:
How does the writer develop this paragraph
Reading tip2:
Giving examples (for example; like) can help readers understand the point more easily & make it more convincing.
Time Groups Changes
1st century
Romans
towns & roads
5th century
Anglo-Saxons
English language & houses
8th century
Vikings
new vocabulary &
names of locations
11th century
Normans
castles & legal system & French words
rich culture
a long history
different groups
Four groups of people brought different cultures to the country.
What is one advantage of studying the history of the UK
puzzle 2
Q3: According to the text, what are the two chief advantages of studying the history of a country
①It can help you understand much about the
country and its traditions.
②Studying the history of the country will make
your visit much more enjoyable.
Q4: Who do you think are the intended readers of this passage Can you find supporting sentences in para5
②If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
①Studying the history of the country will make
your visit much more enjoyable.
Visitors to the UK
WHAT'S IN A NAME
Q5: What does “a name” refer to in the text
different names
throughout history
In a name, there is _________________.
a history
To arouse readers' interest to read the text.
The UK = the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Britain
England
Great Britain
puzzle 3
Para1-3
Para 4
help us understand more about the country and its traditions
Para5
make the visit more enjoyable
help us understand why the UK has many different names
The passage mainly talks about the advantages of studying British history.
Q6: What can studying the history of the UK help us
Further thinking
Main idea:
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
– Marcus Garvey
Appreciate a quote
A
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.
B
The capital city London is a fascinating 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, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral which contains statues in memory of dead poets and writers. There are also lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK and even the world. For example, the British Museum boasts a variety of treasures from ancient Greece, Egypt and China.
Read two versions and choose a better one.
Which city do you think is a great place for foreign visitors to enjoy in China Please introduce it to your partner.
B
The capital city London is a fascinating 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, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral which contains statues in memory of dead poets and writers. There are also lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK and even the world. For example, the British Museum boasts a variety of treasures from ancient Greece, Egypt and China.
Check the Learning goals
1. Learn to read a map.
2. Learn about a country through its history and solve the puzzles.
3. Learn to describe a city by giving examples.
Thanks!
Read the text again and recite the expressions you like.
Finish your introduction to your classmates after class.
Summary & Homework