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Unit4 History and Traditions
Reading and Thinking
1. Watch a vedio and try to find out how many parts in UK And what are they
Warming-up
Four countries：
England（英格兰）
Scotland（苏格兰）
Wales（威尔士）
Northern Ireland（北爱尔兰）
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2. Can you list something about UK
well-known figures
tourist attractions
worldwide university
local food
traditional cloth
...
Westminster Abbey
Big Ben
the River Thames
Westminster
Bridge
Tourist Attractions
National Gallery
the London Eye
Worldwide University
British Royal Family
British Prime Minister(首相)
Traditional Cloth
Oxford University
Local Food
Look at the map in textbook. What does it show What is it
Pre-reading
The map shows the formation of UK, which includes: England, Scotland, Walesand and Northern Ireland.
It is used to show the four different countries that make up the UK and some of the major cities.
It is an administrative zoning map.(行政区地图)
While-reading
1.What is the main idea of the text
It is a brief introduction about UK and its foundation, development, history and culture.
FAST READING
2. Read again and conclude the main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
Introduction of the topic.
Invaders in the history.
Similarities and differences of the four countries.
Significance of studying the history of UK.
Formation of the names.
3.Watch a vedio and learn more about the history of UK.
Thinking
Why do we need to study the history of a country
help us understand much more about
the country & traditions
make our visit much more enjoyable
help solve some puzzles
... ...
DETAILED READING
1. 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
2.)According to the text, what are two chief advantages ofstudying the history of a country
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.
2.) According to the text, 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.
When What happened What changed
Romans arrived
Anglo-Saxons came
Vikings came
1th century
5th century
8th century
towns and roads
language and way houses were built
vocabulary and names of locations across the UK
2. Read again and sort out the information according to the timeline.
When What happened What changed
11th century
16th century
18th century
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 formed/created”
When What happened What changed
19th century
20th century
Ireland was added
the southern part of Ireland broke away
“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formed/created”
name changed to “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
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.
3. 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
as well as
belong to
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.
joined to
added to
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!
broke away
keep your eyes open
Post-reading
Debate: Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it
Positive
Side
Negative
Side
it is necessary to study a country before visiting it
it is not necessary to study a country before visiting it
Homework
You and your friends Jim are planning to visit Ireland this summer vocation.
Please study the history and culture of Ireland before visiting it
THANKS!
