课件24张PPT。Task Introducing a country Unit 3
Online toursA map of the UKthe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelandbe made upFamous buildings in UKBig Benthe St.Paul's Cathedralthe Tower Bridge
on the River ThamesBuckingham PalaceQueen Elizabeth IIthe British Museumthe Lake DistrictA quiz1. “The UK” is the short form of “___________________”.
2. It is in ______________.
(A. Asia B. Europe C. Africa)
3. Its capital city is ______________.
4. This country is made up of ___________, __________, _________ and _______________.
5. Buckingham Palace has been the home of ________ and _______ for a long time.
6. The best time to visit the UK is ____________.
7. People use _________ in the UK.
(A. dollars B. RMB C. pounds)the United KingdomB. EuropeLondonEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandkingsqueensC. poundsIf you want to introduce a country, what can you talk about?location, capital, history,
places of interest,
the best time to visit,
weather, money,
culture, festivals, people, famous universities and foodA Amy wants to introduce the UK to her friends. She collected some information on the Internet and made a chart.Introducing a countryAbout the countryPlaces to visitOthersAn island countryLondon, the capitalLong historyEngland, Wales…Big and modernKings and queens were once its rulersthe British Museumthe Lake DistrictMay to SeptemberChanges oftenPoundsMoneyPlaces of natural beautyMuseumsThe UKWeatherBest time to visitPalaces and castlesBuckingham PalaceRead and answer the following questions. How many parts does UK include?
2. Where is the capital city of UK, and how is it?
3. Which palace is the most famous in UK ? Why?
4. When is the best time to visit the UK? And why?
5. How is the weather in UK? What should you do?
6. If you go there, which kind of money people use? How many parts does UK include?
2. Where is the capital city of UK, and
how is it?
Now answer the following questions.It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. London; it is big and modern. 3. Which palace is the most famous in UK ? Why?
4. When is the best time to visit the UK? And why? Buckingham palaces. It has been the home of kings and queens for a long time.From May to September because its
winter is wet and cold. 5. How is the weather in UK? What should you do?
6. If you go there, which kind of money people use?The weather changes often there. It is sunny one minute, but rainy the next, so prepare for it before you go there. People use pounds there, not RMB or dollars!B Amy has written an introduction to the UK. Read her article. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, also called the UK, is an island country. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. London, the capital city, is big and modern. Like China, the UK has a long history. Kings and queens were once its rulers.
There are many palaces and castles in this old European country. Buckingham Palace is the most famous one. It has been the home of kings and queensfor a long time. The UK has always been famous for its museums. Among them is the British Museum. You can learn a lot about the world's culture there. The UK also has many places of natural beauty, such as the Lake District. You can see swans and other wild birds on the lakes there.
The best time to visit the UK is from May to September because its winter is wet and cold. The weather changes often there. It is sunny one minute, but rainy the next, so prepare for it before you go there. Moreover, remember that people use pounds there, not RMB or dollars!Writing Write an article about Singapore. At first, you had better make a chart.It is a/an ... country.
the capital city, is big and modern/beautiful. There are/is ... on/in …
It has always been famous for ....
The best time to visit... is ....
The weather often/seldom changes ....Useful expressionsLocationAn island country
CapitalWeatherBest time to seeMoney About the countryPlaces to visitOthers
Homework Try to review what you have learnt
In this unit, and discuss with your
partners.Thank you!