课件23张PPT。The British IslesUnit 5
Scotland England Ireland in 1707northern partWhat else do you know about the place?Big BenThe Tower of LondonSpeakers’ corner in Hyde ParkBeckhamHow many countries make up
the British Isles?
2. What are the most important
facts about Ireland?
Pre reading1. How many countries make up the British Isles?
the UKthe Republic
of IrelandGreat BritainNorthern IrelandScotland
EnglandWalesBI2. What are the most important
facts about Ireland?Ireland is a large island in Europe. Northern Ireland is part of ________________ while the rest makes up ____________________ . The capital city is________. The first language is______, with English as a ________ language. the United Kingdom the Republic of IrelandDublinIrishsecondIrelandSkim the text and find out the main idea for each paragraph:Para.1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para.4-5
Para. 6
Para. 7Brief introductionGeography of the British Isles Climate of the British IslesCulture of the British IslesHistory of the UKLanguages in the British IslesRead the passage carefully and decide whether the following sentences are true or false: ( )1. Many people around the world study English, and they know a lot about British culture. ( )2. Great Britain is made up of four countries. ( )3. The island of Britain is separated from France by the English Channel. ( )4. Scotland is colder throughout the year, but receives less rain. ( )5. People from different parts of Europe settled in England, so the culture of the people of the British Isles was influenced by them. ( )6. The southern part of Ireland is now an independent repulic. ( )7. In modern times, people throughout the British Isles only speak English. FFTFTTFEnglandNorthern Ireland More InformationImagine that you are going on a four-week
trip through the UK. Make a travel plan in
which you describe where you will go, how
long you will stay and why, and what clothes
and things you will take .Enjoy yourselfHomework:
1. Read the text again and practise retelling the passage.
2. Write a short passage about the travel plan to the UK .Look at the map of the British Isles and give the
names of the following places on the map:North SeaThe Atlantic OceanEnglish ChannelEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandIrelandIrish SeaDublinLondonEdinburghCardiffBelfast Isle of ManPara 2The climate of the British Isles
mild with a lot of rain coldest months----January, February warmest months----July, Augustcolder throughout the year receives more rain
rains a lot, pleasant temperaturesPara 3Match the years and historical events: Wales had been conquered by England
England was conquered by French
Scotland joined
1707 England and Wales formed the UnionPara 6Questions1. What is the UK?
The UK is really a nation of different countries held together by a common language and culture.Para 1Questions1. From where did the culture of the people in the British Isles receive many influence?
2. Who ran over the Great Britain in 1066? What’s the result of French influence?
The European mainlandThe French. The result was that there were many French words in the English language.Para 4,5Questions
1. What do people throughout the British Isles speak now? . How many languages are there in the British Isles?
English 2. What is a serious matter happening to people?Para 71. How many languages are there in the British Isles?2. What is a serious matter happening to people?Para 7Languages由…组成或构成
充分利用/展示
使连在一起 ;团结一致
在某处
代表;象征
consist ofmake the most of hold togetherat one pointstand for总的来说
全年;一整年
以…结束;最终
非常有价值
对…有影响
in general throughout the year end up with be of great valuehave influence on What kind of words will be used when we talk about these topics ?Geography
Climate
Culture
History
Landscape, mountains, hills, rivers, coast, islands, seas, kilometres, miles. east, west,etcNames of months, mild, temperature, warm, hot, cold, cool, dry, wet, rainy, fogy, cloudy, windy, fine, sunny, etcArt, architecture, theatre, literature, poetry, festivals, folk music, etcLong, short, castles, war, battles, independence, King, Queen, etc