Unit 2 The United Kingdom warming up and reading

课件32张PPT。clarify
accomplish
conflict
unwilling
union
currency
institution
convenienceWords previewvt. 澄清, 阐明
vt. 完成; 达到; 实现
n. 矛盾; 冲突
adj. 不愿意(的)
n. 联合; 结合; 协会
n. 货币; 通货
n. 制度; 机构
n.便利; 方便roughly
nationwide
attract
architecture
collection
administration
port
countryside
enjoyable　　　　adv. 粗略地; 粗糙地
adj. 全国性的
vt. 吸引; 引起注意
n. 建筑学; 建筑艺术
n. 收藏品; 珍藏;收集
n. 管理; 行政部门
n. 港口
n. 乡下; 农村
adj. 令人愉快的Words previewdivide into
break away
to one’s creditExpressions preview把……分成
挣脱(束缚); 脱离
为……带来荣誉;
值得表扬;
在……的名下Fill in the blanks using the correct form:
It was a thrilling story of violence and murder. (thrill)
The railway is under construction at the moment. ( construct)
We have been invited to their daughter’s wedding. ( wed)
Her marriage was arranged by her parents.(arrangement)
The dustmen collect the rubbish once a week. (collection)
I hope that what I say will clarify the situation. (clarification)Unit 2 The United KingdomPeriod I Reading Puzzles in GeographyWhich country did he play for in the World Cup?Lead-in Warming up Do this quiz and find out how much you know about the UK.1. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport?A. About 6 hoursB about 10 hoursC about 16 hoursLondon Heathrow AirportBeijingLondon Heathrow Airport2. Who rules the country: the Prime Minister or the Queen?A. The QueenB. the Prime MinisterThe Queen’s position is ceremonial: opening Parliament, welcoming Heads from other countries, going on tours to other countries to encourage trade with Britain.VSThe Prime Minister together with his most important ministers (called Cabinet) and his Members of Parliament make important political decision and the laws.Where is the prime minister’s office located? A. Downing Street 唐宁街
B. Buckingham Palace白金汉宫River ThamesRiver Severn5. Which is the longest river in England?A. The River AvonB. The River ThamesC. The River Severn3. what are the provinces called in England?
A. counties B. departments C. states4.What is the full name of the UK?The United Kingdom of the Great Britain and northern Ireland.
B. The United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Ireland
Northern IrelandHow many countries does the UK consisit of?What are they?
Only Northern
Ireland joined
with Britain to
become the
United Kingdom
ScotlandEnglandWalesThe flag of England is a cross, the flag of Scotland and Ireland are both like a fork, the flag of the Union Jack is the flag of the UK, which is the combination of the three flags.
EnglandScotlandIrelandThe UK A brief introduction of the UK
The official / full name of the UK is_______________________, but it’s usually known as ________or _______ or __________________.
The United Kingdom consists of ______ countries, they are_____,_____,_____ and _______. The national flag of the UK is called _________. The official language is ____. The capital city of the UK is ________. ____________ rules the country and his office is located in __________ .
A brief introduction of the UK
The official / full name of the UK is The United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but it’s usually known as the United Kingdom or the UK or Great Britain or Britain.
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries, they are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The national flag of the UK is called the Union Jack. The official language is English. The capital city of the UK is London. is the Prime Minister rules the country and his office is located in Downing Street .
A brief introduction of the UK
The official / full name of the UK is_______________________, but it’s usually known as ________or _______ or __________________.
The United Kingdom consists of ______ countries, they are_____,_____,_____ and _______. The national flag of the UK is called _________. The official language is ____. The capital city of the UK is ________. ________ rules the country and his office is located in __________ .
Unit 2 The United KingdomReading Puzzles in GeographyIn the 13th century AD, Wales ________ _____ ____
England. Now when people ______ ______ England
you find Wales _________ as well. Happily this was
__________ without ________ _______King James
of Scotland became King of England and Wales as
well . However, the southern part of Ireland was
_________ and _____ ____ to form its own
government, so only Northern Ireland ________ _____
England, Wales and Scotland to become the UK.was linked torefer toincludedwhenbroke awayjoined withaccomplishedconflictunwillingHow UK was formedPart 1Part 2-EnglandEngland is divided into 3 zones.the North the South of Englandthe Midlands Part 2-EnglandEngland is divided into 3 zones.Most population settled in ___________________.
Most of the large industrial cities are in ___________________.
Many cities have famous ___________________.the South of Englandthe North and the Midlandsfootball teamsWhy did capital London become the cultural center of England?
There are a lot of historical treasure in London.
Why are there so many historical treasures in London?
London has been influenced by some invaders.Part 3-Londonthe cultural and importance of
London.
Part 3-InvadersIn the England history, there are several invasions. They are: ___________,
_____________, ____________, ___________.the Romans the Anglo-Saxonsthe Vikingsthe NormansWhat did they leave?Romans: Anglo-Saxons: towns and roadsLanguage and governmentthe Vikings:the Normans:Influence the vocabulary and place-names of the NorthCastles and words for foodThe Structure of the textPart I
(1-3)
Part II
( 4 )
Part III
( 5-6 )The UK consists of four countries.
England can be divided into three zones.
The culture importance of London.