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Unit 4 History and Traditions
Reading and Thinking
Which country is referred to in the video clip?
England / UK / Britain
differences ?
Lead-in
What does the map show?
A map of the United Kingdom
What do the different symbols (e.g. icons, circles, spots) and colors stand for?
Small circles: big cities
Red spot: the capital
Different colors: different regions
When you look at a map, think first about what the map shows and what the symbols mean.
Pre-reading
What’s in a name?
PUZZLE !
Pre-reading
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Main Ideas
Para 1
Getting to know British helps you solve the puzzle of different of the country.
Para 2
How the United Kingdom .
Para 3
The and of the four countries.
Para 4
The history of the UK helps us to learn more about the
and .
Para 5
Learning the country’s history makes your journey more .
Fast-reading
history
names
formed
similarities
differences
country
traditions
enjoyable
Paragraph 1
How does the author introduce the passage ?
Question
Solution
Paragraph 2
16th Century
18th Century
19th Century
20th Century
+
+
+
-
=
=
=
=
Wales
England
England
Scotland
England
the Kingdom of Great Britain
Ireland
Great Britain
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Southern part of Ireland
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
be joined to
be joined to
be added to
break away from
Wales
Scotland
England
Northern Ireland
Paragraph 2
Do the four countries work together in all areas?
What are the similarities and differences of the four countries?
Similarities: They use the same_______, share the same
_________and ________________.
flag
currency
military defence
Differences: They have different __________ and _______
systems. They also have their own _________
and even own ____________ for competitions.
education
legal
football teams
traditions
Paragraph 3
Giving Examples
“The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore”
Paragraph 4
(topic sentence)
1th Century
5th Century
8th Century
11th Century
groups of people
changes
the Romans
towns and roads
the Anglo-Saxons
language and the way
houses were built
the Viking
vocabulary and the names of locations
the Normans
castles, legal system, and new words from French
Complete?Timeline
20th century
11th century
16th century
18th century
19th century
the Romans
the Anglo-
Saxons
the Vikings
1st century
5th century
8th century
the
Normans
Wales was joined
Scotland
was joined
Ireland was added
Southern Ireland broke away
Towns & roads
language and the way houses were built
vocabulary and names of locations
castles, legal system, and new words from French
the Kingdom of Great Britain
the United Kingdom
of Great Britain
and Ireland
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland
Paragraph 5
What’s the author’s attitude towards studying the history?
→ Supportive
Why is London said to be a great place to start?
→ Supporting details
Who are the target readers of the passage?
→ Visitors
Summary
Advantages
Para 1-3
Para 4
Para 5
Help us understand why the UK has many different names
Help us understand more about the country and its traditions
Make our visit more enjoyable
Main idea: advantages of studying British history
Are there any other advantages of studying the history of a country?
What’s in a name?
Further Thinking
In a name, there is a _________.
history
English language
British culture
Discussion
Is it important for a people (民族) to know their history and traditions? Why?
a person
a people
National Responsibility
National Cohesion
National Confidence
一个不了解自己历史、起源和文化的民族，就如同一颗无根之树。
Appreciation
Homework
Compulsory:
Read the text again and retell the passage in your own way. You can choose the form of a passage, a picture, a map, a form or a timeline.
Optional:
Assuming that some British students are coming to your school, you are to receive them on behalf of your school. Using what you have learned from the passage, introduce Chinese history, traditions and culture to them and exchange your ideas on the importance of studying history.
Thank You !

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