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(共24张PPT)
Unit 4
History and traditions
A people without the konwledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
--- Marcus Garvey
一个不了解自己历史，起源和文化的民族，就如同一棵无根之树。
Big Ben
Westminster Bridge
The location of the UK
It locates in Europe, to the east of Atlantic Ocean.
Big Ben
伊丽莎白塔（Elizabeth Tower)，旧称大本钟(Big Ben)，即威斯敏斯特宫钟塔，伊丽莎白塔于1858年4月10日建成。世界上著名的哥特式建筑之一，伦敦的标志性建筑。2012年6月，伦敦著名地标“大本钟”的钟楼被改名为“伊丽莎白塔”。
British Royal Family英国皇室家族
the Queen英女王，英女皇
Reading and Thinking
To learn something about the history and traditions of the UK;
To introduce the history and traditions of UK briefly;
To be able to master the language points appearing in the passage;
Teaching aims
Before you read, discuss the questions in pairs.
Look at the map, can you tell me what type of map it is What is it used for
When you look at a map, think first about what it shows and what the map shows and what the symbols mean.
Before you read, discuss the questions in pairs.
The map shows the British Isles, the islands which make up the Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Ireland (Ireland and Northern Ireland).
It is used to show the four different countries that make up the UK and some of the major cities.
Pre-reading
1.What message can you get from the title
2.What might “a name” here refer to
3.What do you expect to read in this passage
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 of
studying the history of a country
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
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.
Read the text and answer the questions.
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.
2. According to the text, what are two chief advantages of
studying the history of a country
Read again and sort out the information according to the timeline.
When
What happened
What changed
After the 20th century,this country is called ___________________________ ,______________
____________,_________ or__________.
People from the UK are called____________.
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
the United Kingdom
the UK
Britain
Great Britain
What happened to the name of this country according to paragraph 2
Para. 2
British
The UK
Do the four countries work together in all areas
Para. 3
Formation
Similarities: _____; _________;________________
Differences: ____________and ______ systems; _________________ and _____________for competitions.
currency
flag
military defence
educational
legal
their own traditions
football teams
Thinking:
How does the writer develop this paragraph
Para. 3
What’s the main idea of Para 3
Similarities and differences among the four countries:
Systems
Time Groups Changes
1st century
Romans
towns & roads
5th century
Anglo-Saxons
English language & houses
8th century
Vikings
new vocabulary &
names of locations
11th century
Normans
castles & legal system & French words
rich culture
a long history
different groups
Four groups of people brought different cultures to the country.
What is the advantage of studying the history of the UK
It can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
people
Para. 4
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
Discussion
1. What is the genre(体裁) of this article
2. What is the writing purpose of this article
3. Who is the article intended for
4. Where is the passage possible from
It's an expository essay(说明文).
To introduce the history and culture of the UK.
Readers, especially the middle school students who are interested in the history and culture of the UK.
It may be from a textbook.
Discuss with your partner and try to figure out the answers.
2. Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it
P41 5
1. Why is it important to protect historic buildings and cultural traditions (P37)
It is important to protect historic buildings and cultural traditions because they are a record of our shared history and tell us a lot about who we are as a country and people.
Possible answer:
1. Why is it important to protect historic buildings and cultural traditions

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