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Unit 4
HISTORY
AND
TRADITIONS
Reading and Thinking
Learn about a country through its history
Look at the title and the map on P40.
WHAT'S IN A NAME
Whose name does it refer to
Do you know the full name of the UK
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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What comes to your mind
tourist attractions
celebrities
renowned universities
local food and delicacies
traditional costumes
...
Parliament
House
Big Ben
the River Thames
Westminster Bridge
the Double Decker
Tourist Attractions
The British
Royal Family
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Learn about a country through its history
National Gallery
The London Eye
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Learn about a country through its history
The British Museum
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Windsor castle
Edinburgh Castle
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The Stone Henge
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1
Before you read, discuss the questions in pairs. (P40 1)
Look at the map. What does it show
What is it used for
The map shows the British Isles（不列颠群岛）, 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.
Learn about a country through its history
Learn about a country through its history
2
Main idea of each paragraph.
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3
Para. 4
Para. 5
A. Formation of the names
B. Significance of studying
the history of the UK
C. Similarities & differences of
the four countries of the UK
D. Introduction of the topic.
E. Invaders in the history.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
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3
Para 2: Which part joined the Kingdom of England
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England
the Kingdom of England
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16th century
Wales
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Scotland
18th century
the Kingdom of Great Britain
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19th century
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Ireland
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20th century
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
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3
Para 3:
Similarities
Differences
flag
currency
military defence
St. George
St. Andrew
St. Patrick
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3
Para 3:
Similarities
Differences
flag
currency
military defence
educational system
legal system
traditions
football teams
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3
Para 4:
Who invaded/ conquered the UK
What did they leave
When What happened What changed
Romans arrived
Anglo-Saxons came
Vikings came
11th century
1st century
towns and roads
5th century
language and the way people built houses
8th century
new vocabulary and names of locations across the UK
Normans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings
castles built, legal system changed, and new words from French introduced
Learn about a country through its history
4
Complete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms. (P41 4)
A: I can never remember what the UK means! There’s England, Britain, ______________ Great Britain!
B: Well, it helps if you remember that there are four countries that ______________ the UK. That’s why it’s called the United Kingdom.
A: Four countries I must have been asleep in that part of our history class! So the first country was England, and the others were ______________ that
B: Yes, right. First England, then Wales, then Scotland. The last country was Ireland, but later the southern half didn’t want to be ______________ the United Kingdom.
A: Oh, I remember now! The southern part ______________ from Northern Ireland, right
B: Yes, you got it well remembered! But ________________________ in history class next time!
as well as
belong to
added to
joined to
broke away
keep your eyes open
Discussion
Your foreign friend Jim is planning to visit China this year and is asking you for some suggestions as to the things to pay attention to before his visit. What important things should he know before he comes
Red Envelope
Tea Ceremony
Chopsticks
Golden Week
Pig’s head
Lucky Numbers

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