(
课件网) Reading and Thinking Learn about a country through its history What’ s in a name Book2 Unit4 Look and discuss the Palace of Westminster 伊丽莎白塔（Elizabeth Tower)， 旧称大本钟(Big Ben) House of Parliament 威斯敏斯特宫殿（英国议会大厦） River Thames Westminster Bridge the London Eye伦敦眼 也叫千禧之轮（Millennium Wheel）是世界上首座、也曾经是世界最大的观景摩天轮 伦敦塔(Tower of London) 伦敦塔曾作为堡垒、军械库、国库、铸币厂、宫殿、天文台、避难所和监狱，特别关押上层阶级的囚犯，最后一次作为监狱使用是在第二次世界大战期间。1988年被列为世界文化遗产。 格林威治（Greenwich），一译格林尼治。位于伦敦东南、泰晤士河南岸。1675-1948 年设皇家格林尼治天文台。1884年在华盛顿召开的国际经度会议决定以经过格林尼治的经线为本初子午线，也是世界计算时间和地理经度的起点。 剑桥大学 牛津大学 Which country are they from England Britain The United Kingdom WHAT'S IN A NAME To arouse readers' interest in the text and continue to read it. Warming-up Warming up 1. Do you know the full name of the UK 2. What are the four countries of the UK 3. Mark the capital city of each country. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland + + + London Cardiff Edinburgh 卡迪夫 爱丁堡 Belfast 贝尔法斯特 Para.1. Para.2. Para.3. Para.4. Para.5. A. The origin of the names of the UK. B. The achievements of the four groups of people. C. The significance of the British history. D. The similarities and differences of the four countries. E. The introduction to the topic. Read the text as quickly as you can and match the main idea of each paragraph. While-reading-Skimming(5mins) Careful reading--Para. 1 The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle. 1. What makes people confused 2. What is the puzzle 3. How to solve the puzzle What is the history behind the names What happened during those periods Listen to the tape and circle the time number Careful reading--Para. 2 16th century England 18th century 19th century 20th century Wales the Kingdom ofEngland Scotland the Kingdom of England the Kingdom of Great Britain Great Britain Ireland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland the southern part of Ireland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland be joined to be joined to be added to break away from Para.2 How did UK come into being British What are the people from the UK called England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland What similarities and differences do the four countries have The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wa ... ...
