(
课件网) Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading and thinking Learning objectives In this class, you will 1. To read the text and learn about the history of the name of the UK 2. To know the advantages of learning the history of a country. 3. To know how to describe history through time order. Leading-in 1. How many countries does the UK consist of What are they 2. What is the official name of the UK 3. The ruler of the UK is called 4. The flag of the UK is called 5. The money used in the UK is called Four. They are Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Walse The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The Prime Minister The Union Jack Pound Background knowledge Pre-reading : Look at the map, what type of map is it A traffic map A weather map A resource map An administrative zoning map √ the big city the capital Different colors stand for different regions or countries. What information can we infer from this map What’s In A Name What can we know from the title What can we infer from the title and the map Let’s read the passage to check your guess! Pre-reading : Look at the title, what’s it 1.What are the four countries of the United Kingdom Which two were the first to be joined together 2.According to the text, who are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country Fast reading (3mins) Task1.Read the text quickly and answer the questions: Underline the answers on your books. 1 What are the four countries of the United Kingdom Which two were the first to be joined together Answer the questions： 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. 2 According to the text, who are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand more about the country and its traditions. (Paragraph 4) Studying the history of a country will make your visit much more enjoyable. (Paragraph 5) Task 2 Read the text quickly and match the main idea. A. The history, traditions and culture of the United Kingdom． C. The four countries work together in some areas． Part 1(Para1－2) Part 2(Para3) Part 3(Para4－5) B. The origin of the name of the UK． Task 3. What is the main idea of the text A brief introduction to the UK about the_____ of its different names, its _____,_____,_____,and_____. formation history traditions culture. origins Read the text again and answer the following questions. What are the countries that make up the UK What are the similarities and differences between these countries They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Similarities: flag, currency and military defence. Differences: education systems, legal systems, traditions and football teams. Read the text and answer the following question. How is the text organised The text is organised according to the ... ...
