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课件网) Period3 Language Focus Unit 4 History and Traditions 英语 ① To master the usage of such important words and expressions as puzzle, join,break away (from sb/sth), belong to, surround, achieve, defence, etc.; learn to express themselves by using them. ② To learn the method of constructing knowledge trees through self-study &cooperative exploration. ③ To enjoy the fun of expressing themselves in English and participate in class with passion. Studying objectives: Key points： 1. To help students to learn the following key words and expressions: puzzle, join,break away (from sb/sth), belong to, surround, achieve, defence. 2. Exercises are expected to assist students to express themselves freely in English. Difficult points： How to use the words and phrases in real situations. Studying key points and difficulties: Revision Retell the text according to the timeline. When What happened What changed 1st century Romans arrived Towns and roads 5th century Anglo-Saxons came Language and way houses were built 8th century Vikings came Vocabulary and names of locations across the UK 11th century Normans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings Castles built , legal system changed, and new words from French introduced 16th century Wales was joined to Kingdom of England / 18th century Scotland was joined to England and Wales Kingdom of Great Britain formed/created 19th century Ireland was added United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formed 20th century The southern part of Ireland broke away Name changed to United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Self-directed study Learn the words and expressions in the sheet. Please observe the example sentences in the sheet and try to find out the meaning or usage of the underlined words or phrases by referring to the dictionary or reference books. Make a mark where you can’t understand. 15 minutes Presentation 1.【教材原句】 Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle. 了解一点英国历史将有助于你解决这个疑问。 【单词】puzzle n.谜；智力游戏；疑问 vt.迷惑；使困惑 【句型】句中Getting to know a little bit about British history是动名词短语作主语，动名词短语作主语时谓语动词用单数形式。 动名词具有动词与名词的性质，在句中可充当主语、宾语或表语。动名词作主语时，有时用it作形式主语，而把动名词(短语)后置，常见结构有: It is no use doing sth.做某事没用。 It is no good doing sth.做某事没有好处。 It is a waste of time doing sth.做某事是浪费时间。 Presentation ◎观察思考 What puzzled me was how the accident could have happened. 令我感到困惑的是这个事故怎么发生的。 I’m in a puzzle as to how to get along with him.对如何和他相处我感到困惑。 ◎归纳总结 be in a puzzle 感到困惑 be a puzzle to sb对某人来说是个谜 puzzle about/over对……感到困惑 puzzled adj.困惑的；迷惑不解的 puzzling adj.令人迷惑不解的 Presentation 即学活用 (1) Everyone was a bit _____ by her sudden departure. (2) Their reason for doing it is still a ... ...
