Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading and Thinking 课件-2024-2025学年高一英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

UNIT 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Reading and Thinking Which country would you like to go? What information can you get from the map? 4 parts: England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland the small circles stand for big cities the red spot stands for the capital the different colours stand for different regions or countries When you look at a map, think first about what it shows and what the symbols mean. Look at the map and the title. Can you predict what will be talked about in the passage? The map shows the four countries that make up the UK as well as some of the major cities. The title is a question about “a name”. Pre-reading Maybe the text is about how the name of the UK came into being. Prediction Made by Irene Tan March 7, 2022 Introduce the topic The Origin of the UK The similarities and differences betweenthe the 4 countries The four groups of people in the history of the UK and their influence More information about the UK Reading — main ideas 5 Figure out what the puzzle is? Reading — details People are _______ by the ________ of different ______ about Britain. confused meaning names Reading Para 1 16th century 18th century 19th century 20th century the Kingdom of England the Kingdom of Great Britain the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland the United Kingdom the UK was joined to was joined to was added to broke away from Reading Para 2 Try to sort out the changing process of the UK’s names according to the timeline that has been offered. wales scotland Ireland the southern part of Ireland Complete the table below with information from Para 3. similarities Differences flag currency military defence education system legal system traditions football teams Reading Para 3 There were 4 groups of people once conquered UK. Do you know who they are? Anglo-Saxons Romans Normans Vikings Reading Para 4 Time groups achievements 1st century Romans built towns and roads 5th century Anglo-Saxons introduced English language; changed the way to build houses 8th century Vikings left behind new vocabulary and the names of many locations 11th century Normans built castles ; made changes to legal system; introduced French words Four groups of people brought different cultures to the country. Reading Para 4 Read Para. 5 and answer the following question: Why does the writer suggest London as a starting place to visit? It is a port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. Reading Para 5 countless historic sites and lots of museums. a fanscinating mix of history and modern culture. new and old traditions. Great Britain? England? the United Kingdom? the UK? Summary Post-reading Discussion Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? Why? Made by Irene Tan March 7, 2022 I think so. Studying a country’s history and culture 1. will help you understand the place better; 2. will have a more enjoyable experience; 3. will be able to interact better with the people and their culture; 4. will have a richer experience. The travel will be more adventurous and exciting; Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? Why? Post-reading Discussion I don’t think so. We can learn them during our visits. Made by Irene Tan March 7, 2022 Homework--writing Your foreign friend Jim is planning to visit China this year and is asking you for some suggestions. Please recommend a great place to start a visit in China and studying Chinese history. Thanks! 本PPT模板部分元素使用了幻灯片母版制作。如果需要修改，点击-视图-幻灯片母版-修改；完成后关闭编辑母版即可。 16 Summary The United Kindom of Great Britain and Northen Ireland The United Kingdom The UK England 16th Wales 18th Scotland 20th Northern Ireland $$