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[重难预知]
核心词汇
individval,chief,puzzle,nearby,belong,defence,legal,surround,evidence,achievement,location,charge,announce,approach,ensure,generous,position,eager,great,custom,crowd,ocean
重点短语
1.join...to...把……和……连接或联结起来 2.break away(from sb./sth.)脱离;背叛;逃脱
3.result in导致 4.refer to...as...把……称作……
5.belong to属于 6.as well as 同(一样也);和;还
7.date back to 追溯到…… 8.a mix of... ……的混和体
9.keep your eyes open (for) 留心;留意 10.make up 构成;编造;化妆;弥补
单元语法
Past participles(1)as the attribute and the object complement
过去分词(1)作定语和宾语补足语
经典句型
1.if any
So what is the difference between them,if any?
那么它们之间有什么区别,如果有的话?
2.get sth.done
Judy and I had our car parked in an underground car park near Trafalgar Square,where we could get our car battery charged.
朱迪和我把车停在特拉法尔加广场附近的一个地下停车场,在那里我们可以给汽车电池充电。
3.while连接并列分句
On a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.
在一个安静的早晨,在山上,感受太阳照在你的皮肤上,呼吸清新的花香,而鸟儿用它们的晨歌迎接新的一天。
[读图探新]
Talk about the following questions in pairs and answer them.
1.How many parts is the UK divided into?What are they?
Four. They are England,Wales,Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2.Do you know something about the London Bridge?
Introduce it briefly to your classmates or search the Internet about it.
3.There are many traditional festivals;what festivals can you name and how did they come into being?
Various.
Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking & Reading and Thinking(Ⅰ)
WHAT'S IN A NAME
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.
In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. ①Most people just use the shortened name:“the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain. ②
[①这是一个主从复合句,which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰前面整个主句。
②这是一个主从复合句,which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰前面整个主句。]
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. ③ 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, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!
[③这是一个主从复合句。that引导定语从句,修饰先行词The four countries。]
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. ④ Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. ⑤The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the AngloSaxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the wellknown Battle of Hastings in the llth century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language. ⑥
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⑤这是一个主从复合句。everywhere you go in the UK是地点状语从句,who 引导定语从句,修饰先行词four different groups of people。
⑥这是一个主从复合句。so引导结果状语从句。]
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. ⑦There are countless historic sites to explore,and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present. ⑧
[⑦这是一个主从复合句。as引导原因状语从句;that引导定语从句,修饰先行词an ancient port city。
⑧这是一个主从复合句。if引导条件状语从句;that引导宾语从句。]
名字里有什么?
联合王国、大不列颠、英国、英格兰——许多人对这些不同的名字的含义感到困惑。那么它们之间有什么区别呢,如果有的话?了解一点英国历史将有助于你解决这个难题。
16世纪,邻近的威尔士并入英格兰王国。后来,在18世纪,苏格兰加入创建了大不列颠王国。在19世纪,爱尔兰王国的加入创造了大不列颠以及爱尔兰联合王国。最后,在20世纪,爱尔兰南部从联合王国分离出去,这导致了我们今天的全称:大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。大多数人只使用简称:“联合王国”或“英国”。来自英国的人被称为“British”,这意味着英国也经常被称为不列颠或大不列颠。
归属英国的这四个国家在一些领域进行了合作。像拥有同样的货币和国防一样,他们也使用同样的国旗,即英国国旗。然而,他们也有一些不同之处。例如,英格兰、威尔士、苏格兰和北爱尔兰都有不同的教育体系和法律体系。他们也有自己的传统,像他们自己的国庆节和国菜。他们甚至有自己的足球队参加像世界杯这样的比赛!
英国有悠久而有趣的历史可以探索,这可以帮助你更多地了解这个国家和它的传统。几乎无论你走到英国的哪个地方,你都会被四个不同群体的证据所包围,他们在不同的历史时期接管了英国。第一批人,古罗马人,在公元一世纪来到这里。他们的一些伟大成就包括建设城镇和道路。接下来,盎格鲁——撒克逊人在五世纪来到了这里。他们引入了英语这种语言,并改变了人们建造房屋的方式。维京人出现在8世纪,留下了很多新词汇,以及全英国许多地方的名字。最后一批是诺曼人。他们在11世纪著名的黑斯廷斯战役之后征服了英国。他们在英国各地建造城堡,并对法律体系进行了改革。诺曼人是法国人,所以许多法语单词慢慢地进入了英语。
关于英国有趣的历史和文化,还有很多要了解的。学习这个国家的历史将使你的参观更加愉快。首都伦敦是一个很好的起点,因为它是一个古老的港口城市,它的历史可以一直追溯到古罗马时代。有无数的历史遗迹可供探索,还有许多博物馆收藏着来自英国各地的古代遗物。英国是一个迷人的历史和现代文化的混合体,既有新的传统,也有古老的传统。如果你留心,你会惊奇地发现你能看到它的过去和现在。
Ⅰ.Reading for main idea
1.What's the main idea of the text?
The text mainly tells us the history and culture of the UK.
2.Match the main idea with each paragraph.
①Para.1 A.The four countries have something in common and some differences.
②Para.2 B.Explains how the UK came into being.
③Para.3 C.Exploring the history of the UK can help you understand the country and its traditions.
④Para.4 D.Many people are confused by the four names' meanings.
⑤Para.5 E.There is so much more to learn about the history and culture of the UK.
答案:①D ②B ③A ④C ⑤E
Ⅱ.Reading for details
1.When were England and Wales linked to Scotland?
A.In the 16th century.
B.In the 18th century.
C.In the 19th century.
D.In the 20th century.
2.Who influenced London's language most?
A.AngloSaxons. B.Romans.
C.Normans. D.Vikings.
3.Which of the following is true according to the text?
A.All the four countries share the same educational systems.
B.The Romans came to England before the AngloSaxons.
C.In the 20th century, the northern Ireland became an independent country.
D.The four countries have the same traditions.
4.How many countries does the UK consist of?
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Four. D.Five.
答案:1-4 BABC
Ⅲ.Postreading
Fill in the blanks according to the text and try to recite the summary.
Great Britain consists of 1. countries:England,Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. First, Wales 2. to the Kingdom of England. Second,Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.Third,the Kingdom of 3. was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the 4. part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the 5. name:the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The four countries 6. to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some 7. .For example, the four countries all have different education systems and legal systems.
The United Kingdom has a long and 8. history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its 9. .Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more 10. .
London is a great place to start, which has a history 11. all the way back to Roman times. There are 12. historic sites to explore,and lots of museums. If you keep your eyes open,you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its 13. .
答案:1.four 2.was joined 3.Ireland 4.southern 5.full 6.belonging 7.differences 8.interesting 9.traditions 10.enjoyable 11.dating 12.countless 13.present
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