Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading and Thinking 课件（含导学案）-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版必修第二册

B2U4 Reading and Thinking 评价： I Learning aims 1. Analyze the structure of the text, identifying the main idea and supporting details； 2. Learn about the history of the UK and get the detailed information by finishing some tasks . 3. Understand the importance of learning a country’s history and express their opinions and views . II Learning guidance and tests Learning guidance Tests 1.Lead-in Attractions in UK & related information. 2.Pre-reading 1.Look at the map and answer the questions. (1)What type of the map is it? A. Traffic map B. Weather map C. Resource map D. Administrative zoning map (2)How many countries can you see? What are they? (3)What do the different symbols and colors stand for? The red spot stands for ; The White spots stand for .; Different colors stand for . 2.Information of the text. (1)Main idea: A brief introduction to the UK about the origins of its different names, formation, history, traditions, and culture. (2)the type of the text: Exposition (说明文) 3.While-reading Skimming& Scanning Task 1. Match the main idea of each paragraph. Para.1. A. The origin of the names of the UK. Para.2. B. The achievements of the four groups of people. Para.3. C. The advantages of the British history. Para.4. D. The similarities and differences of the four countries. Para.5. E. The introduction to the topic. Task 2: Read the para.1 and answer the questions. Q1: How many names are used to refer to the UK and what are they？ Q2: What does the author suggest to solve this puzzle？ Task 3: Read Para. 2 and finish the table. (para. 2) How did the UK form？ in the century was joined to the kingdom of England. in the century was joined to create the kingdom of Great Britain. in the century The kingdom of was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. in the century broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Task 4: Find out similarities and differences of 4 countriesin para.3. Similarities ; ; Differences and systems; and even for competitions. Task 5: Read para.4 carefully and find out the achievements of the four groups of people. Peoples Time Achievements The Romans in 1st century Building The Anglo-Saxons in 5th century Introducing English, changing the way The Vikings in 8th century Leaving behind lots of new The Normans in 11th century Having castles built, changing , introducing Task 6: single-choice questions(para.5) 1. Why does the passage suggest studying the UK’s history before visiting? A. To avoid getting lost in London. B. To make the visit more enjoyable by understanding its background. C. To learn how to communicate with locals. D. To find the cheapest places to visit. 2. What’s the writer’s attitude towards studying the history? A. Neutral B. Indifferent C. Favorable D. Doubtful 3. Who might be the target reader of this passage? A. Students B. Guides C. Teachers D. Tourists Post Reading:Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?And what important things should visitors know about before they come to China? 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading and Thinking 1 1 Learning objectives 1. Analyze the structure of the text, identifying the main idea and supporting details； 2. Learn about the history of the UK and get the detailed information by finishing some tasks . 3. Understand the importance of learning a country’s history and express their opinions and views . 2 What’s the full name/official name of “英国”? Great Britain? the United Kingdom? England? Britain? the UK? What do you know about the United Kingdom? What do you know about the United Kingdom? The UK consists of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Composition The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Official Name London (capital of both England and the UK). Capital The Queen of England (symbolic role), residing in Buckingham Palace, London. Head of State The Prime Minister leads the government. Government Leadership Red telephone boxes and black taxis. Cultural symbols Known for rainy weather but also has warm and sunny summers. Weather Pre-reading In order to solve this puzzle, let’s learn more in this passage. What’s in a name? 6 Observe the map Look at the map, what type of map is it? A. A traffic map B. A weather map C. A resource map D. An administrative zoning map Pre-reading the four countries of the UK England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland How many countries can you see? What are they? name Observe the map What do the different colors and symbols stand for? Different color stands for different regions. The small circles stand for big cities. The red spot stands for the capital. Tips When you look at a map, think first about what the map shows and what the symbols mean. 📌 Task 1: 快速阅读文章，完成下面两个任务 (4mins) 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 advantages of the British history. D. The similarities and differences of the four countries. E. The introduction to the topic. 2. Match the main idea of each paragraph. 1.What’s the main idea of the passage? A. The history of the United Kingdom. B. The geography of the United Kingdom. C. The people of the United Kingdom. D. The politics of the United Kingdom. Tip you can find the main ideas by first taking a quick look at the title, pictures, key words，phrases, and topic sentences. 10 Structure Scan the text to find the Structure of the passage . Part 1: _______ Part 2: _______ Part 3: _______ Para 1-2 Para 3 Para 4-5 The origin of the name of the UK. The four countries work together in some areas. The history, traditions and culture of the United Kingdom. 11 Prediction Read the title and picture and predict the content. WHAT’S IN A NAME What might “a name” here refer to? The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England? Q1: How many names are used to refer to the UK and what are they？ Q2: What does the author suggest to solve this puzzle？ Para.1 A puzzle By raising a puzzle to arouse interest of the readers Read the first paragraph and answer the following questions. 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. 【句式1】动名词（短语）作主语 (1) 动名词短语作主语往往表示经常性、习惯性的动作，谓语动词常用第三人称单数形式。 (2) 动名词短语作主语时，可以用it作形式主语，而将动名词短语后置。 常见句型有：①It is no use/no good/no fun/a waste of time doing sth. 做某事没有用/没有好处/没有意思/是在浪费时间。 ②It is useless/worth/worthwhile doing sth. 做某事是没有用的/是值得的。 1. It is no use ______ about the exam result all the time; you should focus on the next one. A. worry B. worried C. worrying D. to worry 2. ______ with others politely is an important social skill that we should learn from childhood. A. Communicate B. Communicating C. To communicate D. Communicated Q3:What is the full name of UK? Q4: What are people from the UK called? Q5: In what order did is paragraph developed? Underline all the time and fill in the table on P41. 大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国 British. British Read Para. 2 and finish the table. Time order How did the UK formed in the ____century _________ was joined to the kingdom of England. in the_____century __________ was joined to create the kingdom of Great Britain. in the ____ century The kingdom of _______ was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. in the ___ century _____________________ broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Para.2 How did the UK formed How did the UK formed in the ____century ________ was joined to the kingdom of England. in the_____century __________ was joined to create the kingdom of Great Britain. in the ____ century The kingdom of _______ was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. in the ___ century _____________________ broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Wales Scotland 19th 18th 16th Ireland 20th The southern part of Ireland Para.2 How did the UK formed Para 2 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. 并入 Para 2 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.（大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国) Most 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. 16th century England 18th century 19th century 20th century Wales the Kingdom of England 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? Similarities _____; _________; ________________ Differences They have different___________ and _____ systems; __________________ and even ______________ for competitions. currency flag military defence education legal their own traditions football teams Para 3: What are the similarities and differences? Para 3 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, 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! Reading for details Find out similarities and differences. similarities flag currency military defence differences educational system legal system traditions football teams Peoples The Romans The Anglo-Saxons The Vikings The Normans Time in 1st century in 5th century in 8th century in 11th century Building and . Introducing , changing the way . Achievements Leaving behind lots of new . Having castles built, changing , introducing . Para 4 (5mins) Read para.4 carefully and find out the achievement of 4 groups of people. Peoples The Romans The Anglo-Saxons The Vikings The Normans Time in 1st century in 5th century in 8th century in 11th century Building towns and roads Introducing English, changing the way people built houses Achievements Leaving behind lots of new vocabulary and location names Having castles built, changing legal system, introducing French into English Para 4 (5mins) Read para.4 carefully and find out the achievement of 4 groups of people. Para 4 The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history. Exploring it can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. 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. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Para 4 Next, the Anglo­-Saxons 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 and left behind lots of new vocabulary, as well as the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-­known Battle of Hastings in the 11th 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. have sth done结构，表示“让某事被做” Para.4 people and traditions 1st century 5th century 8th century 11th century Romans Anglo-Saxons Vikings Normans towns and roads language and houses vocabulary and names of locations castles, legal system and French words What happened? When? What changed? Q1: Why is London said to be a great place to start? Q2: What impression is given of the UK? Read Para. 5 answer the following questions. Read Para. 5 answer the following questions. 1. Why does the passage suggest studying the UK’s history before visiting? A. To avoid getting lost in London. B. To make the visit more enjoyable by understanding its background. C. To learn how to communicate with locals. D. To find the cheapest places to visit. 2. What’s the writer’s attitude towards studying the history? A. Neutral B. Indifferent C. Favorable D. Doubtful 3. Who might be the target reader of this passage? A. Students B. Guides C. Teachers D. Tourists Para 5 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. There 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. 不定式表示动作尚未发生 as引导原因状语从句 定语从句 现在分词短语作后置定语 The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in··· ( Para. 4 ) 1)To help you understand more about the country and its traditions. According to the text, what are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country? 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··· （Para. 5） 2)To make visiting it more enjoyable. 3.What’s the author’s attitude towards studying the history? A. Neutral B. Indifferent C. Supportive D. Doubtful 中立的 漠不关心的 支持的 怀疑的 Para. 4-5 Timeline Romans arrived Anglo-Saxons came Vikings came Normans came Wales was joined Scotland was joined Ireland was added Southern Ireland broke away 1st 5th 8th 11th 16th 18th 19th 20th Discussion 1 Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? Understanding a country’s history and culture helps people recognize its social etiquette, religious taboos, and behavioral norms. Many historical sites or cultural symbols carry layered meanings tied to the country’s past. Studying them allows people to grasp their significance beyond surface-level aesthetics. Familiarity with a country’s cultural values helps people adapt their communication style. This fosters smoother interactions, making it easier to build rapport with locals. Learning about a country’s history—including both its achievements and challenges—avoids forming stereotypes. Discussion 1 Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? Learning about the culture of other countries is helpful, but does it mean we can ignore our culture and history? Learning about other cultures enriches our vision, but our own culture and history are the roots of our identity. We should cherish and inherit them while embracing external cultures, so as to build a more inclusive and culturally- aware self. Discussion 2 What important things should visitors know about before they come to China? Discussion 2 What important things should visitors know about before they come to China? Respect Chinese cultural traditions like Spring Festival customs and tea-drinking etiquette. Learn some basic Chinese phrases such as “Ni hao” and “Xie xie”. Follow Chinese traffic rules, especially when crossing roads. Understand that tipping isn't a common practice in most Chinese places. Be aware of China’s dining habits, like using chopsticks properly. Know about important historical sites’ visiting regulations in advance. When? What happened? What changed? Romans arrived Ango-Saxons came Vikings came 11th century 1st century 5th century 8th century Normans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings towns and roads language and way houses were built vocabulary and names of locations across the UK castles built, legal system changed, and new words from French introduced 3.Read again and sort out the information according to the timeline. 39 When? What happened? What changed? 16th century 18th century 19th century 20th century Wales was joined to Kingdom of England Scotland was joined to England and Wales Ireland was added the southern part of Ireland broke away “Kingdom of Great Britain” formed “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” formed name changed to “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” 40 Further thinking What’s in a name？ In a name, there is the history of the United Kingdom. From the title,we can know that the passage mainly talks about the name’s changes of the UK, and the development of history. Para1-3 Para 4 Help us understand more about the country and its traditions Para5 Make your visit more enjoyable Help us understand why the UK has many different names Main idea: The passage mainly talks about advantages of studying British history. Thinking & Summary: What can studying the history of the UK help us? : I can never remember what the UK means! There’s England, Britain, ___________ Great Britain! : Well, it helps if you remember that there are four countries that __________ the UK. That’s why it’s called the United Kingdom. as well as, belong to, add to, join to, break away, keep your eyes open as well as belong to 4.Complete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms. After-reading : Four countries? I must have been asleep in that part of our history class! So the first country was England, and the others were ___________that? : Yes, right. First England, then Wales, then Scotland. The last country was Ireland, but later the southern half didn’t want to be ___________the United Kingdom. joined to added to as well as, belong to, add to, join to, break away, keep your eyes open as well as, belong to, add to, join to, break away, keep your eyes open : Oh, I remember now! The southern part ______________ from Northern Ireland, right? : Yes, you got it well remembered! But ___________________ in history class next time! broke away keep your eyes open The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by 1._____ these different names mean. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales2. __________(join) to the Kingdom of England. In the 19 th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the southern part of Ireland 3. ______ (break) away from the UK, which resulted in the full name today. However, most people just use the4.___________(shorten) name: the UK. what was joined broke shortened 课文语法填空 The four countries 5.______ belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. There were four sets of invaders and the last group were the Normans. They had castles 6.________(build) all around England and made changes 7.________ the legal system. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more 8.___________(enjoy). 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