Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading and thinking（ppt课件）（58张)-新人教版（2019）《高中英语》必修第二册.pptx

1、Unit 4 History and traditionsReading and thinkingLearn about a country through its historyBy the end of this class,you will be able to:1.learn about the history and traditions of the UK,then understand the importance and significance of history.2.master some key words and expressions by reading a te

2、xt about the history of the UK.3.get the detailed information by answering some questions and finishing some tasks.4.introduce the history of the UK according to the timeline.5.discuss the importance of studying the history and culture of a country.Step 1.Lead-inFull name Short namePositionCountries

3、The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland In the west of EuropeFour:England,Scotland,Wales,Northern Ireland(Great)Britain,the UKLanguage ReligionCapital CurrencyRiverRulerNational flagEnglishCatholicism(天主教天主教)LondonPoundThe ThamesPrime Minister The Union Jack英国女王是“临朝而不理政”，她的权力是接受磋商权、

4、警告权和奖励权。此外，在礼仪上、形式上，女王如今仍是至高无上的，在国内、国际的国事活动中，享有荣誉和尊崇。首相是英国实际掌权者，他能代表英国王室和民众，如中国习大大一样。此外，一般情况下，国会下议院的多数党党魁或执政联盟的首领自动成为首相人选，之后经过女王任命后正式成为首相。女王和首相就是过去的帝王，只不过被分开了，女王继承了地位、荣誉，首相继承了权力。伦敦泰晤士河伦敦泰晤士河畔的威斯敏斯特宫威斯敏斯特宫，是伦敦4个世界文化遗产之一，16世纪时就成为英国议会上、下两院的所在地，因此又俗称“议会大厦”。旁边的大桥为“威斯敏斯特桥威斯敏斯特桥”。House of Parliament威斯敏斯特宫殿

5、（英国议会大厦）威斯敏斯特宫殿（英国议会大厦）River Thames千禧之轮（Millennium Wheel）是世界上首座、也曾经是世界最大的观景摩天轮，是英国伦敦一座标志性的宫殿、要塞，选址在泰晤士河。伦敦塔曾作为堡垒、军械库、国库、铸币厂、宫殿、天文台、避难所和监狱，特别关押上层阶级的囚犯，最后一次作为监狱使用是在第二次世界大战期间。1988年被列为世界文化遗产。，旧称即威斯敏斯特宫钟塔，伊丽莎白塔于1858年4月10日建成，是英国最大的钟。世界上著名的哥特式建筑之一，伦敦的标志性建筑。2012年6月，英国宣布把伦敦著名地标“大本钟”的钟楼改名为“伊丽莎白塔”。格林威治（），一译。英国

6、大伦敦的一个区。位于伦敦东南、泰晤士河南岸。1675-1948 年设皇家格林尼治天文台。1884年在华盛顿召开的国际经度会议决定以经过格林尼治的经线为本初子午线本初子午线，也是世界计算时间和地理经度的起点。剑桥大学剑桥大学 牛津大学牛津大学 administrative zoning map 行政区划图resource map资源图What types of maps do you know？Step 2.Pre-readingtraffic map交通图weather map气象图 topographic map地形图,tprfkWhat types of maps do you know？

7、What type of map is it?A.traffic map B.weather map C.resource map D.administrative zoning map E.topographic map Question:Whats the real name of“Ying Guo”?n What is it used for?n What does it show?The map shows the British Isles,the islands which make up the Great Britain(England,Scotland,and Wales)a

8、nd Ireland(Ireland and Northern Ireland).It is used to show the four different countries that make up the UK and some of the major cities.administrative zoning mapLook at the map and answer.What do the different symbols and colors stand for?The red spot stands for _.The small circles stand for _.Dif

9、ferent colors stand for _.the capitalbig citiesdifferent regions or counties When you look at a map,think first about what it shows and what the map shows and what the symbols mean.Look at the map and answer.1.What message can you get from the title?2.What might“a name”here refer to?3.What do you ex

10、pect to read in this passage?Fast readingWhats in a name?From the title,we can know that the article mainly talks about_.the names changes of the UK,and it may be about the development of history请替换文字内容，添加相关标题，修改文字内容，也可以直接复制你的内容到此。请替换文字内容，添加相关标题，修改文字内容，也可以直接复制你的内容到此。请替换文字内容，添加相关标题，修改文字内容，也可以直接复制你的内容

11、到此。请替换文字内容，添加相关标题，修改文字内容，也可以直接复制你的内容到此。点击请替换文字内容The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ORThe United Kingdom OR the UKWhat is the main idea of the text?A brief introduction to the UK about the_ of its different names,its _,_,_,and_.formation historytraditionscultureorigins Para.1Par

12、a.2Para.3Para.4Para.5A.The four groups of people in the history of the UK and the changes they broughtB.Introduce the puzzle about the four names C.The significance of studying the history of a country E.The similarities and differences of the four countries D.The formation and names of the United K

13、ingdom Reading for structureMatch the paragraph with its main idea.History and TraditionsPart1(Para.1-2)Part3(Para.4-5)Part2(Para.3)The origin of the name of the UK.The history,traditions and culture of the United Kingdom.The four countries work together in some areas.A.Narration B.Argumentation C.E

14、xposition Reading for structureThe United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,Englandmany 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.The first sentence is to state t

15、he .The second sentence is to raise a .The third sentence is to propose a .factquestionsolutionto introduce the followingPeople are _ by the _ of different _ about Britain.confusedmeaningnamesCareful readingPara 1 Para1：Whats the puzzle?In the 16th century,the nearby country of Wales was joined to t

16、he 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 fr

17、om the UK,which resulted in the full name we have today:the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.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.What

18、 method does the writer use in this passage to illustrate(talk about)his thought?2.Para 2 and the words that describe time.1.In what order is this paragraph organized?Para 2 When?What happened?What changed?16th century18th century19th century20th centuryWales was joined to Kingdom of EnglandScotland

19、 was joined to England and WalesIreland was addedThe southern part of Ireland broke away“Kingdom of Great Britain”formed“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland”formedname changed to“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”the Kingdom of England16th centuryWales18th centurythe Kingd

20、om of Great Britain19th centuryIreland20thNorthern IrelandVideo Time 2.Read the text and answer the questions.1.What are the four countries of the United Kingdom?Which two were the first to be joined together?The four countries of the United Kingdom are England,Wales,Scotland,and Northern Ireland.En

21、gland and Wales were the first two to be joined together.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

22、,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!Q:What is“the Union Jack”?Para 3 How does t

23、he author develop paragraph 3?ABy expressing some personal opinions BBy using a couple of quotes CBy referring to a social phenomenon DBy making some comparisonsQ u i z Similarities:_;_;_.Differences:_ and _ systems;_ and _ for competitions.even football teamsflagcurrencymilitary defenseeducationall

24、egaltheir own traditionsPara3：What are the similarities and differences?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 the UK,you will be surrounded by evidence of four differen

25、t 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.Next,the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century.They introduced the beginnings of the English language,and

26、 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 well-konwn Battle of Hastings in the 11th century.They had castles built

27、all around England,and made changes to the legal system.The Normans were French,so many French words slowly entered into the English language.Q:What method does the writer use in this passage to illustrate his thought?Para 4 Para 4：What changes did the four groups of people make in the UK?TimeGroupE

28、videncethe 1st centurythe 5th centurythe 8th centurythe 11th centuryDid paragraph 4 help you understand much more about the country and its traditions?RomansAnglo-SaxonsVikingsNormansThere is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom.Studying the history o

29、f 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.

30、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.Why is London said to be a great place to start?Para 5 There is so much more to learn about the interesti

31、ng history and culture of the United Kningdom.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 e

32、xplore,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.What impression of the UK is given to

33、 the writer?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

34、 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

35、 both its past and its present.What can you see from the circle words?make a comparisonPara 5 Whats the authors attitude towards studying the history?A.Neutral B.Indifferent C.Favorable D.Doubtful Q u i z 2.According to the text,who are two chief advantages of studying the history of a country?To he

36、lp you understand more about the country and its traditions and to make visiting it more enjoyable.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 vi

37、sit much more enjoyable.(Paragraph 5)2.Read the text and answer the questions.阅读理解小测验阅读理解小测验（根据课文内容选择正确答案）（根据课文内容选择正确答案）1.How many countries does the UK consist of?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.2.Which invaders influenced Londons language most?A.Anglo-Saxons.B.Romans.C.The Normans.D.Vikings.3.From the

38、 passage，we know that.A.all the four countries share the same education systemsB.the Romans came to England before the Anglo-SaxonsC.it was easy for Northern Ireland to join England，Scotland and WalesD.in the 19th century，the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK4.What should you do if you

39、 want to make your trip to the UK more enjoyable?A.Know the location.B.Find a company.C.Find a good guide.D.Study the history of the country ahead of time.Step 3.Post-reading 语法填空（根据课文内容和语法规则完成短文）Studying British history can help you understand 1the United Kingdom，Great Britain，Britain，England mean.

40、In the 16th century，Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.In the 18th century，Scotland was joined 2 （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.However，the southern part of Ireland 3（break）aw

41、ay from the UK，which resulted 4the full name we have today：the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Although the four countries work together in some areas，they still have some differences.The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore，5can help you understand much

42、more about the country and 6（it）traditions.No matter where you go in the UK，you will 7 （surround）by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.8 （study）the history of the country will make your visit much more 9 （enjoy）.The UK is a fascinating mix

43、 of history and modern culture，with both new and old 10 (tradition）.whatwhatto createto createbrokebrokeininwhichwhichitsitsStudyingStudyingbe surroundedbe surroundedenjoyableenjoyable traditionstraditions课本P41Complete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms.:I can nev

44、er remember what the UK means!Theres England,Britain,_ Great Britain!:Well,it helps if you remember that there are four countries that _ the UK.Thats why its called the United Kingdom.as well as,belong to,add to,join to,break away,keep your eyes openas well asbelong to :Four countries?I must have be

45、en 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 didnt want to be _the United Kingdom.joined toadded toas well as,belong to,add to,join to,

46、break away,keep your eyes openas 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 awaykeep your eyes open Is it necessary for visitors to study the

47、 history and culture of a country before visiting it?Why?Step 4.DiscussionDebateI think so.Studying a countrys 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 4.will have a richer experience.I d

48、ont think so.1.The travel will be more adventurous and exciting;2.We can learn them during our visits.Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?Why?What important things should visitors know about before they come to China?Festivals celebrated Food

49、 eaten Famous scenic spotsAnd local customs weatherEnglish language is full of distinctive（显著/明显的）British cultural characteristics.Therefore,learning English is necessary to understand the British culture,understanding the British culture will also play an indispensable role in learning English.Step

50、 5.Summary11th C16th C18th C 19th CRomans arrivedAnglo-Saxons cameVikings came1st C5th C 8th C20th CNormans cametowns&roadslanguage and way houses were builtvocabulary and names of locations across the UKcastles built,legal system changed,and new words from French introducedTimeline 11th C16th C 18t