1、Unit 4 History and Traditions R e a d i n g a n d T h i n k i n g ( 2 ) In this class, you will 1. read the text and learn the usage of key phrases; 2. sort out the advantages of studying the history of a country; 3. discuss the importance of studying the history and culture of a country. Learning o
2、bjectives Review 1. Reading strategies: Read the map to learn what the map shows and what the symbols mean. Predict the content of a text through its title. Review 2. Organize the key information according to the timeline. 1st century 5th century 8th century 11th century 16th century 18th century 19
3、th century 20th century Read and find out Read the text again and find out the following phrases. as well as belong to add to join to break away keep your eyes open Read and find out Read the text again and find out the following phrases. 1. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well a
4、s share the same currency and military defence. 2. The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. Read and find out Read the text again and find out the following phrases. 3. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Grea
5、t Britain and Ireland. 4. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Read and find out Read the text again and find out the following phrases. 5. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full
6、name we have today. 6. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present. Complete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms. A: I can never remember what the UK means! B: Well, it helps if you remember that as well
7、as belong to add to join to break away keep your eyes open A: I can never remember what the UK means! Theres England, Britain, Great Britain! B: Well, it helps if you remember that there are four countries that the UK. Thats why its called the United Kingdom. A: Four countries? I must have been asle
8、ep in that part of our history class! So the first country was England, and the others were that? B: 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. A: Oh, I remember now! The southern part from Nort
9、hern Ireland, right? B: Yes, you got it well remembered! But in history class next time! A: I can never remember what the UK means! Theres England, Britain, Great Britain! B: Well, it helps if you remember that there are four countries that the UK. Thats why its called the United Kingdom. as well as
10、 belong to A: 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? B: 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.
11、 added to joined to A: Oh, I remember now! The southern part from Northern Ireland, right? B: Yes, you got it well remembered! But in history class next time! broke away keep your eyes open Think and share What are the advantages of studying the history of a country? Read and find out Read paragraph
12、 4 aloud. Think and share The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand 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 ti
13、mes throughout history. Read and find out Read paragraph 5 aloud. Think and share 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.
14、There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. Think and share To help you understand more about the country and its traditions. To make your visiting more enjoyable. What are the advantages of studying the history of a country? Think and
15、 share 1. Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? 2. What important things should visitors know about before they come to China? Think and share 1. Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? Studying a countrys
16、history and culture before visiting it is important because it will help you understand the place better and have a more enjoyable experience. You will be able to interact better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience. Think and share 2. What important things should visitors
17、know about before they come to China? Visitors to China should know something about the history of the country and about the cultural traditions of the area being visited, such as the food eaten, or festivals celebrated there. Read the text aloud. Summary 1. Reading strategies: Read the map to learn
18、 what the map shows and what the symbols mean. Predict the content of a text through its title. Summary 2. Organize the key information according to the timeline. 1st century 5th century 8th century 11th century 16th century 18th century 19th century 20th century Summary 1st century Romans arrived t
19、owns and roads 5th century AngloSaxons came language and the way houses were built 8th century Vikings came vocabulary and names of locations across the UK Summary 11th century Normans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings castles built, legal system changed and new words introduced 16th ce
20、ntury Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England 18th century Scotland was joined to England and Wales “Kingdom of Great Britain” formed Summary 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 “U
21、nited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” Summary 3. Talk about the importance of learning about a country through its history and traditions. Summary To help you understand more about the country and its traditions. To make your visiting more enjoyable. The advantages of studying the his
22、tory of a country. Summary Studying a countrys history and culture before visiting it is important because it will help you understand the place better and have a more enjoyable experience. You will be able to interact better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience. The import
23、ance of studying the history of a country. Summary Visitors to China should know something about the history of the country and about the cultural traditions of the area being visited, such as the food eaten, or festivals celebrated there. Homework 1. Read the text aloud. 2. Write a paragraph, expressing your ideas on the significance of studying a countrys history and traditions.
