1、Unit 4 History and Traditions Vi d e o Ti m e Learning objectives In this class, you will 1.collect key information about historic places in London through the video; 2.understand the importance of history to London; 3.introduce the local city from the aspects of history and traditions. What do you
2、know about London? If you have a chance to visit London, what do you expect to see? Big Ben Buckingham Palace Houses of Parliament Tower of London National Gallery Trafalgar Square Tower Bridge Westminster Abbey Big Ben Buckingham Palace Houses of Parliament Tower of London National Gallery Trafalga
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6、uare Tower Bridge Westminster Abbey Big Ben Buckingham Palace Houses of Parliament Tower of London National Gallery Trafalgar Square Tower Bridge Westminster Abbey What do you know about these historic places? Big Ben Buckingham Palace Houses of Parliament Tower of London National Gallery Trafalgar
7、Square Tower Bridge Westminster Abbey Activity 1: Match the place names with the photos and take notes to record their information. features historic places 1 Westminster Abby 1 Westminster Abby is where all royal funerals and most coronations take place. 2 Tower Bridge The 2 Tower Bridge is a symbo
8、l of the city of London. 3 Buckingham Palace 3 Buckingham Palace is where the king or queen lives. 4 National Gallery The 4 National Gallery contains a great art collection. 5 Trafalgar Square 5 Trafalgar Square is a traditional place for public meetings. 6 Big Ben 6 Big Ben is in fact the name of t
9、he bell in the tower. 7 Houses of Parliament The 7 Houses of Parliament is also called the Palace of Westminster. 8 Tower of London The 8 Tower of London A. a place of imprisonment B. a royal residence C. an armoury D. a repository of the crown jewels Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English critic, biogr
10、apher, essayist, poet, and lexicographer regarded as one of the greatest figures of 18th-century life and letters What did Samuel Johnson say about London? What makes London a great city to walk in? Activity 2: Answer the questions about London. What did Samuel Johnson say about London? Samuel Johns
11、on said when one is tired of London, one is tired of life. Activity 2: Answer the questions about London. You can never be bored in London because there is so much to do. What makes London a great city to walk in? It is a great city to walk in because there are no hills and many things to see. Activ
12、ity 2: Answer the questions about London. What historic places in London would you like to visit? Activity 3: Talk about your preference. Why? I would like to take a walk around Trafalgar Square to explore the area. Trafalgar Square I would also like to visit Westminster Abby and pay my respects to
13、the famous people who lie buried there. Westminster Abby The writer W.U. Weatherby wrote: “ One goes to London at last as Americans go to New York. To experience the shock of vitality, from so many millions living together and to see the country in a melting pot.” There is always a city that can bes
14、t reflect the history and traditions of a country. What historic places in your local city would visitors probably like to see most? What could you tell visitors about those places and the traditions of the local city? Activity 4: Talk about your recommendation. Henan Province is one of the most imp
15、ortant birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Visitors to Henan Province would probably like to visit the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory and the ancient ruins of Yin. Activity 4: Talk about your recommendation. the Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory It is the site of the oldest observatory in China
16、where astronomy has traditionally been studied. Activity 4: Talk about your recommendation. the ancient ruins of Yin It was the last capital of the Shang Dynasty and is the largest archaeological site in China today. Activity 4: Talk about your recommendation. A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus Garvey Homework 1. Watch the video again to note down more information about London. 2. Collect more information about the historic places in your local city. Thank you!
