1、History and traditions =The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland If you want to solve this puzzle in the UK, y ou have to study British history The UK -the writer Predicting Whats in a name? Divide the text into Three parts. Skimming History and traditions Part1(Para.1-3) Part3(Para.
2、5) Part2(Para.4) Introduction an history trip People and traditions What is the genre(语篇类型语篇类型) of the text? A. Narration(叙述文叙述文) B. Argumentation(议论文议论文) C. Exposition(说明文说明文) The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England-ma ny people are confused by what these different names mea n.Getting t
3、o know a little bit about British history will hel p you solve this puzzle. Para.1 This puzzle to introduce the following Para.2 History 2. Scan para2 to circle the words that describe time. In the 16th cent ury In the 18th cent ury In the 19th cent ury In the 20th cent ury 1. In what order does thi
4、s paragraph be organized? How did UK come into being? in the 16th ce ntury in the 16th ce ntury in the 16th c entury in the 16th ce ntury break away frombe joined tobe linked tobe added to England+WalesEngland+Wales +Scotland (Great Britain) Great Britain +Ireland Great Britain +Northern Ireland Do
5、the four countries work together in all areas? Para.3 Similarities and differences Similarities: ; ; . Differences: and systems; an d for competitions. Further thinking: How does the writer develop this paragrapgh? even football teams flagcurrencymilitary defence educationallegaltheir own traditions
6、 Para.4 People and traditions Romanstowns& roads EvidenceTimeGroup the 5th century the 1st century the 8th century the 11th century Anglo-Saxons Vikings Normans castles&legal system&F rence words language& houses vocabulary&names of locations Para.5 trip Is there anything else we can benefit from st
7、udying t he history of the UK? Why is London said to be a great place to start? What impression is given of the UK? Any suppo rting words? Studying the history of the country will make your visit m uch more enjoyable. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find t hat you can see both i
8、ts past and present. Further thinking Who do you think are the intended readers of theis passage, and why? Visitors to the UK Thinking& Summary What can help us by studing the history of the UK? Advantages para1-3 para.4 para.5 Help us understand why the UK has many differen t names. Help us underst
9、and more about the country and its traditions. Make your visit more enjoyable Main idea: The passage mainly talks about adv antages of studying British history. Appreciating a quote A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tr ee without roots. -Marcus Garvey
10、 Group Discussion 1. If you were to give foreigners some suggestions on visiting Chi na, which period of Chinas long history would you advise to stu dy before their visit? 2. Which city do you think is a great place for them to start in China? Homework 1. Read the text again and recite the expressio
11、ns you like. 2. Finish writing the following letter after class. Your foreign friend Jim is planning to visit China this yea r and is asking you for some suggestions. Please write hi m an email. You are expected to talk about the advantage s of studying Chinese history and recommend a great plac e t
12、o start a visit in China. One possible version Dear Jim, Its nice to hear from you. Im writing to share with you some suggestions fo r your visit to China. knowing a little Chinese history will be helpful when you visit China. First, i t can helpyou understand a lot about ourcountry and our traditio
13、ns. Second, it c an make your visitmuch more enjoyable. If you visit China, I recommend Xian is a great place to start. Its an ancient city with an interes ting history. There are countless historic sites for you to exp lore, and lots of museums with ancient items from all over China. If you , you will be surprised to find that you can see both itspast and its present. Looking forward to your arrival. Yours, Li Hua
