1、Unit 4 History and traditionsDiscovering useful structures【学习目标】【学习目标】1.Read a text about the history of the UK and sort out the detailed information;2.Introduce the history of the UK according to the timeline.预习案预习案【学习过程学习过程】Step 1: 自主学习自主学习任务一：任务一：自学课本 unit 4 的词汇与短语。要求：根据录音及单词音标，首先会读单词接着边读边写记单词，注意
2、中英文的转换，最后默写单词。Step 2: 单词自学检测单词自学检测Puzzlenearbyjoin.to.break away frombelongbelong toas well asCurrencymilitarydefencelegalsurroundevidenceachievementLocation conquerbattleportfascinatingkeep your eyes open(for)探究案探究案【合作探究】【合作探究】Lead inWhat do you know from the picture?Pre-readingLook at the map. Wha
3、t does it show? What is it used for?Look at the map, what type of map is it?A topographic mapA traffic mapA weather mapA resource mapAn administrative zoning mapWhile readingTask 1 Read the text and match the main idea.Part 1(Para12)AThe history, traditions and culture of the United KingdomPart 2(Pa
4、ra3)BThe origin of the name of the UKPart 3(Para45)CThe four countries work together in some areasTask 2Read the text and answer the questions:1 What are the four countries of the United Kingdom? Which two were the first to be joinedtogether?2 According to the text, who are two chief advantages of s
5、tudying the history of a country?Task 3 Read again and sort out the information according to the timeline.Task 4 Read again and sort out the structure of the passage.Post readingThe United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, Englandmany people are confused by(1)_ these different names mean. In the 16th
6、 century, the nearby country of Wales (2)_(join) to the Kingdom of England. In the 19 th century, the Kingdom of Ireland wasadded to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the southern part ofIreland (3) _ (break) away from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have to
7、day.However, most people just use the (4)_(shorten) name: the UK. The four countries(5)_ belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. There were four setsof invaders and the last group were the Normans. They had castles (6)_(build) all aroundEngland and made changes (7)_ the legal syste
8、m. Studying the history of the country willmake your visit much more (8)_(enjoy). The capital city London is (9)_ ancient portcity that has a history (10)_(date) back to Roman times.Discussion1. 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?Homework1. Review what weve learnt today.2. Read the passage loud three times
