1、Step 1: ActivationTaskHey, Li Hua. Long Time no see. I would like to visit your hometown one day after the COVID-19. Could you introduce something about your hometown to me in advance? If you were Li hua, what would you like to introduce to Tom about your howntown? Why?1the UKStep 1: ActivationHow m
2、uch do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.1234567quiz1.Which is the national flag of the UK?A . B .C . Step 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.quizCanada Americathe Union Jack12. Which is the national flower of the UK?A .
3、 B .C . Step 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.quizcherry rosemaple23. Whats the population of the UK in 2018?A .66,488,991 C.321,163,157 Step 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.quizB .1,411,780,
4、000334. How large is it?A .244,100 square kilometers C.9,370,000 square kilometers Step 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.quiz B .9,600,000 square kilometers 45. Whats the currency of the UK? A . C.Step 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the
5、UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.quizPounds B .Canadian dollarU.S. Dollar 56. Whos the true ruler in the UK? A .the Queen C.bothStep 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.quizB .the Prime Minister67. How long does it take to fly from Beijing
6、 to London Heathrow Airport? A .about 6 hours C.about 16 hoursStep 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.quizB .about 10 hoursBeijingLondon Heathrow Airport7Step 1: ActivationHow much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out the answers.8q
7、uizThe last question8. How can we express “英国” in English?A. Great Britain B. the United KingdomC. Britain D. EnglandLook at the map and the title. Can you predict what will be talked about in the passage?Step 1: ActivationPredictionthe four countries“a name”At the end of this class, you will be abl
8、e1.to sum up the main idea of each paragraph and analyze their functions in the text;2.to get the detailed information about formation of the UK, similarities and differences of the four countries of the UK, the changes the four groups of people left to the country;3.to retell the contents of paragr
9、aph 2, 3 and 4 with the help of mind map, or form, or timeline;4.develop your critical thinking on the importance of knowing the history and culture and your ability to apply the knowledge to their daily lives.Step 2:Learning aimsEach of you have only one chance to answer the question in the whole c
10、lass.Step 3: ActivityActivity 1:Read for the main idea and structurePara. 1. Para. 2. Para. 3. Para. 4. Para. 5A.It is beneficial to study the history and traditions of UK. B. There are similarities and differences of the four countries in the UK. C. How the name “the UK” came into being. D. Four gr
11、oups of people influenced the UK . E. Introduction of the topic.1. Go through the passage quickly and then match the main idea of each paragraph.the topicThe formation and names ofthe UKThe similarities and differences betweenthe UKs 4 countriesThe four groups of people in the history of the UK and
12、the changes they broughtThe significance of studying the history of a countryStep 3: ActivityActivity 1:Read for the main idea and structure2. Sum up the functions of each paragraphintroductionhistory and traditionWhy we should learn about the country through its historyStep 3: ActivityActivity 2:Re
13、ad for the detailed information1. Read para 1 & para 5 and fill in the blanks. Rush to answer. 1 point for each blank.Para.1 The names of The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England are _ to many people, but studying history can help to solve the _.Para.5Studying the history has lot of advan
14、tages.It will make your visit much more _. The UK is a fascinating _ of history and modern culture. You will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its _.confusingpuzzleenjoyablemixpresentStep 3: ActivityActivity 2:Read for the detailed information2. Read Para. 2 and draw a mind map
15、 to show how the UK came into beings. Rush to answer. 1 point for each blank.Para.2the Kingdom of Englandin the _ century+in the _ century, joinedScotlandthe Kingdom of Great Britain+in the _ century, added-in the _ century, broke away=the United KingdomWales16th18ththe Kingdom of England19thIreland
16、20ththe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Irelandthe southern Irelandthe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandStep 3: ActivityActivity 2:Read for the detailed information3. Read Para. 3 and fill in the form to show similarities and differences. Rush to answer. 1 point for each blank
17、.Para.3They shareThey differ inflagcurrencymilitary defenceeducation systemlegal systemtraditionsfootball teamsFour countries belonging to the UK1. _2. _3. _4. _ _EnglandWalesScotlandNorthernIrelandStep 3: ActivityActivity 2:Read for the detailed information4.Read Para. 4 and finish the time line ab
18、out the changes the four groups of people made.Rush to answer. 1 point for each blank.Para.4Romanslanguage and the way houses were builtvocabulary and names of locationsNormansStep 3: ActivityActivity 3: RetellingRetell with the help of the mind map or the forms you have finished before.(Only one st
19、udent has the chance to retell a paragraph.)Rush to retell. Assessment: 1. Contents 62. Pronunciation 23. Fluency 2Step 3: ActivityActivity 4 :DiscussionIs it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? Why?Step 3: ActivityActivity 4 :DebateI think so.Stu
20、dying 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 and their culture;4. will have a richer experience.I dont think so.1. The travel will be more adventurous and exciting;2. We c
21、an learn them during our visits.Is it necessary for visitors to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it? Why?Step 4: AssessmentContents32101. Can you explain how the UK was formed?2. Can you tell the similarities and differences between the four countries of the UK?3. Can you r
22、ecognize the changes brought by four groups of people to the UK?4. Can you retell the contents with the help of the mind-maps or forms?5. Can you share the benefits of studying a countrys history and traditions?Full mark: 3 points Good job:=12 points 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom很喜欢来中国旅游，他说疫情后想去你的家乡旅游, 他想提前在微信上了解下你的家乡，请你回复微信。请你从以下4个方面去简要介绍你的家乡。1地名由来； 2历史古迹； 3传统文化习俗；4当地人的性格特点。 .Step 5: AssignmentFestivals celebrated Food eaten Famous scenic spotsAnd
