1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsA people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.一个不了解自己过去历史、起源和文化的民族，就如同一颗无根之树。What comes to your mind when we speak of the UK?Warming upRiver ThamesWarming upWhat do you know about the UK?1.What is the full name of t
2、he UK? the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Ireland大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国A. two B. three C. four2. How many countries does the UK consist of ?ScotlandEnglandNorthern IrelandWalesThe United KingdomIt actually includesThe United KingdomIt actually includes four four countriescountries：EnglandEngland，S
3、cotlandScotland，Wales and Wales and Northern Ireland.Northern Ireland.3. Who rules the country: the Prime Minister or the queen? A. The Queen B. The Prime Minister C. bothBoris Johnson鲍里斯约翰逊Queen Elizabeth the Second伊丽莎白二世女王伊丽莎白二世女王The queenthe head of state，but in name only. The most powerful one i
4、s the Prime Minister，who controls everything in the UKPre-readingLook at the map and answer.administrative zoning mapn What is it used for?n What does it show? While-reading Task 1. Read the text and match the main ideaA. The history, traditions and culture of the United KingdomC. The four countries
5、 work together in some areasPart 1(Para12)Part 2(Para3)Part 3(Para45)B. The origin of the name of the UKWhile-readingu What are the four countries of the United Kingdom? Which two were the first to be joined together? The four countries of the United Kingdom , England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern
6、Ireland. England and Wales were the first two to be joined together. Para 1 While-reading Para 2 Arrange the following events in time order. Scotland was joined. Ireland was added. Wales was joined. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland came into being. The southern part of Irelan
7、d broke away._Walesin the 16th centuryScotlandin the 18th centuryIrelandin the 19th centuryEnglandin the 20th centurySouth Ireland While-readingWhat are the similarities and differences of these countries?(3mins) Para 3 in what areas countries work togetherin what areas countries work apartflagcurre
8、ncymilitary defenceeducation systemlegal systemtraditionsfootball teamsWhile-reading Para 4 Four different groups of people who took over the UK in turn throughout history and their influence on the history of the UK.PeoplesThe RomansThe Anglo-SaxonsThe VikingsThe NormansTimein 1st centuryin 5th cen
9、turyin 8th centuryin 11th centuryBuilding towns and roadsIntroducing English, changing the way people built housesAchievementsLeaving behind lots of new vocabulary and location namesHaving castles built, changing legal system, introducing French into EnglishWhy is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?Studying a country s history and culture before visiting 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.
