1、When it comes to the UK, what can you think of?The royal familyPrime MinisterBoris JohnsonFootballersBuckingham PalaceDowning StreetPalace of WestminsterLondon BridgeBig BenCambridge UniversityOxford University What is the full name of the UK? A. The United Kingdom B. The United Kingdom of Great Bri
2、tain C. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland D. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandPredictingWhat 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)Skimming The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England-many p
3、eople are confused by what these different names mean Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.this puzzleto introduce the topic by raising a puzzlePara.1 A puzzle_historyto arouse(激起激起) interest of the readers1. In what order is this paragraph organized? 2.
4、 How many countries does the UK consist of (由由组成组成)? What are they?3. How did the UK come into being(形成形成,产生产生)? Para.2 HistoryScan Para.2 to circle the key words.England +WalesEngland +Wales +Scotland(Great Britain) Great Britain+ Northern IrelandGreat Britain+Irelandin the 16th centuryin the 18th
5、centuryin the 19th centurybe joined tobe joined tobe added toHow did UK come into being?in the 20th centurybreak away from+=Do the four countries work together in all areas?Similarities_; _; _Differences_ and _ systems; _ and even _ for competitions.Further thinking:How does the writer develop this
6、paragraph? as well asHoweveralsoFor examplealsolikeevenlikeeducationallegaltheir own traditionsfootball teamscurrencyflagmilitary defencePara.3 Similarities and differencesin the 1st centuryin the 5th centuryin the 8th centurythe Anglo-Saxonsthe Romansthe Vikingsin the 11th centurythe NormansPara.4
7、People and traditionstowns and roadslanguage and housesvocabulary and names of locationscastles, legal system and French wordsInclusiveness1Is there anything else we can benefit from studying the history of the UK?2Why is London said to be a great place to start? 3What impression is given of the UK?
8、 Any supporting words ?Para.5 TripFurther thinkingWho do you think are the intended readers of this passage, and why?Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.V
9、isitors to the UK Different names throughout the history of the UK.In a name, there is _.a history To arouse readers interest in the text and continue to read it.Para1-3 Para 4Help us understand more about the country and its traditions Para 5Make your visit more enjoyableHelp us understand why the
10、UK has many different namesMain idea: The passage mainly talks about advantages of studying British history. Thinking & Summary: What can studying the history of the UK help us?A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus GarveyAppreci
11、ating quotes夫以铜为镜，可以正衣冠；以史为镜，夫以铜为镜，可以正衣冠；以史为镜，可以知兴替；以人为镜，可以明得失。可以知兴替；以人为镜，可以明得失。 李世民（唐太宗）李世民（唐太宗）Group Discussion1. If you were to give foreigners some suggestions on visiting China, which period of Chinas long history would you advise them to study before their visit? 2. Which city do you think is a great place for them to start in China?
