1、Whats in a Name?the United Kingdomthe United States of America Peoples Republic of ChinaPre-readingLook at the map on P40. What does it show？Read the title and discuss the following question with your deskmate:What do you think the text is about?Fast Reading Scan the text and match each paragragh wi
2、ththe smaller headings below.Para. 1 A.Groups of people in UKs historyPara. 2 B. Working together and working apartPara. 3 C. How the UK was formedPara. 4 D. Much more to learn and enjoyPara. 5 E. A question cncerning the namesReading in depthRead each paragraph carefully and finish the following ta
3、sks.Para.1 1. Why are many people confused?2. Which of the following has the closest meaning with “puzzle”?A. text B. question C. difference D. nationPara. 2Work in groups and summarize Para. 2 with a chart.Which 2 words in Para.2 have similarmeanings?Para. 3 complete the table below with informatio
4、n from Para. 3.in what areas countries work togetherin what areas countries work apartflagcurrencynational defenceeducation systemlegal systemtraditionsfootball teamsPara. 4 Read Para. 4 and complete the table below.group of peoplewhenchanges/achievementsthe Romanstowns and roads5th centuryVikings11
5、th century1st centuryAnglo-Saxonslanguage/houses8th centuryvocabularyNormanscastles, legal system, wordsPara. 5 Q &ARead Para. 5 and answer the following question: Why does the writer suggest London as a starting place to visit?Discussion What problems might be caused when different groups of people affect the language of the UK? Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?HomeworkSummary completion (compulsory)Writing (optional)
