1、Unit 4 History and TraditionReading and Thinking What do we need to know before we plan to travel to another country?1.Famous sites2.Climate3.Habbtits of local people4.History and tradition5.Whats in a Name?What does“name”in the title mean?Name:The United Kindom,Great Britain,Britain,England In the
2、16th century,the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.Later,in the 18th century,the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.In the 19th century,the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of GreatBritain and Ireland.Read para.2 and
3、 finish the time line.And think anout the influence of each event.16th18th19th20th Finally,in the 20th century,the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK,which resulted in the full name wehave today:the United Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern Ireland.Most people just use the shortened n
4、ame:the United Kingdom or“the UK”.People from the UK are called“British”,which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.Para.2 Main idea:the similarities and differences of the four countries.The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.T
5、hey use the same flag,known as the Union Jack,as well as share the same currency and military defence.Read para.3 and find the main idea.However,they also have some differences.For example,England,Wales,Scotland,and Northern Ireland all have dfferent education systems and legal systems.They also hav
6、e their own traditions,like their own national days and national dishes.And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!Read para.3 and find the main idea.The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about th
7、e country and its traditions.Almost everywhere you go in the UK,you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.The first group,the Romans,came in the first century.Some of their great achievements included building towns and
8、roads.Read para.4and finish the time line.And think anout what happened in each time.1st 5th 8th 11thHadrians Wall Next,the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century.They introduced the beginnings of the English language,and changed the way people built houses.The Vikings came in the eighth century,
9、left behind lots of new vocabulary,and also the names of many locations across the UK.Read para.4and finish the time line.And think anout what happened in each time.1st 5th 8th 11thBy，意思是“农屋、小村”。例如大名鼎鼎的惠特比Whitby。The last group were the Normans.They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Ha
10、stings in the 11th century.They had castles built all around England,and made changes to the legal system.The Normans were French,so many French words slowly entered into the English language.Read para.4 and finish the time line.And think anout what happened in each time.1st 5th 8th 11th There is so
11、 much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom.Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.The capital city London is a great place to start,as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.T
12、here are countless historic sites to explore,and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK.Read para.5 and find more details concerning English history or traditions.The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture,with both new and old traditions.If you keep your eyes open,y
13、ou will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.The UK is a mix of.and.Read para.5 and find more details concerning English history or traditions.Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?What important things should visitors kno
14、w about before they come to China?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.1.Possible answer:Visitors to China should know something about the history of the country and about the cultural traditions of the area being visited,such as the food eaten,or festivals celebrated there.2.Possible answer:
