1、No.3 Middle SchoolNo.3 Middle School Leading-inWe are the UK.The United Kingdom(UK)consists of four countries.Edinburgh LondonBelfastCardiffWhats in a name?A people without the knowledge of their past history,origin and culture is like a tree without roots.-Marcus Garvey Can you find out three advan
2、tages of learning about the history mentioned by the author?Skimming1.Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.(para.1)2.The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and its condit
3、ions.(para.4)3.Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.(para.5)The advantages of learning about the history Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.(para.1)Part1 The puzzle The United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,Englan
4、d-many people are confused by what these different names mean.So what is the difference between them,if any?Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.Detailed readingthe puzzlethe puzzleto introduce the followingUse a question to arouse readers interest to Us
5、e a question to arouse readers interest to read the writingread the writingA transitional sentence(A transitional sentence(过渡句过渡句)help readers follow)help readers follow the ideasthe ideasin the 16th centuryin the 16th century in the 18th centuryin the 18th centuryin the 19th centuryin the 19th cent
6、uryin the 20th centuryin the 20th centuryWhat happened at different times?What happened at different times?Puzzle 1Puzzle 119thFirst16th 18thFinally,20th EnglandEnglandWales Wales was joinedwas joinedScotland Scotland was joinedwas joinedIreland Ireland was addedwas addedSouthern Ireland Southern Ir
7、eland broke awaybroke awayEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandGreat BritainGreat BritainGreat Britain and IrelandGreat Britain and Irelandthe United Kingdom of Great Britain and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland(the United Kingdom or the UK)the U
8、K)the Union JackCapital-LondonCapital-LondonhoweverSimilarities work together the same flag the currency the military defence different educational and legal systemstheir own traditions and football teams DifferencesAre there any similarities and differences among the four countries?Puzzle 2Puzzle 2
9、The advantages of learning about the history Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.(para.1)The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and its conditions.(para.4)In the England
10、 history,there are several invasions.They are:_,_,_,_.the Romans the Anglo-Saxons the Vikingsthe NormansWhat are the four groups of invaders?Part2 The country and traditions What did the invaders leave for the UK?What did the invaders leave for the UK?Romans:Romans:towns and roadsAnglo-Saxons:introd
11、uced the beginning of the English;changed the way people built housesthe Vikings:left behind lots of new vocabulary and the names of many locations across the UKthe Normans:had castles built,made changes to the legal system and also brought many French wordsThe advantages of learning about the histo
12、ry Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.(para.1)The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and its conditions.(para.4)Studying the history of the country will make your visit
13、 much more enjoyable.(para.5)Why is London a great place to start?Part3 The visit How does the writer describe the UK?Is there any advice the writer give you when visiting the UK?visitors visitors to the UK to the UK Who is the passage intended for?Further thinking1.Your friend Adam will pay a visit
14、 to China,what suggestions will you give?2.Which city do you think is a great place for him to start in China?Group DiscussionDear Adam,Its nice to hear that you are going to China.Im writing to share with you some suggestions for your visit.Knowing a little Chinese history will be helpful when you
15、visit China.First,_,Second,_.If you visit China,I recommend _ is a great place to start.(reasons)_.If you keep your eyes open,you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.Looking forward to your arrival.Yours,Dear Jim,Its nice to hear that you are going to China.Im wr
16、iting to share with you some suggestions for your visit.knowing a little Chinese history will be helpful when you visit China.First,it can help you understand a lot about our country and our traditions.Second,it can make your visit much more enjoyable.If you visit China,I recommend Quzhou is a great
17、 place to start.Its an ancient city with a long history,located in western Zhejiang province.There are countless historic sites for you to explore,and museums with ancient items.If you keep your eyes open,you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.Looking forward to
18、 your arrival.Yours,Polish your writing,and exchange drafts with your partner.AssignmentDescribe your hometown-QuzhouGroup workTip1:Use a striking image,a quote or question to make Tip1:Use a striking image,a quote or question to make the reader eager to read the writingthe reader eager to read the
19、writingTip2:Choose transitional sentences(Tip2:Choose transitional sentences(过渡句）过渡句）to help the to help the reader follow the ideasreader follow the ideasTip3:Develop the writing in the order of timeTip3:Develop the writing in the order of timeTip4:Make a comparisonTip4:Make a comparisonTip5:Give e
20、xamples instead of using general wordsTip5:Give examples instead of using general wordsTip6:Use some beautiful expressions to help the readerTip6:Use some beautiful expressions to help the readerremember your writingremember your writingBeginningBeginning Body Body Ending EndingDo you want to know.?
21、Let me tell you something about it.Have you ever heard of/about.?Look,this is an image of.BeginningBeginning Body Body Ending Ending.is a wonderful place to visit/live.offers visitors a moments rest from the busy city.Youre sure to have a wonderful time in.A walk around.is a feast for the mind as we
22、ll as the eye.EnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandEnglandGreatBritainGreatBritainThe United The United KingdomKingdomWalesWalesWalesWalesWalesWalesScotlandScotlandScotlandScotlandNorthern IrelandNorthern IrelandFirstFirst 16 16thth 18th 18th 20th 20th NextNex
23、tFinallyFinally+sportsgeography literaturehistory capitallanguageslife stylesfoodinvasions culturestraditionsflag Ss and DscountriessimilaritiesdifferencesEnglandWalesScotlandNorthern Ireland What are the similarities and differences between the countries?flagflagcurrencycurrency military military d
24、efencedefenceeducational educational systemsystemlegal legal systemsystemtraditionstraditionsfootball football teamsteams1.Find out the time information and mark it on the line.Step 2.Read through Para 2 quickly.England13th centuryEngland Wales 17th centuryEngland Wales Scotland Get Ireland connecte
25、d to form the United Kingdom20th centuryEngland Wales Scotland IrelandNorthern IrelandOnly Northern Ireland joined with Great Britain to become the United Kingdom20th centuryEngland Wales Scotland the 13th century,England+Wales.17th century,England+Wales+Scotland Later,Great Britain+Northern Ireland
26、Great Britainthe United KingdomUnion JackEnglandhistoryPara2 The historyBackgroundInvasionCapitalTraditions/CustomsFinally,20th Great BritainNext,17th13th First,In 1801,England+Wales was linked tothe Union JackEnglandFirst,13th Next,17ththe first Union Flagwas connected with England+Wales were joint
27、 to +Scotland without conflicthappilyin the same peaceful wayhoweverFinally,20th Now,Now,the United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Ireland Task 3.Figure out the development of the writers attitude.A.A.B.B.C.C.D.D.Step 3.Read through Para 2 carefully.Finish task 2 and task 3 on your sheet.Tip:Infer the
28、writers attitude by discovering some words Infer the writers attitude by discovering some words and expressions,especially,some adverbs.and expressions,especially,some adverbs.Great BritainIn 1801The United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and IrelandEngland+Wales was linked tothe Union JackEnglandFirst,13th
29、 Next,17thThe first Union Flagwas connected with England+Wales were joint to+Scotland _without conflicthappilyin the same peaceful wayhoweverFinally,20th Now,Northern Ireland joined withEngland +Wales +ScotlandThe United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern IrelandGreat BritainIn 1801The United King
30、dom ofGreat Britain and IrelandEngland+Wales was linked tothe Union JackEnglandFirst,13th Next,17thThe first Union Flagwas connected with England+Wales were joint to+Scotland _without conflicthappilyin the same peaceful wayhoweverFinally,20th Now,Northern Ireland joined withEngland +Wales +ScotlandT
31、he United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern Irelandbutdifferent institutions:common areawork together in:the currencythe international relationsdifferent educational and legal systemstheir own football team for the World CupStep 5.Read through Para 3.(regulations,rules,systems,policies)Task 1.Inf
32、ormation reorganizingInformation reorganizingPara 5 LondontreasureNo doubt is the centre of c_.museumsartcollectionsparksbuildingstheatresculture&p_&politicsRead the first and second sentence only.LondonNo doubt is the centre of c_ cultureEngland&politicsPara 5 left castles and introduced new words
33、for food.Task 2.What did England,especially London,suffer before the 13th century?England+Wales13th 1.Circle all the time information in Para 5.2.Finish the exercise of task 2 on your sheet.1st The first invaders,the Romans,The second,the Anglo-Saxons,The third,the Vikings,The fourth,the Normans,It
34、has the oldest port built by the Romans.the oldest building begun by the Anglo-Saxonsthe oldest castle constructed by later Norman rulers 8th 5th In 1066 LondonStep 7.Read through Para 5.was invadedby 4 sets of invaders.left their towns and roads.left their language and their government.influenced t
35、he vocabulary and place-names of the North.The Romans:The Anglo-Saxons:towns and roadsLanguage and governmentthe Vikings:the Normans:Influence the vocabulary and place-names of the NorthCastles and words for foodPuzzles in Geography Focus on the title.in _?_ geographyin _?_ geographyin _?_ geography
36、in_?_ geographyclarify thepuzzlesPuzzles in GeographyStep 1.Read through Para 1.1.What is the question in Para 1?2.We can clarify the question by_.Why are different words used to describe Why are different words used to describe these four countries of the United Kingdom?these four countries of the
37、United Kingdom?We can clarify the questionPara 2Para 1historical detailsIn Para 2,puzzles will be clarified in h_ geography.by studying British history.clarify the puzzles in _ geographyPara 2historicalEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandWhat is the historical relationship between these 4 countries?
38、1st Puzzles in Geography?1.Find out the time information and mark it on the line.Step 2.Read through Para 2 quickly.Finally,20th Great BritainNext,17th13th First,In 1801,England+Wales was linked tothe Union JackEnglandFirst,13th Next,17ththe first Union Flagwas connected with England+Wales were join
39、t to +Scotland without conflicthappilyin the same peaceful wayhoweverFinally,20th Now,Now,the United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Ireland Task 3.Figure out the development of the writers attitude.A.A.B.B.C.C.D.D.Step 3.Read through Para 2 carefully.Finish task 2 and task 3 on your sheet.Tip:Infer the
40、 writers attitude by discovering some words Infer the writers attitude by discovering some words and expressions,especially,some adverbs.and expressions,especially,some adverbs.Great BritainIn 1801The United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and IrelandEngland+Wales was linked tothe Union JackEnglandFirst,13t
41、h Next,17thThe first Union Flagwas connected with England+Wales were joint to+Scotland _without conflicthappilyin the same peaceful wayhoweverFinally,20th Now,Northern Ireland joined withEngland +Wales +ScotlandThe United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern IrelandTask 3.Figure out the development
42、of the writers attitude.A.B.C.D.Step 4.Post-reading for Para 2.the development of the writers attitude1._howeverhappilywithout conflictin the same peaceful wayunwillingonlybroke awaypolitical attitudeUnited we stand;divided we fall.get independent Union or division?transitionalwordC.United we stand,
43、divided we fall.in _ _geographyclarify the puzzles?Para 3 political details political principle of the UKclarify the puzzlesin _ geographyPara 3politicalHow does the UK keep politically united and How does the UK keep politically united and powerful?powerful?2 2ndndPuzzles in Geographybutdifferent i
44、nstitutions:common areawork together in:the currencythe international relationsdifferent educational and legal systemstheir own football team for the World CupStep 5.Read through Para 3.(regulations,rules,systems,policies)Task 1.Information reorganizingInformation reorganizingA.Supportive.B.Objectiv
45、e.C.Critical.D.Doubtful.According to the phrase“To their credit”,what is the writers attitude in Para.3?to ones credit:Task 2.worthy of praise17th13th FirstIn 1801,England +WalesEnglandEngland +Wales +Scotland20th England+Wales+Scotland+Northern Irelanduntil now,a powerful unionAll these political m
46、easures are worth praising.17th13th First,In 1801,the region ofEngland 20th until now,Why was the region of England able to play such an important part?the 3rd puzzle in Para 4the largest the largest region(area)region(area)the 1st reason for the 3rd puzzlePara 4 for more regional detailsPara 4clari
47、fy the 3rd puzzlein r_?_ geographyclarify the 3rd puzzlein _ geographyPara 4regionalPuzzles in GeographyWhy was England able to play such an important part?(three zones)England(the largest)the Norththe Midlandsthe South of Englandindustrial citiesworld-famous football team(Manchester United Football
48、 Club)-more chances to touch British history and culture-better environment1.As to the North and the Midlands,what do they have in common?2.Where do most of the population prefer to settle?_Which city can represent British history and culture?Step 6.Read through Para 4.Why do most of the population
49、prefer to settle in?Para 5 LondontreasureNo doubt is the centre of c_.museumsartcollectionsparksbuildingstheatresculture&p_&politicsRead the first and second sentence only.LondonNo doubt is the centre of c_ cultureEngland&politicsPara 5England,especially London,is thecultural and political centre of
50、 the UK.the 3rd puzzle(the 2nd reason)in c_?_ geographyclarify the3rd puzzlePara 5Para 5Why was England able to play such an important part?in political geographyin _geographyin regionalgeographyin historical geographyclarify the puzzlesPara 5culturalPuzzles in GeographyHow did London develop into t
