1、Period 2 Reading and ThinkingUnit 4HISTORY AND TRADITIONSReading and ThinkingStep 1:Lead-in Step 2:Extensive Reading Step 3:Intensive Reading Step 4:话题语料积累话题语料积累 Reading and ThinkingHistory generally refers to a discipline that records and explains a series of historical events in the process of hum
2、an activities.It is a systematic record,interpretation and research of the past events and behaviors,serving as a reference for future actions.Extended,history is the inheritance,accumulation and expansion of culture,and the track of human civilization.记载和解释一系列人类活动进程的历史事件的一门学科，它是对过去的事件和行为有系统的记录、诠释和研
3、究，并为未来行事提供参考依据。历史是延伸的，是文化的传承，积累和扩展，也是人类文明的轨迹。What is history?Reading and ThinkingLearn about a country through historywhat role does the history play in the development of a country?Reading and Thinking历史不是记忆的负担，历史不是记忆的负担，而是而是心灵心灵的的启迪启迪毛泽东说：毛泽东说：“读史可以读史可以明智，这是先人早就说明智，这是先人早就说过的过的”Reading and Thinking
4、The relationship between history and humans.Reading and Thinking人类人类不吸取不吸取历史的教训，是所有历史教训中最重要的历史的教训，是所有历史教训中最重要的教训。教训。Reading and Thinking以铜为鉴,可以正衣冠,以人为鉴,可以知得失,以史为鉴,可以知兴替。Reading and ThinkingThis is a map of the UK.The map shows the four different countries that make up the UK.The four countries of th
5、e United Kingdom are England,Wales,Scotland,and Northern Ireland.The United Kingdom?Britain?Great Britain?England?_n.王国;领域 adj.最重要的;最高级别的 n.（公司或机构的）首领;酋长 n.谜;智力游戏;疑问；vt.迷惑;使困感adj.附近的;邻近的；adv.在附近把和连接或联结起来脱离;背叛;逃脱v.应在（某处）;适应属于同（一样也）;和;还单单词词清清障障kingdomchiefpuzzlenearbyjoin.to.break away(from sb/sth)bel
6、ongbelong toas well asReading and Thinking_单单词词清清障障n.通货;货币 adj.军事的;军用的n.防御;保卫 adj.法律的;合法的 vt.围绕;包围n.证据;证明n.成就;成绩;达到n.地方;地点;位置 v.占领;征服;控制n.战役;搏斗；vi.&vt.搏斗;奋斗currencymilitarydefencelegalsurroundachievementReading and Thinkingevidencelocationconquerbattle_单单词词清清障障n,港口（城市）adj.极有吸引力的;迷人的 留心;图意被.弄糊涂导致，造成，
7、引起提及；涉及；指的是留下使别人做某事portfascinatingkeep your eyes open forbe confused byresult inhave sth doneReading and Thinkingrefer toleave behindExtensive reading for1.the main idea of the passage(skimming)2.the main idea of each paragraph(skimming)3.the organization of the passage4.specific details in the pass
8、age(scanning)Reading and ThinkingReading and ThinkingRead Paragraph 1 and answer the following questions.How many names are used to refer to the UK and what are they？What does the author suggest to solve this puzzle？Four names are used,the United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain and England.Get to know
9、 a little bit about British history.Reading and ThinkingAccording to the last sentence of Paragraph1,can you predict what will be most probably talked about in the second paragraph?If so,in what order will the second paragraph be organized?The early history of the UK will be most probably talked abo
10、ut.In my opinion,this paragraph will be organized in the chronological order Reading and ThinkingRead Paragraph 2 and match the time and related information.in the 16th centuryThe southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK in the 18th century in the 20th centuryin the 19th centuryThe Kingdom of
11、 Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.Reading and ThinkingThe change in names and countries of the UKNameCountriesEnglandEnglandEngland,WalesEngland,Wales,Scot
12、landThe Kingdom of Great BritainThe Kingdom of EnglandEngland,Wales,Scotland,Northern Irelandthe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandEngland,Wales,Scotland,IrelandReading and ThinkingRead Paragraph 3 and answer the following questions.1.How do
13、 the four countries work？In what areas do they work together？In what areas they are different？The four countries work together in some areas while having differences.They use the same flag,currency and military defence.They have different education systems and legal systems.They also have their own
14、traditions,like national days and national dishes.They even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup.Reading and ThinkingRead Paragraph 3 and answer the following questions.Why is the word“even”used in the last sentence？How does the writer explain the fact to us？Why does the
15、 writer show us the fact in this way？To express the feeling of surprise.The writer use examples to explain the fact.The writer gives practical examples to illustrate facts,making the things to be explained concrete and clear for readers to understand Reading and ThinkingRead Paragraph 4 and sort out
16、 the information according to the timeline.When What happenedWaht changedRomans arrivedAnglo-Saxons cameWikings came11th century16th century18th century19th century20th century1st century5th century8th centuryNormans conquered England after the Battles of Hastings.towns and roads appearedScotland wa
17、s joined to England and Waleslanguage and way houses were builtvacabulary and names of locationscastles built,legal system changed,and new words from French introducedWales was joined to the Kingdom of EnglandIreland was addedThe southern part of Ireland broke away.Kingdom of Grat BritainUnited King
18、dom of Great Britain and IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandReading and ThinkingWhats the main idea of Paragraph 4?Four different groups of people who took over the UK in turn throughout history and their influence on the history of the UK.PeoplesTimeAchievementsThe Roman
19、sin 1st centuryBuilding towns and roadsThe Anglo-Saxonsin 5th centuryIntroducing English,changing the way people built housesThe Vikingsin 8th centruyLeaving behind lots of new vocabulary and location namesThe Normansin 11th centuryHaving castles built,changing legal system,introducing French into E
20、nglishReading and ThinkingWhich is the topic sentence of Paragraph 5?What are the supporting details?Reading and ThinkingWhats the main idea of thw whole passage?The passage tells us the advantages of studying the history of the UK.Part 1:Paras1-3Studying the history of the UK can help us understand
21、 why the UK has four different names.Part 2:Para 4Studying the history of the UK helps us understand more about the country and its traditions.Part 1:Para 5Studying the history of the UK can can make your visit in the UK more enjoyable.Reading and ThinkingWhy is it important to study the history and
22、 culture of a country before vistiing it?What important things should visitors know about before they coem to China?Studying a countrys history and culture before visiting it is important because it will help you understand the place better and have a more enjoyable experience.You will be able to in
23、teract better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience.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.Intensive reading for1.key words and
24、expression in the passage2.grammar structure in the passage Reading and ThinkingReading and ThinkingThe United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,Englandmany 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 his
25、tory will help you solve this puzzle.confused by被.弄糊涂，被.迷惑confused adj 困惑的，糊涂的；confusing adj.令人困惑的，使人困惑的这是一个宾语从句，在介词by后作宾语，这些不同的名字意味着什么？动名词作主语，逻辑主语为you,与逻辑主语之间为主动关系Reading and Thinking典例练习典例练习1.It is no use/good _(complain)about you bad luck.2._(forgivie)others means leaving space for your own heart
26、 in case turnabout.3.From the teachers _(confuse)look,we could see that he hadnt expected that we could raise such a _(confuse)question to him.4.Children universally prefer to live in peace and security,even if that means _(live)with only one parent.5.Tell me what you mean _(do)about the damage to m
27、y car.6._(know)that what we have done is _(meaning)to others made me feel plainingForgivingconfusedconfusinglivingto domeaningfulKnowingReading and ThinkingIn the 16th century,the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.Later,in the 18th century,the country Scotland was joined t
28、o create the Kingdom of Great Britain.In the 19th century,the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.Finally,in the 20th century,the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK,which resulted in the full name we have today:the United Kingdom of Gre
29、at Britain and Northern Ireland.Most people just use the shortened name:“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.be joined to.与.相连to create 动词不定式表目的break away from.与.脱离which引导的非限定性定语从句，关系词which指代前面一
30、整句的内容。which/that引导的限定性定语从句，关系词which/that指代the full name,在定语从句中作宾语，可以省略过去分词作定语，与被修饰的名词之间是被动关系which引导的非限定性定语从句Reading and Thinking1.They ran out of drink,_ actually didnt bother me because I wasnt drinking.2.We are still friends,though,_ is good.3.Several states broke away _ the Union and became indep
31、endent.4.Her names Katherine,generally _(shorten)to Kay.5.This typical sleep pattern _(通常被称作为)the night owl schedule of sleep.典例练习典例练习whichwhichfromshortenedis usually referred to asReading and ThinkingThe four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.They use the same
32、 flag,known as the Union Jack,as well as share the same currency and military defence.However,they also have some differences.For example,England,Wales,Scotland,and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems.They also have their own traditions,like their own national day
33、s and national dishes.And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!as wellas 为复合并列连词，用来连接两个并列的成分，如名词、形容词、动词、介词，通常不位于句首。表示也；和一样；不但而且”，因此，它们通常可以互换，as well as在具体的语句中强调的是前一项，后项只是顺便提及。因此在连接并列主语时，谓语动词与前一项保持一致。此处连接谓语动词教育制度和法律制度Reading and Thinking典例练习典例练习1.His children as
34、 well as his wife _(invite)to the party last week.2.The teacher as well as the students _(enjoy)listening to English songs.3.We are repairing the roof as well as _(paint)the walls.4.Lily as well as her parents _(be)very fond of clssical music.Tips弄清强调重点，A as well as B连接主语时，强调的重点是A不是B，所以后面的谓语动词的单复数根据
35、A的单复数来确定。were invitedenjoyspaintingisReading and ThinkingThe United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.Almost everywhere you go in the UK,you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of peo
36、ple 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 roads.Next,the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century.They introduced the beginnings of the English language,and changed the wa
37、y people built houses.The Vikings came in the eighth century,left behind lots of new vocabulary,and also the names of many locations across the UK.everywhere引导的让步状语从句，无论哪里 be surrounded by.被.包围成就，成绩，业绩留下Reading and Thinking典例练习典例练习1.He left the hotel,_(surround)by crowds of journalists.2.The develop
38、ment of the site will have impact on the _(surround)countryside.3.It took him a while to adapt himself to his new _(surround).4.It is only the _(achieve)of these goals that will finally bring lasting peace.5.Some people enjoy themselves _ they are.6.People began looking across to see _ the noise was
39、 coming from.7.The hotel _ the murder occurred was closed off by police.surroundedsurroundingsurroundingsachievementwhereverwherewhereReading and ThinkingThe last group were the Normans.They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century.They had castles built all arou
40、nd England,and made changes to the legal system.The Normans were French,so many French words slowly entered into the English language.have sth done，请/派(别人)做某事；某人遭遇不幸，过去分词作宾补，与前面的名词构成被动关系拓展拓展have sth done 请别人做某事（done作宾补，和前面的名词构成被动关系）have sb do sth 使/让/叫某人做某事,have 为使役动词，后面接动词不定式作宾补，to省略；have sth to do
41、 有.要做，have表示“有”之意；have sb/sth doing sth，让某人一直做某事，让某事持续发生，doing作宾补，和前面的名词或代词是主 动关系wont/cant have sb doing sth 不能容忍某人做某事Reading and Thinking典例练习典例练习1.The patient is going to have his temperature _(take).2.Ill have someone _(repair)your bicycle.3.Ill have your bicycle _(repair).4.He is sorry to have he
42、r _(wait)so long.5.We cant have you _(speak)to your cltes in such a rude way.6.Dont call me this afternoon.Were having something important _(discuss)then.takenrepairrepairedwaitingspeakingto discussReading and ThinkingThere is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the Un
43、ited 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.There are countless historic sites to explore,and lots of museums with a
44、ncient relics from all over the UK.The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture,with both new and old traditions.If you keep your eyes open,you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.date back to+时间，追溯到.时fascinating adj.迷人的，吸引人的Reading and Thinking典例练习典
45、例练习1.Madagascar is the most _(fascinate)place I have ever been to.2.I sat on the stairs and watched the painting,_(fascinate).3.This tradition can date back _ the 14th century.4.The stone steps,_(date)back _ 1855,are beginning to wear.5._(work)out regularly is of much benefit to your health.fascinat
46、ingfascinatedtodatingtoWorkingReading and Thinking词汇句法词汇句法课后练习课后练习Reading and ThinkingComplete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct formsas well as belong to add to join to break away keep your eyes openA:I can never remember what the UK means!Theres England,Britain,_ Gre
47、at Britain!B:Well,it helps if you remember that there are four countries that_ the UK.Thats why its called the United Kingdom.A:Four countries?I must have been asleep in that part of our history class!So the first country was England and the others were _that?B:Yes,right.First England,then Wales,the
48、n Scotland.The last country was Ireland,but later the southern half didnt want to be _the United Kingdom.A:Oh,I remember now!The southern part _from Northern lreland,right?B:Yes,you got it well remembered!But _in history class next time!as well asbelong toadded tojoined tobroke awaykeep your eyes op
49、enGroup B1.Does the writer use specific words and give examples?2.Try to adopt a positive attitude towards life.3.Never hold a negative attitude towards people.4.I dont mean to be rude,but Id rather be alone.Reading and ThinkingGroup A1.In 180l,the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was for
50、med.2.The United Kingdom consists of four countries.3.Ireland has 26 counties.4.The ship spent four days in port.kingdom王国countries 国家counties 县port港口Study the words in each group.Circle the odd one out in each group.specific 特定的positive积极的negative负面的rude粗鲁的Reading and ThinkingStudy the words in eac
