1、Unit 4History and Traditions Reading WHATS IN A NAME?单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-232Whats the name of the country?Whats the name of the country?Great Britain?the United Kingdom?England?the UK?If you want to solve this puzzle in the UK,you have to study British history.单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式20
2、23-3-2330909How many countries does the UK consist of?What are they?A.TwoB.ThreeC.Four D.Five Great Great BritainBritain the United the United KingdomKingdomIts full name is _,commonly known as the United Kingdom(UK).the United Kingdom of GreatBritain and Northern IrelandQuizQuizCompetition!Who know
3、s more about the United Kingdom?0101 Which is the national flag of the UK?A.B.C.D.The Union Jack0202 Which is the currency of the UK?A.B.C.D.0303 What are the provinces called in England?A.departmentsB.statesC.counties D.towns 0404 Which is the national flower of the UK?A.B.C.D.0505 Which is the nat
4、ional dish of the UK?A.B.C.D.0606How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport?A.About 6 hoursB.About 10 hoursC.About 16 hours D.About 20 hours BeijingLondon0707 Which is the longest river in England?A.B.C.D.The River Severn The River Cam The River Avon The River Thames 单击此处编辑
5、母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-2313Who rules the country?A.The Queen/the King B.The Prime Minister C.bothRishi Sunak里里希希苏纳克苏纳克The kingthe head of state,but in name only.The most powerful one is the Prime Minister,who controls everything in the UK.Charles III0808ReadingReadingWHATS IN A NAME?What type of
6、map is it?A.traffic map交通图交通图B.weather map气候图气候图C.resource map资源图资源图D.administrative zoning map 行政区划图行政区划图What do the different symbols and colors stand for?The red spot stands for _.The white spot stand for _.Different colors stand for _.the capitalbig citiesdifferent regions or countriesEnglandSco
7、tlandWalesNorthern IrelandgreenpurpleyelloworangePre-readingWhen you look at a map,think first about what the map shows and what the symbols mean.Fast readingPA R T 2单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-2317ParagraphsMain IdeasPara 1Getting to know British helps you solve the puzzle of different of the c
8、ountry.Para 2How the United Kingdom .Para 3 The and of the four countries.Para 4The history of the UK helps us to learn more about the and .Para 5Learning the countrys history makes your journey more .historynamesformedsimilaritiesdifferencescountrytraditionsenjoyableFast-reading The United Kingdom,
9、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 history will help you solve this puzzle.In the 16th century,the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of Engla
10、nd.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 Great Britain and Ireland.Finally,in the 20th century,the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK,which res
11、ulted in the full name we have today:the United Kingdom of Great 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.The four countries that be
12、long to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.They use the same 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
13、 systems.They also have 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!The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and
14、 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 roads.Next,th
15、e 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,left behind lots of new vocabulary,and also the names of many locations across the UK.The last group were the Normans.They
16、 conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings 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.There is so much more to learn about the interesting his
17、tory 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.There are countless historic sites to explore,
18、and lots of museums with ancient 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.Getting to know the history will help solve
19、the puzzle of the name of the UK.The origin of the name of the UKThe four countries have some similarities and differences.The history and traditions of the United Kingdom.The history and culture of the United Kingdom.Detail1 Detail2 Detail3 Detail4GeneralFast-readingA.Narration B.Argumentation C.Ex
20、position (叙述文叙述文)(议论文议论文)(说明文说明文)Carful readingPA R T 3单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-2321Paragraph 1How does the author introduce the passage?SolutionQuestion-to introduce the topic by raising a puzzle to arouse(激起激起)interest of the readers.16th centuryEngland18th century19th century20th centuryWa
21、lesEnglandScotlandEnglandthe Kingdom of Great BritainGreat BritainIrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandRepublic of IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandPara.2 How did UK come into being?be joined tobe joined to
22、be added tobreak away fromDo the four countries work together in all areas?Similarities_;_;_Differences_ and _ systems;_ and even _ for competitions.currencyflagmilitary defenceeducationallegaltheir own traditionsfootball teamsPara.3 Similarities and differencesReading tip3:Giving examples(for examp
23、le;like)can help readers understand the point more easily and more convincing.Further thinking:How does the writer develop this paragraph?in the 1st centuryin the 5th centuryin the 8th centurythe Anglo-Saxonsthe Romansthe Vikingsin the 11th centurythe Normanstowns and roadslanguage and housesvocabul
24、ary and names of locationscastles,legal system and French wordsPara.4:Sort out the information according to the timeline.Groups of PeopleChanges or Evidence单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-2325p Whats the authors attitude towards studying the history?Supportivep Why is London said to be a great place
25、 to start?Supporting detailsp Who are the target readers of the passage?Visitors to the UKParagraph 5单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-2326Whats in a name?In a name,there is a _.historyEnglish languageBritish cultureFurther Thinking单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-2327Why is it important to study the h
26、istory and culture of a country before visiting it?What important things should visitors know about before they come to China?Post-reading单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-23281.Possible answer:It will help you understand the place better and have a more enjoyable experience.You will be able to intera
27、ct better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience.2.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.Is it important for a p
28、eople(民族民族)to know their history and traditions?Why?a persona peopleNational ResponsibilityNational CohesionNational ConfidenceDiscussion单击此处编辑母版标题样式单击此处编辑母版副标题样式2023-3-2330AppreciationComplete the conversation about the UK using the phrases in their correct forms.A:I can never remember what the UK
29、means!Theres England,Britain,_ Great 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:Ye
30、s,right.First England,then Wales,then 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 Ireland,right?B:Yes,you got it well remembered!But _ in history class next time!as well as belong to add to join to break away keep your eyes openas well asbelong tojoined toadded tobroke awaykeep your eyes open Watch the video about its hidtory.*4
