1、人教版（人教版（2019）必修第二册）必修第二册 U4 History and TraditionsVideo TimeLondon sits upon the River Thames in the southeast of England.It is the capital of the United Kingdom,and-with almost nine million people-Europes largest city.Why is London said to be a great place to start?It is also an ancient port city t
2、hat has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.There are countless historic sites to explore,and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK.Why is London said to be a great place to start?1.Before you watchMatch the place names below with the photos from the video.AGFIf it is
3、 difficult to match the places,firstly choose some places that we are very familiar with.英国国家美术馆（The National Gallery，又译为国家艺廊），是位于英国伦敦市中心特拉法加广场的正北方向。从达芬奇、拉斐尔，到威尼斯画派、英国山水画派、法国写实派、前期印象派，直到塞尚、梵高。所有学西画的画家，到英伦最幸福的事，便是天天啃着面包，喝着矿泉水泡在美术馆中。目前国家美术馆已有2300多幅馆藏作品多幅馆藏作品。收藏了13世纪到20世纪为数众多的欧洲各画派作品，许多是一代艺术大师们的稀世珍品，梵高
4、的向日葵、莫奈的睡莲，修拉、高更、鲁本斯、米开朗基罗等作品都在其中。梵高的向日葵、莫奈的睡莲，修拉、高更、鲁本斯、米开朗基罗等作品都在其中。白金汉宫（BuckinghamPalace）是英国君主位于伦敦的主要寝宫及办公处。宫殿坐落在威斯敏斯特，是国家庆典和王室欢迎礼举行场地之一，也是一处重要的旅游景点。白金汉宫也是与故宫，白宫，凡尔赛宫，克里姆林白金汉宫也是与故宫，白宫，凡尔赛宫，克里姆林宫齐名的世界五大名宫。宫齐名的世界五大名宫。威斯敏斯特教堂（也译作西敏寺），与威斯敏斯特宫和圣玛格丽特教堂一起被联合国教科文组织世界遗产委员会批准作为文化遗产列入世界遗产名录。威斯敏斯特教堂（Westmins
5、ter Abbey）是世界上最大的哥特式建筑世界上最大的哥特式建筑。原是一座天主教本笃会隐修院，始建于公元960年，1045年进行了扩建，1065年建成，1220年至1517年进行了重建。可以说是英国地位最高的教堂，是英国的象征之一。英国地位最高的教堂，是英国的象征之一。议会大厦，也称为威斯敏斯特宫，在大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国，两院制议会的所在地，包括两院制议会的所在地，包括下议院和上议院下议院和上议院。它位于伦敦威斯敏斯特自治市镇泰晤士河左岸。据说在丹麦国王英格兰克努特的统治下，该地点曾存在一座皇宫。1512年，这座宫殿遭受了严重的火灾，此后不再被用作皇家住所。圣斯蒂芬教堂在1550年用于
6、下议院的会议，以前在威斯敏斯特大教堂的分会大楼举行;上议院使用了宫殿的另一间公寓。1834年的一场大火摧毁了整个宫殿年的一场大火摧毁了整个宫殿。查尔斯巴里爵士在A.W.N.Pugin的协助下，以哥特式复兴风格设计了现在的建筑。1837年开始施工，1840年奠基，1860年完成工作。伦敦塔，绰号伦敦塔，皇家堡垒和伦敦地标。它的建筑物和场地在历史上曾是皇宫、政治监狱、处决场所曾是皇宫、政治监狱、处决场所、军火库、皇家铸币厂、动物园和公共记录办公室。、军火库、皇家铸币厂、动物园和公共记录办公室。它位于泰晤士河北岸，在塔哈姆雷茨自治市镇的最西部，与伦敦市中心接壤。1.Before you watchM
7、atch the place names below with the photos from the video.AHGDBEFC2.While you watchComplete the questions using information from the video.Watch and Think1.What did Samuel Johnson say about London?2.Near the Parliament Buildings in Westminster Bridge with its view of the Parliament Buildings and Big
8、 Ben is the best _.3.The Tower Bridge is _.When one is tired of London,one is tired of life.starting pointa symbol of the city of London.1.Has the tower of London been only used as a place of imprisonment and death?2.What is Kings Cross Station?3.Westminster Abbey is _.where all royal funerals皇家葬礼 a
9、nd most coronations加冕礼 take place.No.It has also been used as an armoury,royal residence and a repository of the crown jewels一个军械库，皇家住所和皇冠珠宝仓.It is a place where thousands of people grab subways and trains every day.Watch and Think1.How long has Buckingham Palace been open to the public?2.What time
10、can people watch the always-popular Changing of the Guard?3.Buckingham Palace is _.Two months.At around 11:00 am.where the king or queen lives.(It served as the monarchs permanent residence since the ascension of Queen Victoria自维多利亚女王登基以来，这里一直是君主的永久居所.Watch and Think1.The National Gallery is _.3.Tra
11、falgar Square is _.contains a great art collections.is a traditional place for public meetings.(Many political marches end here with rallies and with speakers usually address the crowds from the base of the column.许多政治游行以集会的方式结束，演讲者通常站在柱子底部向人群发表讲话Watch and Think1.Big Ben is _.2.The house of Parliame
12、nt is _.is in fact the name of the bell in the tower.伊丽莎白塔（Elizabeth Tower)，旧称大本钟(Big Ben)，即威斯敏斯特宫钟塔，世界上著名的哥特式建筑之一，英国国会会议厅附属的钟楼（Clock Tower）的大报时钟。是坐落在英国伦敦泰晤士河畔的一座钟楼，是伦敦的标志性建筑之一。also called the Palace of Westminister.Watch and Think2.While you watchComplete the questions using information from the vi
13、deo.16327543.After you watchDiscuss the questions in groups.1.What historic places in London would you like to visit?Why?2.What historic places in your local city would visitors probably like to see most?what could you tell visitors about those places and the traditions of your local city?I would li
14、ke to take a walk around the National Gallery to appreciate the art collections.I would also like to visit Westminster Abbey and pay my respects to the famous people who lie buried there.Workbook P84.A speech contest is being held at an international school.The topic is“My family treasure and tradit
15、ions”.The speech is from a Russian student.Q1:What is a samovar?1.brew tea 沏茶Brew Tea And Chat 烹茗清谈2.belong to 属于3.pass down from generation to generation代代相传Q2:What is the story of the samovar?4.try to survive yet another freezing Russian winter 努力熬过俄罗斯又一个寒冷的冬天5.stove n.火炉6.not to mention that.更不必说
16、7.use their savings to invest in 用他们的存款买进8.set out to a distant town 出发前往一个遥远的城镇9.quickly bundled her new samovar into her sack匆忙间把新买的茶壶塞进麻布袋里Q3:How can people use the samovar?10.heat up 变热，加热11.produce a strong tea concentrate 产生一种茶的浓缩液12.in contrast to 相比之下，与形成对照Q4:Why is the samovar my family treasure and tradition?13.in closing 最后，在结束前14.regardless of 不管，不顾15.break through cultural barriers 打破文化障碍16.provide great relief 极大地缓解了压力17.symbolise happiness标志着幸福ThanksI love my life style.跟着巴士走走停停，每一站，都是旅行。
