1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsRreading and Thinkingxxx学校 xx老师Lead-inWhat do the different symbols and colors stand for?The red spot stands for _.The small circles stand for _.Different colors stand for _.the capitalbig citiesdifferent regions or countiesPre-reading-Look at the mapWalesthe United King
2、dom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnion JackPre-reading-the 4 countries making up the UKPara.1Para.3Para.2The puzzle of namesForeign influence upon UKOrigins of UKPara.4Para.5The four countries of UKThe city to start a UK tourWhile-reading-Read quickly and match the main idea of each paragrap
3、hWHATS IN A NAME?The 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 history will help you solve this puzzle.While-reading-Paragraph 1Why are there so many
4、 names referring to the same country?What is the puzzle?How to solve the puzzle?Get to know a little about British history.解开这个谜题解开这个谜题In 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 to create the Kingdom
5、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 Great Britain and Northe
6、rn 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.While-reading-Paragraph 2When?What happened?What changed?16th century_was joined to_18th century_was joine
7、d to_formed19th century_was added_ formed20th century_broke awayname changed to_Wales Kingdom of EnglandScotland England and WalesIreland The southern part of Ireland“Kingdom of Great Britain”“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland”“United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”While-rea
8、ding-Paragraph 21.What are the four countries of the United Kingdom?Which two were the first to be joined together?The four countries of the United Kingdom are England,Wales,Scotland,and Northern Ireland.England and Wales were the first two to be joined together.While-reading-Paragraph 21616thth cen
9、tury centuryEnglandEngland1818thth century century1919thth century century2020thth century centuryWalesWalesEnglandEnglandScotlandScotlandBritainBritainGreat BritainGreat BritainGreat BritainGreat BritainIrelandIrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain
10、 and IrelandRepublic of IrelandRepublic of IrelandThe United Kingdom of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandGreat Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandGreat Britain and IrelandWhile-reading-Paragraph 2:timelinewas joined
11、 towas added towas joined tobroke away fromThe four countries that belong 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,Scotlan
12、d,and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal 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!While-reading-Paragraph 3Similarities:;.Differences:and s
13、ystems;and for competitions.How does the writer develop this paragraph?even football teamsflagcurrencymilitary defenceeducationallegaltheir own traditionsComparison&ContrastUnion JackPoundWhile-reading-Paragraph 3Find out the similaries and differencesThe United Kingdom has a long and interesting hi
14、story 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 people who took over at different times throughout history.The first group,the Romans,came in the first cent
15、ury.Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads.Next,the AngloSaxons 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 t
16、he names of many locations across the UK.The last group were the Normans.They 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
17、the English language.While-reading-Paragraph 4When?What happened?What changed?Romans arrivedAnglo-Saxons cameVikings came 11th century 1st century5th century8th centuryNormans conquered England after the Battle of Hastings towns and roadslanguage and the way houses were builtcastles built,legal syst
18、em changed and new words from French introducedvocabulary and names of locations across the UKWhile-reading-Paragraph 420th century11th century16th century18th century19th centuryRomans arrivedAnglo-Saxons cameVikings came1st century5th century8th centuryNormans cameWales was joinedScotland was join
19、edIreland was addedSouthern Ireland broke awayWhile-reading-Paragraph 2+4Time order There is so 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
20、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 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 k
21、eep your eyes open，you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.While-reading-Paragraph 5Whats the benefit of studying the history of UK?Who is the passage probably written for？How do you know？Whats the authors impression towards UK?Make your visit more enjoyable.Tour
22、ists to the UK.“Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.”A fascinating mix of history and modern cultureWhile-reading-Paragraph 5The place to start a UK tour 2023-3-2318as well as belong to add to join to break away keep your eyes open A：I can never remember what
23、 the UK 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?
24、B：Yes,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 asbelong toadded t
25、ojoined tobroke awaykeep your eyes open Post-reading-Complete the conversation.1 Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?Studying a countrys history and culture before visiting it is important because it will help you understand the place better and have
26、a more enjoyable experience.You will be able to interact better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience.入乡随俗。Do as the Roman do.Post-reading-DiscussionPost-reading-Taboos in different countries2 What important things should visitors know about before they come to China?Visitor
27、s 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.Post-reading-Discussion The United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,England many people are confused by 1._ these different
28、names mean.In the 16th century,the nearby country of Wales 2._(join)to the Kingdom of England.In the 19th century,the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.Finally,the southern part of Ireland 3._(break)away from the UK,which resulted in the full name
29、 today.However,most people just use the 4._(shorten)name:the UK.The four countries 5._ belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.There were four sets of invaders and the last group were the Normans.They had castles 6._(build)all around England and made changes 7._ the legal system.Stu
30、dying the history of the country will make your visit much more 8._(enjoy).The capital city London is 9._ ancient port city that has a history 10._(date)back to Roman times.whatwas joinedbrokeshortenedthatbuilttoenjoyableandatingPost-reading-Summary(学习笔记学习笔记p64）把把和和连接或联结起来连接或联结起来脱离；背叛；脱离；背叛；逃脱逃脱属于属于同（一样也）；和；还同（一样也）；和；还留心；留意留心；留意join to break away(from sb/sth)belong to as well askeep your eyes open(for)Homework 完成完成学习笔记学习笔记p64的的Summary完成第完成第41期周报第期周报第3面的语言知识应用篇面的语言知识应用篇
