1、Unit 4 History and TraditionsListening and Speaking 课文详解Part I 课文语法填空课文语法填空 Read the text carefully and fill in the blanks WHATS IN A NAME?The United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,England-many people _ by what these different names mean.So _is the difference between them,if any?_(get)to know a littl
2、e 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 England.Later,in the 18th century,the country Scotland was joined _(create)the Kingdom of Great Britain.In the 19th century,the Kingdom of lreland _(add)to create
3、the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.are confusedwhat Gettingto createwas addedPart I 课文语法填空课文语法填空 Finally,in the 20th century,the southern part of lreland broke away _ the UK,_ resulted in the full name we have today:the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Most people ju
4、st use the _(short)name:the United Kingdom or the UK.People from the UK _(call)British”which means the UK is also often referred to _ Britain or Great Britain.The four countries_belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.They use _same flag,_(know)as the Union Jack,as well as share the
5、 same currency and military defence.However,they also have some _(different).For example,England,Wales Scotland,andNorthernIreland all have different education systems and legal systems.fromwhichasshortened are called that/which the knowndifferencesPart I 课文语法填空课文语法填空 They also have their own _(trad
6、ition),like their own national days and national dishes.And they even have their own football teams for _(compete)like the World Cup!The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history _(explore),_can help you derstand much more about the country and its traditions.Almost everywhere you go in the
7、UK,you will _(surround)by evidence of four different groups of people _took over at different times throughout history.The first group,the Romans,came in the first century.Some of their great _(achievement)included _(build)towns and roads.traditionsto explorewhichcompetitionsbe surroundedwhoachievem
8、entsbuildingPart I 课文语法填空课文语法填空 Next,the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the _(five)century.They introduced the beginnings of the English language,and _(change)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 th
9、e UK.The last group _(be)the Normans.They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the11th century.They had castles _(build)all around England,and made changes to the legal system.The Normans were French,so many French words _ (slow)entered into the English language.There is so m
10、uch more to learn about the interesting history _culture of the United Kingdom.changedfifthwerebuiltslowlyandPart I 课文语法填空课文语法填空 _ the history of the country will make your visit much more _(enjoy).The capital city London is a great place _(start),as it is an ancient port city _ has a history _(date
11、)all the way back_Roman times.There are countless historic sites _(explore),and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK.The UK is a _(fascinate)mix of history and modern culture,with both new and old traditions.lf you keep your eyes open,you will be _(surprise)to find that you can s
12、ee both its past and its present.Studyingenjoyableto startthat/whichdatingto to explorefascinatingsurprisedPart II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.稍微了解一下英国历史,就可以帮助你解开这个谜题。puzzle n.谜;智力游戏;疑问 vt.迷惑;使困惑【例句】I am in a puzzle about the matte
13、r.=I am puzzled with the matter.我对这事迷惑不解。What puzzles me most about the play is how we should use proper stage languages for different roles.关于这部戏剧,最令我困惑的是我们应该如何为不同的角色使用合适的舞台语言。Frankly,these findings are a little puzzling to me.坦白讲,这些发现让我有点迷惑。(1)be in a puzzle(about)对()感到困惑不解 a puzzle to sb.对某人来说是个谜
14、(2)puzzling adj.令人迷惑的 puzzled adj.d 感到困惑的 be puzzled with/about 对迷惑不解【】He looked _(puzzle),so I repeated the question.This letter _(puzzle)me,as we all know.I find the question _(puzzle).Some parents will buy any high-tech toy if they think it will help their child,but researchers said _(puzzle)help
15、 children with math-related skills.puzzledpuzzlespuzzlingpuzzlesPart II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解2.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 Northern Ireland.最后,在二十世纪时,爱尔兰南部脱离了联合王国,形成了今天的
16、英国全称:大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。*break away(from sb./sth.)脱离;背叛;逃脱。【例句】He has broken away from the habit of being late.他已经改掉了迟到的习惯。The truck my dad drove often broke down on the way,which made my dad in trouble.我父亲驾驶的汽车常在路上出故障,这使我父亲陷人麻烦。Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解There was no one nearby who migh
17、t see him trying to break into the house.当时附近可能没有人看见他试图闯进那所房子。The firemen arrived shortly after the fire broke out.火灾发生没多久,消防员就来了。【】break in 打断;插嘴;强行闯入(不及物动词短语)break into 突然开始;强行闯入(及物动词短语)break out(战争)爆发;(火灾)突然发生 break down 出故障;消除;分解;打破;垮掉 break up 分解;解散;(关系)破裂 Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解The boy was so a
18、ngry that he broke away _ his mother and ran away.As the Presidents car arrived,the crowd broke _ loud applause.When the news came that the war broke _,he decided to serve in the army.They can sometimes break _ and you have to spend time.完成句子The horse _ my horse pole and ran wildly.这匹马挣脱了我的套马杆,狂奔起来。
19、fromintooutdownbroke away fromPart II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解3.The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas.同属于联合王国的这四个国家在某些领域紧密合作。belong vi.应在(某处);适应【例句】If you plan on working out in a gym,that person must belong to the same gym.如果你打算在健身房锻炼,你和健身伙伴一定得在同一个健身房。Many people fe
20、el like they need a sense of cultural belonging,which is something that studying your roots and being open-minded to the evolution of your culture can provide.许多人觉得他们需要一种文化归属感,而这正是研究自己的根源并对自己文化的演变持开放态度所能提供的。Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解Please make sure you have all your belongings with you when leaving the
21、 plane.请确保在下飞机时带好所有的随身物品。belong to 属于;是的一员 belonging n.拨 belongings n.(pl.)所有物;财物归属感，belong to 中的 to是介词,该短语既不能用于被动语态也不能用于进行时态;作后置定语时，常用现在分词 Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解【】No matter what happens,this thing belongs _me.As is known to us,China is a country _(belong)to the Third World.The taxi driver often rem
22、inds passengers to take their _(belong)when they leave the car.(2)完成句子The tsunami destroyed a lot of equipment _ the poor local fishermen海啸毁坏了许多当地穷苦渔民的设备。tobelongingbelongingsbelonging toPart II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解4.They use the same flag,known as the Union Jack as well as share the same currency and mil
23、itary defence.像拥有同样的货币和国防一样,他们也使用同一面国旗。as well as 同(一样也);和;还【例句】Responsibility and reliability are necessary qualifications,as well as a friendly and outgoing personality.责任和可靠性是必需的素质,友善和外向的性格也必不可少。He did well in the heats;hopefully hell perform well in the final as well.他在预赛中成绩很好,希望在决赛中他也有同样出色的表现。T
24、he teacher as well as his students was interested in the film.老师和他的学生都对这部电影感兴趣。Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解(1)as well as 常在句中连接两个并列的句子成分(若连接主语及其附属成分时,谓语动词与前面的主语保持一致);(2)as well“除之外;也;还”,常位于肯定句句末,无需用逗号与句子分开。Many students as well as Tom _(be)present at the meeting.(2)完成句子I can speak fluent English and I can
25、 speak French _.我会说流利的英语,也会说法语。You will always have the bad _the good in the world.人生在世总是有苦有甜。wereas wellas well asPart II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解defence n.防御;保卫【例句】It is our duty to defend our motherland.保卫祖国是我们的职责。What points can be raised in defence of this argument?有什么论点能提出来为这个说法辩护呢?The soldiers defended
26、 bravely against enemies.战士们奋勇抵御敌人。(1)defense(美)=defence(英)n.防守;防御;保卫;辩护in defence(of)保卫();为辩护(2)defend vt.defend oneself自卫;为自己辩护防御;保卫;防守;辩护defend sb.from/against保护某人免受Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解【】Terrified,Elli and I tried all the bear _(defend)actions we knew.(2)完成句子He gave his life _ his country.他为保卫祖
27、国而献出了生命。This medicine helps the body defend itself _ some kinds of infections.这种药有助于身体防御一些种类的传染病。defense/defencein defence ofagainst/fromPart II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解5.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 t
28、hroughout history.英国历史上有四个不同民族在不同历史时期执掌这个国家。无论你身处英国何方,这些民族的遗迹都随处可见。surround vt.围绕;包围【例句】Once upon a time,a king who was polite to surrounding countries lived in a castle surrounded by a large forest andhaving wonderful surroundings.从前,在一个绿树环绕、环境优美的城堡里住着一位国王，他对邻邦十分友好。Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解And when he
29、 saw the mists rising from:the river and the soft clouds surrounding the mountain tops,he was reduced to tears.当他看到河面上升起的薄雾和围绕着山顶的柔软的云团时,他流下了眼泪。Our school is beautiful.Our teaching building is surrounded with trees and flowers.我们学校环境优美。教学楼被花草树木簇拥着。(1)surround.with/by.以包围 be surrounded by/with.被包围(2)
30、surrounding adj.周围的;附近的 surroundings n.环境;周围的事物 Part II 课文知识点详解课文知识点详解They surrounded the sick girl _every comfort.I found myself _(surround)by a group ofi children full of curiosity.Only in this way can we live in more comfortable and beautiful _(surround).The _(surround)villages have been absorbed by the growing city.(2)完成句子I saw an old farmer _ a lot of students.我看见一位老农被一群学生团团围住。with/by surrounded surroundings surrounding surrounded by
