1、Unit 3 Online toursTask Wheres the invitation from?Wheres the invitation from?Wheres the invitation from?The UKAbout the countryThe full name of the UKAbout the countryThe rulers of the UKPlaces to visitBuckingham PalacePlaces to visitThe British MuseumPlaces to visitThe Lake DistrictOtherscurrency:
2、poundsGroup discussionWhat else do you know about the UK?Work in groups of four and have a discussion,and then give a presentation.You have 3 minutes.How to introduce a country?About the countryPlaces to visitOthersPlaces to visitAn island country About the countryOthers Long history London,the capi
3、tal Palaces and castles Museums Places of natural beauty Best time to visitWeather MoneyEngland,WalesBig and modernKings and queens were once its rulersBuckingham Palacethe British Museumthe Lake DistrictMay to SeptemberChanges oftenPoundsAmys chartAn island country About the countryLong history Lon
4、don,the capital England,WalesBig and modernKings and queens were once its rulersThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,also called the UK,is an island country.Its made up of England,Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland.London,the capital city,is big and modern.Like China,the UK has
5、a long history.Kings and queens were once its rulers.About the countryUseful expressionsPara.1 General introduction1.The UK is the short form of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.()2.The UK is in Asia.It is an island country.()3.This country is made up of England,Scotland,Wale
6、s,Northern Ireland.()Para.1:General introductionTTFJudge true or falsePlaces to visitPalaces and castles Museums Places of natural beauty Buckingham Palacethe British Museumthe Lake DistrictThere are many palaces and castles in this old European country.Buckingham Palace is the most famous one.It ha
7、s been the home of kings and queens for a long time.The UK has always been famous for its museums.Among them is the British Museum.You can learn a lot about the worlds culture there.The UK also has many places of natural beauty,such as the Lake District.You can see swans and other wild birds on the
8、lakes there.Places to visitKey wordsPara.2 What to see and doThere are _ in this old European country.Buckingham Palace has been the home of _.The UK _ its museums.You can learn a lot about _ in the British Museum.You can enjoy _ and see _ in the Lake District Park.Para.2:What to see and do Complete
9、 the sentencesOthers Best time to visitWeather MoneyMay to SeptemberChanges oftenPoundsThe best time to visit the UK is from May to September because its winter is wet and cold.The weather changes often there.It is sunny one minute,but rainy the next,so prepare for it before you go there.Moreover,re
10、member that people use pounds there,not RMB or dollars.OthersTransitions(过渡词)Para.3 Some tips/additionsAnswer the questionsPara.3:Some tips/additions The best time to visit the UK is from May to September，because its winter is wet and cold.1.When is the best time to visit the UK?Why？2.Whats the weat
11、her like in the UK?3.Can I use RMB in London?The weather changes often there.No.People use pounds,not RMB or dollars.Places to visitAn island country About the countryOthers Long history London,the capital Palaces and castles Museums Places of natural beauty Best time to visitWeather MoneyEngland,Wa
12、lesBig and modernKings and queens were once its rulersBuckingham Palacethe British Museumthe Lake DistrictMay to SeptemberChanges oftenPounds（Para.1）General introduction（Para.2）What to see and do（Para.3）Some tips/additionsPara.1:General introduction About the country(name,capital,history.)Para.2:Wha
13、t to see and do Places to visit(palaces,castles,museums,places of natural beauty)Para.3:Tips/Additions Others(best time to visit,weather,money)How to introduce a countryMake some conclusionsIt is a/an.country.,the capital,is big and modern/beautiful.It has always been famous for.There are/is.on/in.T
14、he best time to visit.is.The weather often/seldom changes.Useful expressionsMake some conclusionsDear I will go to China with my parents this summer holiday.You know,I am interested in history.My mother is an art teacher,and she is interested in natural beauty.My father works in a restaurant and he
15、likes delicious food and hes crazy about tea.Can you tell me something about China?Yours,AmyAmys letterWhoBe interested in AmyThe history of ChinaAmys motherNatural beauty and delicious foodAmys fatherDelicious food and teaGroup work:Make up a chartAbout the countryLong history Places to visitNatura
16、l beautyOthers WeatherDelicious foodhistory,location,capital,population TeaPlaces of interest,famous cities,types of food,kinds of tea weather,festivals,money,local language What can we introduce?General introductionWhat to see and doSome tips/additionsDear Amy,Im glad you and your family will trave
17、l to China.China is _ _I hope you will enjoy the trip to China!Yours,xxxWrite your introductionItemsDetailsPointsMain points(3 parts)About the country(5)Places to visit(5)Others(5)WritingHave a good handwriting(2)Have useful expressions and good ideas(2)Use some transitions(2)Advice2016:Well done,keep on!1510:Not bad,need more practice!91:Not good,need to practice a lot!Total_Assess each others articlesHomework1.Revise your writing after class.2.Collect some information about other countries youd like to introduce to your classmates.
