1、Unit 4History and TraditionsPeriod OneA nations culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.Mahatma Gandhi一个国家的文化蕴藏在其人民的一个国家的文化蕴藏在其人民的内心内心和灵魂之中和灵魂之中。甘地甘地单元主题语境:人与社会Sailors used to speak of a“Jack”when they meant a flag which was set near the bow of a sailing ship.The flag showed the
2、country to which the ship belonged 1.The Union Jack became the flag of Great Britain.Australias flag has the Union Jack in the top left hand corner together with the stars of the Southern Cross.They have kept this small part of Britain on their flag because their country was first settled by people
3、from Britain.话题导入Australias flag is the same color as the Union Jackred,white and blue.The act of joining together is called a“Union”.The Union Jack was the name of the flag made when England,Scotland and Ireland joined together to make one country.It all began in 1707 when England and Scotland join
4、ed together to become one nation.A flag was made using two crossesone for the patron saint(守护神守护神)of each country.The word“patron”means protector.Many centuries before the English had taken St George as their patron saint,his emblem(标志标志)was a red cross on a white background.The Scottish patron sain
5、t was St Andrew.In memory of him,they used a white cross on a blue background.This cross was shaped like the letter“X”.The new flag was a mixture of both flags with two sets of crosses2.When Ireland joined England and Scotland in 1800,another cross was added.St Patricks cross of Ireland was red and
6、also shaped like an“X”.All three flags made up the Union Jack.1.Moreover,with the stadium set up,a wide range of sports events are able to be held,of which pingpong,football as well as running competitions enjoy great popularity.(2018全国全国,书面表达,书面表达)2.At the class meeting,our teacher told us about th
7、e programme with the theme“Labour is the most glorious”.(2019北京,书面表达北京,书面表达)靓句运用于写作PART 1读前清障PART 2语篇理解Period OneListening and Speaking&Reading and ThinkingComprehendingPART 1读前清障识记单词 快速顺畅阅读匹配左边的单词与右边的汉语意思第一组1.chargeA.围绕;包围围绕;包围2.achievement B.占领;征服;控制占领;征服;控制3.conquer C.收费;指控;主管收费;指控;主管4.surround D
8、.宣布;通知;声称宣布;通知;声称5.announce E.成就;成绩;成就;成绩;达到达到6.location A.迷惑;使困惑迷惑;使困惑7.puzzle B.证据;证明证据;证明8.legal C.保证;确保;担保保证;确保;担保9.evidence D.地方;地点;位置地方;地点;位置10.ensure E.法律的;合法法律的;合法的的第二组11.approach A.慷慨的;大方的;丰富的慷慨的;大方的;丰富的12.amount B.方法;途径;接近方法;途径;接近13.fascinating C.金额;数量金额;数量14.individual D.单独的;个别的单独的;个别的15.
9、generous E.迷人的;极有吸引力迷人的;极有吸引力的的第三组16.mansion A.墓地;公墓墓地;公墓17.cemetery B.公馆;宅第公馆;宅第18.chief C.应在应在(某处某处);适应;适应19.belong D.防御;保卫防御;保卫20.defence E.最重要的;最高级别最重要的;最高级别的的第四组PART 2语篇理解精读精练 萃取文本精华1.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.The history of the United Kingdom.B.The geography of the United Kingdom.C.
10、The people of the United Kingdom.D.The politics of the United Kingdom.Step 1Fast-reading2.Match each paragraph with its topic sentence.Para.1A.The UK is a country that is well worth visiting.Para.2 B.The similarities(相似点相似点)and differences of the four countries that make up the UK.Para.3 C.The four
11、groups of people that influenced the history and traditions of the UK.Para.4 D.Peoples confusion about the different names of the UK.Para.5 E.How the UK came into being.Judge whether the following statements are true(T)or false(F).1.Scotland was the first country that was joined to the Kingdom of En
12、gland.()2.The four countries that make up the UK all have the army of their own.()3.The Normans added some French words to the English language.()4.The Anglo-Saxons influenced the building styles of the UK.()5.If you want to visit the United Kingdom,it is a good idea to start with London.()FFStep 2C
13、areful-readingTTT.Choose the best answer.1.When did the name“the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”begin to appear?A.In the 16th century.B.In the 18th century.C.In the 19th century.D.In the 20th century.2.Which of the following is not part of the UK?A.England.B.Scotland.C.Northern
14、 Ireland.D.Southern Ireland.3.The four countries that make up the UK share the same things except .A.national flag B.education systemsC.currency D.military defence4.Which group of people made changes to the legal system of the UK?A.The Romans.B.The Vikings.C.The Normans.D.The Anglo-Saxons.5.Why is t
15、he UK a great place that is well worth visiting?A.It has a long history and rich culture.B.There are a lot of historic sites in it.C.Its museums are also well-known.D.All the above.After reading the passage,please fill in the following blanks.The UK,which is also referred 1.as Britain or Great Brita
16、in,is a 2.(fascinate)country with a long history.It is made up 3.four countriesEngland,Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland.The four countries work together in some areas,but they also have some 4.(different),such as different education systems,legal systems,and national days.The UK was once taken ov
17、er by four groups of people,who had a great influence 5._ the culture of this country in many ways.For example,the Romans,6.came in the first century,built many towns and roads all over the country.The Anglo-Saxons 7.(introduce)the beginnings of the English language.Step 3Post-readingtofascinatingof
18、differencesonwhointroducedThe Vikings left behind the names of many locations and the Normans had castles 8.(build)all around England.If you have known the history and geography of this country,you will not 9.(confuse)by what these different names mean.Studying the history of the country will make y
19、our visit much 10.(enjoy).builtbe confusedmore enjoyable1.Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.句式分析句式分析本句为一个简单句。句中本句为一个简单句。句中Getting to know a little bit about British history是是 短语短语作主语。动名词作主语。动名词(短语短语)作主语时谓语动词作主语时谓语动词用用 形式形式。自主翻译自主翻译_Step 4Sentence-lear
20、ning动名词动名词了解一点英国的历史将会帮助你解开这一谜团。了解一点英国的历史将会帮助你解开这一谜团。单数单数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.句式分析句式分析本句为一个含有定语从句的复合句。本句为一个含有定语从句的复合句。which resulted in t
21、he full name we have today为为 定语定语从句,关系代词从句,关系代词which代指代指“爱尔兰南部爱尔兰南部地区从英国脱离出去地区从英国脱离出去”这件事这件事。自主翻译自主翻译_ _非限制性非限制性 后来后来到了到了20世纪,爱尔兰南部地区从英国脱离出去,这才有了世纪,爱尔兰南部地区从英国脱离出去,这才有了我们现在所知的英国的全称:大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。我们现在所知的英国的全称:大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国。3.They use the same flag,known as the Union Jack,as well as share the same curr
22、ency and military defence.句式分析句式分析本句为一个复合句。句中本句为一个复合句。句中known as the Union Jack为过去分词短为过去分词短语语作作 ,修饰前面的修饰前面的名词名词 ,相当于非限制性定语从句相当于非限制性定语从句which is known as the Union Jack。自主翻译自主翻译_ _后置定语后置定语 像像拥有同样的货币和国防一样,他们也使用同一面被称为联拥有同样的货币和国防一样,他们也使用同一面被称为联合杰克的国旗。合杰克的国旗。flag4.They had castles built all around England,and made changes to the legal system.句式分析句式分析本句为一个简单句。本句为一个简单句。had castles built为为“have sth.done”结构,结构,意为意为“让某事被做让某事被做”,过去分词在句中过去分词在句中作作 。自主翻译自主翻译_他们在英格兰到处建立城堡,而且还对法律体系作了更改。他们在英格兰到处建立城堡,而且还对法律体系作了更改。宾语补足语宾语补足语