【公开课】Unit+4Reading+and+thinking课件人教版必修第二册+.pptx

History and traditionsThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(also referred to as the UK)is made up of four countries:ScotlandEnglandNorthern IrelandWalesGiants CausewayBuckingham PalaceW.B YeatsKiltStonehengeLochNessLochNessthe Great Britain?the United Kingdom?England?the UK?Are they the same?Readingand ThinkingWhats in a name?What type of the map is it?A.Traffic map B.Weather map C.Resource map D.Administrative zoning map行政区图行政区图 What do the different symbols and colors stand for?The red spot stands for _.The white spots stand for _.Different colors stand for _.the capitalbig citiesdifferent regions or countriesTips:When you look at a map,think first about what the map shows and what the symbols mean.GreenEnglandYellowWalesPurpleScotlandPinkNorthern IrelandRead for main ideaScan the text and underline words and sentences of each paragraph and summarize the main idea for each part.Part 1(Para.1):_Part 2(Para.2):_Part 3(Para.3):_Part 4(Para.45):_Tips:Dont read word by word,instead,pay attention to key information and the first and last sentences of each paragraph.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.Part 1(Para.1)Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle of the names of the UK.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 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 Northern 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.The _ of the names of the UKPart 2(Para.2)origins The 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,Scotland,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!The _and _ of the four countriessimilaritiesdifferencesPart 3(Para.3)The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history 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 century.Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads.Next,the Anglo-Saxons 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 the 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 the English language.Part 4(Para.45)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 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 keep your eyes open,you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.Part 4(Para.45)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_ of studying the history of the UKPart 4(Para.45)The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.advantagesPart 4(Para.45):Part 1(Para.1):Part 2(Para.2):Part 3(Para.3):Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle of the names of the UK.The origins of the names of the UK The similarities and differences of the four countries The advantages of studying the history of the UKTopicDetail 1Detail 2Detail 341.What is the genre(语篇类型)of the text?A.Narration（叙事文）B.Argumentation C.Exposition 2.Whats the main idea of the text?A brief introduction to the UK about its developmentbased on _,_and _,etc.geographyhistorycultureRead for details How does the author introduce the passage?SolutionQuestionby raising a puzzle to arouse interest of the readers？Para.116th centuryEngland18th century19th century20th centuryWalesEnglandScotlandEnglandthe Kingdom of Great BritainGreat BritainIrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandSouthern Partof IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Irelandbe joined tobe joined tobe added tobreak away fromPara.2 The origins of the names of the UK The flag of the UK combines the crosses of three patron saints(守守护神神):St AndrewSt GeorgeSt PatrickUnited KingdomUnion Jack Shortened names?the UK;Britain;Great BritainFull name?The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IslandThe names of the country?People from the UK are called _.Britishthe United Kingdom;Do the four countries work together in all areas?The similarities and differences of the four countriessimilaritiesdifferencesflag-Union Jackcurrencymilitary defenceeducational systemlegal systemtraditionsfootball teamsnational daysnational dishesPara.3pound1.What are the writing techniques(写作手法)used in this paragraph?Why does the author use them？2.Why does the word“even”used in the last sentence of Para.3?WhatBy making comparasion and giving examplesWhyTo make the passage more persuasiveTo stress the differences and independence of the four countriesfor examplehoweverFurther thinking(Para.3)Para.45 The advantages of studying the history of the UKin the 1st centuryin the 5th centurythe Anglo-Saxonsthe Romansthe Vikingsin the 11th centurythe Normanstowns and roadslanguage and housesvocabulary and names of locationscastles,legal system and French wordsGroups of PeopleChanges or EvidencePara.4:Sort out the information according to the timeline.in the 8th centurypWhy is London said to be a great place to start?pWho are the target readers of the passage?Visitors to the UKPara.51.Does the author hold a positive or negative attitude towards learning history and culture of the UK?How do you know?attitudepositivesupportivefavourablePara 4.The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country.Para 5.Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.Further thinking2.Why is it important to study the history and culture of a place before visiting it?Further thinking It will help you understand the place better and have a more enjoyable experience.(visitor)You will be able to interact better with the people and their culture and have a richer experience.(communicator)Whats in a name?DiscussionhistoryoriginspeopleculturetourismIn a name,there is _.Thanks for your listening and cooperation!