英语 Unit 2 The United Kingdom reading 新人教版必修5 .ppt

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1、Unit 2 The United KingdomReading Leading inLets enjoy a piece of music.Pre-reading1.What will come into your mind when it comes to the UK?Queen Elizabeth the SecondDavid BechhamMr.BeanBig Ben London Tower BridgeThe London EyeBritish Broadcasting Companydouble-decker bus telephone boxpub afternoon te

2、afootball gamesPre-reading2.What do you know about the geography,politics and history of the UK?Puzzles in GeographyWhile-reading1.Skimming(2 mins)Please read for the general idea and divide the passage into three parts and match the main idea of each part.MatchPart 1(Para _-_)Part 2(Para _)Part 3(P

3、ara _-_)England is divided into 3 zones.The cultural importance of London.How the UK came into being.1 345 6The main idea This passage mainly explains how the United Kingdom came into being and introduces the division of England as well as the cultural importance of London,the capital city of the co

4、untry.(31 words)While-reading2.Scanning(5 mins)Please read for the specific information and complete the following tasks.Task 2:Fill in the chart.Task 3:True or false.Lucky timeNothing!The one you like best in your group!Fill in the chart.The UKconsists of England,_,_ and Northern Ireland.In the 13t

5、h century_ was linked to England.In the 17th centuryEngland and Wales were joined to _ and the name was changed to _.WalesScotlandWalesScotlandGreat BritainThe group leader!In the early 20th century_ Ireland broke away and _ Ireland joined with England,Wales and Scotland to become the UK.England is

6、the _ of the four countries,consisting of the _,the _ and the _ of England.SouthernnorthernlargestSouthMidlandsNorthThe one who has the shortest hair in your group!Londonthe greatest _ treasure of all,has _,art _,the theatres,parks and buildings.Four sets of invadersare the _,_,Vikings and _.histori

7、calRomansAnglo-SaxonsNormansmuseumscollections3 cards!The tallest one in your group!1.Great Britain got the name when England and Wales were joined to Scotland.()2.England,Wales and Scotland were united by war.()3.The four countries work together in all areas.()True or falseTFFThe one whose English

8、is best!4.England is divided roughly into three zones:the South of England,the Midlands and the North.()5.The Vikings left their language.()True or falseTF1 card!DiscussionThe Union Jack flag unites the flags of three countries in the United Kingdom.Which country is left out?Why?England Scotland Ire

9、landthe Union JackSuggested answer:Wales is left out.It is because“Now when people refer to England you find Wales included as well”(L5),which means Wales is considered to be part of England.Wales1.You can clarify this question if you study British history.2.Happily,this was accomplished without con

10、flict when King James of Scotland became King of England and Wales as well.3.However,the southern part of Ireland was unwilling and broke away to form its own government.Work out the meanings.Post-reading4.To their credit the four countries do work together in some areas,but they still have very dif

11、ferent institutions.5.Although nationwide,these cities are not as large as those in China,they have world-famous football teams.6.For historical architecture you have to go to the smaller towns built by the Romans.7.You must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip enjoyable and worthw

12、hile.clarify _ accomplish _ unwilling _institution _ nationwide _ architecture _ enjoyable _ a.adj.giving pleasure b.adj.&adv.happening or existing in every part of the country c.vt.to make sth clearer to understand d.adj.not wanting to do sth e.v.to succeed in doing sth f.n.the art and study of des

13、igning buildings g.n.an established systemcedgbfa“Why are you _ to accept this wonderful opportunity?”asked the boss on the phone.“You will be in charge _ and you can _ any problems with the help of your assistant.We hope you will be able to _ the task easily and that it will be an _ experience for

14、you.”Using languageunwillingnationwideclarifyaccomplishenjoyableSupplementary Reading Please read the passage quickly and answer the 5 questions below.Interesting Customs in the United Kingdom1.Why is the number 13 considered unlucky in the UK?This is because it says in the Bible that Judas was the

15、13th guest at the Last Supper.2.What are the lucky things in the UK according to its superstition?Lucky things include four-leafed clovers,horseshoes and even rabbit feet!The last lucky thing is a penny.3.What are the questions that one should never ask an Englishman?Firstly,dont ask about money mat

16、ter,such as salary or income of a friend,or prices of their possessions.Secondly,dont ask a womans age and other personal questions or remarks.4.Can people joke about the Queen in the UK jusk as people joke about the President in the US?No,they cant.In America,someone can criticize or joke about the

17、 President,but in the UK people are never allowed to joke about the King or the Queen.5.What will most English people do when they hear the song God Save the Queen in important public occasions?When the national anthem is played,still most English people stand up.The anthem of the UK God Save the QueenHomework1.Make up your own story using the new words.2.Find something more about the customs of the United Kingdom.Thank you!