1、Unit 2 The United KingdomReading Unit 2 The United KingdomReadiLeading inLets enjoy a piece of music. Leading inLets enjoy a piece Pre-reading1. What will come into your mind when it comes to the UK?Pre-reading1. What will come iQueen Elizabeth the SecondQueen Elizabeth the SecondDavid BechhamDavid

2、BechhamMr. BeanMr. BeanBig BenBig Ben London Tower Bridge London Tower BridgeThe London EyeThe London EyeBritish Broadcasting CompanyBritish Broadcasting Companydouble-decker bus double-decker bus telephone boxtelephone boxpubpub afternoon tea afternoon teafootball gamesfootball gamesPre-reading2. W

3、hat do you know about the geography, politics and history of the UK?Pre-reading2. What do you knowPuzzles in GeographyPuzzles in GeographyWhile-readingSkimming (2 mins) Please read for the general idea and divide the passage into three parts and match the main idea of each part.While-readingSkimming

4、 (2 mins)MatchPart 1 (Para _-_)Part 2 (Para _)Part 3 (Para _-_)England is divided into 3 zones.The cultural importance of London.How the UK came into being.13456MatchPart 1 (Para _-_)EnglanThe main idea This passage mainly explains how the United Kingdom came into being and introduces the division o

5、f England as well as the cultural importance of London, the capital city of the country. (31 words)The main idea This passage 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.While-reading2.

6、Scanning (5 miLucky timeLucky timeNothing!Nothing!The one you like best in your group!The one Fill in the chart.The UKconsists of England, _, _ and Northern Ireland.In the 13th century_ was linked to England.In the 17th centuryEngland and Wales were joined to _ and the name was changed to _.WalesSco

7、tlandWalesScotlandGreat BritainFill in the chart.The UKconsisThe group leader!The group leader!In the early 20th century_ Ireland broke away and _ Ireland joined with England, Wales and Scotland to become the UK.England is the _ of the four countries, consisting of the _, the _ and the _ of England.

8、SouthernnorthernlargestSouthMidlandsNorthIn the early 20th century_The one who has the shortest hair in your group!課件高中英語-Unit-2-The-United-Kingdom-reading課件-新人教版必修5Londonthe greatest _ treasure of all, has _, art _, the theatres, parks and buildings. Four sets of invadersare the _, _, Vikings and _

9、.historicalRomansAnglo-SaxonsNormansmuseumscollectionsLondonthe greatest _3 cards!3 cards!The tallest one in your group!The tallest one Great Britain got the name when England and Wales were joined to Scotland. ( )England, Wales and Scotland were united by war. ( )The four countries work together in

10、 all areas. ( )True or falseTFFGreat Britain got the name wheThe one whose English is best!The one 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 falseTF4. England is divided roughly 1 card !課件高中英語-U

11、nit-2-The-United-Kingdom-reading課件-新人教版必修5DiscussionThe Union Jack flag unites the flags of three countries in the United Kingdom. Which country is left out? Why? EnglandScotlandIrelandthe Union JackDiscussionThe Union Jack flag Suggested answer: Wales is left out. It is because “Now when people ref

12、er to England you find Wales included as well” (L5), which means Wales is considered to be part of England. WalesSuggested answer: Wales is You can clarify this question if you study British history.Happily, this was accomplished without conflict when King James of Scotland became King of England an

13、d Wales as well.However, the southern part of Ireland was unwilling and broke away to form its own government.Work out the meanings.Post-readingYou can clarify this question 4. To their credit the four countries do work together in some areas, but they still have very different institutions.5. Altho

14、ugh 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 worthwhile.4. To their credit

15、 the four cclarify _ 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

16、art and study of designing buildings g. n. an established systemcedgbfaclarify _ accomplish _ “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

17、 easily and that it will be an _ experience for you. ”Using languageunwillingnationwideclarifyaccomplishenjoyable“Why are you _ to accepSupplementary ReadingSupplementary Reading Please read the passage quickly and answer the 5 questions below.Interesting Customs in the United KingdomInteresting Cus

18、toms in the Uni1. Why is the number 13 considered unlucky in the UK?This is because it says in the Bible that Judas was the 13th guest at the Last Supper. 1. Why is the number 13 consi2. What are the lucky things in the UK according to its superstition?Lucky things include four-leafed clovers, horse

19、shoes and even rabbit feet! The last lucky thing is a penny.2. What are the lucky things iWhat are the questions that one should never ask an Englishman?Firstly, dont ask about money matter, 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. What are the questions that on4. Can people joke about the Queen in the UK jusk as people joke about