1.The UK is surrounded by w_a_t_e_r in all sides. 2. On the west of the Great Britain lies _th_e__Ir_i_s_h_S_e_a___. 3. On the south of England lies__th_e__E_n_g_l_is_h__C_h_a_n_n_e_l. 4. On the northeast lies _t_h_e_N_o__rt_h_S__e_a_. 5. On the north is _th__e_N_o_r_t_h_A__tl_a_n_ti_c_O__c_e_a_n__.
3. What are the names of the flags of England,
Scotland, Ireland and the UK?
National flag
Union Jack
National emblem
Flag of United Kingdom
Cross of St. George圣乔治 旗 (England)
高中英语课件
（金戈铁骑 整理制作）
Unit 2 The United Kingdom
Period 1
Warming up Pre-reading Reading comprehending
Reading
PUZZLES IN GEOGRAPHY
Describe briefly the UK according to the map.
Great Britain, the UK.
Part 2: para4－5 The geographical division of England into zones, their
similarities and differences.
Part3: para6 The cultural importance of London. The four groups of invaders The Romans--- towns and roads Anglo-Saxon--- language and government Vikings--- vocabulary and place-names of the North Normans--- castles and words for food
e.g. Can you clarify that statement? 你能把那句话的意思再澄清一下吗？ clarify the issue 澄清问题
2）使（液体等）澄清：clarify butter 使黄油纯净
5. 令某人高兴/ 惊讶/惊恐/失望/震惊的是…… to one’s joy/delight /surprise /horror /disappointment
8. attraction 1) [u] attracting or being attracted 吸引，吸引力 e.g. I can’t understand the attraction of fishing. 2) [c] something that attracts sb./sth. 有吸引力的事物
e.g. One of the attractions of the job is having a company car. 9. treasure 1) [u] 金银财宝，宝藏 e.g. to find buried treasure
e.g. The house has all the modern conveniences.
It is a convenience to live near the station. convenient adj. 方便 的，便利的，合宜的
be convenient to do … be convenient to/for sb. …
1.When were the industrial cities built in Midlands and North England?
In the 19th century.
2.What happened in 1st century AD and 1060s?
The oldest port was built by Romans & the oldest building was begun by the Anglo-Saxons. 3..Which group of invaders did not influence London?
Write a short summary of the passage.
Period 2
Language points Discovering useful words and expressions.
Using words ry, please.
Part1:
How to form the UK?
Wales England
In the 13th century AD
England
Wales is usually assumed (被认为是) to be part of England
Scotland
In 1603
GetIreland connected to form the United Kingdom
Pick out those important words and expressions that you think are useful and explain them.
Language points (15min)
1.consist of : include; be made of 由…组成
skim para1、2 、3 and 4
Tower of London
Trafalgar Square
skim and answer
1. When did Wales link to England? In the 13th century AD.
2. What happened in 1603? Great Britain was the name given when England and Wales were joined to Scotland.
e.g. 1) Come and see me whenever it is convenient to you . 2) It was not convenient for him to come here now. 3) Will the 3:50 train be convenient for you ?
Cross of St. Andrew圣安 德鲁旗
(Scotland)
第一面米字旗
现在的米字旗
Cross of St. Patrick's (Ireland)
「Union Jack」or 「Union Flag」
4. The Union Jack flag unites the flag of three countries in the United Kingdom, which country is left out? Why?
There has been little public debate on these issues. 对于这些问题还没有什么公开的讨论。
2）vi. / vt. 讨论/辩论 debate the question 辩论这个问题 debate about sth. 为……争论争辩
e.g. We debated about the project for a week. 4. clarify vt. 1）阐明；澄清，（使某事物）清楚易懂
discussion
1.England can be divided into three main areas. Do you know what they are?
2. What do you know about any cities or towns in the UK?
Fast reading
The Vikings didn’t influence London.
Careful reading
The passage can be divided into three parts, write down the main idea of each part.
Part1: para1-3 What England includes; about
e.g. The world is divided into five continents. The grinding machine separates the grain from the husk . 碾谷机把米和糠分开。
3. debate : 1) [c, u] 讨论；争论；辩论会 e.g. hold a debate on a subject 就某一题目举行一次辩论
Wales, it is usually assumed to be part of England
Union Jack
England
Scotland
Ireland
5. What three countries does British Airways represent?
1 _E_n_g_l_a_nd___
6. break away (from ) 挣脱，从……摆脱，打破（陈套等） e.g. The prisoner broke away from the guard.
break away from conventions 打破常规
break down （机器、车辆）坏了
e.g. The telephone system has broken down.