Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading and Thinking 课件-2022-2023学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

Unit 4 Reading and ThinkingTo read about the history and traditions of the UK.2. To be able to give a brief introduction of the UK.Great Britain the United KingdomIts full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the UK. What is the UK famous for? What comes to your mind when you think of the UK?The country’s principal tourist destinations are in London, with the Tower of London being the single most visited attraction in the country.The United Kingdom is the world’s 8th biggest tourist destination. The British Museum was built in 1735. It has a collection of at least 8 million objects, including some of its most world-famous artefacts, such as the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and the Elgin marbles.The British MuseumDo you know any tourist attractions in London? Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is an ancient fortress (堡垒) and historic monument in central London. The Tower’s primary function was a fortress, a royal palace, and a prison, particularly for noble and royal prisoners.Tower BridgeTower Bridge, which was built from 1886 to 1894, is a combined bascule(开合) and suspension bridge (吊桥) in London, over the River Thames.Tower Bridge is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name. It has become an iconic symbol (象征符号) of London.It towers above Westminster and the Houses of Parliament giving you a fantastic bird’s eye view over all of London. London Eye What’s In A Name The United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,England——many 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. be confused by对...感到困惑 puzzle n.谜；智力游戏；vt.迷惑；使困惑(1)in a puzzle 感到困惑(2)puzzled adj.感到困惑的 puzzling adj.令人困惑的 be puzzled about 对......迷惑不解Facing the _______________(puzzle) situation,the manager looked _______________(puzzle). puzzling puzzled面对令人费解的情况，经理一脸不解。 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. join...to... 把...和...连接或联结起来join sb.in doing sth.加入某人一起做某事 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. break away from脱离；背叛；逃脱 result in 导致result from 由于 refer...to...as...把...称为...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! 属于 教育体系 legal adj.法律的；合法的illegal adj.不合法的；非法的illegally adv.不合法地；非法的belong to 属于(无被动语态和进行时态)belongings n.所有物；财物；财产1.Professor Williams keeps telling his students that the future belongs to the well-educated.威廉姆斯教授一直告诉他的学生：未来属于受过良好教育的人。2.The taxi driver often reminds passengers to take their _____________________(belong) when they get off the car. belongingsdefence n.防御；保卫(1)in defence of...保护/保卫......;为......辩护(2)defend vt.保护；保卫 defend...from/against... 保护/保卫....免受...1.It is our duty to defend our country against attrack.保卫我们的国家不受攻击是我们的责任。 2. A good diet helps build the body’s natural __________(defend). defence 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. be surrounded by 被......包围 take over 接管，掌管 included 包括include doing sth.包括做某事 surround vt.围绕；包围(1)be surrounded by/with 被...环绕/包围(2)surrounding adj.周围的，附近的 surroundings n.（复数）环境1.______________(surround) by the forest,the village looks very beautiful.2.Living in beautiful and comfortable _____________(surround),we feel very happy.Surroundedsurroundingsevidence n.证据；证明(1)There is some evidence that... 有证据证明......(2)evident adj.明显的，明白的 It’s evident that... 很明显....1.It is evident that outdoor activities are good for us. 很明显，户外活动对我们有好处。2.It is evident _____________ the man is highly thought of in the company. thatachievement n.成就；成绩；达到(1)a sense of achievement 成就感(2)achieve vt.完成；达到；获得1.Even a small success can give you a sense of achievement. 即便是小小的成功也能给你一种成就感。2.The woman scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics for those great _______________(achieve) made by her. achievements 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 losts of new vocabury,and also the names of many locations across the UK.The last group were the Normans. leave behind 留下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.They Normans were French,so many French words slowly entered into the English language. make change 进行变更；做出改变 enter into 成为...的一部分；进入 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. dete back to 上溯至;追溯至(date from)all the way一直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. be surprised to do sth.很惊奇地做某事一、文本整体理解：理清文章结构1. What is the main idea of the text?A. The history of the United Kingdom.B. The geography of the United Kingdom.C. The politics of the United Kingdom.D. The climate of the United Kingdom. 2. Match the main idea of each paragraph. Para1. A. The confusion made by the four names. Para2. B. London can present you its past and present. Para3. C. The influence foreigners had on the United Kingdom. Para4. D. How does the name “the United Kingdom” come into being? Para5. E. The four countries work together in some areas but still have some differences. A D E C B1. How do many people feel when they see the four names？A. Satisfied. B. Confused. C. Disappointed. D. Curious.2. In which aspect do the four countries have differences?A. Currency. B. Military defence. C. Education system D. National flag. 3.Why does the English language have so many French words? A. Because of the influence of the Romans. B. Because of the influence of the Anglo-Saxons. C. Because of the influence of the Vikings. D. Because of the influence of the Normans.4. What’s the author’s attitude towards studying the history? A. Neutral. B. Indifferent. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful.Read the text and answer the questions.1.What are the four countries of the United Kingdom?Which two were the first to be joined together?2.According to the text,what are two cheif advantages of studying the history of a country? DiscussionSuggested Answers:1.The four countries of the United Kingdom are England,Wales,Scotland,and Northern Ireland.England and Wales were the first two to be joined together.2.The two cheif advantages of studying the history of a country are to help you understand more about the country and its traditions and to make visiting it more enjoyable.Thank you for your listening