2012高二英语课件：U2P2 Reading（人教版必修5）.pptVIP

clarify accomplish conflict unwilling union credit currency institution convenience rough roughly nationwide attract architecture collection administration port countryside enjoyable　　　　 break away (from) to one’s credit 1. consist vi. 存在于; 组成; 构成 　 divide 意为“把一个整体分成若干个部分” 常与 into, among, between 搭配 　 divide into 把……分成 　 divide A from B　使分离; 使分开 divide … by …　用……除 3. clarify vt. 澄清; 讲清楚; 阐明　 vi. 澄清; 清楚; 易懂事 Could you clarify the question？ 你能解释这个问题吗？ His mind suddenly clarified. 他的头脑突然清醒了。 拓展: clarification n. 4. break away 挣脱; 逃脱; 脱离 England: The first country people think of when speaking of the UK and the largest of the four countries. It is roughly divided into three zones: the South of England, the Midlands and the North. Wales: The first country that was linked to England in the 13th century and it is included when people refer to England. Northern Ireland: The northern part of Ireland that was joined to Great Britain to become the United Kingdom, which was shown to the world in the flag called Union Jack. London: The capital of the UK and England as well. It contains the greatest historical treasure of all, with its museums, art collections, theatres, parks and buildings. It has the oldest port, building and castle and it has been influenced by some invaders of London. Discuss these questions in pairs and then compare your ideas with others. 1 Can you work out why London is the capital of England, Great Britain and the UK? 2 What geographical factors make it difficult to invade England successfully? the ________ of the four countries, consists of the _______ , _________ and________ of England England __________ Ireland broke away and __________ Ireland joined with ________ ,Wales and _________. Thus ________ came into being. Some time later Scotland Southern Northern England the UK largest South Midlands North are the Romans, ______________, _________ and Normans. The four g