英语：Unit2 Warming-up Reading课件（新人教版必修5）.pptVIP

Unit2  The United Kingdom Warming up＆Reading Check Student’s overall understanding of the text. 演示联合王国的形成过程(How UK was formed) 演示联合王国的形成过程(How UK was formed) 演示联合王国的形成过程(How UK was formed) * * Warming up Do this quiz and find out how much you know about UK? 1. How many countries does the UK consist of? A. two B. three D. four 2. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport? A. about six hours B. about ten hours C. about sixteen hours be made up of direct flight 3. Who rules the UK: The Prime Minister or the queen? A The Queen B The Prime Minister C Both 4. What are the provinces Called in England? A countries B departments C states 5. Which is the longest river in England? A The River Avon B The River Thames C The River Severn The Queen’s position is Ceremonial: Opening Parliament, welcoming Heads from other countries, going on tours to other countries to encourage trade with Britain. VS The Prime Minister together with his most important ministers (called Cabinet) and his Members of Parliament make important political decision and the laws. Thames Severn Avon The River Thames and Severn are very similar in length but River Thames is slightly longer. The River Thames is 338 Km and the River Severn is 290 Km. The River Avon is much shorter. Pre-reading 1.Can you name the capital cities of the UK? 2. England can be divided into three main areas. Do you know what they are? 3. What do you know about any cities or towns in the UK? What is the text mainly about? 2. How many countries make up the United Kingdom? What are they? A brief introduction to the UK about its foundation and development based on geography, history and culture, etc. Four. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Skimming _______ and Wales were joined to _________. In 1603 _______ was linked to ________. In the 13th Century Contains ________, ________, Scotland and