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What is the full name of the UK? UK——The United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Warming Up What do you know about the UK? 2.How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport? (direct flight) about six hours about ten hours about sixteen hours 3. Who rules the UK: the Prime Minster or the Queen? A. the Queen B. the Prime Minister C. both 4. What are the provinces called in England? A. counties B. departments C. states Answer the question: Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK? Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK? Divide the passage into three parts and match the main idea of each part. England England In the 13th century Wales England In the 17th century Wales England Scotland In the 20th century England Great Britain the UK Wales Scotland Northern Ireland first only England the 13th century, England + Wales. 17th century , England + Wales + Scotland Great Britain 20th century, Great Britain + Northern Ireland England the United Kingdom Union Jack 1. The Union Jack flag unites the flags of three countries in the United Kingdom. Which country is left out? Why? England Union Jack Ireland Scotland Questions: Wales. Because it is usually considered to be part of England. 3. In what ways are the four countries  different? 2. Why is there only Northern Ireland joined the Great Britain? Because the southern part of that country broke away to form its own government. So only Northern Ireland joined with England. They are different in international relations. They have different educational and legal systems as well as football teams. Part2 About the England (Para 4 ) North Midlands South Look at the map of England and Wales on Page 11. Divide it into three parts. Draw lines across to show the zones of the South, Midlands and North of England. Then put each town or city into its correct zone. the North the South of England the Midlands Leeds, York, Sheffield, Manchest