book5_unit2_Reading.ppt

Unit 2 The United Kingdom Reading Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK? Divide the passage into three parts and write down the main idea of each part. Part 2-England Part 2-England England is divided into 3 zones. 5. To their credit the four countries do work together in some areas ( eg, the currency and international relations), but they are still different. 值得赞扬的是, 这四个国家的确在某些方面 (如货币和国际关系方面) 是合作的, 但它们还是不同的。 to one’s credit　为……带来荣誉; 值得赞扬; 在…….名下 1) credit? n. 信任; 学分; 赞扬; 信贷 He is a credit to the family.? 他是家族中的光荣。 She was given the credit for what I had done.? 事情是我做的, 她却受到称赞。 The bank refused further credits to the company.? 银行拒绝再贷款给这家公司。 No credit is given to this restaurant. 本店概不赊账。 He earned enough credits for his degree. 他为获得学位取得了足够的学分。 To one’s credit 值得赞扬; 为某人增光。如： It is greatly to his credit that Arthur gave back the money he found. 亚瑟拾金不昧是非常值得赞扬的。 credit 也可以作动词, 表示“相信; 把…归功于” e.g. Do you credit what that politician said? 你相信哪个政客说的话吗？ * * 文章脉络梳理. Reading PUZZLES IN GEOGRAPHY England Wales Scotland Northland Ireland London 伦敦 London 伦敦 Cardiff 加迪夫 Cardiff 加迪夫 Belfast 贝尔法斯特 Belfast 贝尔法斯特 Edinburgh 爱丁堡 Edinburgh 爱丁堡 What is the text mainly about? A introduction to the United Kingdom about its development. B.A introduction to the United Kingdom about its culture. C.A introduction to the United Kingdom about its foundation and development based on geography,history,politics,and culture etc. Fast-Reading Scotland Wales England Northern Ireland England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland the UK = + + + The United Kingdom consists of the four countries. Geography Part 1(Para1-3) _____________________________ Part 2(Para4): _____________________________ Part 3(Para 5-6): _______________________________ How the UK came into being? England is divided into 3 zones. The cultural importance of London. Careful reading: Part 1---the UK England