新人教版高中英语必修5Unit2 The United Kingdom.docVIP

Unit2 The United Kingdom Teaching aims: Topic Countries of the United Kingdom; Union Jack; famous sites in London Useful words and expressions: Words: unite kingdom consist divide puzzle debate clarify relation legal convenience attraction collection construct influence project arrange wedding fold sightseeing available delight tower royal uniform splendid statue communism thrill pot unfair smart suggestion tense consistent error Expressions: consist of divide…into break away (from) leave out take the place of break down Functional items: 1). Language difficulties in communication Excuse me. I’m afraid I can’t follow you. Can you speak more slowly, please? I beg your pardon? Pardon? What did you mean by…? I didn’t understand… I’ m sorry, but could you repeat that? 2). Space—position, direction, distance) Wales was linked to … England and Wales were joined to /connected… England is divided into three zones. The zone nearest…is called… The middle zone is called… Grammar The Past Participle as the Object Complement …the three countries found themselves united peacefully… …he had them killed while they were asleep. Teaching procedures Period 1 Reading Step 1. Warming up More information about the UK Area: 244,520 sq. km. Population: 59,113,439 Language: English, Kymric, Gaelic Religion: Catholicism Capital: London Denominations of bank-notes: 50 pounds, 20 pounds, 10 pounds, 5 pounds Denominations of coins: 1 pound, 50 penny, 20 penny, 10 penny, 5 penny, 1 penny Task 1. Before the class, ask the Ss in groups of four to collect some information about the four kingdoms: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Task 2: Ss in pairs and do the quiz on page 9. Step 2. Pre-reading Task 3: Ss discuss and answer the following questions: Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK? England can be divided into three main areas. Do you know what they are? What do you know about any cities or towns in the UK?