Unit 5 The British Isles reading 高二 英语 上 阅读 .ppt

* Unit Five The British Isles Reading narrow be made up of make the most of hold together Northern Ireland republic Europe form Atlantic adj. 狭的，狭窄的 由……组成 充分利用，充分展示 连在一起，团结一致 北爱尔兰 n. 共和国 n. 欧洲 v. 形成 adj. 大西洋的 New words and expressions the Atlantic Ocean general in general influence basis upper union Welsh 大西洋 adj. 一般的，普通的 一般地，大体地 n. 影响，作用，势力 n. 基础，根据，基本原则 adj. 较高的，较上的 n. 联合，合并 n. 威尔士语，威尔士人 New words and expressions 1. How many countries make up the British Isles? Scotland England Republic of Ireland Northern Ireland Wales Scotland N. Ireland Wales England Great Britain 2. What do you know about the United Kingdom? The United Kingdom is short for the United Kingdom of Great British and Northern Ireland. It consists of Scotland, Wales, and England, and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is short for the United Kingdom of Great British and Northern Ireland. It consists of Scotland, Wales, and England, and Northern Ireland. Careful reading General ideas: Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Para 4 Para 5 Para 6 Para 7 Climate Culture The influence of French History Languages Geographical location People’s view of British culture Speakers’ Corner Big Ben The Tower of London Para 1 Para 2 the Isle of man Channel Isles the climate of the British Isles: ________________________ Scotland: _____________________ England and Wales:_______________ coldest months:___________________ warmest months: _________________ Climate Para.3 mile with a lot of rain cold and more rain rains a lot January and February July and August Influenced by the culture of the people on the European mainland 5th century Northern Europe settled The basis for English Para. 4-5 in 1066, conquered by the French the upper classes, the common people end up with many French words England and Wales formed the Union in _________. 1536 England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Scotland joined in ___________. Northern Ireland is one