人教版新课标高中英语教学（必修5）U2 Warming up and reading 5.pptVIP

Unit 2 The United Kingdom This is a map of the islands of Britain and Ireland. ____ ____ of the two islands is Britain, which ____ __ the east of Ireland. The two ___ ______ ___ the Irish Sea. “UK” ____ _____ “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is ___ ___ _ four countries. In the north is Scotland , with its capital ________. Scotland _____ _____ __ its beautiful countryside. Wales ____ __ the west of England. Its capital is Cardiff. London ____ _ the River Thames and has a population of about seven million. Ireland ___ _____ ___two countries. In the north, Northern Ireland, _____ its capital Belfast belongs to the UK. The southern part is a _________ country, ______ the Republic of Ireland with Dublin as its capital. * * The larger lies to are separated by stands for made up of Edinburgh is famous for lies to lies on is divided into with separate called London Bridge The Tower of London The Big Ben Stonehenge in Sablisbury plains in England Cardiff Castle Renaissance-style City Hall the capital city---Edinburgh Scottish tartan skirt Pasture in Northern Ireland How much do you know about the UK? What is the full name of the UK? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Please read for main idea first. 1. When you read the text, read the title “Puzzles in Geography” first. Can you guess what the text is about? 2. Please read the whole text as fast as you can, and try to find out (or conclude) the main idea of each paragraph. Main idea Para. Introduces the topic to the reader. Explains the joining of England and Wales. Explains what the term “great Britain” means and how it came about. Explains the differences in the four countries. Explains how England is divided into three zones. Explains the importance of London as a cultural and political centre in the UK. 1 2 3 4 5 2 Part 1:____________________________________ Part 2:____________________________________ Part 3:____________________________________