Unit2Warming-upReading(原创).ppt

Warming up＆Reading The capital of each country of the UK: The Queen’s position is Ceremonial: Opening Parliament, welcoming Heads from other countries, going on tours to other countries to encourage trade with Britain The River Thames and Severn are very similar in length but River Thames is slightly longer. The River Thames is 338 Km and the River Severn is 290 Km. The River Avon is much shorter. 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. Wales England How UK was formed In the century AD England Wales is usually assumed (被认为是) to be part of England. Wales was linked to England in the 13th century AD. 13th Scotland England and Wales were joined to Scotland in 1603. In the century 17th Get Ireland connected to form the United Kingdom. Ireland The part of Ireland broke away to form its own government. southern Northern Ireland Only Northern Ireland joined with Britain to become the United Kingdom. first only England the 13th century, England + Wales. 17th century AD, England + Wales + Scotland Great Britain Later, Great Britain + Northern Ireland England the United Kingdom Part 1the UK Union Jack Flag changes 1.The Union Jack flag unites the flag of three countries in the United Kingdom, which country is left out? Why? Wales, it is usually assumed to be part of England. England Scotland Ireland Union Jack Ex.2 2. In what ways are the four countries different? They are different in international relations. They have different educational and legal systems as well as football teams. 3. What three countries does British Airways represent? England 2) Scotland 3) Northern Ireland the North of England the South of England the Midlands England is the largest of the countries and it is divided into three zones. Most population settled in ___________________. Most of the l