《The United Kingdom》课件7（人教版必修5）.pptVIP

Unit 2 The United Kingdom 1.What does UK stand for? 2. How many countries make up the UK? quiz 1. how many countries does the UK consist of? A. two B. Three C. four 2. how long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport? A. about six hours B. about ten hours C. about sixteen hours 3. who rules the country : the Prime Minister or the Queen? A. the Queen B. The Prime Minister C. both 4. What are the provinces called in England? A. counties B. departments C. states 5. Which is the longest river in England? A. The River Avon B. The River Thames C. The River Seven A sample dialogue: A: Excuse me. Are you a guide? B: Yes, I am. Can i help you? A: Can I ask you a question about the Temple of Heaven? B: Of course. What do you want to know? A: What is this Temple for? B: The Emperor came to pray for good crops and a good harvest for the country. He made offerings to the God and asked him for help. A: Please can you speak more slowly? I am afraid I can’t follow you. B: I am sorry. I will speak more slowly. This is the Hall where the Emperor made his sacrifices to the Gods. You may not go in but just look through the door. A: What did you mean by making sacrifices? B: He killed many animals after making prayers. He was also dressed in special clothes. Reading The British Isles 4 North: Midlands: South: 14 Although the four countries do work together …….. work 起反应；起作用 It doesn’t work. Work well 做得好 Work in /into 渗透 渗入 Work at sth 从事 Work out 算出 Work one’s will on sb 将某人的意志强加于别人 15 relate ---- relation ----relative ---relationship relation 1)[U] 联系，关系 the relation between rainfall and crop production. 2)[C] 亲属，亲戚 All of his relations came to his birthday party that evening. 3)[U] 亲戚关系，亲属关系 He has no relation to me. 4)relations[pl] (团体,国家之间的) 关系,交往 The friendly relations between our countries. bear no / some relation to … in /with relation to …