北师大版高中英语必修4VisitingBritain.pptVIP

Visiting Britain Do you want to learn something about the Britain with Mr. Zhao Liuqiang? My treat today! the symbol of London—Big Ben Tower?Bridge which was built in 1894 is across the Thames River. River Thames [temz] Visiting Britain culture shock Reading Comprehension Ⅰ Read the text quickly and find the topics of the Body part from paragraph 3 to 6? Para Structure (Letter) What is the paragraph about? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 While-reading Beginning Body Ending Greeting to her Aunt Mei and opening Food in Britain British tipping System English countryside British humour Closing True or False Exercise 2 1. You can only eat English food in London. 2. Aunt Mei is visiting for one week. 3. You don’t always need to leave a tip after a meal in a restaurant. 4. Some British mushrooms aren’t safe to eat. F T T T 5. British people never laugh. 6. There are many Chinese restaurants in Britain. 7. Most British people are friendly. 8. It is always foggy in London. F T T F isn’t have their own humour Reading Comprehension Ⅱ 1 Why does the writer call London an International City? 2 When do you need to tip in London? 3 Where would the writer’s aunt stay if she goes to London for a visit? Why? Read the text again and answer the questions: 1 Why does the writer call London an International City? 2 When do you need to tip in London? Read the text again and answer the questions: Because there are people from all over the world living there. If the tip is not included on the bill, you should leave 10% of the bill for the waiter or waitress, even a bit more if the service is good. 3 Where would the writer’s aunt stay if she goes to London for a visit? Why? Read the text again and answer the questions: Countryside . Because she enjoys hiking and she can wander through the fields and even pick a few mushrooms. Language Points 1. I certainly owe you an apology for not writing more often. owe sb. sth / owe sth. to sb. 欠某人…; 把…归功于… owing