配套新教材-高中英语-必修第二册-人教版-UNIT 4 Reading and Thinking.pptx

UNIT 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS Reading and Thinking　; ;How much do you know about the UK?; the UK;Learn about a country through its history;Read the text and answer the questions.;The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag，known as the Union Jack，as well as share the same currency and military defence. However，they also have some differences. For example，England， Wales，Scotland，and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions，like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup! The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore， which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK，you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group，the Romans， came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next，the AngloSaxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language，and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century，left behind lots of new vocabulary，and also the ;names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England，and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French，so many French words slowly entered into the English language. There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start，as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way