高级中学高中英语必修五+Unit+2+Reading+课件.pptxVIP

Warming up＆ Reading;Warming up; Do this quiz and find out how much you know about UK? 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 Severn ;The Queen’s position is ceremonial: opening Parliament, welcoming Heads from other countries, going on tours to other countries to encourage trade with Britain.;Thames;1. Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK? What do you know about any other cities or towns in the UK? 2. England can be divided into three main areas. Do you know what they are?;3. Look at the title and pictures in the reading passage and predict what it is about. Then skim it to see if you were right?;1. What is the text mainly about? A brief introduction to the UK about its foundation and development based on geography, history and culture, etc. 2. How many countries make up the United Kingdom? What are they? Four. They are England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.;New words and expressions;break away 挣脱;脱离 legal adj. 法律的;合法的 convenience n. 便利; 方便 nationwide adj. 全国性的; 全国范围的 collection n. 收藏品; 珍藏;收集 construct vt. 建造;构造;创立 influence vt. 影响, 改变　　　;UK;Some time later;London;Detailed information about _______;The oldest building;Comprehending;2. What three countries does British Airways repre