Unit 2 The United Kingdom the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland English Coat of arms Union JackQueen VictoriaBuckingham Palace 白白 金金 汉汉 宫宫London Bridge & River ThamesRoyal Greenwich Observatory格林威治皇家天文台格林威治皇家天文台Webmister Abbey, England 威布敏斯特修道院威布敏斯特修道院Oxford UniversityCambridge University Salisburys world-famous Stonehenge, situated on the spreading Salisbury Plain.Big BenDavid Beckham5 Which is the longest river in England?A The River Avon B The River Thames C The River SevernPre-readingCan you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK?The UK consists of four countries, what are they?England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.ScotlandEdinburghEnglandLondonWalesCardiffNorthern IrelandBelfastRepublic of IrelandDublinE SIrish SeaCareful readingThe passage can divide into three parts, write down the main idea of each part. Part1: para1-3 What England include; about Great Britain, the UK.EnglandWalesPart 1How to form the UK?In the 13th century ADEnglandWales is usually assumed(被认为是被认为是) to be part ofEnglishScotlandIn 1603Get Ireland connectedto form the United KingdomNorthern IrelandOnly Northern Ireland joinedwith Britain to become theUnited KingdomPart 2: para4 The geographical division of England into zones, their similarities and differences. NorthMidlandSouthPart3: para5 The cultural importance of London.The invaders of EnglandThe Romans-Anglo-Saxon-Vikings-Normans-towns and roadslanguage and governmentvocabulary and place-names of the Northcastles and words for foodBye -byeWarming-up Work in pairs. Do you quiz and find out how much you know about the UK.1 How many countries dose 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 hours3 Who rules the UK; the Prime Minister or the Queen?A The Queen B The Prime Minister C both4 What are the provinces called in England?A counties B departments C statesFast readingReading the passage and answer the questions1 The Union Jack flag unites the flag of three countriesin the United Kingdom, which country is left out? Why?2 What three countries does British Airways represent?1 _ 2_ 3_3 Which group of invaders did not influence London?Wales, it is usually assumed to be part of EnglandEnglandIrelandScotlandUnion JackEnglandScotlandNorthern IrelandThe Vikings didnt influence London.