1、Unit 2 The United KingdomWhat is the full name of the UK?UKThe United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Warming upWork in pairs.Do this quiz and find out how much you know about the United Kingdom.1.Who rules the country:the Prime Minister or the Queen?A.The QueenB.the Prime Minister
2、2.What are the provinces called in England?A.countiesB.departmentsC.states3.Which is the longest river in England?A.The River AvonB.The River ThamesC.The River SevernOxford UniversityCambridge University London BridgeThe Tower of LondonThe Big BenPlease read for main idea first.1.When you read the t
3、ext,read the title“Puzzles in Geography”first.Can you guess what the text is about?2.Please read the whole text as fast as you can,and try to find out(or conclude)the main idea of each paragraph.Step 1.Match the main idea of each paragraph.Step 1.Match the main idea of each paragraph.B.Explains the
4、importance of London as a cultural and political center in the UKC.Present the topic of the passage.D.The three zones of England and their similarities and differences.A.Explains what the term“Great Britain”means and how it came aboutPara 1Para 2Para 3Para 4Para 5-6E.The similarities and differences
5、 among the four countries.Walesthe United Kingdom13thcentury16031916Part 1About the UKThe full name of England is the _ _ of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.It consists of four parts,they are _,_,_ and _,people always think _is a part of England.The flag of the UK is called the _ _.The four countries have different _and _ _as well as different _ _.United KingdomEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandWalesUnionJackeducationallegalsystemsfootballteamsFill in the blanks Homework Previewt the rest of reading
