1、Unit 2 The United Kingdom 第一部分About the topic and the structures单元话题和结构本单元的话题“英国” ，学习英国概况、地理和旅游，单元句法项目是：过去分词作宾语补语。教学设计在单元课时划分上与课本保持一致，即“阅读课、知识课、运用课三课时/三课型划分” 。但在实际教学过程中，我们建议教师依据学生基础、教学条件、学校安排的因素，对课本、对教学设计重新划分课时、裁剪、拼接使用我们提供的材料，以便“物尽所用” ，达到最佳教学效果。教师也可以参照我们提出的“实际教学过程课时划分建议”进行教学。Period 1Reading 阅读课Warmi
2、ng Up 部分教师可以选择 sharing information，brainstorming 或者 watching a video show 形式激发背景知识、为其后的阅读作好词语、结构和心理的准备。教师可补充：英国国旗：呈横长方形，长与宽之比为。为“米”字旗，由深蓝底色和红、白色“米”字组成。旗中带白边的红色正十字代表英格兰守护神圣乔治，白色交叉十字代表苏格兰守护神圣安德鲁，红色交叉十字代表爱尔兰守护神圣帕特里克。 Pre-reading 以问答形式展开，为其后的阅读做心理的铺垫和准备。补充：国徽：即英王徽。中心图案为一枚盾徽，盾面上左上角和右下角为红地上三只金狮，象征英格兰；右上角为
3、金地上半站立的红狮，象征苏格兰；左下角为蓝地上金黄色竖琴，象征爱尔兰。盾徽两侧各由一只头戴王冠、代表英格兰的狮子和一只代表苏格兰的独角兽支扶着。盾徽周围用法文写着一句格言，意为“恶有恶报” ；下端悬挂着嘉德勋章，饰带上写着“天有上帝，我有权利” 。盾徽上端为镶有珠宝的金银色头盔、帝国王冠和头戴王冠的狮子。Reading 是篇说明文，简要说明了英国的历史演变过程。教师可以依照下列步骤引导学生从形式和内容两方面阅读本文：Reading aloud the text， Reading and underlining，Reading and circling，Reading for type of w
4、riting and summary of the ideas，Making a chain of events happening to The United Kingdomthe UK，Reading to list invaders and their influences on The United Kingdomthe UK，Transforming informationPeriod 2Learning about language 知识课Learning about language 的教学安排是：Warming up by watching about Britain， Dis
5、covering useful words and expressions，Being introduced to Complements， Learning about the past participle as the object complement，Closing down by rewriting the text on page 9。Period 3Using language运用课Using language 重点是阅读 13 页的短文。教学布置如下：Warming up by watching a video show， Listening about London， Re
6、ading and completing， Underlining and copying，Listening and ticking，Speaking and writing。 实际教学过程课时划分建议Period 1 将 Warming Up、 Pre-reading、Reading 和 Comprehending 整合在一起上一节“阅读课” 。Period 2 将 Learning about language 和 Workbook 中的 USING WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS、USING STRUCTURES 整合在一起上一节“语言知识课” 。Period 3 将 Us
7、ing language 设计为一节包括听说读写单项技能或组合技能训练的“综合技能课（一） ”。Period 4 将 Workbook 的 READING AND LISTENING 和 TALKING 整合在一起上一节“听说课” 。Period 5 将 Workbook 的 LISTENING TASK、READING AND WRITING TASK和 SPEAKING TASK 整合为一节“综合技能课（二） ”。第二部分教学资源说明Section 1Background 背景围绕单元话题“联合王国”我们提供了若干实用性背景材料。这些材料既可以作为教师教学参考材料为教师所用，也可以直接或改
8、写、重组后作为课堂内外的拓展性阅读材料呈现给学生。Section 2Explanation重点针对“阅读课型”中的课文难句，我们提供了详尽的，就句论句的解析和翻译，并且以解析的焦点话题为线索，进行了一定的归纳、解析 辨析和总结，以帮助教师更好地实施“语言形式”的教学。Section 3Vocabulary词汇按照课本单元词汇表顺序，我们重点提供动词、短语搭配的讲解。所提供的例句，经典、地道、实用、易懂，完全可以直接用于教学。第三部分教学测评说明围绕单元词法、句法项目，我们提供了长短不一的“单元教学测评” ，并备有参考答案供教师使用。有些测评题目直接源于历年高考试卷，更具有说服力和实用性。Par
9、t 1 Teaching Design第一部分 教学设计Period 1 A sample lesson plan for reading(PUZZLES IN GEOGRAPHY)IntroductionIn this period, after the warming up, students will first be guided to answer questions about UK. Then they shall be helped to read the text Puzzles in geography by the following procedures: readin
10、g aloud the text, reading and underlining, reading and circling, reading for type of writing and summary of the ideas, making a chain of events happening to The United Kingdom the UK, reading to list invaders and their influences on The United Kingdomthe UK, transforming information. And the period
11、will be closed down by students taking a quiz.ObjectivesTo help students learn to see language difficulties in communication To help students learn to read an exposition about the UK To help students better understand “the UK” To help students learn to use some important words and expressions To hel
12、p students identify examples of “The past participle as the object complement” in the textFocusWords unite, consist, divide, puzzle, debate, clarify, construct, influence, arrange, fold, delight, thrillExpressions consist of, divideinto, break away from, leave out, take the place of, Patterns Now wh
13、en people refer to England you find Wales included as well. To their surprise, the three countries found themselves united peacefully instead of by war. There followed St Pauls Cathedral built after the terrible fire of London in1666. It seemed strange that the man who had developed communism should
14、 have lived and died in London. AidsMultimedia facilities, tape-recorder, photos, diagrams Procedures1. Warming up Warming up by sharing information Today we are to learn about the United Kingdom. What do you know about it? Look at the photos and listen to me telling you about it. Britain:The offici
15、al name of the nation known as “Britain“ is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom, or U.K., consists of Great Britain (i.e. the large island that is made up of England, Scotland and Wales), Northern Ireland, and a lot of coastal islands (The Isle of Wight, Angl
16、sey, the Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland, and others). England is just the largest country in the United Kingdom. Warming up by brainstormingGood morning, class. We shall take Unit 2 The United Kingdom today. But first lets have a brainstorming. What occur to you if you come cross the United Kingdom?L
17、ondon (the capital); Big Ben; Westminster; The Tower of London; Hyde Park; St. Pauls Cathedral; Buckingham Palace; Stonehenge; British national flag (Union Jack is the official flag of the UK); Oxford and Cambridge（the two oldest and most famous universities） ；Ladies and gentlemen; Lady first (Showi
18、ng respect to females); Talk about weather（There is not climate in England, but only whether）; Greenwich Royal Observatory; Tea-time / afternoon tea; Diana; Queen Victoria (stands for politeness); the Conservative Party; Cricket（the most English of all games） ; Bacon; Newton; Watt; Shakespeare; Shel
19、ley; The River Thames is Londons main waterway; Three “Donts” (Dont jump the queen; Dont ask a woman her age; Dont try to bargain when do shopping.) Three “Ings” (betting, drinking, tipping) Warming up by watching a video showHello, class! I am your travel guide today. We shall go to visit London fo
20、r this weekend. Now lets watch a video show about London attractions first. You may also read the caption in English. (For detailed information, go to: http:/ Pre-reading by answering questionsSince you have learned something about the U.K., you are to answer the three questions about her on page 9.
21、 3. Reading Reading aloud the text Next we are to read aloud the text to the recording. Pay attention to the pauses found in the sentences. You may slash the sentences into parts, that is, the sense groups. Reading and underliningYou are to read the text the second time. This time you have to underl
22、ine all the expressions found in the sentences. Copy them into your Expression Book after school and write a short passage, making use of the expressions.Expressions from PUZZLES IN GEOGRAPHYTheres no need to do sth., debate about, clarify problems, be linked to, refer to, be joined to, to ones surp
23、rise, finddone, develop educational and legal systems, for convenience, have the historical attractions of, keep ones eyes open, make ones trip toworthwhileReading and circlingNext you are to read the text once again to circle all the cohesive words used to link the sentences and paragraphs together
24、. Reading for type of writing and summary of the ideasType of writing This is a piece of expository writing. 说明文Main idea of the passage It tells us about the puzzles in the historical geography of London.Central idea of 1st paragraph Why are different words used to describe England, Wales, Scotland
25、 and Northern Ireland?Central idea of 2nd paragraph First there was England.Central idea of 3rd paragraph Great Britain was the name given when England and Wales were joined to Scotland.Central idea of 4th paragraph The four countries are still very different.Central idea of 5th paragraph England is
26、 the largest of the four countries.Central idea of 6th paragraph The greatest historical treasure of all is London. Making a chain of events happening to The United Kingdom the UK Reading to list invaders and their influences on The United Kingdomthe UKThe Romans in the 1st century ADThe Anglo-Saxon
27、s in the 1060sThe Vikings The NormansTowns and roads Language and governmentVocabulary and place-namesCastles and words for foodTransforming informationYou are to go over the text again to look for any necessary information to complete the form First there was England.In the 13th century AD, Wales w
28、as linked to England.In 1603 England and Wales were joined to Scotland. The name Great Britain came into being. Three centuries later Northern Ireland joined with England, Wales and Scotland to become the United Kingdom.below. Times and Events in the History of The United KingdomIn the 13th century
29、Wales was linked to England.In 1603 The name Great Britain was given by King James.In the 19th century Industrial cities were built.In the 1st century The oldest port was built by the Romans.In the 1060s The oldest building was built by the Anglo-Saxons.In 1066 The oldest castle was constructed by l
30、ater Norman rulers.4. Closing down by taking a quizFill in the blank with one word to complete the summary of the text.The United Kingdom of Great 1_ and Northern is a country situated in 2 _ west Europe. Its territory and population 3 _ primarily situated on the island of Great Britain 4 _ in North
31、ern Ireland 5 _ the island of Ireland, as well as numerous smaller 6 _ in the surrounding seas. The United Kingdom 7 _ a political union made up of four constituent 8 _: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A member 9 _ the G8, the United Kingdom is a highly 10 _ country with the fifth lar
32、gest economy in the world 11 _ second largest in Europe, estimated 12 _ US$2.2 trillion. It is the third most populous state 13 _ the European Union with a population 14 _ 60.2 million and is a founding member 15 _ the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) 16 _ the United Nations (UN), where it
33、holds a permanent seat 17 _ the Security Council. The UK is also 18 _ of the worlds major nuclear powers. After the end of the 19 _ Empire, the UK retains influence throughout 20 _ world because of the extensive use 21 _ the English language as well as through 22 _ world-spanning Commonwealth of Nat
34、ions, headed by Queen Elizabeth II.（Keys: 1 Britain 2 north 3 are 4 and 5 on 6 islands 7 is 8 countries 9 of 10 developed 11 and 12 at 13 in 14 of 15 of 16 and 17 on 18 one 19 British 20 the 21 of 22 the）Work out the word and structure questions.1. Sanhe was the name _ when the village was joined to
35、 Taofugou.A: giving B: gave C: given D: give2. The accident happened on Friday when he became Head Teacher of Class 1 and Class 3 as _.A: too B: well C: as D: then3. Although the three _ live together, they are _ different.A: does, much B: do, still, C: did, all, D: doing, then4. Beijing is the largest of the four cities and for _ it is divided roughly into 16 parts and 2 counties. A: comparison B: development C: convenience D: attraction5. The Double Towers had remained _ for more than two thousands years.A: sitting B: sat C: stood D: standing(Keys: CBBCD)
