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England
Scotland
Ireland
Union Jack
In what ways are the four countries different?
They have different educational and legal systems as well as football teams.
London pounds
Full name of the UK
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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What is the text mainly about?
An introduction to the United
Homework：
divide ….into…… consist of break away from join up refer to come into conflict with Use the phrases to retell the text.
In 1603, they were joined to Scotland.
England is _______(large) of the four countries and for
three zones: the South of England, convenience it was divided into ______ Midlands the largest
England, Wales, 3. The United Kingdom includes _________________ Scotland and Northern Ireland __________________________.
England/Great 4. London is the capital city of ___________________ Britain/the UK ________.
the Union Jack
How much do you know about the United Kingdom? Do this quiz with your partners:
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 6 hours. B. about 10 hours. C. about 16 hours.
buildings castles
theatres
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Summary:
Scotland England Great Britain consists of four countries: ________Wales, ___and England Northern Ireland. In the 13th century, Wales was linked to ____ .
Kingdom about its foundation
and development based on
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geography, history, politics, and
culture etc.
Divide the passage into three parts according to the main ideas
The Union Jack unites the flag of three countries in the United Kingdom, which country is left out? Why?
Wales, it is usually assumed to be part of England.
historical London is the capital city with the great _______(history)
port treasures. It has the oldest ______built by the Romans in the 1st
century AD.
3. Who rules the country? 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
Capital city of Great Britain Currency used in England
• Why did capital London become the cultural center of England?
There are a lot of historical treasure in London.
The greatest historical treasure in London: Museums art collections parks
Read the passage and complete the sentences using the Words in the box.
England Northern Ireland
Wales Scotland Republic of Southern Ireland
1. The countries that make up Great Britain are England, Wales and Scotland _________________________. 2. If we speak of England we mean England and Wales _________________.
the _____and the North. Most of the population are ______(settle) settled In the South, but most of the industrial cities are located in the
Midlands and the ______. North
Part 1 (Para 1-3) How the UK came into being? _____________________________ Part 2 (Para 4): ________________________________ England is divided into 3 zones. Part 3 (Para 5-6): The cultural importance of __________________________________ London.
England is divided into 3 zones. Most population settled in ______________________. the South of England Most of the large industrial cities the North and the are in ___________________ Midlands _________.