人教版高中英语必修五Unit 2 The United Kingdom -warming up.ppt

* * * Unit 2 The United Kingdom Warming up Today let’s study a country it was called that “ Empire that sun never set（日不落帝国)” Question 1.Do you know why people call it like this? 英国维多利亚女皇时期，英国的殖民地遍布全球，在任何时间也有阳光照在其中一个属国，这显示他的强大。 2.Do you know it’s full name? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland(大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国) Apart from these , how much do you know about this country? Let’s do a quiz! 1. Which flag is the national flag of the UK? A B. C. D Union Jack 2. Which is the national flower of the UK? A. Cherry B. Rose C. Peony (牡丹) 3. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport? B. about 10 hours A. about 6 hours C. about 16 hours Beijing London Heathrow Airport 4. How many countries does the UK consist of ? A. two B. three C. four 5. Who rules the UK? A. The Queen C. both B. The Prime Minister 6. What are the provinces called in England? A. counties B. departments C. states 7. Which is the longest river in England? A. the River Avon B. the River Thames C. the River Severn 8. Which belongs to the UK? A. B. C. D. Statue of Liberty Eiffel Tower Big Ben Golden Bridge How well did you do? All of the answers correct?  Let’s enjoy some pictures of the United Kingdom. Do you know them? The British Museum 大英博物馆 Big Ben 大本钟 Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫 St. Paul’s Cathedral 圣保罗大教堂 Royal Observatory Greenwich 格林威治天文台 Stonehenge 巨石阵 Homework Look up the new words and expressions of the reading in the dictionary. 2. Preview the reading: PUZZLES IN GEOGRAPHY * * *