u2p2 reading郭翠玲讲课课件.ppt

How much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out. PUZZLES IN GEOGRAPHY Discuss in groups and then make a speech All of us know that the 30th Olympic Games will be held in London. Suppose you are a Londoner. Please make a speech to make London known to us. * The United Kingdom Unit 2 Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫 制作人：郭翠玲 Lead-in Which city will host the 30th Olympic Games? ______is the capital city of ____________________ London England/Great Britain/ the UK Warming up A. B. C. D. 1. Which flag is the national flag of the UK? Union Jack 2. Which is the national flower of the UK? A. Cherry B. Rose C. Peony (牡丹) B. Redbreast 知更鸟 3. Which is the national animal of the UK? A. Beaver 海狸 C. Bald eagle 秃头鹰 A. B. C. D. 4. Which belongs to the UK? Statue of Liberty Golden Bridge Eiffel Tower Big Ben 5. Which is the longest river in England? A. the River Avon B. the River Thames C. the River Severn 6. Who is an English football player? B. D. Beckham Ronaldinho German Brazilian A. C. Italian Totti Podolski 7. What are the provinces called in England? A. counties B. departments C. states 8. Who rules the UK? A. the Queen B. the Prime Minister C. both 9. 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 Beijing London Heathrow Airport 10.What is the full name of the UK? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Reading How many countries does the UK consist of ? A. two B. three C. four Task I Skimming the UK = England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland + + + the Republic of Ireland Ireland Union Jack Scotland England Listen to the tape and complete the sentences using the words in the box. England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Republic of Southern Ireland 1 The countries that make up Great Britain are____________