reading unit2.ppt

文档介绍：The UK
Which country will hold the 30th Olympics in 2012?
Lead-in
What is the full name of the UK?
UK——The United Kingdom of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Please do the quiz on page 9.
Warming up
What do you know about the UK?
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 six hours B. about ten hours C. about sixteen hours
be made up of
direct flight
3. Who rules the country: the Prime Minister or the Queen? 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
England
When you mention England, what or who will you think of?
Brainstorming:
English language
…
Manchester United
Big Ben
Queen Victoria
Cambridge University
Princess Diana
Queen Elizabeth the Second
伊丽莎白二世女王
Beckham
贝克汉姆
rose of England
the Union Jack
英国国旗