Step I Warming up1. Background knowledge: Name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandCountries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern IrelandCapital: LondonLocation: Western Europe Population: 60,441,457 (July 2005)Language: English, Welsh, ScottishEthnic groups: English 81.5%, Scottish 9.6%, Irish 2.4%, Welsh 1.9%, Ulster 1.8%, West Indian, Indian, Pakistanis, and other 2.8%Area: Total 244,820 sqk.Climate: Temperate: moderated by prevailing southwest over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcastNatural resources: Coal, petroleum (石油), natural gas, iron ore, lead ( 铅), zinc (锌), gold, tin, limestone (石灰岩), gypsum (石膏)Task 1: Describe briefly the UK according to the map. 1.The UK is surrounded by water in all sides.2. On the west of the Great Britain lies the Irish Sea .3. On the south of England lies the English Channel .4. On the northeast lies the North Sea .5. On the north is the North Atlantic Ocean Step II. Pre- reading Task 3. Ss discuss and answer the following questions.2. Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK?3. England can be divided into three main areas. Do you know what they are?3. What do you know about any cities or towns in the UK?Step III. While-reading Task 4. Read the title and predict what the text will tell you.Task 5. Talk about the different flags of the countries of the UKTask 6. Skimming According to the text, join lines to the right answer.Para. 1. Explains the joining of England and Wales.Para. 2. States topic to be examined in the reading.Para. 3. Explains the importance of London as a cultural and political centre in the UK.Para. 4. Explains what the term “Great Britain” means and how ...
