Unit 1 Word power Describing a country Unit

Unit 1 Word power Describing a country 板块：教学设计—课件

Unit 1 Brainstormi ng What subjects are covered in the passage of Canada—land of the maple tree?

Unit 1 Canada—land of the maple tree • • • Climate Location Size Landscape Resources Population • • • Lifestyle Cities Language History Society Symbol

Unit 1 Do you know the buildings in the pictures? In which country do they lie? Big Ben Tower Bridge

Unit 1 Discussion If we were to write a book about the United Kingdom, what subjects should be covered in the book? Part A Read the contents page of the book with Daniel.

Unit 1 Questions on Part A What do the words “flora and fauna” refer to? Plants and animals. What does the word “monarchy” mean? It refers to a type of government in which a country is ruled by a king or queen.

Unit 1 Part B The British Commonwealth of nations Other Commonwealth nations, e. g. , Canada and Australia The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) Norther n Ireland England Scotland Wales

Unit 1 Questions on Part B What countries is Great Britain Made up? England, Scotland Wales What is the UK made up of? Great Britain and Northern Ireland What other Commonwealth nations do you know of? Canada, Australia and so on

Unit 1 Part C Help Daniel complete the page, using new Answer s (1) history (2) society (3) England (4) government (5) monarchy (6) commerce (7) trade (8) Agriculture (9) resources (10) population (11) lifestyle (12) customs

Unit 1 Part D the system of government in the UK Monarch (2) Government Political parties y _______ Minister Labour Part King / Prime (3) (4) _______ Party Queen _______ (1) Conservative y _______ Ministers Members of Parliament (5)______ Liberal Democrat Party

Unit 1 Group work Choose a country from the world map and prepare a short speech to introduce the country to your classmates. The speech shall include more than three aspects of the country. Other students shall listen carefully and find out what aspects are mentioned in the speech.

Unit 1 Homework 1. Review the words learned in the lesson. 2. Choose a country you are familiar with to write a short essay, using the words we have learned today.