牛津高中英语 ( 模块九 · 高三上学期 )

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

Unit 1 课件描述： 本课件旨在帮助学生学习描述 国家的词汇，并了解有关英国地理 和政治体系的词汇。课件以复习阅 读课文 Canada—land of the maple tree 的框架内容为导入，引发学生学 习与描述国家相关的词汇，并在练 习中运用。

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

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

Unit 1 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. Which subjects are you most interested in? Why? Questions on Part A

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

Unit 1 Questions on Part B What countries is Great Britain Made up? England, Scotland and 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 words. Answers (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 Monarchy(2) _____________Political parties King / (1) _______ Prime (3) _______ Ministers Members of Parliament (4) _______ Party Conservative (5)______ Liberal Democrat Party Queen Government MinisterLabour Party Part D the system of government in the UK

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.