1.What places are they?

REVISION

River Thames Stonehenge

London Bridge An English policeman

British Museum

Big Ben

Buckingham Palace

St.Paul’s Cathedral

Parliament Houses

Greenwich Observatory

Cambridge University

Oxford University

2. Describe the location of the UK.

Scotland

England

Wales

Britain (northern Ireland) the UK

(the Republic of Ireland) the British Isles

Do you know how many parts the UK

consist of ?

When was Wales linked to England?What happened in 1603?What is the national flag called? Why do we say that the four countries are

very different? How many zones is England divided?

What are they? Which part has the largest population?Who were the four groups of invaders?

Language points

1. Consist vi.

The committee consists of 7 members.Water consists of hydrogen and oxygen.The UK consists of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.The beauty of Venice consists in the style of its ancient building .The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity.

2. DivideOur class is divided into 4 groups.Let’s divide our class into 4 groups.

3. Puzzle n./v.A cross-word puzzle, a jigsaw puzzleI am in a puzzle about the matter.The question puzzled me. I'm puzzled about what to do next.I puzzle over the question for quite a long time.

4. (1)There is no need to do sthIs there any need to explain further?

(2)need to doI need to have my hair cut.

(3)need doing = need to be doneThe tree needs watering.The tree needs to be water.

5. Debate v. /n.They debated about the proposal for 3 days.He likes to debate about everything.

a heated debate

Be beyond debate

6. Clarify

I will clarify my position/stand at a proper time. 澄清立场

7. Include

My job doesn’t include making coffee for the boss.

At least 20 people die, including 5 children.= At least 20 people die, 5 children included.

8. Convenience n. convenient adj.

We bought this house for its convenience. Please come at your convenience. When would it be convenient for you to go? We must arrange a convenient time and place for the meeting.

9. Attraction n. attract v. Attractive adj.

She was attracted by the novel advertisement.Flowers attract many bees.

The idea has little attraction to young people nowadays.Tourist attraction