Lesson1 General Information on the UK and the USA_英语国家概况

Lesson1 General Information on the UK and the USA_英语国家概况 Lesson One General Information about the UK and the USA Exercises: 1. Identify the following pictures, and say what you know about them. 2. Locate major English speaking countries and their capital cities in Map of the World, and give as much information as you can. 3. Vocabulary Building: Choose the correct definition of the following words a. pound sterling 1. national flag of America b the Star-Spangled Banner 2. national flag of Britain c. European robin 3. capital city of America d. Washington DC 4. political system of Britain e. Constitutional monarchy 5. Nickname for the USA f. Melting Pot 6. the most famous British playwright g. William Shakespeare 7. British currency h. The Union Flag 8. Nation bird of Britain 4. Key Facts: Complete the following chart with information from the text: the USA Nation the UK Facts capital city population area national anthem national flag national bird, flower currency and the sign prominent figures government system major holidays 5. Discuss the following questions: 1) What are the climate differences between the UK and the USA? 2) Can you explain the two different political systems in the UK and the USA? 3) How do you understand the famous saying by George Mikes: “When people say England, they sometimes mean Great Britain, sometimes the United Kingdom, sometimes the British Isles - but never England.” 4) Why do you think the US is called the “Melting Pot”? Do you think China can be called a melting pot? Give your reasons for thinking so. 6. Activities 1) Find out the meanings of the national flags, anthems, birds and flowers in these two countries from the internet, an encyclopedia or other sources. 2) Prepare an oral introduction of the two countries. 3) Do you know anything about the following pictures? Make an oral report about them.