The British Isles（The Second Period）

t：you are clever. well done. england is a beautiful island country. it's known for    thick trees, natural parks and national parks. do you know anything about the trees, mountains and so on? let's do ex. 3 on page 36 in groups. after a while, i'll ask some of you to report them to the class.
suggested answers:
the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland lies in the west of europe. the mountains in great britain are al- most all in the north and west. they are not very high. the highest ones are in scotland. there are many low hills in some parts of the country, but not in the south and west, where there are almost no hills. the west of eng- land is very beautiful part of the country. the lakes there are the most beautiful in eng- land. there are trees and flowers and green grass round them. there are large lakes in scotland, too, with mountains round them. they are not like the english ones: there are not so many trees and flowers, and green hills round them. but they are beautiful too. the mountains here are higher, and they are gray and dark. of all the cities in great britain london is the largest. it is on the river thames. liverpool is the second largest city and seaport. it lies on the west coast of england. the third city and seaport is manchester. it lies in the northwestern of england. other big cities are edinburgh, cardiff and glascow.
step ix summary and homework
t: today we've read a passage and learnt something about the united kingdom        and ireland, especially about the british isles. now we all know that the        climate there is mild with a lot of rain. there are all kinds of flowers all year        round and many trees everywhere. also there are many cultural relice, places       of interest and natural parks. do you want to travel to england if you have a       chance?  where are you going?
today's homework: please make a travel plan for going on a trip through the uk. at the same time, give your reasons and list the things and clothes you'll take. i think you'll do the best.
step x the design of the writing on the blackboard
                      unit 5   the british isles
                  the second period