Task Unit 3 Online tours

Famous buildings in UK

A Amy wants to introduce the UK to her friends. She collected some information on the Internet and made a chart. Introducing a country

About the country Places to visit Others An island country London, the capital Long history England, Wales… Big and modern Kings and queens were once its rulers the British Museum the Lake District May to September Changes often PoundsMoney Places of natural beauty Museums The UK Weather Best time to visit Palaces and castles Buckingham Palace

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B Amy has written an introduction to the UK. Read her article. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, also called the UK, is an island country. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. London, the capital city, is big and modern. Like China, the UK has a long history. Kings and queens were once its rulers. There are many palaces and castles in this old European country. Buckingham Palace is the most famous one. It has been the home of kings and queens

for a long time. The UK has always been famous for its museums. Among them is the British Museum. You can learn a lot about the world's culture there. The UK also has many places of natural beauty, such as the Lake District. You can see swans and other wild birds on the lakes there. The best time to visit the UK is from May to September because its winter is wet and cold. The weather changes often there. It is sunny one minute, but rainy the next, so prepare for it before you go there. Moreover, remember that people use pounds there, not RMB or dollars!

1. How many parts does UK include? 2. Where is the capital city of UK, and how is it? Now answer the following questions. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. London; it is big and modern.

3. Which palace is the most famous in UK ? Why? 4. When is the best time to visit the UK? And why? Buckingham palaces. It has been the home of kings and queens for a long time. From May to September because its winter is wet and cold.

5. How is the weather in UK? What should you do? 6. If you go there, which kind of money people use? The weather changes often there. It is sunny one minute, but rainy the next, so prepare for it before you go there. People use pounds there, not RMB or dollars!

C Pick a country that interests you and make a chart to organize your ideas. Then write an introduction. You can add some pictures to make it more interesting. You can search for information on the Internet or in the library. Tip

Homework Try to review what you have learnt In this unit, and discuss with your partners.