Post on 19-Jan-2016
初中进阶 (2282 期 20151016) 45 版What Americans like about Britain
Pre-reading
1. Look at the following pictures. What
do they have in common?
They are all
symbols of
British culture.
Pre-reading
2. What else do you know about British
culture?
While reading
Summarize the British culture favored by
Americans mentioned in the article.
1. ________________________;
2. ________________________;
3. ________________________.
British TV shows like Doctor Who, Sherlock and Downton Abbey
Britain’s royal family
British bands and singing groups like the Beatles, One Direction and The Wanted
While reading
Answer the following questions.
1. America doesn’t have a longer history than Britain, does it?
2. What attracts Americans to Downton Abbey?
No, it doesn’t.
Beautiful clothing, grand houses, attractive stories and historical details in the show.
While reading
Answer the following sentences.3. Why do Americans enjoy following news
about Britain’s royal family?
4. When did The Wanted become popular among Americans?
Because of their childhood dreams about castles, princes and princesses.
After the TV show Glee played one of its songs.
Language study Find a word in the article that best matches each
definition. The first letter has been given.
1. a___________: a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.
2. a___________: to wait for someone or something3. f___________: to attract someone very much4. f___________: to prefer one system, plan, way of doing something,
etc. to another5. u___________: used for saying that something is certainly true or is
accepted by everyone
spect
waitascinateavor
ndoubtedly
After reading
Do you prefer British culture or
American culture? Why? How does it
affect your daily life?