glish is the official language in the UK. It is also widely used in the world.

Rreligion & beliefs : People in the UK mostly believe in Christ. Some of them believe in Islam, and Buddhism.

Schools :Two kinds. One is private school and the other is public school. Schooling is free of charge in public schools while it costs much in private ones. There are many world-famous universities in the UK, like, Cambridge University, Oxford University, London University and so on.

Famous people Shakespear / Franscis Bacon

Step 3 Speaking

Presentation: So far, we have known so much about the UK and Ireland . Please answer my questions: Do you agree that David Bekham is a basketball player?(Shows a picture of David Bekham )The teacher is showing the tips of agreements and disagreements. Such as:

Don’t you think that...?

I don’t think that’s right...

I don’t think so.

You must be mistaken...

No, you are wrong thinking about...

I’m afraid you’re wrong...?

Aren’t you confusing...?

I’m not so sure about that...

Surely it must be...

Yes, you are right, but...

I believe that you’ve got it right.

Yes, I agree with you.

Then show a picture of Shangwenjie and Zhoujielun, ask the students to talk about these two super stars by using the expressions above.

Make up dialogues

Ask the Ss to use these expressions to make up a dialogue in pairs

Sample dialogues:

1. A: Do you agree that Shangwenjie is a beautiful girl?

B: Very badly. I find it difficult to say. I don’t think so.

A: Why do you think so?

B: As you know, I think she looks like a boy more like a girl.

A: But I can't completely agree with you. In my opinion, she is very beautiful, I like her very much.

2. A: What are you doing?

B: I'm reading the poster of Zhoujielun..

A: Well, do you agree that Zhoujielun is a good singer?

B: Yes! I think so. I like his music style very much.

A: Yes! I agree with you, I like his perfect voice, too.

I will ask several pairs to show their dialogues. Then add their points.

Step 4 Discussion

Imagine that you are going on a four-week trip through the UK. Make a travel plan for it. Include: Where you will go? What clothes and things you will take?

Sample dialogue:

1. A: Hello, Fenlan

B: Hello, Zhuanglin, have you decided which country you will go?

A: Er, I think I will choose England.

B: Why?

A : Because I like the London Bridge, the River Thames , I would like to know some cultural about it.

B: OK! Well, what clothes and things you will take?

A: I will take my poetry shirts and skirts. And I will also take my umbrella there. Because I heard that weather is rainy often.

B: OK! It’s very late, my mother is waiting for me. Bye-bye.

2.A: Hello, This is Yangjin. Can I speak to Linjing?

B: Hi, Yang jing. This is Linjing speaking.

A: Long time to meet you. Why didn’t you go to school last week?

B: I went to England last week.

A: Really? I want to go next holiday. What do you think about England?

B: It is a beautiful country with many interesting places, if you go there you can take a camera with you.

A: Certainly! But could you lend your camera to me?

B: No problem! Have a nice holiday!

A: Thank yo