Unit 4 History and Traditions Reading and Thinking检测题-2023-2024学年高一英语人教版（2019）必修第二册

Unit 4 Reading and Thinking 检测题 I. 课文语法填空 The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England — many people are confused by __________ these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if __________? Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, in __________ 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland __________ (add) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the __________ (twenty) century, the southern part of Ireland broke away __________ the UK, which resulted __________ the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the __________ (shorten) name: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK”. People from the UK __________ (call) “British”, which means the UK is also often referred to __________ Britain or Great Britain. The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, __________ (know) as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. __________, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national __________ (dish). And they even have their own football teams for competitions __________ the World Cup! The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history __________ (explore), which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost __________ you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people __________ took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great ach