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B2 Unit 4 History and traditions
一 课文填空 Reading and thinking : WHAT’S IN A NAME?
____ United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused ___ what these different ____(name) mean.So what is the _____(different) between them, if any? ____(Get) to know ___little bit____ British history will help you solve this puzzle.
In the__(16) century, the nearby country of Wales _____(join) to the Kingdom of England. Later, in ___18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. ___ the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland_____(add)to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain ___Ireland. ____(final), in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland ____(break) away from the UK,____ resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the _____(short) name: “the United Kingdom” or “the UK” . People ____ the UK are called “British”, which____(mean) the UK is also often ____(refer) to as Britain or Great Britain.
The four _____(country) that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use ___ same flag, known___ the Union Jack, ___ well as share the same currency ____ military defence. However, they also have some _____(different). ___ example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education ____(system) and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, _____ their own ____(nation) days and national ____(dish). And they even have their own football teams ____ competitions like ___ World Cup!
The United Kingdom has ___ long and ____(interest) history ____(explore), ____ can help you understand much more_____the country and ___(it) traditions. Almost everywhere you go ___ the UK, you will be ____(surround) by evidence of four different ____(group)of people____ took ____ at different times throughout history. The ____(one) group, the Romans, came in ____ first century. Some of their great achievements_____( include) building towns and ____(road). Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the ____(five) century. They_____( introduce) the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people____( buid) houses. The Vikings came ___ the eighth century, ___(leave) behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many locations across____ UK. The last group ___(be) the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles ____(build) all around England, and made ____(change) to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words ____(slow) entered into the English language.
There is so much more ____(learn) about the interesting history and culture ___ the United Kingdom. ____(study) the history of the country will make your visit much more ____(enjoy). The capital city London is ___ great place ___(start), as it is an ancient port city ____ has a history ____(date) all ____ way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites ____( explore), and lots of museums____ ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a _____(fascinate) mix of history and modern culture, with both new ____ old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see ____its past and its present.
Reading for writing: BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always ___(have)a great influence ___ its people and _____(tradition). The country has a long history of ____(produce) great ____(writer) and poets. Its beautiful countryside ___(excite) and inspires all,____(offer) something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of ___ “Emerald IsIe” and its many green ____(county) is a true feast ___the eyes, with its ___(roll) green hills ___(dot) with sheep and cattle. And down ___ the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and ___(cry) of the seabirds make up ____music of the coast. ___a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun ___ your skin, and ____(breath) in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day ____ their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not ____(surprise) that Ireland has developed strong traditions ____include music, dancing, and dining. ____(have) a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax ___ a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re ____(luck), you might be able to enjoy some _____(tradition) music and dancing, too. And if you introduce ____(your) to a friendly face, you are more than ___(like) to experience local culture and ____(custom) first-hand.
2、 测试题
Getting to know a little bit about British history will help people understand the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain and England. In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, the country Scotland were joined I. _________(create) the Kingdom of Great Britain.Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke 2. ______from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name:“the United Kingdom”or “the UK”.
The four countries that belong3. _______the UK work together in some areas. They use the same flag, 4.________(know)as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. But they also have some 5.________(different). They have their own education systems,
legal systems and traditions.
The UK has a long and interesting history. 6.________(explore) it can help you know about the country 7.________ (deep).The first group coming to the country was the Romans, 8._______
built towns and roads. In the fifth century, the Anglo-Saxons arrived.They 9. ____________(introduce) the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the 8th century and left behind lots of new words. Then, the Normans conquered England, and they had castles 10. __________(build) all around England and made changes to the legal system.
The beautiful countryside of Ireland has always had a great influence 1. ______its people and traditions, The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets.Its beautiful countryside excites and gives 2. ___________(inspire) to the writers and poets, 3. ________(offer) something for each of the senses.
The 4.__________ (peace) landscape of the “Emerald Isle”and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted 5._________ sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast, On a quiet morning in the mountains, the sun 6. __________(shine) on your skin, Breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not 7. _____________(surprise) that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing 8_______dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. You can also enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew.You are also likely 9. _______(enjoy) some traditional music and dancing 10.________ (lucky).If you introduce yourself to friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.
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一 课文填空
Reading and thinking : WHAT’S IN A NAME?
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countries/ the/as/as /and/difference/For/systems/like/national/dishes/for/the
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Reading for writing: BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
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二 测试题
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6Exploring 7 deeply 8 who 9 introduced 10 built
1 on 2 inspiration 3 offering 4 peaceful 5 with
6 shines 7 surprising 8 and 9 to enjoy 10 luckily
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