【课本原文】WHAT'S IN A NAME?
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean. So what is the difference between them, if any? 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 the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away 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”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, 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 dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included building towns and roads. Next, the AngloSaxons arrived in the fifth century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century and left behind lots of new vocabulary, as well as the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the wellknown Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
39. Match the main idea of each paragraph
A. The four countries of the UK. B. How the UK came into being. C. The four groups of people in the history. D. Introduce the topic to the readers. E. The history and modern culture make the UK fascinating. |
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________40. What can help us find out the difference between some different names of the UK?
A.British languages. | B.British history. |
C.British location. | D.British education. |
41. Which country is the first to be joined to the Kingdom of England?
A.Britain. | B.Scotland. |
C.Wales. | D.Ireland. |
42. What is different for the four countries of the UK?
A.The flag. | B.The currency. |
C.The military defence. | D.The education system. |
43. Which of the following is the achievement of the Normans?
A.Building towns and roads. |
B.Changing the way of building houses. |
C.Leaving behind many new vocabulary. |
D.Changing the legal system. |
44. Who might be the target reader of this passage?
A.Teachers. | B.Students. |
C.Tourists. | D.Guides. |
45. Complete the form according to the text.
What’s in a name | Rise a question | What is the________between the UK, Great Britain, Britain and England? |
Explain the question | How did the UK come into being? |
The same and different areas | The share the same________ currency and military defence. |
The have different ________ and legal system as well as traditions. |
A long and interesting history | You will be surrounded by ________ of four different groups. |
The advantage of studying the history | Make you visit much more________ |
46. 教材对接高考:续写微技能——情感变化
A.标出句中含有情感变化的词汇。
(1)The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean.
________(2)Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
________(3)The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
________(4)Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable.
________B.在课文中找出表示情感变化的句子。
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