The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history     1     (explore). Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you     2     (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people     3     took over at different times throughout history.

First, the Romans came. Some of their great     4     (achievement) included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons     5     (arrive). Then, the Vikings. The last group were the Normans. They had castles     6     (build) all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered     7     the English language.

Not only is Canada a broad and beautiful country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean,     1     it is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.

There is great diversity in geography in Canada. To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains,     2     are home to high peaks and deep valleys. One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is 'the mighty Niagara Falls with water     3     (rush) over its edge. Besides its geographical diversity, Canada's many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents. It is thought     4     some of Canada's earliest settlers crossed the Bering Strait by means of a land bridge. The first Europeans also started     5     (settle) in some of the eastern provinces centuries ago. About one out of five people in Canada’s population     6     (be) foreign-born. Therefore, this ethnic variety brings about cultural diversity. You can participate     7     the celebrations of the Chinese New Year, or you may take tea in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver. As you are     8     (expose) to diverse cultures, you may feel transported through time and space.

From the towering mountain peaks to the     9     (deep) of the forests to the urban centers, Canada's geographical wonders, ethnic groups and their cultures make it     10     unique place to live and visit.

Today I went to the student center and interviewed two students, one from Brunei whose name was Waled and the other from UK     1     (call) Peter. We talked a lot about some     2     (believe) cultural differences between different countries.

According to Peter, it is rude for the west not to open a present when someone     3     (give) them one.     4     cultural difference is about weddings in different countries. In Korea, people have a live hen and a rooster     5     a part of the wedding ceremony. In Brunei, men and women have to sit in separate areas at wedding     6     (reception). However,     7     is really interesting is that there are sometimes great cultural differences even between native English speakers     8     (share) the same language. For example, Brits enjoy Bonfire Night while Americans aren't familiar with it.

After the chatting, I understand a lot     9     (much) about different cultures and what is appropriate behavior. After all,     10     (understand) each other better, we should learn more about cultural differences.

There is so much more to learn    1    the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom.    2    (study) the history of the country will make your visit much more    3    (enjoy) .The capital city London is a great place    4    (start), as it is    5    ancient port city    6    has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of    7    (museum) with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new    8    old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be    9    (surprise) to find that you can see both     10    (it) past and its present.

The culture and customs of New Zealand are    1    (incredible) unique. You would never think that a country     2    (locate) in the corner of the world would be so multi-cultural, but you really don’t realize how different it is until you arrive. There are literally people from all over the world that live in New Zealand. Most of the island is inhabited by     3    (immigrate) from European countries, but the “minorities” on the island make    4    a majority of the population. The native Maori play a large role in society, and many of their customs    5    (combine) with modern ones.

There are many Asians and Africans who have also immigrated to the country over the years,     6     (make) it a melting pot of cultures. But it’s not like many other countries    7    there seems to be tension among the different cultures. People in New Zealand believe in a principle that they call “a fair go”. If something goes wrong, then people in New Zealand are    8    (much) likely to give others    9    second chance so that they can prove     10    (them) or show that things can be done differently.

The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are     1     (confuse) by what these different names mean. So what is the     2     (different) between them, if any?     3     (get) to know     4     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     5    (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.     6    (final), in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland     7     (break) away from the UK, which resulted     8     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”,     9     means the UK is also often     10     (refer) to as Britain or Great Britain.