Unit 2 The United Kingdom 1

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River Thames 泰晤士河

London Tower Bridge 伦敦塔桥

the House of Parliament 国会大厦

Big Ben 大本钟

Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫

London Eye 伦敦眼

St Paul’s Cathedral 圣保罗大教堂

Royal Greenwich Observatory（格林威治天文台）

Westminster Abbey, England 威斯敏斯特修道院

Oxford University 牛津大学

Cambridge University 剑桥大学

Stonehenge 巨石阵

Let’s have a quiz. How much do you know about the UK? Try this quiz and find out.

1. Which flag is the national flag of the UK? Union Jack B. C. D.

2. Which is the national flower of the UK? B. Rose A. Cherry C. Peony (牡丹)

3. Which is the national animal of the UK? A. Beaver 海狸 B. Redbreast 知更鸟 C. Bald eagle 秃头鹰

4. How many countries does the UK consist of ? A. two B. three C. four

London Heathrow Airport 6. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport? A. about 6 hours B. about 10 hours C. about 16 hours London Heathrow Airport Beijing

7. Who rules the UK? A. the Queen B. the Prime Minister C. both

The Queen’s position is ceremonial: opening Parliament, welcoming heads from other countries, going on tours to other countries to encourage trade with Britain. 点击Blair图片返回到先前的幻灯片．

The Prime Minister together with his most important ministers (called Cabinet) and his Members of Parliament make important political decisions and the laws. 点击Blair图片返回到先前的幻灯片．

8. What are the provinces called in England? A. counties B. departments C. states

9. Which is the longest river in England? A. the River Avon B. the River Thames C. the River Severn

Thames 泰晤士河 338 km Avon 埃文河 120 km Severn 赛文河 290 km

The United Kingdom consist of the four countries. Scotland The United Kingdom consist of the four countries. the UK = England Edinburgh Northern Ireland + Wales Belfast Wales + England Scotland Dublin + Cardiff Republic of Ireland Northern Ireland London

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