1. Unit 2 The United Kingdom

2. consist consist of province Words and expression preview vi. 组成, 一致 由 …… 组成 省 ; 行政区

3. Do this quiz and find out how much you know about the UK. Britain

4. 1 How many countries does the UK consist of ? A. two B. three C. four Do this quiz and find out how much you know about UK.

9. 2. 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 Beijing London Heathrow Airport

10. 3. Who rules the country: the Prime Minister or the Queen? A. the Queen B. the Prime MinisterC. both

11. The Queen’s position is Ceremonial: Opening Parliament, welcoming Heads from other countries, going on tours to other countries to encourage trade with Britain.

12. The Prime Minister together with his most important ministers (called Cabinet) and his Members of Parliament make important political decisions and the laws.

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

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

15. Thames Severn Avon The Rivers Thames and Severn are very similar in length but the River Thames is slightly longer. The River Thames is 338 km and the River Severn is 290 km. The River Avon is much shorter.

16. How well did you do? All of the five answers correct? Good job! Now, let’s enjoy some pictures of the United Kingdom.

17. HADRIAN'S WALL The most prominent and important monument( 遗迹 ) left by the Romans in Britain, spanning the width of the country.

18. The highest road built by the Romans in England.

19. The Romans Spring Bath

20. The Anglo-Saxons church

21. It was built by the Normans in the 12th century. St. Peter‘s Cathedral. 圣彼得大教堂

22. Westminster Abbey 威斯敏斯特教堂

23. The Vikings

24. the Jorvik Viking Centre, for a unique insight into the life of the Vikings.

25. Big Ben 大本钟

26. Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫

27. Royal Observatory Greenwich 格林威治天文台

28. Tower Bridge 塔桥

29. Hyde Park 海德公园

30. Stonehenge 巨石阵