1. Unit 2 The UnitedKingdom 第一学时 Reading and Comprehension

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3. ► Task 1 快速阅读课文 “Puzzles in Geography” ， 用大约 30 词写出 课文概要。 温馨提示：本文为说明文，写摘要时需紧扣文章主题 (How the UK was formed) 和支撑细节。每个细节用一个词或短语 表达，以保证摘要的概括性。 ____________________________________________________ ____________________ This text explains how the UK was formed geographically and historically.It also introduces the four invaders who influenced the UK language, place ­ names, vocabulary and system of government.

4. www.gzjxw.net ► Task 2 仔细阅读课文 Puzzles in Geography ，然后根据课文内容 从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 1 ． The UK is made up of________. A ． England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland B ． England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland C ． England, Wales, the South of England & the North of England D ． England, Scotland, the Midland & Northern Ireland A

5. www.gzjxw.net 2 ． How is the second paragraph organized? A ． To introduce the four countries one by one. B ． To talk about the history of the UK. C ． In a time order. D ． To clarify the method of connection. 答案： D

6. www.gzjxw.net 3 ． The author uses the underlined word in the sentence “...and the oldest castle constructed by later Norman rulers in 1066.” to mean ________. A ． formed B ． built C ． drew D ． developed B

7. www.gzjxw.net 4 ． We learn from this text that________. A ． Great Britain was peacefully united while Ireland broke away to be independent by war B ． Great Britain used to bring Ireland under control by war C ． England, Wales and Scotland made up Great Britain, which united Northern Ireland into the UK D ． The Union Jack, a new flag, doesn't stand for Northern Ireland in the world today C

8. www.gzjxw.net 5 ． From the last paragraph we know________. A ． the UK was ruled/governed by the invaders B ． we can still find evidence of the invaders C ． when coming to the UK, you should keep your eyes open D ． there remains many attractions in the UK A

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10. www.gzjxw.net 答案： 1 ． Wales 2.Northern Ireland 3.Largest 4 ． Midland 5.England 6.broke away 7 ． Northern 8.the United Kingdom 9.London 10 ． greatest historical 11.museums 12.collections 13 ． theatres 14.Anglo­Saxons 15.Normans

11. www.gzjxw.net ► Task 4 根据课文 Puzzles in Geography ，在下文空格中填入适当的词 语，使文章意思连贯完整。

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13. 答案： 1 ． are used 2.mentioning 3.of 4.without 5.Convenience 6 ． are located 7.and 8.Although/Though 9.a 10.visiting