1、 Period 2 Reading and Thinking Hyde ParkRiver ThamsBig BenThe London EyeTower BridgeHow many parts is the UK made up of ?To solve more puzzles, lets learn sth about the British history.Four parts. UK is, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, considered as a political unit. Lets wa
2、tch a short video to know more about the UK.SkimmingSkim the text (P40) and choose the best answer.1What is mainly discussed in this passage?AThe history of the United KingdomBThe geography of the United KingdomCThe people of the United KingdomDThe politics of the United Kingdom答案：AC. The four count
3、ries work together in some areasA. The history, traditions and culture of the United KingdomB.The origin of the name of the UK2.Read and match the main ideas with each paragraph.ScanningRead the text (P4041) carefully and then choose the best answer.1Which invaders influenced Londons language most?A
4、Anglo-Saxons BRomansCNormans DVikingsScanning2From the passage，we know that _Aall the four countries share the same educational systemBthe Romans came to England before the Anglo-SaxonsCit was easy for Northern Ireland to join England, Scotland and WalesDin the 19th century, the southern part of Ire
5、land broke away from the UKScanning3How many countries does the UK consist of?ATwoBThreeCFourDFive4What should you do if you want to make your trip to the UK more enjoyable?AKnow the locationBFind a companyCFind a good guideDStudy the history of the country ahead of timeTask Read the text carefully
6、and judge the following statements true (T) or false (F).1. In the 18th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. ( )2. The four countries use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and education systems. ( )FF3. The Romans came to
7、 England in the first century. ( )4. The Vikings had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. ()5. The capital city London used to be an ancient port city. ()TFTAnd you will be able to interact better with the people Because their culture and have a richer experience.2
8、. Why is it important to study the history and culture of a country before visiting it?Because it will help you understand the place better and you will have a more enjoyable experience. The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history1._explore), which can help you understand much more about t
9、he country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will 2. _ (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, 3._(come)in the first century. Some of their great 4._ (achievement) included b
10、uilding towns and roads. to explorebe surrounded cameachievements Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the 5. _(five)century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind 6._ lot of new vocabulary, 7
11、._ also the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings 8._ the 11th century. fifthaand in They had castles 9._ (build) all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words 10._ (slow) entered into the English language. builtslowly
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