1、QUIZ闪卡20B2U4by Great Amber1.chiefFinancial stress is well established as a chief reason for divorce.Yesterday saw the resignation of the chief financial officer.单词2.individualwaiting for the group to decide rather than making individual decisions.单词3.strikingIn one respect,however,the men really wer
2、e strikingly similar.单词She took two quick steps forward and _(strike）him across the mouth.He struck me as a very serious but friendly person.struck给.留下印象4.currencyTourism is the countrys top earner of foreign currency.But I imagine that，while money is indeed wonderful and necessary，rereading an auth
3、ors work is the highest currency a reader can pay them.单词5.location She knew the exact location of The Eagles headquarters.The scientists want to locate the position of the gene on a chromosome(染色体)._(locate)in southern Italy,Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe.单词Located6.transitionThe tran
4、sition from school to work can be difficult.单词【译】我们得确保新旧制度间的平稳过渡。We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.“trans-”家族：translate transplant transport transfer transmit 7.保护/保卫;为.辩护His courage in ing religious and civil rights inspired many outside the church.单词What
5、points can be raised in _(defend)of this argument?defence8.属于；应在(某处)；A tiger is a large fierce animal that s to the cat family.Having sold most of his _(belong)，he almost had nothing left in the house.单词belongings9.vt.宣布；通知；声称The government _d to the media the plan to develop a new project.单词announc
6、eShe made her _(announce)after talks with the president.【译】我们高兴地宣布，五位候选人全都通过了面试。announcement10.n接近；方法/途径 vt.接近；着手处理 vi.靠近All the _(approach)to the airport were blocked by the police yesterday.The job market has changed and our approaches to _(find)work must change as well.单词【译】我们将探索收集信息的不同方法。.approa
7、chesfindingWe will be exploring different approaches to gathering information.11.渴望做某事As they _ _ _ see the sunrise，they got up at four.【句子变形】词组were eager to12.break away(from sb/sth)The company wants to break away from its downmarket image.词组break down 出故障；失败；垮掉；分解break in 破门而入；打断(谈话等)break into 强行
8、闯入；突然起来break out (战争、火灾等)爆发；发生(无被动语态)break up 解体；分拆；驱散；分手；结束；放假13.amount to词组The spokesman stressed that the measures did not amount to an overall ban.The total sales of the company didnt amount to more than a million dollars.14.With more and more forests _(damage)，some animals and plants are facing
9、 the danger of dying out.With a guide _(show)us around the scenic spots，were sure to have a good time.搭配&用法damagedto show15.Large amounts of water _(need)for cooling purpose.A good amount of sleep every night _(be)important for your health.搭配&用法are neededis16.The question kept me _(wonder)for the re
10、st of the night.搭配&用法wondering The United Kingdom,Great Britain,Britain,Englandmany people _(对.感到困惑)what these different names mean.So what is the difference between them,if any?Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this _(谜题).In the 16th century,the _(附近的)country of
11、 Wales _(与.联合)the Kingdom of England.Later,in the 18th century,the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.In the 19th century,the Kingdom of Ireland _(被添加)to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.Finally,in the 20th century,the southern part of Ireland _(
12、从.脱离)the UK,which _(导致，形成)the full name we have today:the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.Most people just use the _(short)name:“the United Kingdom”or“the UK”.People from the UK are called“British”,which means the UK is also often _(被称为)Britain or Great Britain.课文语填are confusedp
13、uzzlenearbywas joined towas added broke away from resulted inshortenedreferred to as The four countries that _(属于)the United Kingdom work together in some areas.They use the same flag,known _ the Union Jack,_(以及/也)share the same currency(_)and military defence(_).However,they also have some differen
14、ces.For example,England,Wales,Scotland,and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and _(法律体制).They also have their own traditions,like their own national days and national dishes.And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!The United Kingdom has a l
15、ong and interesting history to explore,which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.Almost everywhere you go in the UK,you will _(被包围)_(证据)of four different groups of people who _(接管；占据政权)at different times throughout history.语法填空belong toasas well as 货币货币军事防卫军事防卫lega
16、l systems be surrounded byevidencetook over The first group,the Romans,came in the first century.Some of their great _(成就)included building towns and roads.Next,the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century.They introduced the beginnings of the English language,and changed the way people built house
17、s.The Vikings came in the eighth century,left behind lots of new vocabulary,and also the names of many _(地点，位置)across the UK.The last group were the Normans.They _(征服)England after the well-known _(战役)of Hastings in the 11th century.They had castles _(build)all around England,and made changes to the
18、 legal system.The Normans were French,so many French words slowly entered into the English language.语法填空achievementslocationsconquered BattlebuiltOn a quiet morning in the mountains,feel the sun on your skin,and breathe in the sweet _(芬芳)of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morn
19、ing song._ all this beauty,it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music,dancing,and dining.To have a chance of _(experience)this,stop by a village pub(_)and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer.Better yet,enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew(_).
20、If youre lucky,you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing,too.And if you introduce yourself to a friendly face,you are more than likely _(experience)local culture and customs first-hand.语法填空scentWithexperiencing酒馆；客栈酒馆；客栈炖菜炖菜to experienceThere is so much more _(learn)about the int
21、eresting history and culture of the United Kingdom.Studying the history of the country will make your visit much _(enjoyable).The capital city London is a great place to start,as it is an ancient _(港口)city that has a history _(追溯到)Roman times.There are countless historic sites to explore,and lots of
22、 museums with _(古代遗址)from all over the UK.The UK is a _(完美结合)of history and modern culture,with both new and old traditions.If you keep your eyes open(_),you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.语法填空to learnmore enjoyableportdating(all the way)back toancient relic
23、sfascinating mix/combination留心观察留心观察 Irelands beautiful countryside has always _(对.产生巨大的影响)its people and traditions.The country has a long history of producing great writers and _(诗人).Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all,offering something for each of the senses.The peaceful _(风景)of t
24、he“Emerald IsIe”and its many green _(郡县)is a true _(盛宴)for the eyes,with its _(滚动的/连绵的)green hills _(以.为点缀)sheep and _(牛).And down by the sea,the _(咆哮)of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds _(构成)the music of the coast.语法填空 had a great influence on (impact)poets landscapecountiesfeastrolling dotted withcattle roar make up
