1、Unit 2The United Kingdom “Why are you _ to accept this wonderful opportunity?”asked the boss on the phone.Choose the correct words below to complete the passage,making necessary changes.unwillingenjoyable kingdom conveniences unwilling countryside accomplish clarify administration construct “Have yo
2、u read the description carefully?You will live in a town close to the _ in England in a furnished house with all modern _.Our office in Beijing will be able to _ any problems using fax or the Internet.conveniencescountrysideclarifyenjoyable kingdom conveniences countryside accomplish clarify adminis
3、tration constructYour task will be to examine the possibility of _ a new factory in the United _.We need you to become familiar with the _ and rules for such a project.We hope you will be able to _ this easily within six months and that it will be an _ experience for you.”constructingKingdomadminist
4、rationaccomplishenjoyableenjoyable kingdom accomplish administration construct 1.Q:What is the _ of the Great Britain?A:Pounds and pence.Complete these questions or answers using vocabulary from the text.Then read them aloud with a partner.currency2.Q:What is the flag of the United Kingdom called?A:
5、_.The Union Jack3.Q:What countries does the _ Kingdom _?A:England,Scotland,Wales plus Northern Ireland.United consist ofEnglandWales ScotlandNorthern Ireland4.Q:Which part of the British Isles _ from the United Kingdom?A:Southern Ireland.broke away5.Q:Which _ are different in each country of the Uni
6、ted Kingdom?A:Education and law.institutions6.Q:Do these differences cause _ or quarrels?A:No.The countries are alike in wanting their own systems to continue.conflicts7.Q:What are the _ called in England?A:Counties.provincesChoose the correct word from the list to fit each of these sentences.whispe
7、r smile ask advise answer beg suggest decide shout agree scream complainAll of the words can take the place of said,but they are used under different conditions and in different situations.e.g.She said it in a whisper,so I didnt hear.The children were whispering in the corner.The wind was whispering
8、 in the roof.e.g.The boss smiled appreciation of my remarks.The bridegroom was smiling broadly.v.express with a smile;change ones facial expression by spreading the lips,usually shows pleasure or amusement.e.g.She asked him his name.He asked me where Tom was.vt.address a question to and expect an an
9、swer from e.g.The doctor advised that she should not eat too much.Can you advise(me)what to do next?give advice toanswere.g.Look,listen and answer the questions.I suppose there would not be any British to answer this question.v.something that you say,write or do to react to a question or situationbe
10、ge.g.He knew he had hurt her and begged her to forgive him.The boy begged me not to tell his parents.vt.request urgently or persistently suggeste.g.The dentist suggested that she(should)come another day.I suggested going for a walk.vt.make a proposal,declare a plan for something decidee.g.Dont decid
11、e on important matters too quickly.Its difficult to decide between the two.vi.reach,make,or come to a decision about something e.g.The children on the sand were shouting with excitement.I had to shout to make myself heard.vi.utter aloud;often with surprise,horror,or joy e.g.Do you agree with me abou
12、t the need for more schools?I thought it was a reasonable proposal,but he didnt agree.vi.achieve harmony of opinion,feeling,or purpose e.g.The boy was screaming with pain.The man began to scream horribly.vi.utter a sudden loud cry;utter or declare in a very loud voicee.g.She complained to him about
13、everything.Ive really got nothing to complain of.vi.express complaints,discontent,displeasure,or unhappiness Choose the correct word from the list to fit each of these sentences.1.“Why dont you want to accept this wonderful opportunity?”_ the boss on the phone.2.“Shall we leave now?”he _ to us and w
14、e left the room very quietly.askedwhispered3.“Help!Help!I cant swim,”_ the frightened boy.4.“Please dont hurt my cat,”_ Sarah as her brother picked it up by one leg.screamedbegged 5.“Id like to live in a castle of my own too,”_ the young prince.6.“Yes.I bought a car and a new flat this winter,”_ my
15、father.agreedansweredsmile advise answer suggest decide shout agree complain7.“Are you coming with us?”_ Li Ming to her friend on the other side of the room.8.“I didnt like that meal at all,”_ the customer.shoutedcomplainedsmile advise suggest decide shout complain9.“Perhaps you would like to go this way?”_ the man shyly.suggestedsmile advise suggest decideCan you think of other examples using these words?
