高中英语人教版 (2019)必修 第二册Unit 4 History and traditions优秀练习题

                 WHAT'S IN A NAME?

 The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England-many people are confused by 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 ___1____(迷).

 In the 16th century, the ____2___(附近的). country of Wales was joined to the ____3___(王国). 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 was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland 4___ ___ __(摆脱) the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: the United Kingdom"or"the UK. People from the UK are called"British which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.

 The four countries that 5____ ____(属于). the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same ____6____(货币). and 7____ ____(军事防御). However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales,Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and 8____ ____(法律体系).They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for___9_____(比赛). like the World Cup.

 The United Kingdom has a long 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 be _____10___(包围) by ___11_____(证据) of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great _____12___(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 houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many ____13____(地方) across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They ____14____(占领) England after the well-known ____15____(战役).of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.

 There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient ____16____(港口)city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a ____17____(迷人的) mix 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.

1.puzzle

2.nearby

3.Kingdom

4.broke away from

5.belong to

6.currency

7.military defence

8.legal system

10surrounded

11.evidence

12.achievement

13.locations

14.conquered

15.Battle

16.port

17.fascinating

WHAT'S INA NAME?

 The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England-many people are confused by ___1___ 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 puzzle.

 In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales __2____(join) to 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 was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland __3_____(break) away from the UK, which resulted ___4___ the full name we have today the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the ___5____(shorten) name: the United Kingdom"or"the UK. People from the UK are called"British which means the UK is also often ____6___(refer) to as Britain or Great Britain.

  The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, ___7___(know) as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military ___8__(defend). However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales,Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems.They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for __9____(compete) like the World Cup.

  The United Kingdom has _10____ long and interesting history to explore, __11____ can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will ___12___(surround) by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements ___13_____(include) building towns and roads. Next. The Anglo-Saxons arrived in the __14___(five) century. They introduced the ___15____(begin) of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the __16___(eight) century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many ___17___(Locate) across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles ___18___(build) all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.

   There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more ___19___(enjoy). The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history ___20___(date) all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a ____21____(fascinate) mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find _22___ you can see both its past and its present.

1.what

2.joined

3.broke

4.in

5.shortened

6.referred

7.known

8.defence

10a

11.which

12.be surrounded

13.included

14.fifth

15.beginning

16.eighth

17locations

18.built

19.enjoyable

20.dating

21.fascinating

22.that

WHAT'S INA NAME?

 The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England-1many people are confused by what these different names mean. 许多人对这些不同的名字的含义感到困惑So what is the difference between them, if any? 2.Getting to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.一点英国历史会帮助你解决这个难题。

  In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to 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 was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, 3.the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, 爱尔兰南部脱离了英国, which resulted in the full name we have today the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: the United Kingdom"or"the UK. People from the UK are called"British 4.which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.这意味着英国也经常被称为英国或大不列颠。

  The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. 5They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence.他们使用同样的旗帜，被称为联合杰克，以及共享相同的货币和军事防御。However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales,Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems.They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. 6. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!他们甚至有自己的足球队参加世界杯之类的比赛。

  The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore, 7which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. 这可以帮助你更多地了解这个国家及其传统。 Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. 8.They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses.他们的一些伟大成就包括修建城镇和公路。 Next. The Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth 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 lots of new vocabulary, and 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 in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.

9 There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom.关于英国有趣的历史和文化，还有很多东西要学。Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. 10There are countless historic sites to explore, _这里有数不清的历史遗迹可供探索, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. 11.The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. 英国是历史和现代文化的迷人结合体，既有新的传统，也有旧的传统。 If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.

Beautiful Ireland and its traditions

Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great ____1__(影响) on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and___2__(诗人). Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful ___3___(风景) of the"Emerald Isle"and its many green ___4___(郡) is a true __5___(盛宴) for the eyes, with its ___6___(翻滚的) green hills dotted with sheep and ___7___(牛) . And down by the sea, the ___8___(吼叫) of the __9___(海洋) waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet ___10___(气息) of fresh flowers while birds __11___(迎接) the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that ___12___(包括) music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village___13___(酒吧) and relax with a glass of wine or a local ___14___(啤酒). Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef ___15___(炖菜). If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and ___16___(习俗) first-hand.

1.influence

2.poets

3.landscape

4.counties

5.feast

6.rolling

7.cattle

8.roar

9.ocean

10scent

11.greet

12.include

13.pub

14.beer

15.stew

16.customs

Beautiful Ireland and its traditions

Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence __1__ its people and traditions. The country has __2__ long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, __3_(offer) something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the"Emerald Isle"and its many green counties ___4__(be) a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills __5___(dot) with sheep and cattle . And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make __6__ the music of the coast. ___7__ a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe __8__ the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not ___9___(surprise) that Ireland has developed strong traditions __10_ include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine __11__ a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious __12__(tradition) Irish Beef Stew. If you're __13___(luck), you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And you introduce yourself to a ___14___(friend) face, you are more than __15___(like) to experience local culture and customs first-hand.

1.on

2.a

3.offering

4.is

5.dotted

6.up

7.on

8.in

9.surprising

10that

11.or

12.traditional

13.lucky

14.friendly

15.likely_

Beautiful Ireland and its traditions

Ireland's beautiful countryside 1has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. 一直对它的人民和传统有很大的影响. 2The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. 这个国家有着产生伟大作家和诗人的悠久历史。 Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the"Emerald Isle"and its many green counties 3 is a true feast for the eyes,是一场真正的赏心悦目的盛宴，, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle And down by the sea. the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, 4feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song.感受阳光洒在皮肤上，呼吸着鲜花的芬芳，鸟儿们用晨歌迎接新的一天。With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. 5To have a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. 如果想体验一下，可以去乡村酒吧， and relax with a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And you introduce yourself to a friendly face, 6you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.你更有可能亲身体验当地的文化和习俗。

 WHAT'S INA NAME?

 The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England-many people are confused by 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 puzzle.

 In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to 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 was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK, which resulted in the full name we have today the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: the United Kingdom"or"the UK. People from the UK are called"British which means the UK is also often referred to as Britain or Great Britain.

 The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales,Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems.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 long 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 be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements 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 houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and 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 in the 11th century. They had castles built all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered into the English language.

 There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more enjoyable. The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a fascinating mix 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.

Beautiful Ireland and its traditions

Ireland's beautiful countryside has always had a great influence on its people and traditions. The country has a long history of producing great writers and poets. Its beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, offering something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the"Emerald Isle"and its many green counties is a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills dotted with sheep and cattle And down by the sea. the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun on your skin, and breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. To have a chance of experiencing 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. If you're lucky, you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And you introduce yourself to a friendly face, you are more than likely to experience local culture and customs first-hand.