新思维大学英语读写unit课后习题答案分析报告.ppt

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. era ( Para. 5) unfair, cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal abuse ( Para. 6) to make sth. increase in degree or strength intensify ( Para. 7) impressed with or enthusiastic about sth. enamored ( Para. 8) to give up one’s power, position or an advantage, especially when you do not want to do this relinquish ( Para. 9) someone who is against sb. or sth. opponent ( Para. 9) 　　 II. Answer the following questions with the information from the text. 1. Why does the bulldog symbolize the very essence of Britishness? Because he is solid, reliable and unshakeably loyal. 2. What does John Bull look like? And how was he created? Keys to Unit 7 John Bull is depicted as an elderly gentleman, rather portly in build, wearing full riding kit and a Union Jack waistcoat. He was created by John Arbuthnot, a Scottish author, scientist, and physician. 3. What does Britannia look like? And when did she become a popular figure? She is portrayed as a young woman in a neo-classical gown and helmet, seated by the sea, holding a trident in one hand and a shield in the other. Britannia became a popular figure in 1707 when Scotland, Wales and England were finally united to form Great Britain. 4. How was the bowler hat created? And why did it get its name? The bowler hat was originally designed in 1850 by Lock’s the hatters but was actually made by the hat maker William Bowler. It got its name because of its maker and its bowl-like shape. 5. How can a proper cup of tea be made according to the author? To make a proper cup of tea, you need a china or earthenware teapot; fill the kettle with freshly-drawn water and bring it to the boil. Warm the pot by pouring in some of the boiling water, swishing it around then emptying it again. Leave the tea to brew for about five minutes. Gently give it a stir and leave for another minute for the tea leaves to settle