Unit 2 Period One 每课一练 人教版必修五.docVIP

Unit 2　The United KingdomPeriod One　Warming Up Reading(Ⅰ)基础落实Ⅰ.课文理解 1． What’s the main idea of the text? A．A brief introduction to the United Kingdom about its geography and history. B．A brief introduction to the United Kingdom about its foundation and development. C．A brief introduction to the United Kingdom about its politics and culture. D．All of above. 2． What happened in the 17th century? A．The name was changed to “Great Britain” when England and Wales were joined to Scotland. B．The UK was founded. C．England was divided roughly into three main areas. D．London became the greatest historical treasure of all. 3． Which of the following is the main reason for the southern part of Ireland to break away from the United Kingdom? A．It wanted to set up its own government. B．Its customs were different from those of the United Kingdom. C．It was once badly treated by the United Kingdom. D．It was refused by the United Kingdom. 4． Where do most of the people settle in England? A．The zone nearest France. B．The zone nearest Scotland. C．The Midlands. D．The North of England. 5． Which city is the centre of national government and its administration? A．Dublin. B．London. C．Manchester. D．Plymouth. 6． Which group of invaders influenced the British words for food? A．The Romans. B．The Vikings. C．The Normans. D．The Anglo-Saxons. Ⅱ.课文缩写 As we all know，the United Kingdom 1.__________ four countries：England，Wales，Scotland and Northern Ireland.There is no need to debate any more.You can 2.________ this question if you study British history. Now when people refer to England you find Wales 3.__________ as well.Great Britain was the name given when England and Wales were 4.__________ Scotland.Just as they were going to get Ireland 5.__________ form the United Kingdom，the southern part of Ireland 6.__________ to form its own government.To their credit the four countries 7.__________ together in some areas，but they still have very different institutions. England is the largest of the four co