必修5 Unit 2 The United Kingdom Reading.pptVIP

England: The first country people think of when speaking of the UK and the largest of the four countries. It is roughly divided into three zones: the South of England, the Midlands and the North. Wales: The first country that was linked to England in the 13th century and it is included when people refer to England. Northern Ireland: The northern part of Ireland that was joined to Great Britain to become the United Kingdom, which was shown to the world in the flag called Union Jack. London: The capital of the UK and England as well. It contains the greatest historical treasure of all, with its museums, art collections, theatres, parks and buildings. It has the oldest port, building and castle and it has been influenced by some invaders of London. Ireland: The southern part of that country – Ireland or Southern Ireland, which broke away to form its own government and a country independent of Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK. Quiz 1. Jenny hopes that Mr. Smith will suggest a good way to have her written English ___in a short period. (2007 福建卷) improved B. improving C. to improve D. improve Quiz III 2. She wants her paintings ___ in the gallery, but we don’t think they would be very popular. (2007 上海春卷) A. display B. to display C. displaying D. displayed 3. He is very popular among his students as he always tries to make them ______ in his lectures. (2007 江苏卷) interested B. interesting C. interest D. to interest 4. _____ to reach them on the phone, we sent an email instead. (2008 重庆卷) A. Fail B. Failed C. To fail D. Having failed 5. To learn English well, we should find opportunities to hear English ______ as much as we can. (2008 江苏卷) speak. B. speaking C. spoken D. to speak * The