太谷县二中高中英语Unit2TheUnitedKingdomSectionⅠWarmingUpPre-3.docVIP

Unit 2 The United Kingdom Jack是海军用语，指悬挂在舰首的旗帜。英国军舰舰首都是挂国旗，因而得名。英国国旗除了叫The Union Flag之外,还有一个The Union Jack的别名。 Sailors used to speak of a “Jack” when they meant a flag which was set near the bow of a sailing ship。The flag showed the country to which the ship belonged。The Union Jack became the flag of