高二英语Unit 2 The United Kingdom Reading and Comprehension精品PPT

1、Unit 2The UnitedKingdom 第一学时Reading and ComprehensionTask 1快速阅读课文 “Puzzles in Geography”， 用大约30词写出课文概要。温馨提示：本文为说明文，写摘要时需紧扣文章主题(How the UK was formed)和支撑细节。每个细节用一个词或短语表达，以保证摘要的概括性。_ This text explains how the UK was formed geographically and historically.It also introduces the four invaders who influ

2、enced the UK language, placenames, vocabulary and system of government.Task 2仔细阅读课文Puzzles in Geography，然后根据课文内容从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。1The UK is made up of_.AEngland, Wales, Scotland & Northern IrelandBEngland, Wales, Scotland & IrelandCEngland, Wales, the South of England & the North of EnglandDEngland

3、, Scotland, the Midland & Northern IrelandA2How is the second paragraph organized?ATo introduce the four countries one by one.BTo talk about the history of the UK.CIn a time order.DTo clarify the method of connection.答案：D3The author uses the underlined word in the sentence “.and the oldest castle co

4、nstructed by later Norman rulers in 1066.” to mean _.AformedBbuiltCdrew DdevelopedB4We learn from this text that_.AGreat Britain was peacefully united while Ireland broke away to be independent by warBGreat Britain used to bring Ireland under control by war CEngland, Wales and Scotland made up Great

5、 Britain, which united Northern Ireland into the UKDThe Union Jack, a new flag, doesnt stand for Northern Ireland in the world todayC5From the last paragraph we know_.Athe UK was ruled/governed by the invadersBwe can still find evidence of the invadersCwhen coming to the UK, you should keep your eye

6、s openDthere remains many attractions in the UKATask 3答案：1Wales 2.Northern Ireland 3.Largest 4Midland 5.England 6.broke away7Northern 8.the United Kingdom9.London 10greatest s 12.collections13theatres 14.AngloSaxons15.NormansTask 4根据课文 Puzzles in Geography，在下文空格中填入适当的词语，使文章意思连贯完整。答案：1are