初中进阶 (2282 期 20151016) 45 版What Americans like about Britain

Pre-reading

1. Look at the following pictures. What

do they have in common?

They are all

symbols of

British culture.

Pre-reading

2. What else do you know about British

culture?

While reading

Summarize the British culture favored by

Americans mentioned in the article.

1. ________________________;

2. ________________________;

3. ________________________.

British TV shows like Doctor Who, Sherlock and Downton Abbey

Britain’s royal family

British bands and singing groups like the Beatles, One Direction and The Wanted

While reading

Answer the following questions.

1. America doesn’t have a longer history than Britain, does it?

2. What attracts Americans to Downton Abbey?

No, it doesn’t.

Beautiful clothing, grand houses, attractive stories and historical details in the show.

While reading

Answer the following sentences.3. Why do Americans enjoy following news

about Britain’s royal family?

4. When did The Wanted become popular among Americans?

Because of their childhood dreams about castles, princes and princesses.

After the TV show Glee played one of its songs.

Language study Find a word in the article that best matches each

definition. The first letter has been given.

1. a___________: a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.

2. a___________: to wait for someone or something3. f___________: to attract someone very much4. f___________: to prefer one system, plan, way of doing something,

etc. to another5. u___________: used for saying that something is certainly true or is

accepted by everyone

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After reading

Do you prefer British culture or

American culture? Why? How does it

affect your daily life?