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Unit 2
The United Kingdom
consist
consist of
province
Words and expression preview
vi. 组成 , 一致由……组成省 ; 行政区
Do this quiz and find out how much you know about the UK.
Britain
1 How many countries does the UK
consist of ?
A. two
B. three
C. four
Do this quiz and find out how much you know about UK.
2. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport?
A about 6 hours
B about 10 hours
C about 16 hours
Beijing
London Heathrow Airport
3. Who rules the country: the Prime Minister or the Queen? A. the Queen
B. the Prime Minister C. both
The Queen’s position is
Ceremonial: Opening
Parliament, welcoming
Heads from other countries,
going on tours to other
countries to encourage
trade with Britain.
The Prime Minister
together with his most
important ministers (called
Cabinet) and his Members
of Parliament make
important political decisions
and the laws.
4. What are the provinces called in England?
A. counties
B. departments.
C. states
5. Which is the longest river in England?
A. the River Avon
B. the River Thames
C. the River Severn
Thames
SevernAvon
The Rivers Thames and Severn are very similar in length but the River Thames is slightly longer. The River Thames is 338 km and the River Severn is 290 km. The River Avon is much shorter.
How well did you do?
All of the five answers
correct?
Good job!Now, let’s enjoy somepictures of the United Kingdom.
HADRIAN'S WALL
The most prominent and important monument( 遗迹 ) left by the Romans in Britain, spanning the width of the country.
The highest road built by theRomans in England.
The Romans Spring Bath
The Anglo-Saxons church
It was built by the Normans inthe 12th century.
St. Peter‘s Cathedral. 圣彼得大教堂
The Vikings
the Jorvik Viking Centre, for a unique insight into the life of the Vikings.
Royal Observatory Greenwich 格林威治天文台
Tower Bridge 塔桥
Hyde Park 海德公园
Stonehenge 巨石阵
