1、晨背素材 必修第二册 Unit 4 History and TraditionsWhen studying in the United Kingdom，I was no longer puzzled about when England got Wales，Scotland and Ireland joined to it or when the southern part of Ireland broke away from it.The four countries belonging to the UK use the same currency and military defence
2、，but they have different legal systems.I saw much evidence that showed the Romans，the Vikings as well as the Normans invaded and conquered the Great Britain, leaving their so-called achievements and influencing the names of locations and vocabulary.There were many fascinating places, so I had to kee
3、p my eyes open.Later I travelled to Ireland where I found myself fascinated by the landscape.It was a feast for my eyes as if I were approaching a gallery in which I was surrounded with beautiful pictures.Every day I was greeted with the rolling mountains dotted with sheep and cattle，the roar of the
4、 ocean and the scent of flowers.I often had a sip of wine or beer in nearby pubs which charged a small amount of money for their service.Once I talked about their customs with a crowd of Irish people who were interested in our Confucius philosophy，poems created by poets in the Tang Dynasty and our ancestors chief achievements.They were generous and shared with me a snack cooked with butter and honey and a mouth-watering stew.The journey was so striking that Im eager to go there again.
