1、B2U4 History and traditions-Reading and Thinking同步练习一、 根据首字母或中文写出下列单词1. The UK went through a number of _(战役) to become what it is today.2. It has been a p_ for many years how the splendid architecture was built a thousand years ago.3. What he has achieved by now was _(明显地) beyond his parents expect
2、ation.4. I found it _(极有吸引力的) to visit so many historical sites.5. Peru was c_ by Spain in the 16th century, ruled by Spain for nearly 200 years.6. According to the city law, it is _(非法的) to throw the trash without being sorted.7. As is known to all, China is a country with a long history, b_ to the
3、 Third World8. He felt a sense of _(成就) for he managed to made a good impression on his boss.9. I know the _(位置) of his house, so just follow me.10. _(包围) by so many trees, the house is a good place for us to enjoy shade in summer.二、 单句语法填空1. The four countries in the UK use the same flag, _(know) a
4、s the Union Jack, as well as _(share) the same currency and military _(defend).2. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often _(refer) to as Britain or Great Britain.11. Is London _(locate) in the south of the UK?12. Studying the history of the UK can be _(puzzle), sinc
5、e the UK consists of four different countries.13. _(add) to the list, the song is shared among the customers in the shop.14. Although they were born disabled, they manage to make great _(achieve) in science.15. The Normans had castles _(build) all around England, and made changes to _ legal system.1
6、6. London is an ancient port city _ has a history dating all the way back _ Roman times.17. There are countless historic sites _(explore), and lots of museums _ ancient relics from all over the UK.18. The UK is a _(fascinate) mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old _(tradition).三、 写
7、出下面短语中文含义并用其适当形式填空：break away (from) refer to belong to be surrounded by/with leave behind in defence ofkeep your eyes open make great achievements join.to. add.to. as well as be located in/near1. There are many different kinds of computers now, which can all _ the Internet.2. A lot of latest househ
8、old appliances, _ some new furniture, were bought by the Smiths for their new house a week ago.3. Remember _ table manners if you are invited to have a meal together by a foreign friends.4. The army battled against the enemies _ the important port.5. _ the centre of the temple of Confucius, Decheng
9、Hall is the tallest building in Qufu.6. The police were tracking the thief who _ yesterday.7. The farmland _ trees and flowers in the distance is very popular among people around.8. These books are yours, and those on the table _ me.9. When you do your homework, youd better not _ your notebook.10. B
10、urning the forest just once can _ enough black carbon to keep the soil fertile for thousands of years.四、 补全或翻译下列句子：1. 我们的庭院由篱笆围着，陌生人不能进入。(surround;access)Our courtyard, _ fences,_ strangers.2. 有证据表明，这次事故是因为他的不小心驾驶导致的。(evidence, result/account) _3. 位于西湖附近的画廊(gallery)吸引了来自国内外的众多游客。 _4. Amy还有她哥哥在上周回到这个
11、村庄的时候收到了热烈的欢迎。（as well as） _5. 可以追溯到8世纪的这座庙宇因为它悠久而有趣的历史出名。 _6. 我们所到之处，游客人头攒动。 _7. 我们足球队的那些男孩子们现在正在操场上努力训练。(belong) _8. 顺带说一下，你什么时候检查你的眼睛。（have/get） _五、 课文语法填空When people say England, they sometimes mean Great Britain, sometimes the United Kingdom, sometimes the British Isles, 1_ confuses many people
12、. You can solve 2_ puzzle if you study British history.In the 16th century, Wales 3_(join) to the Kingdom of England. Scotland was added in the 18th century, forming the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, they got Ireland 4_(connect) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Irel
13、and. However, the southern part of Ireland 5_(break) away from the UK, which resulted 6_ the full name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or the UK for short.The four countries 7_(belong) to the UK use the same flag called teh Union Jack and work together in some areas, such
14、as the currency and international 8_(relation). But they still have very different education and legal system, even have their own traditions. 9_ history, four invaders conquered at different times. They were Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings 10_ Normans. They left the towns, roads, castles 11_(
15、build) all around England; they also influenced the English vocabulary and introduced new words.The capital city, London, is an ancient port city 12_(date) back to Roman times. In the UK there are 13 _(count) cultural relics to explore. Keep your eyes open and youll be 14_(amaze) to find that it is
16、a 15_(fascinate) mix of history and modern culture.六、阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。American scientists recently announced the first cloning of an endangered animal native to the United States. A black-footed ferret(雪貂)was created 1_the cells of an animal that died over 30 years ago.Officials from
17、the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said the ferret, named Elizabeth Ann, was born December 10. She is a genetic reproduction of a black-footed ferret 2_(name)Willa who died in 1988. Willas remains(遗体) 3_(freeze)in the early days of genetic technology.Such use of cloning aims 34_(bring) back animal s
18、pecies one day that have died out. The black-footed ferret project is part of a5_(wide)effort to build up the population of the endangered animal.Noreen Walsh is the director of the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Northern Colorado.6_center is part of the Fish and Wildlife Servic
19、e. In announcing the successful cloning, she said in a statement, “it provides a promising tool for continued efforts to conservethe black-footed ferret.”In the future, 7_(scientist)hope to make changes to genes to help cloned animals survive. “With these cloning methods, you can 8_(basic) freeze ti
20、me and regeneratethose cells,” said Pete Gober, wholeads the black-footed ferret recovery effort for the Fish and Wildlife Service. He added that 9_reaching that level of genetic engineering might take a long time, he is 10_(hope)it will be possible.Reading and Thinking参考答案：一、1. battle 2. puzzle 3.
21、evidently 4. fascinating 5. conquered 6. illegal 7. belonging 8. achievement 9. location 10. Surrounded二、1. known; share; defence 2. referred 3. located 4. puzzling 5. Added 6. achievements 7. built, the 8. which/that; to 9. fascinating; traditions三、1. be joined to 2. as well as 3. to keep your eyes
22、 open 4. in defence of 5. Located in 6. broke away 7. surrounded by/with 8. belong to 9. refer to 10. leave behind四、1. surrounded by/with, is not accessible/inaccessible to2. Theres evidence that his careless driving resulted in the accident/his careless driving could account for the accident.3. The
23、 gallery, located near the West Lake, has attracted many tourists at home and abroad.4. Amy, as well as her brother, was given a warm welcome when returning to the village last week.5. The temple which dates back to the 8th century is famous for its long and interesting history.6. Everywhere we went
24、, there were lots of tourists.7. These boys belonging to our football team are training hard on the playground now.8. By the way, when will you have/get your eyes examined?五、1. which 2. the 3. was joined 4. connected 5. broke 6. in 7. belonging8. relations 9. Throughout 10. and 11. built 12. dating 13. countless 14. amazed 15. fascinating六、1.from 2. named 3. were frozen 4. to bring 5. wider 6. The 1. scientists 8. basically 9. while/ although/ though 10. hopeful
