Book 2 Unit 4 语法填空

Unit 4
新人教版第二册 Unit 4 P40
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
名为何物？
The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are ______ (confuse) by what these different names mean. So what is the ______ (different) between them, if any? ______ (get) to know a little bit about British history will help you solve this puzzle.
In the 16th century, the nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England. Later, in the 18th century, the country Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. In the 19th century, the Kingdom of Ireland was ______ (add) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, in the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away ______ the UK, ______ resulted in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Most people just use the shortened name: “the United Kingdom” ______ “the UK”. People from the UK are called “British”, which means the UK is also often referred to ______ Britain or Great Britain.
The four ______ (country) that belong ______ the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, ______ (know) as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences. For example, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland all have different education systems and legal systems. They also have their own traditions, like their own national days and national dishes. And they even have their own football teams for competitions like the World Cup!
The United Kingdom has a long and ______ (interest) history to explore, which can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be ______ (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people ______ took over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great achievements included ______ (build) towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the ______ (five) century. They introduced the beginnings of the English language, and changed the way people built houses. The Vikings came in the eighth century, left behind lots of new vocabulary, and also the names of many locations across the UK. The last group were the Normans. They conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings in the 11th century. They had castles ______ (build) all around England, and made changes to the legal system. The Normans were French, so many French words slowly entered ______ the English language.
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more ______ (enjoy). The capital city London is a great place ______ (start), as it is an ancient port city that has a history ______ (date) all the way back to Roman times. There are countless historic sites ______ (explore), and lots of museums ______ ancient relics from all over the UK. The UK is a ______ (fascinate) mix of history and modern culture, with both new and old traditions. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
新人教版第二册 Unit 4 P44
BEAUTIFUL IRELAND AND ITS TRADITIONS
美丽的爱尔兰及其传统
Ireland’s beautiful countryside has always had a great influence ______ its people and traditions. The country has a long history of ______ (produce) great writers and poets. ______ (it) beautiful countryside excites and inspires all, ______ (offer) something for each of the senses. The peaceful landscape of the “Emerald Isle” and its many green counties ______ (be) a true feast for the eyes, with its rolling green hills ______ (dot) with sheep and cattle. And down by the sea, the roar of the ocean waves and cries of the seabirds make up the music of the coast. On a quiet morning in the mountains, feel the sun ______ your skin, and breathe ______ the sweet scent of fresh flowers while birds greet the new day with their morning song. With all this beauty, it is not surprising that Ireland has developed strong traditions that include music, dancing, and dining. ______ (have) a chance of experiencing this, stop by a village pub and relax ______ a glass of wine or a local beer. Better yet, enjoy a delicious traditional Irish Beef Stew. If you’re ______ (luck), you might be able to enjoy some traditional music and dancing, too. And if you introduce yourself to a ______ (friend) face, you are more than ______ (like) to experience local culture and customs first-hand.

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Unit 4 History and Traditions
  The United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England—many people are confused by what these different names mean. 1. ________ (get) to know a little bit about British history will help you solve the puzzle.
From the 16th century to the 19th century, Wales, Scotland and the Kingdom of Ireland were joined one by one 2. ________ (create) the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In the 20th century, the southern part of Ireland broke away 3. ________ the UK, 4. ________ (result) in the full name we have today: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The four countries that belong 5. ________ the UK work together in some areas. However, they also have some 6. ________ (different). The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history to explore. Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you 7. ________ (surround) by evidence of four different groups of people 8. ________ took over at different times throughout history.
There is so much more to learn about 9. ________ interesting history and culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more 10. ________ (enjoy).
1. Getting; 2. to create; 3.from; 4. resulting; 5 to;
6. differences; 7 will be surrounded; 8 .who/that; 9. the; 10. enjoyable