步步高】高中英语 UnitThe United Kingdom Period One Warming Up Reading同步测试 新人教版必修.doc

Unit 2　The United KingdomPeriod One　Warming Up & Reading(Ⅰ)基础落实Ⅰ.课文理解1． What’s the main idea of the text?A．A brief introduction to the United Kingdom about its geography and history.B．A brief introduction to the United Kingdom about its foundation and development.C．A brief introduction to the United Kingdom about its politics and culture.D．All of above.2． What happened in the 17th century?A．The name was changed to “Great Britain” when England and Wales were joined to Scotland.B．The UK was founded.C．England was divided roughly into three main areas.D．London became the greatest historical treasure of all.3． Which of the following is the main reason for the southern part of Ireland to break away from the United Kingdom?A．It wanted to set up its own government.B．Its customs were different from those of the United Kingdom.C．It was once badly treated by the United Kingdom.D．It was refused by the United Kingdom.4． Where do most of the people settle in England?A．The zone nearest France.B．The zone nearest Scotland.C．The Midlands.D．The North of England.5． Which city is the centre of national government and its administration?A．Dublin. B．London.C．Manchester. D．Plymouth.6． Which group of invaders influenced the British words for food?A．The Romans. B．The Vikings.C．The Normans. D．The Anglo­Saxons.Ⅱ.课文缩写As we all know，the United Kingdom 1.__________ four countries：England，Wales，Scotland and Northern Ireland.There is no need to debate any more.You can 2.________ this question if you study British history.Now when people refer to England you find Wales 3.__________ as well.Great Britain was the name given when England and Wales were 4.__________ Scotland.Just as they were going to get Ireland 5.__________ form the United Kingdom，the southern part of Ireland 6.__________ to form its own government.To their credit the four countries 7.__________ together in some areas，but they still have very different institutions.England is the largest of the four countries，and 8.__________ it is divided roughly into three zones.Most of the population 9.__________ the south，but most of the large industrial cities in the Midlands and the North of England.London with its museums，art 10.__________，theatres，parks and buildings is the greatest historical treasure of all.It is the centre of national government and its administration.Ⅲ.用适当的介、副词填空1．Wales was linked ________ it in the thirteenth century.2．Happily this was accomplished ________conflict when King James of Scotland became King of England and Wales as well.3．Finally the English government tried _________the early twentieth century to form the United Kingdom ________ getting Ireland connected ________ the same peaceful way.4．________ their credit the four countries do work together in some areas，but they still have very different institutions.5．For example，Northern Ireland，England and Scotland have different educational and legal systems as well as different football teams ________ competitions ________ the World Cup!6．England is the largest of the four countries，and ________ convenience it is divided roughly ________ three zones.7．The zone nearest France is called the South of England，the middle zone is called the Midlands and the one nearest ________ Scotland is known ________ the North.8．________ historical architecture you have to go to older but smaller towns built ________ the Romans.9．The greatest historical treasure ________all is London ________its museums，art collections，theatres，parks and buildings.10．If you look ________ the British countryside you will find evidence of all these invaders.Ⅳ.用课文中的单词或短语替换划线部分1．You can make this question clear if you study British history. __________________2．Now when people talk_about England you find Wales included as well.__________________3．England is the largest of the four countries，and for convenience it is divided not_exactly into three zones. __________________4．It is a pity that the industrial cities built in the nineteenth century do not draw_the_attention_of visitors. __________________5．Although，all_over_the_country，these cities are not as large as those in China，they have world­famous football teams and some of them even have two！ __________________6．It has the oldest port built by the Romans in the first century AD，the oldest building begun by the Anglo­Saxons in the 1060s and the oldest castle built by later Norman rulers in 1066. __________________7．The third，the Vikings，had_an_effect_on the vocabulary and place­names of the North of England. __________________8．Which country is not_included？ __________________Ⅴ.选词填空1．Electric energy can be changed into light energy ______________ into sound energy.2．The most important point ______________ at the meeting proved reasonable.3．His bike ______________ on his way to school.So he was late for class。