The United Kingdom, officially known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a state located at northwest Europe. The United Kingdom has four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
It is one of the most powerful, and richest countries in the world. It is an amazing piece of land that is rich in history and facts, some of which are yet to be discovered. From the natural beauty to the people, technological advancement(科技进步) and sports, no one can ever have enough of the UK. To learn more about the country, you should read the facts below.
The English drink the most tea in the world. They drink over 163 million cups of tea daily, about 20 times the number of cups drunk by Americans.
Although Britain has been involved in many wars lasting for many years, it has also been involved in the shortest war. The AngloZanzibar War fought in 1896 lasted only 45 minutes, just the time for a class.
The UK has the highest rate(比率) of being very fat in the world. Almost 25% of the British adults are very fat.
The__UK__has__the__thirdhighest__rate__of__heart__disease__in__Europe. It ranks(排位) just below Ireland and Finland.
Of all countries that celebrate Independence Day, 58 are independent of the UK, the highest by any country.
Almost 25% of all women in the UK were named Mary in 1811.
According to history, the London Bridge had indeed fallen down according to the old rhyme, when the Saxons had torn it down using ropes and boats. The Thames has over 200 bridges and tunnels along its course.
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1.The United Kingdom is a state located at ________________.
2.The English drink 163 million cups of tea daily, about ________________ the number of cups drunk by Americans.
3.What is the shortest war that happened in the world?
________________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________________________________
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Where is New York ? It’s in________
A. the United Kingdom B. the United States
C. France D. Canada
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There are about 56 million people in the United Kingdom. This is a big population for such a small country. But large parts of the country have few people. Most of the population is crowded into the big cities and industrial areas. About 90% of the people live in cities and towns. Only about 10% live in the countryside. Today very few people—less than 2% of the population—are farmers and farm workers.
England has the most people. About 46 million live in England, Of these, about 14 million live in London and the south-east. London is now a city of about 7 million people. Most of Scotland’s population of 5 million live in the middle part. Here are the cities and towns of the industrial area. The mountains in the north and the south have a very small population. Fewer than 3 million people live in Wales. Like Scotland, most of the population live in the industrial area in the south. There are only about one and a half million people in Northern Ireland, and one-third live in and around the big industrial city of Belfast.
1.The United Kingdom _______.
A. is a large country B. has many people
C. has a small population D. is a small country without many people
2.Most of the people live _______.
A. in cities and towns B. in the countryside
C. in every part of the country D. near rivers
3.London is a _______city.
A. quiet B. small C. crowded D. new
4.Scotland is the _______ largest in population in the United Kingdom.
A. first B. second C. third D. fourth
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Samaranch (born 17 July 1920 – 21 April 2010) was a Spanish(西班牙) sports official who served as the 7th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001.Samaranch was born into a rich family in Barcelona, he studied business at IESE Business School in Barcelona. He was good at Spanish, French, English, Russian and German. Because of his father’s influence, he became interested in sports. He was fond of football, boxing, roller skating and ice hockey(冰球)in particular. Later, he became an ice hockey player, after that he served as Spain's national ice hockey coach. He was selected to be the president of the IOC at the 83rd of the IOC plenary session(全会)in Moscow in 1980. Samaranch's greatest wish before retirement is to hope the Olympics will be held in China. Beijing succeeded in hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics on July 13, 2001. Three days later, he officially retired at the IOC in Moscow. Then he was awarded the Olympic gold medal, and accepted the "International Olympic Committee Honorary Life President" title. In the opening plenary session, Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Samaranch "Medal of Honor." Though he passed away , we Chinese people will remember him forever.
1. Where was Samaranch born? He was born in .
A.Spain | B.France |
C.England | D.Russia |
2. He became interested in sports because of .
A.his coach | B.his mother |
C.his father | D.his teacher |
3.He used to be a(n) after he left IESE Business School.
A.businessman | B.football player |
C.roller skating coach | D.ice hockey coach |
4.When did Samaranch retire as the president of the IOC ?______.
A.On July 17,1920 | B.On July 13, 2001 |
C.On July 16, 2001 | D.On April 21,2010 |
5. What does the underlined phrase “passed away” mean in Chinese?
A.经过 | B.传递 | C.通过 | D.去世 |
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Spanish ________ as the official language in Cuba.
A.is spoken B.speaks
C.spoke D.is spoke
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The most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. To the Chinese people it is as important as Christmas to people in the West. The date of the Chinese New year is the 1st day of the 1st lunar(阴历的)month.
In China, there's an animal to represent(代表)the year, and it is called the zodiac sign(生肖).The Chinese zodiac is a 12—year cycle(循环)named with animals, starting with a Rat and ending with a Pig. For example, if you were born in 1995 or 2007, you are a Pig. On Chinese New Year, which is on Jan.25th 2020, the Year of the Pig will be over and the Year of the Rat will begin.
By(通过)telling your zodiac sign, you may also tell others what you are like. People believe some animals are luckier than the others, such as the Dragon. Unlike the Western tradition, the Chinese Dragon is a symbol for(...的象征)power, strength(力量)and wealth. And People say that if you are born(出生于)in the year of Rat, you are cheerful and kind. Rats like to sleep all day and all night. So people say if you are born this year, you may have an easy and comfortable life.
Are you a Rat? If so, enjoy the coming 2020!
1._____________ is the date of the Chinese New Year in 2020.
A.January 1st B.January 25th C.January 24th
2.If you were born in 1996, you are ____________.
A.a Pig B.a Rat C.a Dragon
3.Which one is TRUE about the Dragon according to the passage?
A.Dragon is the luckiest in the 12 zodiac signs.
B.Westerners think Dragon is a symbol of good luck.
C.In Chinese tradition, Dragon means being powerful, strong and wealthy.
4.If you are a Rat, __________ in 2020.
A.you may be happy and nice
B.you may be of power, strength and wealth
C.you may have an uneasy and uncomfortable life
5.This passage mainly talks about __________.
A.the zodiac signs in China .
B.the Spring Festival in China .
C.the meaning of the Rat in China.
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Far and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival,also known as the Chinese New Year. To the Chinese people it is as important as Christmas to people in the West.
To the ordinary Chinese,the festival actually begins on the eve of the lunar New Year's Day and ends on the fifth day of the first month of the lunar calendar. But the 15th of the first month,which normally is called the Lantern Festival,means the official end of the Spring Festival in many parts of the country.
Spring Festival is the most important and popular festival in China. Before Spring Festival,the people usually clean and decorate their houses. And they go to the Flower Fairs to buy some flowers. During Spring Festival ,the adults usually give lucky money to children. People often get together and have a big meal. Some people eat dumpling for dinner.
根据短文内容判断正误,正确的写T, 错误的写F。
1.The festival actually begins on the eve of the lunar New Year's Day.
2.Christmas is the most important and popular festival in China.
3.During Spring Festival,the adults usually give lucky money to children.
4.Before Spring Festival,the people usually clean and decorate their houses.
5.Some people eat noodles for dinner during Spring Festival.
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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Chinese Moon Festival, takes place at the 15th day of the eighth Chinese lunar month. The reason for celebrating the festival during that time is that it is the time when the moon is at its fullest and brightest.
The Mid-autumn festival is one of the two most important occasions in Chinese calendar (the other being the Spring Festival or the Chinese New Year) and it is an official holiday. It is a time for families to be together, so people far from home will gaze longingly at the moon and think about their families.
The traditional food for mid-autumn festival is the moon cake which is round and symbolizes reunion.
1.The other name of Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival is ( ).
A. Chinese Mid Festival B. Chinese Moon Festival
C. Chinese Festival D. Spring Festival
2.Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival takes place at ( ).
A. the 15th day of the eighth Chinese lunar month.
B. the 16th day of the eighth Chinese lunar month.
C. the 15th day of the ninth Chinese lunar month
D. the 15th day of the eighth Chinese month.
3.Why do people celebrate the festival during that time? ( )
A. Because the moon is at its fullest and brightest.
B. Because it is a time for families to be together.
C. Because it is an official holiday.
D. Because it is one of the most important occasions.
4.The two most important occasions in China are ( ).
A. Spring Festival and Dragon Boat Festival.
B. Spring Festival and Lantern Festival.
C. Spring Festival and Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.
D. Spring Festival and New Year.
5.The traditional food for mid-autumn festival is ( ).
A. sweet dumplings. B. rice dumplings.
C. chicken D. moon cake
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The Dragon Boat festival is known as dragon-boat racing. Dragon-boat racing is the most popular activity during the festival, especially in South China. A dragon boat looks like a dragon,and is painted in red, white, yellow or black. Usually, a dragon boat is 20 to 35 metres long, and needs 20people to boat. Boatmen boat the boat in cadence (节奏) with the drumbeats (鼓点), as the captain in the front of the boat waves a flag to help them.
根据短文内容,判断正(T)误(F)
1.The Dragon boat festival is known as the rice dumplings .
2.Dragon boat racing is the most popular activity during the festival.
3.It needs 20 people to boat a dragon boat.
4.A dragon boat is 15 to 35 metres long.
5.A captain is in the front of the boat.
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Eric Liddell was known as the flying Scotsman(苏格兰人) because he ran so fast. But he is remembered as a man of honor and bravery. He was born in 1902 in Tianjin, north China. Eric lived in China until the age of five. After that his parents sent him to school in England. In 1920, Eric went to the University of Edinburgh to study science.
Sports played a large part in his life and he was chosen to be part of Britain’s 1924 Olympic team. At the Olympics he won a bronze medal in the 200-meter race and then a gold medal in the 400-meter race, setting a world record(记录).
Though famous in Scotland, Eric still loved and remembered China. He wanted to go back to the country where he was born. In 1925, he went to China and worked as a middle school teacher in Tianjin. Then he went to Hebei Province to help the poor people there.
During the Second World War, Eric chose to stay, He wanted to help the sick and give hope to the Chinese people. In 1945, Eric was very ill. He had a chance to leave China but he refused. Instead he gave it to a woman. This great man died six months before the end of the war. Many people still remember his service to the Chinese people.
1.Eric went back to China to ______.
A. study science B. help Chinese people
C. attend the Olympic Games D. set a world record
2.Eric lived in China for about ______ years all together.
A. 5 B. 20 C. 25 D. 30
3.The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 means “______”.
A. the service B. the chance C. the medal D. the race
4.Why didn’t Eric leave China during the Second World War?
A. Because he was very ill.
B. Because he didn’t have a chance to leave.
C. Because he wanted to help the Chinese people.
D. Because he died Six months before the end of the war.
5.Which is the best title for this passage?
A. The flying Scotsman B. A world record keeper
C. A man during the Second World War D. A man of honor and bravery
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Do you know the story of Snow White? Well, she was the prettiest girl in the kingdom!
But the queen wanted to kill(杀) her. The Snow White ran to the forest and home of seven little dwarfs. She (1) k1. on the door, and wanted to go into the room. But nobody (2)a2. . He (3)w3. a moment outside the door .It was quiet inside .So she (4)p4. the door gently(轻轻地). She found that that there were seven clean and tidy beds in the room. At that moment, she was tired and (5) h5.. So she took a piece of cake and soon was (6) a6. in a bed. In the evening, seven little dwarfs came back. At first, they didn’t (7)n7. the girl lying in bed. After the girl woke up(醒来), she wanted to (8)h8. out of the house .But seven little dwarfs saw her, and said ,“You’re welcome to hide(躲藏)here at our house!”
One day, a handsome (英俊的)prince came by .And she and the prince got(9) m 9.the next day. Finally, they (10) r10. to their home in the Kingdom together.From then on,they had a happy and nice life!
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