Royal Greenwich Observatory格林威治皇家天文台泰晤士河牛津产生了 4 位英国国王，46 位诺贝尔奖获得者， 25 位英国首相， 3 位圣人，86 位大主教以及 18 位红衣主教。成立于 1209 年，是世界十大学府之一，73 位诺贝尔奖得主出自此校。 David Beckham1. How many countries does the UK consist of ? A. two B. three C. fourEnglandWalesScotlandNorthern IrelandLet’s have a quiz2. How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport?A. About 6 hoursB about 10 hoursC about 16 hoursBeijingLondon Heathrow Airport3. Who rules the country?A. The Queen B. The Prime Minister C. both4. What are the provinces called in England? A. counties B. departments C. states5. Which is the longest river in England?A. The River AvonB. The River ThamesC. The River SevernThamesSevernAvonThe River Thames and Severn are very similar in length but River Thames is slightly longer. The River Thames is 338 km and the River Severn is 290 km. The River Avon is much shorter.6. Which is the national animal of the UK?A. B. Beaver C. Redbreast Bald eagle海狸知更鸟秃头鹰7. Which is the bank note of the UK ?A. U.S. Dollar $ B. Euros €C. Pounds £ Pre-readingCan you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK?ScotlandEdinburghEnglandLondonWalesCardiffNorthern IrelandBelfastRepublic of IrelandDublinE SIrish Sea readingEngland13th century17th centuryGet Ireland connected to form the United Kingdom20th centuryNorthern IrelandOnly Northern Ireland joined with Great Britain to become the United Kingdom20th centuryPart 1—About the UKParagraph 1--32. What area do the four countries work together?The currency and international relations3. What are the four countries’ differences?They have developed different educational and legal systems as well as different football ...
