Il. Blank Filling Introduction 1. The full name of the United Kingdom is and 2. The island of great britain is made up of and 3. The United Kingdom has been a member o since 1973 4 Britain is now a society which produces a population of which I in 20 are of ethnicity 5. London plays a significant role in economic and cultural life It's not only the financial of the nation but also one of major international financial centers in Chapter 1 1. Britain consists of nations including england and 2. Britain is a country with a history of invasions. In 43 AD Britain was invaded by in the late 18th century they experienced raids from Scandinavia and in the llthe century they suffered invasions from 3. The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in century 4. The capital of Britain is, which has great influence on the UK in all fields including and 5. Charles the First, king of britain, was executed, because he attempted to in the english revolution
II. Blank Filling: Introduction: 1. The full name of the United Kingdom is ___ and _____. 2. The island of Great Britain is made up of _____, ____ and ____. 3. The United Kingdom has been a member of ____ since 1973. 4. Britain is now a _____ society which produces a population of which 1 in 20 are of ____ ethnicity. 5. London plays a significant role in ____ economic and cultural life. It’s not only the financial ____ of the nation, but also one of ____ major international financial centers in ____. Chapter 1 1. Britain consists of ________ nations, including England, ________, _________ and _________. 2. Britain is a country with a history of invasions. In 43 AD Britain was invaded by ________, in the late 18th century they experienced _______ raids from Scandinavia and in the 11the century they suffered invasions from ______. 3. The Anglo-Saxons began to settle in Britain in ___ century. 4. The capital of Britain is ______, which has great influence on the UK in all fields including ____, ____ and ___. 5. Charles the First, king of Britain, was executed, because he attempted to ________ in the English Revolution
6. Name two Scottish cities which have ancient and internationally respected universities: and 7. The battle of bannockburn led by robert the bruce succeeded in winning the full independence of 8. Both the Scottish and Welsh people elect their members of parliaments to the london parliament and each holds and seats respectively. 9. The capital of Scotland is, which is well-known for its natural 10. Although Wales is the smallest of the three nations on the mainland, it's good at getting from abroad, particularly Jap d Chapter 2 1. The Home rule bill was finally passed in but the process was overtaken by and was suspended for the duration of the war 2. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was of 1916, in which the rebels occupied Dublin's and forced the british to take it back by 3. As Protestants were the majority of the province, they controlled the local, and used that power to support their economic and social in the area. Therefore Catholics in Northern Ireland egan movement in the 1960s, campaigning for
6. Name two Scottish cities which have ancient and internationally respected universities: _____ and _____. 7. The battle of Bannockburn led by Robert the Bruce succeeded in winning the full independence of _______. 8. Both the Scottish and Welsh people elect their members of parliaments to the London Parliament and each holds ___ and ___ seats respectively. 9. The capital of Scotland is ____, which is well-known for its natural ____. 10.Although Wales is the smallest of the three nations on the ___ mainland, it’s good at getting ___ from abroad, particularly Japan and ____. Chapter 2 1. The Home Rule Bill was finally passed in ____, but the process was overtaken by ___ and was suspended for the duration of the war. 2. To pursue Irish independence, the most spectacular event in the Irish history was ___ of 1916, in which the rebels occupied Dublin’s ___ and forced the British to take it back by ____. 3. As Protestants were the majority of the province, they controlled the local ___, and used that power to support their economic and social ____ in the area. Therefore Catholics in Northern Ireland began ___ movement in the 1960s, campaigning for ___
4. The iRa believed that they had made enough progress so that they could concentrate on and run candidates for 5. The IRa separated from the officials because they felt that was the only way to get the British out 6. Threatened by the Ira in the early 1970s, the Protestants formed their own illegal groups and took revenge c 7. In 1971 the northern Irish government took the action to imprison terrorist suspects from both sides without, a policy known as 8. In the 1980s convicted IRa prisoners started a campaign for the status of being by starving themselves. The British government didnt to this demand for political status and prisoners starved to death 9. 1972 was the worst year of the troubles which included 13 Catholics who had been taking part in a peaceful. They were shot dead by This day has now been mythologised as 10. A series of big bombs in London in the late 1980s and early 1990 increased on the British government to come up with 11. Sinn Fein, the legal Party, supports the IRAs right to fight. Its leaders spoke of a twin campaign for union with, both political and military, which is known as the policy of 12. In August 1994, the IRa declared with the efforts made by
4. The ___ IRA believed that they had made enough progress so that they could concentrate on ____, and run candidates for ____. 5. The ___ IRA separated from the officials, because they felt that ___ was the only way to get the British out. 6. Threatened by the IRA in the early 1970s, the Protestants formed their own illegal ___ groups and took revenge on ___. 7. In 1971 the Northern Irish government took the action to imprison terrorist suspects from both sides without ___, a policy known as ___. 8. In the 1980s convicted IRA prisoners started a campaign for the status of being ___ by starving themselves. The British government didn’t __ to this demand for political status and ___ prisoners starved to death. 9. 1972 was the worst year of the troubles which included 13 Catholics who had been taking part in a peaceful ___. They were shot dead by ___. This day has now been mythologised as ___. 10.A series of big bombs in London in the late 1980s and early 1990 increased ___ on the British government to come up with ___. 11.Sinn Fein, the legal ___ Party, supports the IRA’s right to fight. Its leaders spoke of a twin campaign for union with ___, both political and military, which is known as the policy of __. 12.In August 1994, the IRA declared ____ with the efforts made by
John Hume, the leader of, and Gerry Adams, the leader of 13.It's hard to make talks successful between the british and Irish governments without the participation of and 14R U C. stands for Chapter 3 the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth Il, united England under his rule in 829 2. The doctrine ofthe" divine right of kings held that 3. During the civil war in the 17 century, those who represented the interests of Parliament are called, and those who supported the King were called 4. In 1215, some feudal barons and the Church forced King sign the to p lace some limits on the Kings power 5. In medieval times, kings would summon a group of wealthy barons and representatives of counties towns and cities -- called raise money 6. in 1689, Parliament passed to ensure that the king would never be able to ignore parliament 7. In the 18 th century, King george I left the job of chairing cabinet meetings to one of his ministers who later came to be called
John Hume, the leader of ____, and Gerry Adams, the leader of ___. 13.It’s hard to make talks successful between the British and Irish governments without the participation of ___ and ____. 14.R.U.C. stands for _________________. Chapter 3 1. _______, the ancestor of the present Queen, Elizabeth II, united England under his rule in 829. 2. The doctrine of the “divine right of kings” held that _____, ____. 3. During the civil war in the 17 century, those who represented the interests of Parliament are called ___, and those who supported the King were called ____. 4. In 1215, some feudal barons and the Church forced King ____ to sign the ___ to place some limits on the King’s power. 5. In medieval times, kings would summon a group of wealthy barons and representatives of counties, towns and cities --- called ___ to raise money. 6. in 1689, Parliament passed _______ to ensure that the King would never be able to ignore Parliament. 7. In the 18th century, King George I left the job of chairing cabinet meetings to one of his ministers who later came to be called _______
8. In britain the official head of state is while the real center of political life is in 9. The British Constitution consists of and 10. The most important function ofthe Parliament is to 11. Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists o and 12.The fund the Queen received to repair the fire damage to caused a lot criticism from the public about the monarchy and the Queen later decided to open to summer tourists to raise money 13. Life peers should be nominated by and appointed by 14. According to tradition, most peerages can only be passed through the lines 1. The uk is divided into constituencies with each of them represented by a member in 2. The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms and its party leader becomes 3. Normally, a government can be in power for years, and then it has to resign a hold a general election 4. If a government loses a in the house of commons it has to resign
8. In Britain, the official head of state is ____ while the real center of political life is in ____. 9. The British Constitution consists of ___ and ___. 10.The most important function of the Parliament is to _______. 11.Strictly speaking, the Parliament today consists of _____, _____ and __________. 12.The fund the Queen received to repair the fire damage to ___ caused a lot criticism from the public about the monarchy, and the Queen later decided to open ____ to summer tourists to raise money. 13.Life peers should be nominated by ____, and appointed by _____. 14.According to tradition, most peerages can only be passed through the ____ lines. Chapter 4 1. The UK is divided into ____ constituencies with each of them represented by a member in ____. 2. The party which wins the majority seats in parliament forms ___ and its party leader becomes ______. 3. Normally, a government can be in power for ____ years, and then it has to resign a hold a general election. 4. If a government loses a ____ in the House of Commons, it has to resign
5. The electoral register refers to 6. The amount of time given to each party in the "party electoral broadcasts is proportional to the which the party received at the previous election 7. In order to be fair, the amount of money a candidate can spend in is strictly limited 8. The media conducts to try to predict the result ofthe election 9. There are three major parties in the UK and 10 was established by the labour government in 1948, providing health care for all the people 11. From 1979 to 1997. won 4 consecutive elections and was In power for quite a long time is the leader of the Conservative party while is the leader of the Labour party Chapter 5 1.The Jewel in the Crownof the British Empire which rovId and a big market for British goods Independence in 1947 2 a low rate of coup led with a very high rate of is a characteristic ofthe UK economy 3. Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced decline rather
5. The electoral register refers to ____________________. 6. The amount of time given to each party in the “party electoral broadcasts” is proportional to the ______ which the party received at the previous election. 7. In order to be fair, the amount of money a candidate can spend in his _____ is strictly limited. 8. The media conducts ____ to try to predict the result of the election. 9. There are three major parties in the UK: ______, _______ and _________. 10.________ was established by the Labour government in 1948, providing health care for all the people. 11.From 1979 to 1997, ________ won 4 consecutive elections and was in power for quite a long time. 12.________ is the leader of the Conservative party while ___is the leader of the Labour party. Chapter 5 1. “The Jewel in the Crown” of the British Empire---_____, which provided ____ and a big market for British goods, gained independence in 1947. 2. A low rate of _____ coupled with a very high rate of ____ is a characteristic of the UK economy. 3. Since 1945, the UK economy has experienced _____ decline rather
than decline 4. In the 1970s, the devaluation of the uk currency forced the labour government to borrow money from 5. In 1979, the Conservative party under came into power and carried out a programme of 6. In recent years, Britain is second only to the u.s. as a destination 7. The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors industries, secondary industries and industrie 8. The beef industry was hit badly by which caused a ban on beef exports in 1996 9. Since the discovery of oil and gas under the Britain has gained a strong position in the offshore oil industry 10. Glaxo-wellcome is the biggest company in the world while is the second largest paint manufacturer in the world is one of the busiest share-dealing centers in the 12. Englishman Frank Whittle developed the world's first practical in1937 Chapter 6 1. One of the oldest of the early"old English?"literary works is called
than _____ decline. 4. In the 1970s, the devaluation of the UK currency forced the Labour government to borrow money from ______. 5. In 1979, the Conservative party under _____ came into power and carried out a programme of ___. 6. In recent years, Britain is second only to the U.S. as a destination for ________. 7. The UK economy can be divided into three main sectors: _____ industries, secondary industries and _____ industries. 8. The beef industry was hit badly by ____ which caused a ban on beef exports in 1996. 9. Since the discovery of oil and gas under the ____, Britain has gained a strong position in the offshore oil industry. 10.Glaxo-wellcome is the biggest _______ company in the world while ___ is the second largest paint manufacturer in the world. 11.___________ is one of the busiest share-dealing centers in the world. 12.Englishman Frank Whittle developed the world’s first practical _______ in 1937. Chapter 6 1. One of the oldest of the early “old English” literary works is called ________
is generally regarded as Geoffrey Chaucers sterpiece 3. Shakespeares plays fall into three categories. They are 4. Name two of the tragedies written by Shakespeare 5. Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte are noted for their novels which are largely the love stories of a woman for a 6. Charles Dickens and elizabeth Gaskell are regarded not only as but also as social in the 19th century 7. The author of ivanhoe was Doctor Jekyll and Mr: Hyde was done by Charles dickens wrote and among many other works 8. Twentieth-century literature can be broadly divided into two stylistic periods and 9. Virginia Woolf was one of the most famous writers of the century. Her work was concerned with the individual consciousness especially the consciousness She sometimes used the technique called n her writing 10. The Heart of Darkness was written by The French Lieutenant's Woman was done by and the author of 984 was
2. _________ is generally regarded as Geoffrey Chaucer’s masterpiece. 3. Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories. They are ______, ___________ and _________. 4. Name two of the tragedies written by Shakespeare: _________ and ___________. 5. Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte are noted for their novels ___ and _________ which are largely the love stories of a woman for a man. 6. Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Gaskell are regarded not only as ___ but also as social ______ in the 19th century. 7. The author of Ivanhoe was _____; Doctor Jekyll and Mr.Hyde was done by ________; Charles Dickens wrote _ and ___ among many other works. 8. Twentieth-century literature can be broadly divided into two stylistic periods: ___ and _____. 9. Virginia Woolf was one of the most famous writers of the ____ century. Her work was concerned with the individual consciousness, especially the _______ consciousness. She sometimes used the technique called _______ in her writing. 10.The Heart of Darkness was written by __; The French Lieutenant’s Woman was done by _____and the author of 1984 was _________
11. The most famous novel by John Fowles was called 12. Smiley 's People was written by is a rough, fast game which was invented in Britain while is a more gentle sport which owes its origins to the Church 2. The FA Cup stands for 3. Each year, the best tennis p layers in the world gather at o compete for the championshi 4. Phrases likeon a sticky wicket" and "playing with a straight bat are associated with the sport of 5. The game of golf was invented by the and there is one ancient and famous golf course at 6. There are two kinds ofhorse racing 7. People usually dress up and show off their fashionable clothes and elaborate hats for the social event called is a sport involves riding skills as well as speed are people of extremist animal rights groups who will try every possible means to prevent the hunt from proceeding 10. Many British people like to participate in the popular sport of fishing, which is sometimes called Chapter 8
11.The most famous novel by John Fowles was called _________. 12.Smiley’s People was written by __________. Chapter 7 1. ____ is a rough, fast game which was invented in Britain while _______ is a more gentle sport which owes its origins to the Church. 2. The FA Cup stands for ______________________. 3. Each year, the best tennis players in the world gather at _________ to compete for the championship. 4. Phrases like “ on a sticky wicket” and “playing with a straight bat” are associated with the sport of ________. 5. The game of golf was invented by the ___ and there is one ancient and famous golf course at __________-. 6. There are two kinds of horse racing: _____ and ________. 7. People usually dress up and show off their fashionable clothes and elaborate hats for the social event called _______________. 8. __________ is a sport involves riding skills as well as speed. 9. _______ are people of extremist animal rights groups who will try every possible means to prevent the hunt from proceeding. 10.Many British people like to participate in the popular sport of fishing, which is sometimes called ________. Chapter 8
1. Most of the worlds religions are practiced in present-day Britain There are quite large communities of Hindu, and Sikh and numerous smaller groups 2. Christmas commemorates while commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection ofjesus christ is a comical musical play enjoyed by adults and children during Christmas time. It has two main characters 4. Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on which is the day after christmas 5. Many Muslims in Britain observe a traditional Islamic festival called during which nothing can be eaten or drunk between dawn and nightfall 6. Overseas Chinese community in Britain often celebrates Chinese New Year with, fireworks, parades and family celebrations 7. On the second Saturday in June, the Queen's birthday is officially celebrated by around in london 8. The Bonfire night, which is celebrated in November, sometimes is also called affectionately known as King billy, defeated the Catholic King at the battle of in 1690 10.On each year, Protestant"Orangemen,march through the
1. Most of the world’s religions are practiced in present-day Britain. There are quite large communities of Hindu, _______, _________, and Sikh and numerous smaller groups. 2. Christmas commemorates ________, while _______ commemorates the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 3. ________ is a comical musical play enjoyed by adults and children during Christmas time. It has two main characters: _____ and _____. 4. Traditionally, people gave Christmas gifts or money to their staff or servants on ________, which is the day after Christmas. 5. Many Muslims in Britain observe a traditional Islamic festival called ________, during which nothing can be eaten or drunk between dawn and nightfall. 6. Overseas Chinese community in Britain often celebrates Chinese New Year with _____, fireworks, parades and family celebrations. 7. On the second Saturday in June, the Queen’s birthday is officially celebrated by ________ around _______ in London. 8. The Bonfire Night, which is celebrated in November, sometimes is also called ________. 9. _______ affectionately known as King Billy, defeated the Catholic King at the Battle of ___ in 1690. 10.On ___ each year, Protestant “Orangemen” march through the
