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Which country held the 30th Olympiad in 2012? St Paul’s Cathedral Can you name the capital cities of the countries of the UK? Divide the passage into three parts and write down the main idea of each part. Part 2-England Part 2-England England is divided into 3 zones. 6. Which is the national flag of the UK? A. B. C. C B. Cherry Rose C. Maple B 7. Which is the national flower of the UK? 8. Which is the national animal of the UK? B. Redbreast 知更鸟 Bald eagle秃鹰 B Beaver 海狸 C. Pre-reading PUZZLES IN GEOGRAPHY England Wales Scotland Northern Ireland London 伦敦 London 伦敦 Cardiff 加迪夫 Cardiff 加迪夫 Belfast 贝尔法斯特 Belfast 贝尔法斯特 Edinburgh 爱丁堡 Edinburgh 爱丁堡 What is the text mainly about? An introduction to the United Kingdom about its development. B. An introduction to the United Kingdom about its culture. C. An introduction to the United Kingdom about its foundation and development based on geography,history,politics,and culture etc. Fast-Reading Part 1(Para1-3) _____________________________ Part 2(Para4): _____________________________ Part 3(Para 5-6): _______________________________ The foundation of the UK England is divided into 3 zones. The cultural importance of London. Careful reading: Part 1 the foundation of the UK England Wales How UK was formed In the 13th century AD England Wales is usually assumed (被认为是) to be part of England. Wales was linked to England in the 13th century AD. Scotland In 1603 England and Wales were joined to Scotland in 1603. Get Ireland connected to form the United Kingdom. Ireland The southern part of Ireland broke away to form its own government. Northern Ireland Only Northern Ireland joined with Britain to become the United Kingdom. first only England the 13th centur