新思维大学英语3读写教程unit7课后习题复习资料
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8. Why is the robin everyone’s favorite bird? And why can it be re cognized immediately? It’s because the robin won by a landslide when a national newspaper conducted a poll to decide Britain’s national bird. The robin is immediately recognized because no other British bird has the same red breast.
3. What does Britannia look like? And when did she become a popul ar figure? She is portrayed as a young woman in a neo-classical gown and helmet, seated by the sea, holding a trident in one hand and a shield in the other. Britannia became a popular figure in 1707 when Scotland, Wales and England were finally united to form Great Britain.
Keys to Unit 7
II. Answer the following questions with the information fr om the text.
1. Why does the bulldog symbolize the very essence of Britishness? Because he is solid, reliable and unshakeably loyal.
6. What kind of pub can be called a good pub? A good pub will have a cheerful and friendly landlord (or landlady), helpful and chatty bar staff and locals willing to gossip with any visitor.
7百度文库 Why does the author say they don’t drink their beer warm? It’s because a good beer is served at cellar (storage) temperature, which given the climate, is decidedly not warm.
4. How was the bowler hat created? And why did it get its name? The bowler hat was originally designed in 1850 by Lock’s the hatters but was actually made by the hat maker William Bowler. It got its name because of its maker and its bowl-like shape.
III. Read the following sentences carefully and paraphrase them.
1. He also bears a startling resemblance to Winston Churchill, Britain’s great wartime leader whose memory is still held in great esteem by the majority of the British. (Para. 2)
2. What does John Bull look like? And how was he created? John Bull is depicted as an elderly gentleman, rather portly in build, wearing full riding kit and a Union Jack waistcoat. He was created by John Arbuthnot, a Scottish author, scientist, and physician.
5. How can a proper cup of tea be made according to the author? To make a proper cup of tea, you need a china or earthenware teapot; fill the kettle with freshly-drawn water and bring it to the boil. Warm the pot by pouring in some of the boiling water, swishing it around then emptying it again. Leave the tea to brew for about five minutes. Gently give it a stir and leave for another minute for the tea leaves to settle again, then pour it out. But put the milk in the cup first and add some sugar before you drink.
He looks surprisingly similar to Winston Churchill who led Britain during World War Two. The majority of the British people still feel great respect and admiration for him now.
3. What does Britannia look like? And when did she become a popul ar figure? She is portrayed as a young woman in a neo-classical gown and helmet, seated by the sea, holding a trident in one hand and a shield in the other. Britannia became a popular figure in 1707 when Scotland, Wales and England were finally united to form Great Britain.
Keys to Unit 7
II. Answer the following questions with the information fr om the text.
1. Why does the bulldog symbolize the very essence of Britishness? Because he is solid, reliable and unshakeably loyal.
6. What kind of pub can be called a good pub? A good pub will have a cheerful and friendly landlord (or landlady), helpful and chatty bar staff and locals willing to gossip with any visitor.
7百度文库 Why does the author say they don’t drink their beer warm? It’s because a good beer is served at cellar (storage) temperature, which given the climate, is decidedly not warm.
4. How was the bowler hat created? And why did it get its name? The bowler hat was originally designed in 1850 by Lock’s the hatters but was actually made by the hat maker William Bowler. It got its name because of its maker and its bowl-like shape.
III. Read the following sentences carefully and paraphrase them.
1. He also bears a startling resemblance to Winston Churchill, Britain’s great wartime leader whose memory is still held in great esteem by the majority of the British. (Para. 2)
2. What does John Bull look like? And how was he created? John Bull is depicted as an elderly gentleman, rather portly in build, wearing full riding kit and a Union Jack waistcoat. He was created by John Arbuthnot, a Scottish author, scientist, and physician.
5. How can a proper cup of tea be made according to the author? To make a proper cup of tea, you need a china or earthenware teapot; fill the kettle with freshly-drawn water and bring it to the boil. Warm the pot by pouring in some of the boiling water, swishing it around then emptying it again. Leave the tea to brew for about five minutes. Gently give it a stir and leave for another minute for the tea leaves to settle again, then pour it out. But put the milk in the cup first and add some sugar before you drink.
He looks surprisingly similar to Winston Churchill who led Britain during World War Two. The majority of the British people still feel great respect and admiration for him now.