Unit 2 The United Kingdom 同步练习一、Listing （听）A、听力填空题：听下面一段短文，填入所缺的词。The Palace of WestminsterThe proper name for the Houses of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster and, in fact, there has been a royal 1 on that site ever since the days of Edward the Confessor_H. The last king actually to live there was Henry VIII who 2 the Palace of Westminster after a bad fire in 1529. The Houses of Parliament are still a royal palace and were 3 by the Lord Great Chamberlain himself until 1965. There are records of a keeper of the palace since 1150, and he was paid 7d a day for the job from that day until 4 , when the position was abolished. And if you think that is funny, remember that 5 today all the M.P.s cloakroom pegs have a little loop of red tape hanging from them - to 6 their swords! The 7 part of the Houses of Parliament is Westminster Hall. Parts of this were built by William Rufus who succeeded William the Conqueror_H. But most of it was built by a 8 architect called Henry Yevele between 1394 and 1399. When William Rufus 9 built Westminster Hall it was called the New Hall to stop it being confused with the Old Hall built by Edward the Confessor. From that day to this the courtyard in front of it has been 10 as “New Palace Yard.”1_ 2_ 3_ 4_ 5_6_ 7_ 8_ 9_ 10_B、听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。1. When does the bakery close？A. At 6:15.B At 7:05. CAt 6:30.2. What does the woman mean? txjyA. the school should have been built a long time ago.B. It will be a good school.C. Its unnecessary to build a school.3. Which of the following is true? txjyA. Jack and Sue are going to New York for a meeting.B. Jack and Sue have just got married.C. Jack and Sue will stay in one of the best hotels for a month.4. Where does the dialogue most probably take place? txjyA. At a hotel.B. At home.CAt a furniture shop. 5. Whats the womans opinion about the dresses?A. They are not good and the price is high.B. They are good and the price is low.C. They are good but the price is high.C、听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Which is true of Vinnie Jones?A. He used to be a soccer player for Wimbledon. B. He is a famous British singer. C. He is famous in America but not in Britain. 7. What do we learn about the woman?A. She is interested in Vinnie Jones. B. She doesnt like the films starred by Vinnie Jones. C. She knows more about Vinnie Jones. 听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8. What did the two speakers mainly talk about?A. Their favourite directors. B. A new film called ET. C. Films directed by Spielberg. 9. What does the woman think of AI?A. Its moving. B. Its sad. C. Its dull.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Whats the mans opinion of TV news shows?A. They are worth watching. B. Its a waste of time watching them. C. They dont tell anything. 11. Which program does the man hate most?A. Educational programs. B. Police shows. C. News shows. 12. How does the woman feel about the TV programs?A. Only a few TV programs are good. B. None of the TV programs are interesting. C. Most TV programs are educational. 听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。13. What does the monologue(独白) mainly tell us?A. Players Club. B. Professional actors. C. “Little theatre” groups. 14. Which of the following is TRUE according to the monologue?A. Anyone who is interested in acting can join the Players Club. B. The people put on plays in the evening or weekends to earn extra money.C. Tickets for the plays put on by the “little theatre” groups are free. 15. Why do the people act only in the evening or on weekends?A. They must sleep during the day. B. They have other work in the daytime. C. No one comes to the theater during the day. 二、Talking (说)A.、根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。M: Pardon me,but is this the right way to Shanghai University?W: Oh, no._1_.You should go the other way.M: But I was told to turn to the right at that corner.W: Well, _2_M: Now wait a moment. Did the policeman tell me to right or left?Oh,dear,I think he did say turn to the left. How stupid of me! _3_W: Only one block, but its a long block. _4_ Thats Shanghai University.M: I see. Can I take a bus there?W: Im afraid not._5_.M: Thanks a lot.W: _6_A. you should have turned to the rightB. Im afraid you are heading for the wrong directionC. The nearest bus stop is one block awayD. At the end of the block you will see a big iron gateE. How far do I still have to go?F. Dont mention itG.Turn right and you will see the temple.B、情景交际1. I enjoyed the food very much.Im glad you l