①How the UK came into being

②The cultural importance of London

③How the four countries work together

④Introduce the topic

⑤The geographical division of England，the similarities and differences

A．England B．London C．the UK

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.

1．Which of the following is the main reason for the southern part of Ireland to break away from the United Kingdom?

A．It wanted to set up its own government.

B．Its customs were different from those of the United Kingdom.

C．It was once badly treated by the United Kingdom.

D．It was refused by the United Kingdom.

答案　A

2．Where do most of the people settle in England?

A．The zone nearest France.

B．The zone nearest to Scotland.

C．The Midlands.

D．The North of England.

答案　A

3．Which group of invaders influenced the British words for food?

A．The Romans. B．The Vikings.

C．The Normans. D．The Anglo­Saxons.

答案　C

4．Where do you have to go if you want to find more about British history and culture?

A．Industrial cities.

B．Older but smaller towns first built by the Romans.

C．The Midlands of England.

D．The North of England.

答案　B

5．From the passage，we know that .

A．all the four countries share the same educational systems

B．the Romans came to England before the Anglo­Saxons