England is the biggest of the four countries in the United Kingdom. Together with Scotland and Wales, these three countries make up the island of Great Britain. When you include Northern Ireland (the country in the northeastern part of Ireland) we call it the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Over 50 million people live in England. That’s around 80 percent of the UK’s total population. It is a multicultural (多元文化的) country where more than 250 languages are spoken in the capital city of London. Outside of the big cities, England is a very green country and has many beautiful rural areas, such as the Lake District in the north and the New Forest, a big area of forest in the southern part of the country.

Music

English people love music. In summer, there are music festivals all over the country. Glastonbury is a five-day festival of music, dance, comedy, theatre and circus (马戏). About 175,000 people go to it each year. People in England listen to all types of music, especially pop and rock. England has produced many international groups and singers like the Beatles, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Adele.

Sport

The most popular sports in England are football, rugby (橄榄球) and cricket (板球). Most towns have at least one field where teams can play. English football teams like Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are world-famous. Cricket is a traditional sport played with a bat (球拍) and ball. It began in England and is now played all over the world.

Food

England is a very multicultural country and this has a big influence on the food people eat. Indian, Chinese and Italian cuisines are popular besides traditional English food like fish and chips, roast beef or sausage and mashed potatoes. Many English people drink several cups of tea each day, usually with milk.

1.What is the total population of the UK?

A.About 40 million. B.Over 50 million.

C.About 63 million. D.Over 250 million.

2.Which of the following sports started in England?

A.Football. B.Rugby. C.Cricket. D.Hockey.

3.What do we know about the Glastonbury festival?

A.It is held in the summer every year. B.It lasts more than five days.

C.It is Europe’s best music festival. D.It featured Coldplay this summer.

4.What do we know from the story?

A.The Lake District is a tourist attraction in southern England.

B.English cuisine has had a big influence on foreign cuisine.

C.250 languages are spoken in England’s rural areas.

D.English people often add milk to their tea.

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Parents are the most generous people on Earth. However, we often fail to thank them for their efforts and love. And by the time we realize this, it’s too late. So don’t wait for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day to say sweet things to your parents.

“I miss you all the time.” Although you are busy, don’t forget to call your parents and tell them how much you miss them when they are not around.

“I thank you for all your efforts.” Maybe you haven’t thanked them in words, but you surely did it in your mind. Hug(拥抱) them and tell them how much you thank them for their efforts. You can’t possibly give back everything they’ve done for you, but this small act will make them feel special.

“I’m sorry.” You might have said things that hurt them deeply, but they still believe in you and continue to shower their love on you. You may want to go back in time and make everything right. But since that can’t happen, all you can do is say sorry from the bottom of your heart.

“Thank you for making me what I’m today.” You can never thank them enough for this. They’ve always been your strength to move forward in life. They have taught you all the small and big things about life. Let them know they are the real heroes in your life.

“You are great role models.” Your parents have been great role models and you should always respect them. They always encourage you to work hard and become a successful man in life. Even though you may have lost in a race or failed an exam, they were and still are your number one fans.

Things you must say to your parents before it’s too late

Introduction

●You seldom express your1.for your parents’ efforts and love.
●You don’t say2.things to them until some special days.


3.to say

“I miss you all the time.”
4.to phone your parents though you have no time.

“I thank you for all your efforts.”
●Show your thanks for their efforts to give you the best life possible.
●A(n)5.act like a hug will mean everything to them.

“I’m sorry.”
●Your parents will always love you6.you may hurt them before.
●Say7.sincerely to your parents since you can’t correct your past mistakes.

“Thank you for making me what I’m today.”
●Realize that your parents make you what you are today.
●Your parents are your real8.who make you move forward in life.

“You are great role models.”
●You are always encouraged to be9.and successful.
●Your parents always support you even though you may not10.in a race or pass an exam.

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