If you ask people to name the one person who had the greatest effect on the English language, you will get answers like “Shakespeare,” “Samuel Johnson,” and “Webster,” but none of these men had any effect at all compared to a man who didn’t even speak English-William the Conqueror.

Before 1066, in the land we now call Great Britain lived peoples belonging to two major language groups. In the west central region lived the Welsh, who spoke a Celtic language, and in the north lived the Scots, whose language, though not the same as Welsh, was also Celtic. In the rest of the country lived the Saxons, actually a mixture of Anglos, Saxons, and other Germanic and Nordic peoples, who spoke what we now call Anglo-Saxon (or Old English), a Germanic language. If this state of affairs had lasted, English today would be close to German.

But this state of affairs did not last. In l066 the Normans led by William defeated the Saxons and began their rule over England. For about a century, French became the official language of Eng-land while Old English became the language of peasants. As a result, English words of Politics and the law come from French rather than German. In some cases, modern English even shows a distinction (区别) between upper-class French and lower-class Anglo-Saxon in its words. We even have different words for some foods, meat in particular, depending on whether it is still out in the fields or at home ready to be cooked, which shows the fact that the Saxon peasants were doing the farming, while the upper-class Normans were doing most of the eating.

When Americans visit Europe for the first time, they usually find Germany more "foreign" than France because the German they see on signs and advertisements seems much more different from English than French does. Few realize that the English language is actually Germanic in its beginning and that the French influences are all the result of one man's ambition.

1. The two major languages spoken in what is now called Great Britain before l066 were       

2. Which of the following groups of words are, by inference, rooted in French?

3.Why does France appear less foreign than Germany to Americans on their first visit to Europe?

4. What is the subject discussed in the text?

Busan (釜山), the largest port and fisheries city located on the southeast coast of the Korean Peninsula（半岛）, attracts more tourists to go sightseeing every year.

With a population of four million，Korea's second largest metropolis(大都市)grew into a modern port city between 1906 and 1944. It first opened its ports as the first international port in Korea in 1876.

As a frequently visited coastal city for Korean and foreign vacationers alike，Busan offers precious natural resources including mountains，rivers and the sea，all to be enjoyed in a year round comfortable climate. Busan，with its four distinct seasons, is reinventing itself into an international tourist sea resort(名胜). Aquariums let visitors go on undersea journeys and sea resorts are equipped with amusement parks bringing tourists the best service and hot springs that could be offered in a special tourist zone.

All the year round， _____________________________. At the Busan Sea Festival，the summer's heat and the clean white sands， along with the fresh sea winds mix with youthful vitality(活力). Furthermore，the biggest seafood market at the Busan Jagalchi Festival offers fresh seafood and the Busan International Film Festival has world famous top-quality films. In January, the winter North Polar Bear Swimming Contest and the Greeting Sunrise Festival are held as a bless of good health, activity and happiness after one year’s tireness..

Busan is also a city of ______.  It has successfully hosted international sporting events such as the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Olympic Games，football and yacht competitions and the 1997 East Asian Games. Because of its hosting experience and world class facilities，Busan hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 14th Asian Games.

All in all, Busan is a fantasy world. If you want to get as much as information about Busan, you can log on the following site: http://tour.busan.go.kr/eng/

Which of the following about Busan is NOT mentioned in the passage? 

A. sports       B. festivals    C. natural resources   D. welfare service

Of the precious natural resources, which is making Korea form its own special quality?

A. mountains    B rivers    C. hot springs     D. sea

Which of the following sentence can be used to complete the sentence in the fourth paragraph?

A. exciting festivals await visitors at Busan.

B. exciting entertainments are full of the city  

C. you can enjoy the beauty of the city   

D. you can taste a variety of seafood.

North Polar Bear Swimming Contest is held every winter to__________

A. attract more tourists to visit

B. get amusements from bear animals.

C. wish people happy and healthy

D. choose better players for Asian Games.

What would be the best title for the text?

A The History of Busan          B. Welcome to Busan Metropolitan City

C. Famous Festivals in Korean    D. The Striking Beauty

 Attractions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Historical Museum

30 N. Carroll Street on Madison's Capitol Square

Discover Wisconsin's history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program.

Admission is free.Open the second day of a week through Saturday, 9?00 a．m.­4?00 p．m.Swiss Historical Village

612 Seventh Ave., New Glares

The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America's heartland. 14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nineteenth­ century Midwest.

Tue.­Fri., May 1st ­October 31st, 10?00 a．m.­4?00 p．m. Admission is $20.

     (608)527­2317 www.__swisshistoricalvillage.com

Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli, WI

One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historic  creamery. While visiting, enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café  overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!

 Gallery open Tue.­Sun., 10?00 a．m.­5?00 p．m. Café open Wed. ­Sat., 11?00 a．m.­3?00 p．m.

Sun. brunch with wine, 10?00 a．m.­3?00 p．m.  (608)845­6600__www.__artisangal.__com

Christopher Columbus Museum

239 Whitney St., Columbus

World­class exhibit—2000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago's 1893 World Columbian Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.

  Open daily, 8?15 a． m.­4?00 p．m.    (920)623­1992 www.__columbusantiquemall.__com

1.Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

A. Wisconsin Historical Museum.           B. Swiss Historical Village.

C. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.        D. Christopher Columbus Museum.

2.Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A. Wisconsin Historical Museum.    B. Swiss Historical Village.

C. Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.  D. Christopher Columbus Museum.

3.Where can visitors have lunch?

A. At Wisconsin Historical Museum.           B. At Swiss Historical Village.

C. At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.        D. At Christopher Columbus Museum.

Attractions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Historical Museum

30 N.Carroll Street on Madison’s Capitol Square

Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture(文化)on four floors of exhibits.Open for public programs.Admission is free.

Open Tuesday through Saturday,9∶00 am—4∶00 pm.

(608)264-6555 www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum

Swiss Historical Village

612 Seventh Ave.,New Glarus

The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in Ameri-

ca’s heartland.14 buildings in the village give a full picture of everyday life in the nine-teenth-century Midwest.

Tue.—Fri.,May 1st—October 31st,10∶00 am—4∶00 pm.Admission is $20.

(608)527-2317 www.swisshistoricalvillage.com

Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café

6858 Paoli Rd.,Paoli,WI

One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts(手工艺品) in Wisconsin.Over

5000 sq.ft. of exhibition space in a historic creamery.While visiting enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch at our café overlooking the Sugar River.Just minutes from Madison!

Gallery open Tue.—Sun.,10∶00 am—5∶00 pm.

Café open Wed.—Sat.,11∶00 am—3∶00 pm.

Sun.brunch with wine,10∶00 am—3∶00 pm.

(608)845-6600 www.artisangal.com

Christopher Columbus Museum

239 Whitney St.,Columbus

World-class exhibit—2 000 quality souvenirs(纪念品) marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbian Exhibition.Tour buses are always welcome.

Open daily,8∶15 am—4∶00 pm.

(920)623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com

1.Which of the following is on Capitol Square?

A.Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B.Swiss Historical Village.

C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

D.Christopher Columbus Museum.

2.Where can you go for a visit on Monday?

A.Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B.Swiss Historical Village.

C.Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

D.Christopher Columbus Museum.

3.Where can visitors have lunch?

A.At Wisconsin Historical Museum.

B.At Swiss Historical Village.

C.At Artisan Gallery & Creamery Café.

D.At Christopher Columbus Museum.

Attractions in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Historical Museum
30 N. Carroll Street on Madison’s Capital Square
Discover Wisconsin’s history and culture on four floors of exhibits. Open for public program.
Admission is free.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00am---4:00pm.
( 608 ) 264-6555  www.wisconsinhistory.org/museum
Swiss Historical Village
612 Seventh Ave., New Glares
The Swiss Historical Village offers a delightful look at pioneer life in America’s heartland.14 buildings in the village give a full picture of every day life in the nineteenth-century Midwest.
Tue.---Fri., May 1^st ---October 31^st , 10:00am---4:00pm. Admission is $20
( 608 ) 527-2317  www.swisshistoricalvillage.com
Artisan Gallery & Creamery Cafe`
6858 Paoli Rd., Paoli WI
One of the largest collections of fine arts and crafts in Wisconsin. Over 5000 sq. ft. of exhibition space in a historical creamery. While visiting enjoy a wonderful prepared lunch at our cafe` overlooking the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison!
Gallery open Tue.—Sun.,10:00am—5:00 pm
Cafe` open Wed.—Sat, 11:00 am—3:00 pm
Sun. brunch with wine, 10:00---3:00 pm
( 608 ) 845-6600  www.artisangal.com
Christopher Columbus Museum
239 Whitney St., Columbus
World-class exhibit ---2000 quality souvenirs marking Chicago’s 1893 World Columbus Exhibition. Tour buses are always welcome.
Open daily, 8:15 am—4:00 pm
( 608 ) 623-1992  www.columbusantiquemall.com
【小题1】Where can you go for a visit on Monday?