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8.1 Sports
Manchester United （英）曼彻斯特足球联队
Arsenal （英）阿森纳足球队
Warwickshire 沃里克郡（英国英格兰郡名）
Wimbledon 温布尔登（英国英格兰东南部城市）（位于伦敦附近，是著名的国际网球比赛地）
lawn tennis n. 草地网球
rugby n. 橄榄球运动；英式橄榄球
golf n. 高尔夫球
hooliganism n. 流氓行为；足球暴力
spectator n. 观众，旁观者
rounders [英]软球粗棒球(类似于棒球的一种游戏, 棒球由此演变而来)
tournament n. 锦标赛，联赛
greyhound n. 灰狗
off-track adj. 偏离轨道的
tailgate n.（卡车等的）后挡板；下闸门
extreme sport n. 极端运动
8.2
St. Albans 圣阿尔本兹(英国英格兰东南部赫特福德郡西部城市)
pub n. 酒馆，酒店
brewery n. 酿酒厂，啤酒厂
bitter n. 苦；苦味物；苦啤酒
lager n.淡啤酒； 拉格啤酒
Guinness 健力士啤酒； 健力士黑啤
cider n. <美>（用作饮料或制醋用的）苹果汁；<英>苹果酒
stout n. 烈性黑啤酒
pint n. 品脱；一品脱的量器或容器
wedge n. 楔；楔形物
Cheddar cheese 车达芝士（英国索莫塞特郡车达地方产的一种硬质全脂牛乳奶酪。色泽白或金黄。）
pickle n. 腌菜，泡菜; 酸黄瓜
appetizer n. 开胃菜； 前菜
tavern n. 酒馆; 啤酒屋
scampi n. (外裹面包屑的)油炸大虾
8.3
Disneyland 迪斯尼乐园
Universal Studios 环球影业；环球影城
Six Flags 六面旗或六旗（世界上最大的主题公园连锁品牌）
household n. 家庭，户
Holy Communion n. <宗>圣餐礼
Recreation n. 消遣；娱乐
candy floss n. 棉花糖
obsessive adj. 着迷的；急迫的
aerobic adj.有氧的；有氧健身的
treadmill n.（锻炼身体的）跑步机
skydiving n. 跳伞运动
hang gliding n. 悬挂式滑翔，乘风滑翔
bungee jumping n.蹦极跳
white-water rafting n. 乘竹筏漂流
podcast n. 播客
8.4
Tower of London （英）伦敦塔
St. Paul’s Cathedral （英）圣保罗大教堂，是世界著名的宗教圣地，世界第五大教堂，英国第一大教堂。
Buckingham Palace 白金汉宫（英国的王宫）
Palace of Westminster （英）威斯敏斯特宫，又称议会大厦
Big Ben （英）伊丽莎白塔即威斯敏斯特宫钟塔，英国国会会议厅附属钟楼，昵称大本钟
British Museum （英）大英博物馆，又称不列颠博物馆
The Statue of Liberty （美）自由女神像，全名为“自由女神铜像国家纪念碑”
Times Square （美）时代广场（位于美国纽约市曼哈顿区）
The Las Vegas Strip （美）拉斯维加斯大道
National Mall and Memorial Parks （美）国家广场和纪念公园
Faneuil Hall Marketplace （美）法纳尔厅市场
Fisherman’s Wharf （美） 渔人码头（美国旧金山旅游观光名胜）
Niagara Falls [加拿大·美国] 尼亚加拉瀑布
Great Smoky Mountains National Park （美）大烟山国家公园
Navy Pier （美）芝加哥海军码头
the Metropolitan Museum of Art （美）纽约大都会艺术博物馆
the Blitz 伦敦大轰炸
World Heritage Site 世界文化遗产
the Rosetta Stone 罗塞塔石碑
the Elgin Marbles 埃尔金大理石雕
focal adj. 焦点的
reign vi. 当政，统治；占主导地位
hospitality n. 殷勤好客；招待，款待
fortress n. 堡垒，要塞
concentric adj. 同一中心的
espionage n. 侦察；间谍活动
dome n. 穹顶； 圆屋顶
bustling adj. 繁忙的，熙熙攘攘的
encompass vt. 围绕，包围
quaint adj. 古色古香的；少见的，古怪的
cobblestone n. 圆石，鹅卵石
promenade n. 散步，闲逛
armor n. 装甲；盔甲
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-Unit 1 Glossary
--Glossary
-1.1 UK：Geography features and major cities
--1.1 UK：Geography features and major cities
-1.1 Quiz
-1.2 US：Geography features and major cities
--1.2 US：Geography features and major cities
-1.2 Quiz
-1.3 Ethnic Groups
-1.3 Quiz
-1.4 Language
-1.4 Quiz
-1.5 British English v.s. American English
--1.5 British English v.s. American English
-1.5 Quiz
-Unit 1 Test
-Topic for discussion: How much do you know about Britain?
-Unit 2 Glossary
--Glossary
-2.1 People
-2.1 Quiz
-2.2 The Thrones
-2.2 Quiz
-2.3 U.K.: The Empire
-2.3 Quiz
-2.4 U.S.: The Discovery and Colonies
--2.4 U.S.: The Discovery and Colonies
-2.4 Quiz
-2.5 U.S.:the Independence
-2.5 Quiz
-2.6 U.S.:The Civil War
-2.6 Quiz
-Unit 2 Test
-Topic for Discussion： Kings and queens
-Unit 3 Glossary
--Glossary
-3.1 U.K.: The monarchy, the government and political parties
--3.1 U.K.: The monarchy, the government and political parties
-3.1 Quiz
-3.2 American Political System
--3.2 American Political System
-3.2 Quiz
-3.3 American Democracy
-3.3 Quiz
-3.4 Exciting Campaigns, Electrifying Speeches
--Exciting Campaigns, Electrifying Speeches：Part A
--Exciting Campaigns, Electrifying Speeches： Part B
-3.4 Quiz
-Unit 3 Test
-Topic for discussion: President, President!
-Unit 4 Glossary
--Glossary
-4.1 The U.K.: Economy
-4.1 Quiz
-4.2 the U.S.： Economy
-4.2 Quiz
-4.3 The U.S.: Technology
-4.3 Quiz
-Unit 4 Test
-Topic for discussion: The greatest invention in the history
-Unit 5 Glossary
--Glossary
-5.1 The History of Education, Educational Policy and Educational System
--5.1 The History of Education, Educational Policy and Educational System
-5.1 Quiz
-5.2 Higher Education and Famous Universities
--5.2 Higher Education and Famous Universities
-5.2 Quiz
-5.3 Go to British and American Universities: A Conversation
--5.3 Go to British and American Universities: A Conversation
-5.3 Quiz
-Unit 5 Test
-Topic for discussion: Which country would you like to go for further study?
-Unit 6 Glossary
--html
-6.1 Hollywood
-6.1 Quiz
-6.2 British and American Televisions
--6.2 British and American Televisions
-6.2 Quiz
-6.3 Press and Social Media
-6.3 Quiz
-6.4 Popular Music
--流行音乐
-6.4 Popular Music
-6.4 Quiz
-Unit 7 Glossary
--html
-7.1 Life and Customs
-7.1 Quiz
-7.2 Religions
-7.2 Quiz
-7.3 British Holidays
-7.3 Quiz
-7.4 American Holidays
-7.4 Quiz
-Unit 7 Test
-Topic for discussion: Other traditions and customs
-Unit 8 Glossary
--html
-8.1 Sports
-8.1 Quiz
-8.2 British Pubs and American Bars
--8.2 British Pubs and American Bars
-8.2 Quiz
-8.3 Entertainment and Recreation
--8.3 Entertainment and Recreation
-8.3 Quiz
-8.4 Travel
-8.4 Quiz
-Unit 8 Test
-Topic for discussion: Disneyland
-9.1 Geography and History
--9.1 Quiz
-9.2 Government and Economy
--9.2 Quiz
-9.3 Society and Culture
--9.3 Quiz
-Unit 9 Test
-Topic for discussion: the Canadian English
-10.1 Geography and History
--10.1 Quiz
-10.2 Government, Economy and Culture
--10.2 Government, Economy and Culture
--10.2 Quiz
-Unit 10 Test
-Topic for discussion: Irish culture
-11.1 Geography and History
--11.1 Quiz
-11.2 Government, Economy and Culture
--11.2 Government, Economy and Culture
--11.2 Quiz
-Topic for discussion: Australian Style
-12 Quiz
-Unit 11&12 Test
