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1 Culture: A Historic Love Letter 文化：一封历史情书 2 Culture: A Historic Love Letter 文化：一封历史情书 The King of Words 词语之王 Read the text below and do the activity that follows: 阅读下面的短文，然后完成练习： The 16th century English King Henry VIII is best known for his prodigious appetite and habit of executing wives he was unhappy with, but a love letter written by Henry shows a softer side to his character. The letter, which has been hidden in the Vatican for nearly 500 years, is to go on display at the British Library in London in April. Henry wrote to Anne Boleyn, who would become his second wife, in January 1528, apologising to her for suggesting that she become his mistress. In the letter Henry promises Anne that “henceforth my heart will be dedicated to you alone”, an assurance that contradicts Henry’s womanising reputation. Henry continues, “The beautiful words of your letter are so cordially phrased, that they really oblige me to honour, love, and serve you for ever.” Henry went on to marry Anne Boleyn after divorcing his first wife, the Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon, but despite having written to Anne like a lovesick schoolboy, Henry’s marriage to her ended badly. Having failed to provide him with a male heir, Anne fell from favour with the king, whose chief minister had her charged with treason and adultery. Anne was executed by beheading at the Tower of London in May 1536, leaving the way clear for Henry to marry his third wife Jane Seymour. According to contemporary witnesses Anne went to her death displaying queenly dignity; on the morning of her execution she told her prison guard, “I heard say the executioner was very good, and I have a little neck.” Henry went on to be married a total of six times, divorcing twice and executing another wife, but in spite of all his efforts, Henry died without leaving a surviving male heir, a situation which resulted in the coronation of Anne’s daughter, Queen Elizabeth I. 3 Glossary 词汇表 16th century – 16世纪 Henry VIII – 亨利八世 prodigious appetite – 巨大的食欲 executing – 处决 the Vatican – 梵蒂冈 British Library – 大英图书馆 mistress – 情妇 henceforth – 从今以后 womanising reputation – 跟许多女 人有染的名声 cordially phrased – 诚恳地诉说 divorcing – 离婚 lovesick schoolboy – 害相思病的小 男生 male heir – 男性继承人 fell from favour – 失宠 treason – 叛国罪 adultery – 通奸 beheading – 斩首 contemporary witnesses – 当时的 证人 queenly dignity – 女王的尊严 coronation – 加冕礼 1. Reading Quiz 阅读测验 Are these sentences true or false? Circle the correct answer. 以下句子哪句是真?哪句是假？请圈出正确答案。 1. Henry VIII was a man who liked to eat a lot of food. True / False 2. Henry VIII’s letter was stored in the British Library for five centuries. True / False 3. Anne Boleyn was Henry’s first wife. True / False 4. Anne was hanged at the Tower of London in 1536. True / False 5. After Henry’s death, Anne’s daughter became queen. True / False 4 2. Correct verb forms 动词的正确形式 Read the sentences below. Put the correct form of each verb in the space. 请用以下括号内动词的正确形式来填空。 1. Henry VIII (to write) secret love letters to Anne Boleyn. 2. Henry VIII (to divorce) his first wife before he married Anne Boleyn. 3. Anne Boleyn (to become) unpopular with the king because she didn’t give birth to a baby boy. 4. Anne (to display) queenly dignity when she was executed at the Tower of London. 5. Anne Boleyn (to die) in 1536. 5 3. Complete the letter 请完成下面这封情书 Read the love letter. Write a word or phrase (a-f) in each space (1-6). 清先阅读这封情书，然后用a – f 的短语填空。 (1) Li, It has (2) since we last met. I miss hearing your infectious laugh and looking into your (3) . I often recall our (4) and think about how happy we were together. I will (5) of that glorious evening forever. I eagerly await our next meeting. (6) . Lots of love. Ang a. Please write soon b. been too long c. treasure the memory d. Dear e. beautiful eyes f. first date 6 4. Wordsearch 单词搜索 Try to find the words associated with weddings in the puzzle below. There are ten words to find. Words can be written horizontally (J), vertically (L) or diagonally (P) 请在下面的字谜游戏中，找出与婚礼有关的英语单词来。 共有10个单词，其组成方式可能以水平的 (J) 垂直的 (L) 或对角的 (P) 形式出现。 r e c e p t i o n d f i a t a d f s i a g e f g a g h i u s m v d w s h v w o n n r l o v e h i s e n l s l r w r d g g e d e w e o b r i d e c r e y c r g f g h i y e v u m k c l g c b n t d i k o m a r r i a g e g c f o s k e o e r r e u e m n e e h o h o n r j a g a r i o m a r r i a love marriage wedding service bride groom reception cake vow honeymoon 7 Answers 答案 1. Reading Quiz 阅读测验 Are these sentences true or false? Circle the correct answer. 以下句子哪句是真?哪句是假？请圈出正确答案。 1. Henry VIII was a man who liked to eat a lot of food. True 2. Henry VIII’s letter was stored in the British Library for five centuries. False 3. Anne Boleyn was Henry’s first wife. False 4. Anne was hanged at the Tower of London in 1536. False 5. After Henry’s death, Anne’s daughter became queen. True 2. Correct verb forms 动词的正确形式 Read the sentences below. Put the correct form of each verb in the space. 请用以下括号内动词的正确形式来填空。 1. Henry VIII wrote secret love letters to Anne Boleyn. 2. Henry VIII divorced his first wife before he married Anne Boleyn. 3. Anne Boleyn became unpopular with the king because she didn’t give birth to a baby boy. 4. Anne displayed queenly dignity when she was executed at the Tower of London. 5. Anne Boleyn died in 1536. 3. Complete the letter 请完成下面这封情书 Read the love letter. Write a word (a-f) or phrase in each space (1- 6). 清先阅读这封情书，然后用a – f 的短语填空。 Dear Li, It has been too long since we last met. I miss hearing your infectious laugh and looking into your beautiful eyes. I often recall our first date and think about how happy we were together. I will treasure the memory of that glorious evening forever. I eagerly await our next meeting. Please write soon. Lots of love. Ang 4. Wordsearch 单词搜索 r e c e p t i o n h v w o l o v e s n w d e e b r i d e r y i v m c g n i o m a r r i a g e c o k o e n e o m