英美概况 期末RAVEL GUIDE.docxVIP

PAGE9 / NUMPAGES9 Contents Part One UK 3Part Three USA4Part Four CANADA 6Part Five AUSTRALIA 7Part Six NEW ZEALAND 9Part Seven BIBLIOGRAPHY/REFERENCES PAGE 9Our travel agency can give you a brief introduction to English-speaking countries and help you decide where to study. Hope you will find the country you love. Always give you the best service!!!!!!!!! UK Education: British education operates on three levels: schools, higher education, further education. It is compulsory for students between ages 5-16 and state schools are free. You must pass the Advanced level(A-level)examination. The 4 groups of universities in UK are: the ancient university , “red-brick” or civic university, the university founded after the WWII, new university. Three famous universities in UK: Oxford ,Cambridge and St. Andrews university. 2. Culture and National Symbols The national Anthem of UK is God Save the Queen, and the national flag is The Union Flag. Chips and beef are the common food in UK. English is the official language. 3. People and Identity England is not same as the UK, it is one of the 4 countries that belong to the UK. A person from the UK could also be Scottish, Welsh or Irish. The British are often regarded as a “mixed” people. 4. Travel（Tourist Places） （1）London tower: The tower is officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, one of the UK symbols. It located on the Thames River in London. (2)Big ben: It was built in April 10, 1858. It is the largest bell in the world. One of the most famous Gothic architecture in the world. (3)Lake District: a popular tourist destination in England, located in the Cumbrian Mountains of northwest England .It’s association with the Lake Poets. (4) Stonehenge: Stonehenge is the remains of a ring of standing stones set within earthworks. It is in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds. (5) Hyde Park: Bri