A Survey of English-speaking Countries.ppt

A Survey of English-speaking Countries 英语国家概况 Textbook and Reference books 1. The Society and Culture of Major English-speaking Countries --- An Introduction 《英语国家社会与文化入门》 2. A Survey of Britain and U.S.A. 《英美概况》陈治刚，张承谟等编著，上海外语教育出版社 3. Survey of Britain and America 《英美概况》张奎武主编，吉林科学出版社 Teaching and Learning Preview Class Presentation Review Preview: read with pre-assigned questions Class presentation: question and answer, discussion, group work, initiative and cooperation Review: assignments on textbook Contents I. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland II. Ireland III. Australia IV. New Zealand V. The United States of America VI. Canada Location South: France (Across the English Channel and the Strait of Dover) East and Southeast: Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Norway (Across the North Sea) West and North：the Atlantic Ocean Main contents 1. Names; 2. Major geographical features; 3. History; 4. Recent development; 5. Features of U.K. 6. The position of London 1. Names 2. Major geographical features Topology (地形学) The country is slowly tilting with the Northwest slowly rising and the Southeast slowly sinking. The north and west of the country are mainly highlands, while the east and southeast are mostly lowlands. 2. Major geographical features The longest river: the Severn River (354km)(塞文河) The most important river: the Thames River (336km)(泰晤士河) The longest mountain: the Pennies(奔宁山脉)，the “backbone of England” The highest mountain: Ben Nevis (1343km)(本尼维斯山脉) 2. Major geographical features Climate: a favorable maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic Gulf Stream Features: a. mild winters and cool summers; b. steady and reliable rainfall throughout the year; c. a small range of temperature. (4-6 oC in the north in winter, and 12-17 oC in the south in summer) 2. Major geographical featuresEngland The largest, southern part of the island, coverin