英国chapter1 Land_and_people.ppt

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英国chapter1 Land_and_people

English-Speaking Countries: A Survey Part one The United Kingdom of of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ⅠDifferent names for Britain and its Parts Geographical name----the British Isles, Great Britain and England Offical name of the United Kingdom---the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Different names for Britain and its Parts The British Isles: two large islands + hundreds of small ones What are the two large islands? Great Britain + Ireland Map (1) the British Isles 大布列颠群岛 It is a group of islands off the northwestern coast of Europe, which consists of two main islands: Great Britain, Ireland and numerous smaller islands. Of all the islands, the largest one is called Great Britain. The second largest one is Ireland, which is to the west of Great Britain. Thus, British Isles don’t refer to Great Britain only. (2) Britain It is the short form for Great Britain. Officially, it should be the Great Britain, which comprises England, Wales, and Scotland. (3) England As for the great importance of England in the U.K. , people often use the word “England” when they mean the country. Many foreigners are often confused, so they follow suit. However, the people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland do not like it. (4) British Empire (5) British Commonwealth free association of nations whose members share a common commitment to promoting human rights, democracy, and economic development All members accept the British monarch as the symbolic head of the Commonwealth Almost?all?members?of the Commonwealth were once ruled by Britain as part of the British Empire. (6) Official name: the U.K. = the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3. National flag :the Union Jack National Anthem: God Save the Queen God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save our Queen! Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us, God save o

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