英美文化差异(选修).ppt

The Survey of British and American Society and Cultures 庄 玮 Email: Williamzhuang666@126.com Mobile: Section One British Society and Culture Some Concepts English England Britain The United Kingdom British People The National Anthem of the UK: God save the Queen Types of Schools 1. State Schools (free to all children ages between 5 and 16):The government pays. Parents are expected to pay for their children’s school uniform and items of sports wear. 2. Independent schools (Private/public schools): Parents pay for their children’s education. Curriculum The core subjects are English, mathematics and science. They are compulsory for all students aged 5 to 16. GCSE-Exams General Certificate of Secondary Education Every children in their last year of secondary school takes their GCSE exams. They have to take exams in English (language and literature), mathematics, science (physics, chemistry and biology) and a foreign language. University (Higher Education) In order to study in university they have to obtain A levels, usually 3 A levels. Universities charge fees to attend—up to ￡9,000 per year. If they are unable to pay, the government will provide them with financial help. Old Universities Oxford and Cambridge (oxbridge) The university of Oxford was founded in 1167. The university of Cambridge, in 1209. Range of Latitude and Longitude 1. Latitude Range: (between 50° and 60 ° north latitude, similar to that of Heilongjiang Province in China. 2. Longitude Range: (roughly between 2 ° east and 8 ° west longitude) 3. The Prime meridian of 0 ° just passes through the old observatory at Greenwich. Geographic Features A country of Islands. Long coastlines (10,000kms) Complex geographic formation: highlands, plains, lowlands, lakes, mountains and deserts. Beautiful countryside. Numerous ports. (Liverpool, Glasgow) (London as one of the greatest ports in the World) Climate and Weather Much milder climate tha