英语国家社会与文化入门之英国概况.ppt

Course Requirements 20% presentation, class performance, attendance 10% homework 70% final examination Name of the Country Great Britain The United Kingdom England Which one is correct? Full Name of the Country The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Why “united” kingdom? 1707 England with Scotland Kingdom of Great Britain 1800 Great Britain with Ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1922 the Irish Free State established as a Dominion 自治领 1927 six Irish counties reincorporated into the kingdom Flag Evolution UK flag – “the Union Jack”Video (optional) Flag of Wales British National Anthem God Save the King/Queen also the national song of England Where is it in the world map? Where is this country? Where exactly is it in Europe? What are the neighboring countries? Map of Europe Map of Western Europe Maps of the United Kingdom SOME TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Lake District 1 Lake District 2 Lake District 3 Lake District 4 Windermere – Lake District Roman Bath, England United Kingdom climate Climate in London Comparison with that of Wuhan Why mild climate? Why mild climate? Two other influences the surrounding sea the warm south-west winds, or the Westerlies Listen to this song…… 南来的风~~ Blow the Wind Southerly南来的风~~ Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly, Blow the wind south oer the bonny blue sea; Blow the wind southerly, southerly, southerly, Blow bonny breeze my lover to me. They told me last night there were ships in the offing, And I hurried down to the deep rolling sea; But my eye could not see it, Wherever might be it, The bark that is bearing my lover to me. (also barque, ship) UK map UK Regions main UK rivers Thames River in London London Eye (Ferris wheel 摩天轮 135米) From Sky on London Eye London Map (Enlarge it!) London Bridge? Tower Bridge? a well-known nursery rhyme London Bridge is Falling Down (video) Tower B