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《英国文化》课程论文 The British Character 院 系： 机械与动力工程学院 专 业： 机械设计制造及其自动化 学生姓名： 邢崇明 学 号： 311204000823 授课教师： 周志欣老师 2014年5月 Chapter 1 Culture INTRODUCTION to Great Britain Great Britain is surrounded by seas on all sides and is separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. It is just 1,000 kilometres from the south coast to the far north and just under 500 kilometres in the widest part. No place in Great Britain is more than 120 kilometres from the sea. Great Britain is one of the most densely populated countries of Europe, with the southern parts of the country reaching the highest density figures of Europe as a whole. The main mountain regions are the Cornish Heights, the Cambrian in Wales, the Cambrian Mountains (in Lake District) and the Pennies. The highest mountain in Great Britain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. There are many rivers in Great Britain. Among the most important rivers is the Thames, which flows into the North Sea. Its length is 336 km and it is the deepest rive in Britain. It is navigable as far as the capital of Great Britain – London. The longest river in Britain is the Severn. Its length is 354 km (220 miles). Other important rivers include the Trent, the Tay and the Tweed. ( Political map of Britain showing rivers and main towns and cities) The British Character Like people in the world, they all have their own character. Due to the effect of geographical, historical, cultural and other aspects, the British have formed their own unique ways of thinking and behaviors and the quality and characteristics which are different with other countries. They aren’t willing to talk to with others and never like talking about themselves. Besides, their feelings are not exposed and they never light up with pleasure. They are two reasons lead to it. First, British is an island country, the English Cannel cut the connection off between the Europe and UK. They even don’t think th