英语国家概况考试题目汇总.doc

the British Commonwealth: Its a free association of independent countries which were once colonies of Britain. It was established in 1931,replacing the former British Empire. Member nations are joined together economically and have certain trading arrangements. Today there are about 50 member countries within the Commonwealth. The Lake District:The Lake District is located in the northwest of England. It is one of the countrys popular tourist attractions. It is well known for its wild and beautiful scenery and lakes. It is also the home of the lake poets William Wordsworth, Sanuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey of the 19th century. The national Eisteddfod: . It is one of festivals of song and dance celebrated in Wales. It is a great event in the year. On these occasions competitions are held in Welsh poetry, music, singing and art. In this way, the Welsh language and its culture can be kept alive. The Heptarchy: .it was the period in English history when Anglo-Saxon set up seven small kingdoms in about 6th century. These kingdoms were constantly at war with one another,each trying to get up the upper hand. William the Conqueror : . He was known as Duke of Normandy. In 1066,he led the normans to cross the english Channel and conquered England. He became William 1. His reign marked the beginning of the complete feudal system in England. The Celts: The Celts were ancient people in English history. They began to arrive Britain about 700 BC.。They came to Britain in three main waves:the Gaels-came about 600 BC.,the Brythons-came about 400 BC, the Belgae-came about 150 BC. The Celts are the ancestors of the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish. The black death: The Black Death was the modern name given to the deadly epidemic disease spread by rat fleas across Europe in the 14th century. It swept through England in the summer of 1348. It reduced between one half and one-third of English population and caused a great economic loss. the Great Charter:Great Charter was signed