英国历史与社会文化.ppt

The Introduction of U.K.. England Objectives Get to know the objectives and features of this lesson Get to know the physical features of Britain Get to know the history of England Great Britain The official name of Great Britain is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland The major island of UK include England, Scotland and Wales The location of GB --laying off the north-western coast line of Europe -- The English Channel separates it from the mainland in the south -- The Strait of Dover, divides it from France Great Britain The UK also referred to GB or the British Isles. It consisting of more that 5,000 islands, the most being the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight. The Cheviot Hills and the river Tweed divide England from Scotland Internationally famous ports include London, Bristol, southampton, Portsmouth, Dover and others. The Geographically features The island of GB is subdivided into two regions -- Lowland Britain -- Highland Britain The Severn is the longest river, and the Thames is the deepest one Rain and fog October—the wettest month July—the hottest month Jan—the coldest month Smog—smoke and fog The goods are produced in the UK Mineral resources is not rich Over ? of Britain’s land is used for farming. A producer and exporter of machinery, electronics, ships, aircraft and navigation equipment. The flora is varied and fauna is similar to that of the north-west of Europe Physical Features Area: 228,400 sq. km (England 130,423 sq.km) Length:Under 1,000 from Width: under 500 km Population: 59.6 million (England 48.7 million) Climate: mild and temperate. British History A history of invasions Before 1st century AD– Kingdom of Celtic people 43 AD—invaded by Roman Empire 408—Romans withdrew after Angles, Saxons and Jutes raided the island An English Legend—King Arthur Two more groups of invaders—Vikings and Normans King Alfred the Great (849-899) Alfred the Great—the only monarch in English histor