英语国家社会与文化英4.pptxVIP

The UK --- The UK EconomyPart I Warm-up questions 1. When was the British economy dominant in the world? 1880s 2. By what time was the UK overtaken by other countries, such as the US and Germany? 1900 3.Which country does it refer to as the Jewel in the Crown? When did it gain its independence?? India, gained its independence in 1947 4. What does The City refer to according to the text? The City of London, a financial center in the world accumulate v. 积累,积攒,累积 aerospace n. 航空航天工业(或技术) ally n. 同盟国,同盟者 asset n. (常用复数)资产 at (the) worst 在最坏的情况下,最糟时 budget n. 预算,预算拨款 bureaucracy n. (行政部门的)权力集中;政府