英美国家概况 PPT课件
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Rivers and Lakes
❖ The longest river: Severn River (354 kilometers long) ❖ The second longest river: Thames (332 kilometers long) ❖ The largest Lake: Lough Neagh
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Map of the UK
Read the map to find:
▪Atlantic Ocean ▪North Sea ▪Irish Sea ▪The English Channel (The Channel Tunnel ) ▪The Republic of Ireland
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Title and GMeaokgeraupphoyf the UK
Ben Nevis in Scotland — the highest point in UK
Wales: It’s mostly mountainous. South Wales is less mountainous
than North and Mid Wales.
Northern Ireland: It’s mostly hilly.
❖ Northern Ireland ❖ Numerous smaller islands
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Location and territory
Location of the UK:
The mainland areas lie between ▪ latitudes 49°N and 61°N and ▪ longitudes 8°W to 2°E
Total territory: 242,910 square kilometers
Rivers and Lakes
❖ The longest river: Severn River (354 kilometers long) ❖ The second longest river: Thames (332 kilometers long) ❖ The largest Lake: Lough Neagh
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Map of the UK
Read the map to find:
▪Atlantic Ocean ▪North Sea ▪Irish Sea ▪The English Channel (The Channel Tunnel ) ▪The Republic of Ireland
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Title and GMeaokgeraupphoyf the UK
Ben Nevis in Scotland — the highest point in UK
Wales: It’s mostly mountainous. South Wales is less mountainous
than North and Mid Wales.
Northern Ireland: It’s mostly hilly.
❖ Northern Ireland ❖ Numerous smaller islands
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Location and territory
Location of the UK:
The mainland areas lie between ▪ latitudes 49°N and 61°N and ▪ longitudes 8°W to 2°E
Total territory: 242,910 square kilometers
英美国家概况课件
Long live our noble Queen 祝她万寿无疆， God save the Queen 神佑女王。 Send her victorious 常胜利， 沐荣光； Happy and glorious孚民望，心欢畅； Long to reign over us 治国家，王运长； God save the Queen. 神佑女王！ Thy choicest gifts in store愿上帝恩泽长， On her be pleased to pour 选精品，倾宝囊， Long may she reign 万岁女王！， May she defend our laws 愿她保护法律， And give us ever cause 使民心齐归向 To sing with heart and voice一致衷心歌唱， God save the Queen 神佑女王！
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth
(1770-1850)
William Wordsworth, British poet, credited
with ushering in the English Romantic Movement with the publication of Lyrical Ballads (1798) in collaboration with Samuel Taylor Coleridge. He was considered the foremost English romantic poets, and composed flowing blank verse on the spirituality of nature and the wonders of human imagination.
Lecture 2 英美国家概况 教学课件
Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR)
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.“
FRD fireside talk
FDR memorial
Great Depression and the New Deal
“a New Deal for the American people”
Gettysburg Address
“…It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. ”
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.“
FRD fireside talk
FDR memorial
Great Depression and the New Deal
“a New Deal for the American people”
Gettysburg Address
“…It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. ”
《英美国家概况》课件
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英美国家对世界的影响
政治影响
英美国家政治体制对全球民主化进程的推动
英美国家作为民主制度的发源地，其政治体制对全球民主化进程产生了深远影响，许多国家在政 治制度上效仿英美，推动了全球民主化进程。
英美国家在国际政治中的领导地位
英美国家凭借强大的经济和军事实力，在国际政治中发挥着领导作用，对国际关系和全球事务产 生重大影响。
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英美国家的贸易政策对全球经济产生深远影响，其贸易策对全球投资环境的影响
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英美国家的投资政策对全球投资环境产生重要影响，其投资政
策的变化对全球投资格局和经济发展产生重要影响。
文化影响
英美国家文化输出对全球文化多样性的影响
英美国家作为全球文化输出大国，其文化产品对全球文化多样性产生重要影响，影响了世 界各地的文化传统和价值观。
英美国家教育体系对全球教育的启示和影响
英美国家的教育体系被认为是全球最优秀的教育体系之一，其教育理念和方法对全球教育 产生了重要影响和启示。
英美国家科技发展对全球科技进步的推动作用
英美国家在科技领域一直处于领先地位，其科技发展对全球科技进步产生了重要推动作用 ，引领全球科技发展方向。
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总结与展望
总结词
美国地理环境多样，历史悠久，是世界上的超级大国。
详细描述
美国位于北美洲，东临大西洋，西濒太平洋，北接加拿大，南至墨西哥及古巴。美国拥有丰富的自然 资源，国土面积居世界第四位。美国历史可追溯至1776年独立建国，经历了两次世界大战和冷战，成 为全球领先的政治、经济、军事和文化大国。
政治与经济
总结词
英美国家对外政策的制定与实施
英美国家对外政策的制定与实施对全球政治稳定和国际安全产生重要影响，其外交政策对其他国 家产生示范效应。
《英语国家概况》课件
Detailed description
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Overview of the United States
Summary: The United States has a rich and diverse geographical and historical background, which has had a profound impact on national development.
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Overview of other English speaking countries
Summary
A country with abundant natural environment and resources, and a fusion of diverse cultures
Detailed description
THE FIRST LESSON OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
《英语国家概况》PPT课件
目
CONTENTS
introductionOverview of the UKOverview of the United StatesOverview of CanadaOverview of other English speaking countries
要点一
要点二
Detailed description
Canada is located in the northern part of North America, with vast land and abundant natural resources. Its history can be traced back to the indigenous period and later became a colony of France and Britain. After Canada gained independence, it gradually developed into a multicultural developed country.
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Overview of the United States
Summary: The United States has a rich and diverse geographical and historical background, which has had a profound impact on national development.
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Overview of other English speaking countries
Summary
A country with abundant natural environment and resources, and a fusion of diverse cultures
Detailed description
THE FIRST LESSON OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
《英语国家概况》PPT课件
目
CONTENTS
introductionOverview of the UKOverview of the United StatesOverview of CanadaOverview of other English speaking countries
要点一
要点二
Detailed description
Canada is located in the northern part of North America, with vast land and abundant natural resources. Its history can be traced back to the indigenous period and later became a colony of France and Britain. After Canada gained independence, it gradually developed into a multicultural developed country.
《英语国家概况》American and British social life课件
Also
people from Asian countries, such as China, Japan and the Philippines crossed the Pacific Ocean to look for a new life in America
AN INTRODUCTION TO
people
• Because people in the USA are from different parts of the
world, they have many different… social
customs
beliefs
language
jobs
wages
personal
habits
• When coming to retirement age, most American workers can leave their regular jobs and live on social security payments in addition to other pensions and their personal savings.
• Relatives usually live separately.
• The “nuclear family” is
economically endent of rest
of the family.
AN INTRODUCTION TO
THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES
• The USA is a country that has more immigrants than any other country in the world.
英语国家概况PPT
❖ including 13 states ❖ with plentiful rainfall and a mild to warm climate ❖ favorable climate for agriculture ❖ fast growing industry and population in recent years ❖great size with few large cities
▪ location (bordering neighbors ) ▪ States (the smallest & the largest state)
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Size and Location
❖In the central part of North America (except Alaska and Hawaii);
▪ drained by the Mississippi and its tributaries
▪ five great lakes and Niagara Falls
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Lake Erie
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2. Main Geographical Regions
New England The Mid-Atlantic States The South The Midwest
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The Great Central Plain
❖Between the Appalachians in the east and the Rocky Mountains in the west.
▪ half of America’s landmass on the continent
▪ stretch from the Great Lakes in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south
▪ location (bordering neighbors ) ▪ States (the smallest & the largest state)
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Size and Location
❖In the central part of North America (except Alaska and Hawaii);
▪ drained by the Mississippi and its tributaries
▪ five great lakes and Niagara Falls
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Lake Erie
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2. Main Geographical Regions
New England The Mid-Atlantic States The South The Midwest
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The Great Central Plain
❖Between the Appalachians in the east and the Rocky Mountains in the west.
▪ half of America’s landmass on the continent
▪ stretch from the Great Lakes in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south
英美国家概况ppt
1945-1991
• the Korean War
• the Vietnam war
Douglas MacArthur
道格拉斯· 麦克阿瑟
• The famous American military strategist • the commander in the second world war of the southwestern Pacific war zone
set up in 1802
• The admission requirements
1.the age of 17-22 year-old unmarried high school graduates or the equivalent of the soldiers 2.1.68 - 1.98m 3.The examination covers the academic aptitude test, and sports. 4.West Point school system for four years, the curriculum is divided into the arts, science, engineering, military science, and sports, 5.every summer (June-August) the field of military training
American foreign policy
• 1945-1991: contain Soviet expansion and bring about change in Soviet political system(cold war) • after 1991:maintain American domination in the world
《英语国家概况》课件
英语文化注重礼仪，尊重传统价 值观，强调家庭和社区关系。
英语文化现状
英语文化在当代仍然独特而多样， 融合了现代和传统元素。
英语经济概况
1 英语经济特点
英语国家在全球经济中起着重要作用，拥有稳定的金融市场和创新的企业。
2 英语经济优势
英语国家通常拥有发达的产业、丰富的自然资源和良好的商业环境。
3 英语经济现状
英语国家的经济实力持续增长，为全球提供了许多商机和合作机会。
结束语
总结英语国家概况
通过本课件，我们了解了英 语国家的数量、语言、教育、 文化和经济等方面的特点。
展望英语国家未来
未来，英语国家将继续在全 球发挥重要作用，并带领着 世界走向更美好的未来。
Q&A
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《英语国家概况》PPT课 件
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介绍英语国家
英语国家数量
世界上大约有Biblioteka 0多个英语国家，遍布全球各个大洲。
英语国家特点
英语国家通常拥有发达的经济、先进的科技以及多元的文化。
英语教育现状
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英语教育政策
许多国家将英语教育列为重点发展项目，并在学校设置英语课程。
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英语教育水平
英语教育水平因国家不同而异，一些国家拥有世界顶级的英语教育。
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英语教育成果
英语教育帮助人们提升语言能力、拓宽视野，为其未来发展提供更多机会。
英语文化特点
英语文化历史
英语文化特色
英国丰富的文化传统影响了全球， 如戏剧、文学、音乐等。
主要英语国家
《英美概况教案》PPT课件
《英美概况教案》PPT课件目录•英美国家概述•英国概况•美国概况•英美教育体制比较•英美旅游资源推荐•总结回顾与拓展延伸PART01英美国家概述地理位置与自然环境地理位置英国位于欧洲大陆西北面，被北海、英吉利海峡、凯尔特海、爱尔兰海和大西洋包围；美国位于北美洲中部，北与加拿大接壤，南靠墨西哥湾，西临太平洋，东濒大西洋。
自然环境英国地形以平原为主，气候温和多雨，四季分明；美国地形复杂多样，气候类型丰富，包括温带大陆性气候、温带海洋性气候、地中海气候等。
历史发展与文化传承历史发展英国历史悠久，经历了罗马入侵、中世纪封建制度、文艺复兴、工业革命等重要时期；美国历史相对较短，但发展迅速，经历了独立战争、西进运动、南北战争、两次世界大战等关键事件。
文化传承英国文化以绅士文化、下午茶文化、皇家文化等为代表，具有深厚的文化底蕴；美国文化以自由、民主、创新为核心，融合了世界多元文化。
政治制度及特点政治制度英国实行君主立宪制，国家元首为女王，政府首脑为首相；美国实行总统共和制，国家元首和政府首脑均为总统。
政治特点英国政治稳定，政府更迭较少，政策制定和执行相对缓慢；美国政治竞争激烈，政府更迭频繁，政策制定和执行迅速。
经济实力与产业结构经济实力英国和美国均为世界经济强国，拥有庞大的经济总量和强大的国际竞争力。
产业结构英国经济以服务业为主导，制造业和金融业也较为发达；美国经济以服务业和高科技产业为主导，制造业和农业也占据重要地位。
PART02英国概况公元前55年与54年，罗马将军朱利叶斯·凯撒两次率军入侵不列颠，虽未成功，但对不列颠产生了深远影响。
罗马入侵与不列颠的崛起5-6世纪，盎格鲁-撒克逊人从欧洲大陆迁徙至不列颠，逐渐形成了英格兰的雏形。
盎格鲁-撒克逊人的迁徙与定居1066年，诺曼底的威廉公爵征服英格兰，建立了诺曼王朝，并引入了欧洲大陆的封建制度。
诺曼征服与封建制度的建立1688年，英国爆发光荣革命，推翻了斯图亚特王朝的专制统治，确立了君主立宪制。
英美国家概况PPT演示课件
Landmarks & Symbols of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Palace of Holyrood
Major Cities—Cardiff
Europe's youngest capital city has been the capital city of Wales for around 50 years home to an enormous amount of urban regeneration and restoration has recently become one of the most fashionable cities in the United Kingdom.
England: it consists of lowland terrain, with some mountainous terrain in the north-west, north and south-west.
3. Major Cities — London
The River Thames
the capital of England and of Great Britain the political center of the Commonwealth a major port one of the world's leading banking and financial centers.
Topography
Northern Ireland: It’s mostly hilly.
Wales: It’s mostly mountainous. South Wales is less mountainous than North and Mid Wales.
英美国家概况加拿大PPT课件
Ottawa River ❖ a humid continental climate ❖ the seventh coldest capital
in the world by annual average temperature, but ranks the third by mean of January temperature ❖ nickname: Bytown
Ocean to the north
√ share land borders with the United States to the south and northwest
√ Canada has the longest coastline in the world.
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arrivals a year ❖ a humid continental climate ❖ one of the safest major cities in North America with a
low crime rate
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1.3 Major Cities—Montreal
❖ the second largest city in Canada
❖ the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec
❖ used to be the largest city in Canada and the industrial and financial centre of Canada
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in the world by annual average temperature, but ranks the third by mean of January temperature ❖ nickname: Bytown
Ocean to the north
√ share land borders with the United States to the south and northwest
√ Canada has the longest coastline in the world.
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arrivals a year ❖ a humid continental climate ❖ one of the safest major cities in North America with a
low crime rate
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1.3 Major Cities—Montreal
❖ the second largest city in Canada
❖ the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec
❖ used to be the largest city in Canada and the industrial and financial centre of Canada
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英美国家概况 PPT
Britain National Flag
British National Emblem（徽章）
国徽：即英王徽。中心图案为一枚盾徽，盾面 上左上角和右下角为红地上三只金狮，象征英 格兰；右上角为金地上半站立的红狮，象征苏 格兰；左下角为蓝地上金黄色竖琴，象征爱尔 兰。盾徽两侧各由一只头戴王冠、代表英格兰 的狮子和一只代表苏格兰的独角兽支扶着。盾 徽周围用法文写着一句格言，意为“恶有恶 报”；下端悬挂着嘉德勋章，饰带上写着“天 有上帝，我有权利”。盾徽上端为镶有珠宝的 金银色头盔l Flag
Canadian National Emblem
国徽:１９２１年制定，图案中间为盾形，盾面下部为一 枝三片枫叶；上部的四组图案分别为：三头金色的狮子， 一头直立的红狮，一把竖琴和三朵百合花，分别象征加 拿大在历史上与英格兰、苏格兰、爱尔兰和法国之间的 联系。盾徽之上有一头狮子举着一片红枫叶，既是加拿 大民族的象征，也表示对第一次世界大战期间加拿大的 牺牲者的悼念。狮子之上为一顶金色的王冠，象征英女 王是加拿大的国家元首。盾形左侧的狮子举着一面联合 王国的国旗，右侧的独角兽举着一面原法国的百合花旗。 底端的绶带上用拉丁文写着“从海洋到海洋”，表示加 拿大的地理位置——西濒太平洋，东临大西洋。
英语国家社会文化知识
英国(UK) 加拿大(Canada) 澳大利亚(The Commonwealth of Australia ) 新西兰(New Zealand) 美国(United States)
British National Flag
国旗：呈横长方形，长与宽之比为２∶１。为 “米”字旗，由深蓝底色和红、白色“米”字组 成。旗中带白边的红色正十字代表英格兰守护神 圣乔治，白色交叉十字代表苏格兰守护神圣安德 鲁，红色交叉十字代表爱尔兰守护神圣帕特里克。 此旗产生于１８０１年，是由原英格兰的白地红 色正十旗、苏格兰的蓝地白色交叉十字旗和爱尔 兰的白地红色交叉十字旗重叠而成。
英语国家概况American-HistoryPPT课件
❖ From the establishment of Jamestown to the Treaty of Paris and to some extent even afterward, American culture strongly resembled British culture.
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Inspired by the success of Spanish explorers who had found gold in South America, these adventurers hoped to get rich. The English merchants who organized the Jamestown colonists expected prosperity or wealth from the venture. They were particularly interested in sources of gold.
pilgrim father
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❖ The colonists were building a new way of life in the New World. There were a number of features which would play a role in forming the American character.
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Immigration has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of American history.
The economic, social, and political aspects of immigration have caused controversy regarding ethnicity, religion, economic benefits, job growth, settlement patterns, environmental impact, impact on upward social mobility （上进心,向上倾向） , levels of criminality, nationalities, political loyalties, moral values, and work habits.
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Inspired by the success of Spanish explorers who had found gold in South America, these adventurers hoped to get rich. The English merchants who organized the Jamestown colonists expected prosperity or wealth from the venture. They were particularly interested in sources of gold.
pilgrim father
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❖ The colonists were building a new way of life in the New World. There were a number of features which would play a role in forming the American character.
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Immigration has been a major source of population growth and cultural change throughout much of American history.
The economic, social, and political aspects of immigration have caused controversy regarding ethnicity, religion, economic benefits, job growth, settlement patterns, environmental impact, impact on upward social mobility （上进心,向上倾向） , levels of criminality, nationalities, political loyalties, moral values, and work habits.
英美国家概况ppt课件
discovered the New Continent
came from____.
A. England
B. Ireland
C. Spain
D. Italy
21. The last English colony in America was ____, which was established in 1733. A. North Carolina B. South Carolina C. Georgia D. Arizona
A. 4, 16
B. 4, 18
C. 5, 16
D. 5, 18
6. The University of Oxford and Cambridge date from the ____ centuries. A. 9th and 10th B. 10th and 11th C. 11th and 12th D. 12th and 13th
7. The Hundred Years’ War between Britain and France was fought___. A. from 1327 to 1453 B. from 1337 to 1453 C. from 1347 to 1453 D. from 1357 to 1453
A. English
B. Scottish
C. Gaelic
D. Denish
10. Among the most typical English
sports, ____ has been in existence
since the 16th century.
A. rugby
B. soccer
C. cricket
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❖ Northern Ireland ❖ Numerous smaller islands
Location and territory
Location of the UK:
The mainland areas lie between ▪ latitudes 49°N and 61°N and ▪ longitudes 8°W to 2°E
London Eye
Major Cities—Edinburgh
❖ Capital of Scotland ❖ administrative, financial, legal, medical and
insurance center of Scotland ❖ beautiful scenery ❖ renowned architecture
St. Paul's Cathedral
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Hyde Park
Tower of London
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Cardiff City Hall
Landmarks & Symbols of Cardiff
Millennium Stadium
Cardiff Castle
Major Cities—Belfast
❖ the second largest city ❖ capital of Northern Ireland ❖ an important historic city
Hwæt! We Gar-Dena þeodcyninga, hu ða æþelingas Oft Scyld Scefing
in geardagum, þrym gefrunon,
ellen fremedon. sceaþena þreatum
2. Middle English (11th ~ 15th )
2. Climate
Main characteristics:
Temperate, with warm summers, cold winters and plenty rainfall
Three major features:
❖ Winter fog ❖ Rainy days ❖ Instability/changeability
1. Old English (5th ~ 11th)
Language of Angle-axonsInfluenced by
▪ Old Norse ▪ Latin and Greek words ▪ Danish words
Beowulf
The most famous work from the Old English period is the epic poem ”Beowulf” (approximately AD 900)
Rivers and Lakes
❖ The longest river: Severn River (354 kilometers long) ❖ The second longest river: Thames (332 kilometers long) ❖ The largest Lake: Lough Neagh
of total
85.7% 1.2% 5.3% 1.2% 1.8% 1.3% 0.5% 0.4% 1.0% 0.8% 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
III The English Language
❖ 1. Old English ❖ 2. Middle English ❖ 3. Modern English ❖ 4. Standard English
For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
Ben Nevis in Scotland — the highest point in UK
Wales: It’s mostly mountainous. South Wales is less mountainous
than North and Mid Wales.
Northern Ireland: It’s mostly hilly.
centers.
The River Thames
Landmarks & Symbols of London
The palace of Westminster
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Landmarks & Symbols of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Palace of Holyrood
Major Cities—Cardiff
❖ Europe's youngest capital city
❖ has been the capital city of Wales for around 50 years
❖ home to an enormous amount of urban regeneration and restoration
❖ has recently become one of the most fashionable cities in the United Kingdom.
Landmarks & Symbols of Cardiff
Total territory: 242,910 square kilometers
Interesting Fact: No one in the UK lives more than 120 km (75 miles) from the sea.
Topography
England: it consists of lowland terrain, with some mountainous
City Hall
Landmarks & Symbols of Belfast
Belfast Castle
II People
Overall population: over 60 millions
Distribution:
❖ England: about 50 million ❖ Scotland:over 5 million ❖ Wales: around 3 million ❖ Northern Ireland: about 1.7million
❖ The Irish people were also Celtic in origin ❖ immigrants
Percentage of total UK Population
Ethinc Groups
❖ White British ❖ White Irish ❖ White (other) ❖ Mixed race ❖ Indian ❖ Pakistani ❖ Bengali ❖ Other Asian (non-Chinese) ❖ Black Caribbean ❖ Black African ❖ Black (others) ❖ Chinese ❖ Other
LOGO
Chapter One
Geography, People and Language
Contents
I
Geography
II
People
III
The English Language
I Geography
❖ 1. Geographical Feature ❖ 2. Climate ❖ 3. Major Cities
3. Major Cities — London
❖ the capital of England and of Great Britain ❖ the political center of the Commonwealth ❖ a major port ❖ one of the world's leading banking and financial
Status
French replaced English as the official language, and English became the Language of lower class ▪ big — pork ▪ sheep — mutton ▪ cattle — beef
Thames
Lake District
Lake poets
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" ---William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
Location and territory
Location of the UK:
The mainland areas lie between ▪ latitudes 49°N and 61°N and ▪ longitudes 8°W to 2°E
London Eye
Major Cities—Edinburgh
❖ Capital of Scotland ❖ administrative, financial, legal, medical and
insurance center of Scotland ❖ beautiful scenery ❖ renowned architecture
St. Paul's Cathedral
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Hyde Park
Tower of London
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Buckingham Palace
Tower Bridge
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Cardiff City Hall
Landmarks & Symbols of Cardiff
Millennium Stadium
Cardiff Castle
Major Cities—Belfast
❖ the second largest city ❖ capital of Northern Ireland ❖ an important historic city
Hwæt! We Gar-Dena þeodcyninga, hu ða æþelingas Oft Scyld Scefing
in geardagum, þrym gefrunon,
ellen fremedon. sceaþena þreatum
2. Middle English (11th ~ 15th )
2. Climate
Main characteristics:
Temperate, with warm summers, cold winters and plenty rainfall
Three major features:
❖ Winter fog ❖ Rainy days ❖ Instability/changeability
1. Old English (5th ~ 11th)
Language of Angle-axonsInfluenced by
▪ Old Norse ▪ Latin and Greek words ▪ Danish words
Beowulf
The most famous work from the Old English period is the epic poem ”Beowulf” (approximately AD 900)
Rivers and Lakes
❖ The longest river: Severn River (354 kilometers long) ❖ The second longest river: Thames (332 kilometers long) ❖ The largest Lake: Lough Neagh
of total
85.7% 1.2% 5.3% 1.2% 1.8% 1.3% 0.5% 0.4% 1.0% 0.8% 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
III The English Language
❖ 1. Old English ❖ 2. Middle English ❖ 3. Modern English ❖ 4. Standard English
For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
Ben Nevis in Scotland — the highest point in UK
Wales: It’s mostly mountainous. South Wales is less mountainous
than North and Mid Wales.
Northern Ireland: It’s mostly hilly.
centers.
The River Thames
Landmarks & Symbols of London
The palace of Westminster
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Big Ben
Westminster Abbey
Landmarks & Symbols of London
Landmarks & Symbols of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle
Palace of Holyrood
Major Cities—Cardiff
❖ Europe's youngest capital city
❖ has been the capital city of Wales for around 50 years
❖ home to an enormous amount of urban regeneration and restoration
❖ has recently become one of the most fashionable cities in the United Kingdom.
Landmarks & Symbols of Cardiff
Total territory: 242,910 square kilometers
Interesting Fact: No one in the UK lives more than 120 km (75 miles) from the sea.
Topography
England: it consists of lowland terrain, with some mountainous
City Hall
Landmarks & Symbols of Belfast
Belfast Castle
II People
Overall population: over 60 millions
Distribution:
❖ England: about 50 million ❖ Scotland:over 5 million ❖ Wales: around 3 million ❖ Northern Ireland: about 1.7million
❖ The Irish people were also Celtic in origin ❖ immigrants
Percentage of total UK Population
Ethinc Groups
❖ White British ❖ White Irish ❖ White (other) ❖ Mixed race ❖ Indian ❖ Pakistani ❖ Bengali ❖ Other Asian (non-Chinese) ❖ Black Caribbean ❖ Black African ❖ Black (others) ❖ Chinese ❖ Other
LOGO
Chapter One
Geography, People and Language
Contents
I
Geography
II
People
III
The English Language
I Geography
❖ 1. Geographical Feature ❖ 2. Climate ❖ 3. Major Cities
3. Major Cities — London
❖ the capital of England and of Great Britain ❖ the political center of the Commonwealth ❖ a major port ❖ one of the world's leading banking and financial
Status
French replaced English as the official language, and English became the Language of lower class ▪ big — pork ▪ sheep — mutton ▪ cattle — beef
Thames
Lake District
Lake poets
"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" ---William Wordsworth
I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.