英国概况(包括历史和文化)

world's land area.
A. one third
B. one fifth
C. one fourth
D. two fifths
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1. Does Britain have a favorable climate？ Why？
Yes, it has a favorable climate, because it has a maritime type of climate-----winters are mild, not too cold and summers are cool, not too hot. It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. It has a small range of temperature too.
The UK
England, Scotland, Wales Northern Ireland.
Great Britain
3.The British Isles:
Great Britain Ireland hundreds of small ones.
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(1) England is in the southern part of Great Britain. It is the largest, most populous section. (2) Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. Capital: Edinburgh. (3) Wales is in the west of Great Britain. Capital: Cardiff (4) Northern Ireland is the fourth region of the UK. Capital: Belfast.
1. The surrounding waters balance the seasonal differences;
2. The prevailing south-west winds bringing warm and wet air in winter and keeping the temperatures moderate; 3. The North Atlantic Drift passes the western coast of the British Isles and warms them. There is a water surplus in the north and west, and a water deficit in the south and east.
Chapter One: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Contents
1 Unit One :Brief Introduction of the UK 2 Unit Two: The Government, Politics and Economy 3 Unit Three: Education and Literature 4 Unit Four: Culture and Social life
Population density (people per sq km)Baidu Nhomakorabea
England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales United Kingdom
50,093,800 1,710,300 5,078,400 2,952,500
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Tower bridge
Origin Mouth
Kemble
North Sea
Thames River
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The climate of UK
maritime climate prevailing south-west winds and west wind North Atlantic Drift
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VI. The History of Great Britain
I. The Celtic people from Europe (100AD) II. Roman Invasion (55BC-410AD) III. The Anglo-Saxons From Germany (446-871) IV．Viking and Danish invasions V．The Norman Conquest (1066) VI. British Empire. (1400-1946)
(北大西洋暖流)
plenty of rainfall
Humidity & fog
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unequally distributed population
Administrative Division
Population (mid 2004)
Area Size (sq km)
3. What are the three natural zones in Scotland？
The three natural zones in Scotland are: the Highlands in the north; the Central lowlands, and the south Uplands
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125
77,925
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20,732
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242,514
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Exercise:
A 1. The British Isles are made up of________
A. two large islands and hundreds of small ones B. two large islands and Northern Ireland C. three large islands and hundreds of small ones D. three large islands and Northern Ireland
2. There are three political divisions on the island of
B Great Britain. They are_______
A. Britain， Scotland and Wales B. England， Scotland and Wales C. Britain， Scotland and Ireland D. England， Scotland and Ireland
2. What are the factors which influence the climate in Britain？ Which part of Britain has the most rainfall and which part is the driest？
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National Emblem
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national anthem ： “god save the queen” （如在位的是男性君主，国歌改为“god save the king”）
National flower：Rose National bird：红胸鸽 (redbreast/robin)
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4. What is the main problem in Northern Ireland？
Hundreds of years ago Scots and English Protestants were sent to live in Northern Ireland. Since then there has been fighting between the Protestants and the Roman Catholics. The former are the dominant group, while the latter are seeking more social, political and economic opportunities. The British Government and the government of Ireland are now working together to bring peace to Northern Ireland.
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Belfast
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Cardiff
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III. Geographical Features
north and west: highlands east and southeast: lowlands
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the British Isles, Great Britain and England North
Atlantic Ocean
North Sea
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
4. About a hundred years ago, as a result of imperialist
expansion, Britain ruled an empire that had one
C fourth of the world's people and __________of the
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redbreast
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The Monarchy
I. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, . the head of state is a king or a queen. II. The monarch actually has no real power. The monarch’s power are limited by law and Parliament. Constitutional monarchy began after the Glorious Revolution in 1688.
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II. Different Names for Britain and its Parts
1. Official name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2.The Definition of The UK., Great Britain and England.
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3. The capital city of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland
are ___E__d_in__b_u_r_g_h__, ____C__a_r_d_i_f_f___, ____B__e_lf_a_s_t___.
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Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the United Kingdom
I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts II. Geographical Features III. Climate and people IV. The History of Great Britain
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Unite II The Politics of Great Britain
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