英美文化与国家概况

2) The Scots are said to be a serious, cautious and thrifty people, and they are also hospitable, generous and friendly. 3) The Irish are charm and vivacity.
I. Different Names for Britain and its Parts 1.Geographical names: the British Isles, Great Britain and England. 2. Official name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 3.The British Isles are made up of two large islands-Great Britain (the larger one) and Ireland, and hundreds of small ones.
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2.The factors influence the climate in Britain: 1）The surrounding waters tend to balance the seasonal differences by heating up the land in winter and cooling it off in summer; 2）The prevailing south-west winds or the Westerlies blow over the country all the year round 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.
2. The difference in character 1) The Welsh are emotional and cheerful people. They are music lovers and are proud of their past. Throughout the year they have festivals of song and dance and poetry called Eisteddfodau. The great event of the year is the National Eisteddfod. On these occasions competitions are held in Welsh poetry, music, singing and art.
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Chapter 2 The Origins of a Nation
V. The People
1.Population distribution Britain has a population of about 57 millions and it is very unevenly distributed. 90% of the population is urban and only 10% is rural. The population of Britain is made up mainly of the English (81.5%), the Scottish (9.6%), the Welsh (1.9%), the Irish (2.4%), the Northern Irish (1.8%) and other peoples (2.8%).
1. Geography 2. Population, Race and Ethnic Groups 3. American History (I)(1600-1900) 4. American History (II)(1900-1945) 5. American History (III)(1945-1980s) 6. The Economy 7. Political Institutions 8. Education 9. Literature, Architecture and Music 10. Holidays and Festivals
3. Rainfall Britain has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. The average annual rainfall in Britain is over 1,000mm. There is a water surplus in the north and west, and a water deficit in the south and east.
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II. Geographical Features 1.Geographical position of Britain: Britain is an island country surrounded by the sea. It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the south and the North Sea in the east. 2.The north and west of Britain are mainly highlands; and the east and southeast are mostly lowlands.
4.Three political divisions on the island of Great Britain: England, Scotland and Wales.
England is in the southern part of Great Britain. It is the largest, most populous section. Capital: London Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It has three natural zones (the Highlands in the north; the Central lowlands; the south Uplands) Capital: Edinburgh Wales is in the west of Great Britain. Capital: Cardiff Northern Ireland is the fourth region of the UK. Capital: Belfast
4. Lough Neagh is the largest lake in Britain which is located in Northern Ireland. (396 square kilometers).
5. River Clyde is the most important river in Scotland.
6. Snowdonia is the highest mountain in Wales. （1,085m）
IV. Climate
1. Britain's favorable climate Britain has a ma源自文库itime climate---winters are not too cold and summers are not too hot. It has a steady reliable rainfall throughout the whole year. The temperature varies within a small range.
美国地理位置 美国人口种族 美国历史（1） 美国历史（2） 美国历史（3） 美国经济 政治制度 美国教育 文化、建筑和音乐 节日和假期
Chapter 1 Land and People
1. Can you describe the geographical position of Britain? 2. Can you describe the favorable climate of Britain? 3. Can you describe the distribution of Britain’s population? 4. Can you describe the differences in character among the Welsh, the Scots and the Irish?
III. Rivers and Lakes
1. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain (1,343m).
2. Severn River is the longest river in Britain (338km).
3. Thames River is the second longest and most important river in Britain. (336km).
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1. Land and People 英国的国土与人民 2. The Origins of a Nation 英国的起源 3. The Shaping of the Nation 英国的形成 4. Transition to the Modern Age 向现代英国的过渡 5. The Rise and Fall of the British Empire 大英帝国的兴衰 6. The Economy 英国经济 7. Government and Administration 英国政府机构 8. Justice and the law 法律与司法机构 9. Social Affairs 英国社会 10. Cultural Affairs 英国文化