英语国家概况(1) 《英语国家社会与文化入门》 朱永涛 主编
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2.1复习笔记ernment1.The Constitution2.Parliament3.Election4.The Cabinet5.Public servants6.Reform7.The Ombudsman8.Local governmentⅡ.Education1.Early childhood education2.Primary schools and secondary schools3.The Correspondence School4.State schools and private schools5.Special needs education6.Universities and polytechnicsⅢ.Economy1.Agriculture2.Forestry and fishing3.Energy4.Overseas tradeernment（政府）1.The Constitution（宪法）(1)New Zealand has no written constitution.(2)The Constitution Act1986defines the relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial roles of government.(1)新西兰没有成文宪法。
(2)宪法法案1986规定了立法、行政以及司法三者政府职能之间的关系。
2.Parliament（议会）(1)The Head of State is the British monarch,represented in New Zealand by a Governor-General.The Governor-General’s agreement is required for an Act of Parliament to become law.(2)New Zealand is governed by an elected parliament,which has had a single chamber—the House of Representatives—since1950.(3)The functions of Parliament include passing laws,supervising the government’s administration and receiving petitions from citizens.(1)新西兰的国家元首是英国女王，总督是她在新西兰的代表。
《英语国家社会与文化入门》(第3版)(朱永涛、王立礼主编)(考研真题与典型题详解 美国的政治制度)【
4.2考研真题与典型题详解I.Multiple Choice1.Who influenced the Founding Fathers by his theory of division of powers?（北二外2005研）A.John LockeB.MontesquieuC.Benjamin FranklinD.George Washington【答案】B【解析】Montesquieu，18世纪法国思想家、法学家，他提出的三权分立思想对美国宪法制定者产生了深刻影响。
Benjamin Franklin，18世纪美国科学家、政治家。
John Locke，英国哲学家,他对宪政民主思想的阐述对美国的开国元勋有很大影响。
George Washington，美国首任总统，被尊为美国国父。
2.Which of the following was NOT one of the authors of the Constitution?（首都师范大学2008研）A.Thomas JeffersonB.George WashingtonC.Benjamin FranklinD.James Madison【答案】A【解析】Thomas Jefferson托马斯·杰斐逊，起草了美国《独立宣言》；George Washington 乔治·华盛顿为制宪会议主席；Benjamin Franklin本杰明·富兰克林，政治家，参加起草了《独立宣言》和美国宪法；James Madison詹姆士·麦迪逊，美国第四任总统，是制宪会议的著名人物。
3.How many seats does the Senate of the Congress of the Unites States have?（首都师范大学2009研）A.100B.345C.435D.534【答案】A【解析】国会是美国立法机构，由众议院和参议院组成；其中众议院共有435个席位，而参议院共有100个席位。
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3.1复习笔记I.What is an American?1.A new race2.Current situationⅡ.Two immigration movements1.From Asia2.From Europe and AfricaⅢ.The Forces that led to the modern development of Europe(Europe in the16th and17th centuries)1.The growth of capitalism2.The Renaissance3.The Religious ReformationIV.The colonial Patterns1.The settlement in Virginia2.Puritanism3.Catholic Maryland4.Quaker PennsylvaniaV.The American Revolution(The War of Independence)1.The causes2.The eve3.The process4.The major leaders(The Founding Fathers)5.The significanceI.What is an American?（美国民族性）1.A new race（新的民族）(1)In1782,the French farmer J.Hector St.John de Crevecoeur,who settled in Pennsylvania,first asked this question in Letters from An American Farmer. (2)He thought the American was a new man who had the mixed blood of Europeans or their descendants,and who left behind him his ancient prejudices and manners and received new ones.Individuals were melted into a new race who acted upon new principles,entertained new ideas and form new opinions. The idea that America is a melting pot originated from his words.(1)赫克托·圣约翰·德克雷夫克尔于1782年著成《美国农人简史》，首次提出了美国民族性这一问题。
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Unit One General IntroductionReferences朱永涛主编，《英语国家社会与文化入门》（上册），高等教育出版社朱永涛主编，《英语国家社会与文化入门》（下册），高等教育出版社张奎武，《英美概况》，吉林科学技术出版社陈执义王祖兴，《英语国家社会与文化简明教程》，化学工业出版社余志远，《英语国家概况》，外语教学与研究出版社刘晓蕖，《英语国家社会与文化》，中国电力出版社宣念念，朱建，《主要英语国家概况》，华南理工大学出版社何田，《英语学习背景知识新编》，北京大学出版社孙致礼，《西方风俗觅趣》，华中理工大学出版社胡文仲, 《英美文化辞典》，外语教学与研究出版社蒋澄生廖定中，《英语学习背景知识精粹》，上海外语教育出版社王恩铭，《当代美国社会与文化》，上海外语教育出版社严维明等，《当代美国概况》（修订本)，上海译文出版社[美]玛丽安娜·卡尼·戴特斯曼等，《美国文化背景》(第3版)，世界图书出版社王波，《美国历史与文化选读--美国人文系列》，北京大学出版社袁鸣，《美国文化与社会十五讲》，北京大学出版社邓炎昌，《现代美国社会与文化》，高等教育出版社梅仁毅，《美国研究读本》，外语教学与研究出版社朱永涛，《美国价值观》，外语教学与研究出版社肖惠云，《当代英国概况（修订版）》，上海译文出版社王虹，《当代英国社会与文化》，上海外语教育出版社贾海鹰、张前，《澳新风貌》，西北电子科技大学Websites:Across the Planet/Webmesh Global Network/Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia/wiki/Main_PageCIA – The World Fact Bookhttps:///library/publications/the-world-factbook/ Library of Congress/index.htmlBuzzleUniversity Libraries of University of Colorado Boulder/index.htmInfoplease/English Onlinehttp://202.194.48.102/englishonline/Office for National Statistics/ons/index.htmlFancy English/Putclub/index.phpNational Geographic Channel/British Broadcast (BBC)/Cable News Network (CNN)/Public Broadcasting Service/America’s Story from America’s Library/United States of America Geography/RefLib/UsaGeography/UsaGeography.htm Britain UnLimited/Australian Government.au/Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia .au/Australian Bureau of Statistics.au/Unit Two History Websites:History/About American History/American History for English Learners/voa/history/United States History/US history/Colonialhall/Passionate about History of Britain/British History/industry.html A Vision of Britain through Time/index.jspUK History and Visits/British History Online/BBC British History/history/british/British History Travel/British Royal Family History/British International History Group/Medieval History of Britain/Medieval.htmThe British Empire/The History of Canada/canada-history/The Hidden Story of Australia’s Missing Links/Unit Three Political System Websites:Political Resources on the Net/U.S. Government/U.S. Department of State/The Central Intelligence Agencyhttps:///index.htmlCongress/United States House of Representatives/The American foreign policy council/The British Monarchy/Home.aspxOfficial Website of the United Kingdom Government https:///British Parliament/Scottish Parliament/Northern Ireland Assembly/Government of Canadahttp://www.canada.gc.ca/Department of Justicehttp://canada.justice.gc.ca/Prime Minister of Australia.au/Australian Politics/New Zealand Government/The New Zealand Legislation/Unit Four Education Websites:Education USAhttps:///Harvard University/Study in the USA/Home Education in the UK/Higher Education in Britain/British Council/Infozee-study Abroad/Canadian Teacher Magazine/New Zealand Educationthe Australian Qualifications Framework.au/The Australian Education Network.au/Australia Education/New Zealand Education/The Ministry of Education of New Zealand/Unit Five Traditions and Customs Websites:Web-Holidays/The Ultimate Source for Out-of-the –ordinary Trips/The Literature Network/Travel Video Store/YCTV/T&T's Real Travels/Life in the USA/A view on Cities/_cityindex.htmJazz in America/NBA/USA Tourist/english/index.htmlTourist Information UK/UK Travel Guide/index.htmlLondon Tourism/articles/london-travel/Luxury Vacations UK/home.aspxRoyal Museums Greenwich/The Church of England/Virtual Museum of Canadahttp://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/index-eng.jspCanadian Heritagehttp://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1266366005340/1268235063611Guide to Australia.au/australiaAustralian Animals/articles/australian-animals/Reef Magic/Australian Explorer/Australian Aboriginal Art/index.phpNew Zealand on the Web/The Great New Zealand/Unit Six EconomyWebsites:American Economic History/~cescott/economics.html An Outline of the U.S. Economyembassy.de/etexts/oecon/index.htmOECD Economic Survey of the United Kingdom/redirect/eco/surveys/uk/National Bureau of Economic Research of Britain/Bank of England/Pages/home.aspxOil & Gas UK/Economy of Canadaq.ca/The Canadian Federation of Agriculturehttp://www.cfa-fca.ca/Canadian Manufacturing/The Australian Business Journal.au/ Australian Trade Commission.au/New Zealand Farming/Unit Seven Social Highlights Websites:Global Issues/U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Equality Advisory and Support Service/Art and Social Issues in American Culture/Social, Political, and Cultural Issues in America/MRC/SocialIssues.htmlThe American Civil Liberties Union/The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee /Early American Crime/Crime in America/British Newspapers and News Online/Anarchy in the UK/The Social Care Institute for Excellence/Weddings in the UK/Canadian Foundation for Drug Policyhttp://www.cfdp.ca/Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Networkhttp://www.aidslaw.ca/Canadian Centre on Substance Abusesa.ca/Pages/Home.aspxThe Australian Council of Social Service.au/The New Zealand Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre /Issues in New Zealand/。
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19.2考研真题与典型题详解I.True or False.1.The Australia economy now depends primarily upon its other two major sectors, the resources and services industries.【答案】T【解析】澳大利亚的经济主要依靠资源和服务产业两大部分。
2.Australia’s main export partners are China,Japan,South Korea,the USA and India,Singapore.【答案】F【解析】澳大利亚的主要出口合作伙伴是中国、日本、韩国、美国和印度，新加坡是主要进口合作伙伴。
3.For most of the history,the Australia state governments have been mean in granting irrigation rights to both small and large scale agriculturists【答案】F【解析】历史上，澳大利亚州政府长期以来，不论对经营规模大或小的农民在给予灌溉权方面一向是很慷慨的。
Ⅱ.Fill in the blanks.1.On Federation in______,Australia became an independent colony but until1940sit had little control in the field of______.【答案】1901;foreign affairs【解析】1901年联邦成立，澳大利亚成为独立的殖民地，但直到20世纪40年代之前澳大利亚在外交领域几乎没有外交权。
2.The Statute of Westminster Adoption Act,passed by the Curtin Government in 1942,provided that in future the______could only legislate for Australia at Australia’s specific request.【答案】British Government【解析】1942年，澳大利亚科廷政府通过威斯敏斯特接受法案。
《英语国家》自主学习指导
《英语国家概况》自主学习指导一、课程性质和学习目的学习本课程的目的是了解主要英语国家的社会与文化概貌，如地理、历史、政治、经济、社会生活和文化传统等方面的基本知识。
通过课文的学习和各种练习的实践，达到扩大知识面，巩固和提高英语水平的目的。
二、媒体资源1、文字主教材：《英语国家社会与文化入门》（上册），也称《英语国家概况（上册）》朱永涛主编，高等教育出版社，1997。
《英语国家社会与文化入门》（下册），也称《英语国家概况（下册）》朱永涛主编，高等教育出版社，1998。
2、文字复习材料：中央电大《英语国家概况（上册）（下册）期末复习考核说明3、网上资源介绍和要求网上可以获得的教学信息有：课程简介（或说明）、课程导学、责任教师介绍、教学大纲（中央电大提供）、教学实施方案细则、教学一体化设计、教学辅导文章和练习、期末复习指导及练习、考试说明、作业说明、口试和笔试样题、在线练习等共计11项以上。
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大家可以点击IP课件看到此节目。
网上讨论：这门课的网上讨论是教师组织大家的讨论学习心得和学习方法的地方，也是同学们之间进行网上小组活动的地方，同学们可以在约定的时间参加，责任教师在每周二下午3：00-5：00在线，请大家注意并积极参加网上活动。
三、学习方法建议《英语国家概况（上册）（下册）各为3学分，共计6学分。
计划学时各54学时。
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20.1复习笔记I.Immigration in history1.The19th century2.White Australia Policy19013.Post World WarⅡperiod4.Multiculturalism from19735.Migration todayⅡ.Struggle of the Aboriginality1.The relationships between the colonizers and the Peoples of the Dreaming2.The Aboriginal Protection Act of19093.Day of Mourning and Protest4.The1946Stockmen’s Strike5.Strike of the Gurindji people in the1960s6.Freedom Rides in the1960s7.The Mabo Decision8.The Wik Decision9.Social inequality today10.Aboriginal culture todayⅢ.History Wars,Sorry Speech and Close the Gap programmes1.History Wars2.The Sorry Speech3.Close the Gap programmesI.Immigration in history（澳大利亚移民史）Since the1788European settlement,migration has accounted for up to50%of Australia’s population increase.自1788年第一批欧洲移民来到澳大利亚时起，澳大利亚的人口增长有一半来自移民。
1.The19th century（19世纪移民）(1)The gold rush（淘金热）The gold rush in the1850s attracted many free migrants,especially from China and Germany.19世纪50年代的澳大利亚淘金热吸引了大量自由移民者，其中以中国和德国人居多。
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5.2考研真题与典型题详解I.Multiple Choice1.In the United States,_____is a leading commercial crop in the South.A.cottonB.tobaccoC.peanutD.apple【答案】A【解析】棉花是美国南方主要的经济作物。
2._____is the largest sector of the American economy，accounting for about one quarter of GDP.A.AgricultureB.ManufacturingC.Service tradesD.Industry【答案】B【解析】制造业在美国经济中占有最大比重，占其GDP的四分之一。
3.In American economy,the basic role of the federal government is_____.A.to levy taxes on any businessB.to issue money for economyC.to set up banking and control money supplyD.to improve markets and protect each economic element from abuse【答案】D【解析】联邦政府的基本作用是改善市场和保护每一种经济元素。
4._____has been known as the automobile capital of the world.A.New YorkB.AtlantaC.PhiladelphiaD.Detroit【答案】D【解析】底特律有世界“汽车之城”的美称。
Ⅱ.Fill in the blanks.1.Before1900,the prevailing economic dogma had been laisser-faire,which meansthat_____.（四川大学2007研）【答案】the government should only preserve order and protect property and should interfere with commerce as little as possible【解析】20世纪之前，美国经济实行的是放任主义，政府尽可能少地干涉商业的发展。
《英语国家社会与文化入门》（第3版）（朱永涛、王立礼主编）（考研真题与典型题详解加拿大经济）【圣才
《英语国家社会与文化入门》（第3版）（朱永涛、王立礼主编）（考研真题与典型题详解加拿大经济）【圣才20.2考研真题与典型题详解I.Multiple Choice1.______were the original source of Canada’s wealth.A.Natural resourcesB.Manufacturing industriesC.Service industriesD.None of the above【答案】A【解析】自然资源是加拿大财富最初的来源。
2.Who campaigned on a promise of“no free trade”with the US,but after his party’s landslide victory,he quickly changed direction and began negotiating with the US on dismantling tariff barriers?A.Brian Mulroney.B.John Macdonald.C.Pierre Elliott Trudeau.D.Jean Chretien.【答案】A【解析】布莱恩·马尔罗尼担任加拿大总理后，与美国谈判取消关税，加强两国自由贸易。
3.The Free Trade Agreement came into effect on January1,1989,with a scheduleof removing tariff protection on most items by______.A.1994B.1996C.1998D.1999【答案】C【解析】加美自由贸易协定于1989年1月1日正式生效，规定从生效之日起到1998年逐步消除两国之间的关税壁垒。
4.How many per cent of working Canadians have jobs in the service sector?A.40%.B.50%.C.60%.D.Over70%.【答案】D【解析】70%以上的加拿大劳动力在服务行业工作。
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7.2考研真题与典型题详解I.Multiple Choice1.The following authors were women writers who wrote novels in the late19th and early20th century with the exception of_____.（北二外2008研）A.Kate ChopinB.Edith WhartonC.Willa CatherD.Emily Dickinson【答案】D【解析】Emily Dickinson(1830~1886)，美国19世纪女诗人，代表作品有I Died for Beauty。
Kate Chopin(1851~1904)，美国女作家，代表作品有At Fault，The Awakening。
Edith Wharton(1862~1937)，美国女作家，因The Age of Innocence一书获得了普利策奖。
Willa Cather(1873~1947)，美国女作家，代表作品有O Pioneers!，MyÁntonia。
2.Which of the following is NOT an African-American author?（北二外2008研）A.Ralph EllisonB.Alan GinsbergC.James BaldwinD.Richard Wright【答案】B【解析】Alan Ginsberg(1926~1997)，美国“垮掉的一代”代表诗人，代表作为Howl。
Ralph Ellison，二十世纪非裔美籍作家、散文家、评论家，代表作为Invisible Man。
James Baldwin(1924~1987)美国黑人作家，代表作为Giovanni’s Room，Another Country。
Richard Wright(1908~1960)，美国黑人作家，代表作为Native Son，The Outsiders。
英语国家概况
英语国家概况自学指导书江苏技术师范学院自学进度表总学时：80面授学时：24 自学学时：56函授英语国家概况自学指导书一、教材说明本函授课程使用教材为高等教育出版社出版，朱永涛主编的《英语国家社会与文化入门》(The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries: An Introduction) 上册。
《英语国家社会与文化入门》是一套关于主要英语国家（英国、澳大利亚和新西兰）的社会与文化背景的教科书，旨在帮助英语专业学生和英语自学者了解这些国家的社会与文化概貌，如地理、历史、政治、经济、社会生活和文化传统等方面的基本知识。
同时，通过课文的学习和各种练习的实践，达到提高英语水平的目的。
本书在课文的编写及练习的设计上力图符合中国学生的具体情况，根据中国学生的实际需要对难点作了精心注释，并设计了方便学生学习的练习。
其次，为了帮助学生理解课文，掌握英语，吸取知识，注释部分尽量做到详细、实用，力争起到教师课堂引导的作用。
注释的内容包括重大事件和人物的历史背景、典故、语言难点或学生不容易理解的地方等。
每课编有重点内容提示（Focal Points），以助于学生掌握课文的组织结构和中心思想。
每课课文后都设计了多项选择题、填空题及解释题，这些练习不仅可以帮助学生记忆各种信息，巩固和提高文化和语言知识，还可以帮助学生复习、归纳所学内容。
书后附有练习题的答案，供学习者参考。
此外，每章都编有思考题，供学生进行口语练习或用英语开展跨文化比较讨论时使用。
二、教学及自学内容具体内容如下：The United Kingdom of Great Britain andNorthern IrelandIntroduction: The United KingdomFocal Points:--a complicated country with a complicated name--the effects of its imperial past--a member of the European Union--a multiracial society--remarkable class, regional and economic differences--a significant role of LondonQuestions for Thought:1.What was the British Empire? What do you know about it? In whatway is the “Empire” still felt in Britain and in the international field?2.Why does the author say that it is not possible to sum up the Britishpeople with a few simple phrases?Chapter 1 Great BritainFocal Points:--a cultural and economic dominance of England--invasion from the Roman empire--settlement of the Anglo-Saxons--King Arthur--Vikings from Scandinavia--William the Conqueror--the legend of Robin Hood--Parliament’s dominance over the throne--physical features of Scotland--a cultural division between highland and lowland--the Battle of Bannockburn--independence of Scotland for 300 years--Union with England in 1707--a strong Scottish identity--a brief introduction of Wales--a history of invasions--Wales’ unification with the UK--campaigns for independenceQuestions for Thought:1.“British history has been a history of invasion”. Please illustrate thispoint with the examples from the text. How did each of the invasions influence English culture?2.What are some general characteristics of Scotland? How did Scotlandbecome part of the union of Great Britain?3.Describe characteristics of Wales and Wales’unification with GreatBritain.4.Are there any differences between England, Scotland and Wales interms of cultural tradition?Chapter 2 Northern IrelandFocal Points:--population and physical features of Northern Ireland--economy of Northern Ireland--the Home Rule Bill--the Easter Rising of 1916--the Sinn Fein Party--the religious conflicts between the Irish and the British--a partition of Ireland in 1921--a Civil Rights Movement--the presence of British soldiers on Northern Ireland since 1969--IRA’s violence in the 1970s--Bloody Sunday--the collapse of the power-sharing--cooperation between the British and Irish governments--IRA’s refusal to hand over their weapons--future for Northern Ireland still in doubtQuestions for Thought:1.What are some of the factors in Irish and English history that affectsthe situation in Northern Ireland today?2.Different parties and groups in the United Kingdom have differentsolutions to the political problem in Northern Ireland. Please sum up their different attitudes.Chapter 3 The Government of the United KingdomFocal Points:--the monarchy--the parliament--the birth of the Prime Minister and Cabinet--the British government today--the Constitution--Parliament--the monarchy--the House of LordsQuestions for Thought:1.What are some of the characteristics of the British constitutionalmonarchy? How has the English monarchy evolved gradually to the present constitutional monarchy?2.How did the doctrine of the “divine right of kings”, according to theauthor, lead to the English Civil War? What do you know about the causes of the English Revolution in the 17th century?3.What is the history of English parliament? What role did theparliament play in the Civil War?4.Discuss the major characteristics and the main content of the Britishconstitution.5.What kind of institution is the House of Lords? What role does it playin British government?Chapter 4 PoliticsFocal Points:--general elections--the political parties: the Conservative party, the Labour party and the Liberal Democrats--recent political trends: economy with high inflation and low growth, poverty, welfare payment, unemployment--current issuesQuestions for Thought:1.Who can stand for election as an MP in the UK? Why are smallparties and independent candidates powerless in the election campaign for the formation of a government?2.What are some of the similarities and dissimilarities between the threebig parties in the UK?Chapter 5 The UK EconomyFocal Points:--absolute decline and relative decline of British economy--recent history of British economy--the current UK economy: three main sectors-“primary”industries, “secondary” industries and tertiary industries--the aerospace industryQuestions for Thought:1.What did the Conservative Party under Mrs. Margaret Thatcherpromise to do to the UK national economy in 1979? The word “reform”in the national economy was also popular when Mrs.Margaret Thatcher formed the government and decided to change the UK economy. What was her radical reform programme? Was the pragramme successful according to the author?2.What are the three main areas in national economies? Describe thedevelopment of each of them.Chapter 6 British LiteratureFocal Points:--early British literature concerned with Christianity: Beowulf, the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, the stories of King Arthur and his knights--the development of drama in the Renaissance: Marlowe, William Shakespeare--characteristics of the Romance writers in the 19th century: the Brontes, Charles Dickens, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson--characteristics of the 20th century literature: Modernism, Postmodernism, Joseph Conrad, Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, E.M. Foster, George Orwell, John FowlesQuestions for Thought:1.Why do you think Geoffrey Chaucer was so significant in EnglishLiterature?2.Why do you think that the legend of King Arthur was so popular inthe early writing of English Literature? Can you find a similar examples in early Chinese Literature?Chapter 7 Sports in BritainFocal Points:--football: the FA and the FA Cup--tennis: Wimbledon--cricket--golf--horse racing, hunting and equestrianism: the Grand National, the Royal Ascot, “hunt saboteurs”--fishingQuestions for Thought:What are some of the major differences and similarities between the British and Chinese attitudes towards sports? What are some of the changes that have taken place recently in the Chinese attitude towards sports? How do you account for these changes?Chapter 8 British Holidays and FestivalsFocal Points:--religious holidays:: Christmas, Boxing Day, Easter--national holidays: “Trooping the Colour”--holidays in the 4 nations: Bonfire Night(Guy Fawkes Night) in England, St. Patrick’s Day in Northern Ireland, Hogmanay and Halloween inScotland and eisteddfod in WalesQuestions for Thought:Christmas is the biggest and best-loved British holiday. How do the British celebrate this holiday? In what way does this holiday and the ways of celebration in Britain reflect western cultural traditions in general and British traditions in particular? What is the biggest and best-loved holiday in China? Are there any similarities or differences between the Chinese people celebrating the biggest and best-loved holiday and the British celebrating Christmas?Chapter 9 British Education SystemFocal Points:--the purpose of the British education system--the relationship between education and social class--the present education system: comprehensive schools, grammar schools, GCSE, GCE-A, GVVQs--higher education: old universities, open universitiesQuestions for Thought:1.What are the purposes of the British education system? Pleasecomment on these purposes. What are the main purposes of the Chinese education system? Are there any differences or similarities in the education of the two nations?2.What is the Open University in Britain? What do you think of thissystem?Chapter 10 British Society: Housing, Class and RaceFocal Points:--housing: four main types of British home, namely flats, terraced houses, the “semi” and detached houses--class system in the British society: upper middle-class and lower middle-class, the hereditary aristocracy--ethnic relations in BritainQuestions for Thought:1.Why does the author say that “the way the living arrangement of asociety as a whole are organized tells us something about that society”?how does the housing in Britain reflect British society? Do you think it is also true in China? Use the changes that have taken place in the housing in your hometown to support your points.2.What are the four main types of home in Britain? How do they reflectthe cost and status of homes? What are some of the major types of home in China?Chapter 11 British Foreign RelationsFocal Points:--Britain Then and Now: imperial prime, UN, end of the great British empire--foundations of Britain’s foreign policy--how foreign policy is made--Britain and international institutions: the permanent member of the UN Security Council, the member of the European Union, the member of the Commonwealth--special relationships with the US--British security and defense policy: a member of the nuclear “club”, NATO, the lead nation of Rapid Reaction CorpsQuestions for Thought:1.What are the foundations of Britain’s foreign policy?2.Why does the author think that Britain has the “the specialrelationship” with the United States? Does this relationship still exist?Chapter 12 British MediaFocal Points:--British newspapers: The Times, The Observer, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The News of the World, The Financial Times, the tabloids --broadcast media: television and radio, the BBC, the Independent Television CommissionQuestions for Thought:1.The author says that “ the media are central to British leisure culture”,why does the author say so? What are some of the similarities and differences in terms of function between the British media and the Chinese media?2.Is the British press free from the government control and censorship?What is the relationship between the British press and politics or business?AustraliaChapter 13 Land, People and HistoryFocal Points:--an outline: the flag, the Australian national anthem, Australia’s coat ofarms, Australia’s official language, Australia’s national day--the land: location and size, geography/geology, climate--the peoplelife in AustraliaAustralia as a multicultural society--historyaboriginal society before the European settlementthe British colonization of Australiaexploration of the land by white settlersthe expansion of the British settlementearly development of the colony’s economy/agriculture establishment of local government/authorities/legislatureformation of the Commonwealth of AustraliaQuestions for Thought:Why does the author say that Australia is a multicultural society? What are some of the similarities and dissimilarities between China and Australia in this respect?Chapter 14 The Political Life in AustraliaFocal Points:--states and territoriessix states: New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmaniathree internal territoriesthe external territories--governmentthree-tier system of government: the Australian Parliament(thelegislature) and Government; six state governments and their legislatures; about 900 local government bodies at the city, town, municipal and shire level--international relationsAustralia and the UNChanges in Australian foreign policyAustralia in the Asia-Pacific regionAustralia in the South Pacific regionAustralia and the Western countriesAustralia’s nuclear policiesQuestions for Thought:Can you point out some main differences between the Australian government system and the British government system?Chapter 15 The EconomyFocal Points:--an overviewchanges in Australia’s economy after WWIIprimary industry—rural and mining sectorssecondary and tertiary industries—strong growthoverall economic performance in the past 20 years--resources and energy: minerals and metals--trade--primary industrylimitations on agriculture developmentAustralia as the world’s major exporter agricultural products--manufacturing industrythe tertiary sectorBHPQuestions for Thought:The author believes that Australia has a dynamic economy. What accounts for this according to the author? Do you agree with the author? Do you think we can learn something from Australia’s economic development?Chapter 16 The Cultural and Social LifeFocal Points:--educationtwo main types of school: government and non-government schools compulsory schoolingprimary schoolingsecondary schoolingspecial educational programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studentsspecial educational services for the disabled studentsmulticultural educationassistance from the federal governmentteacher’s qualificationpost-secondary education--the arts and literaturethe arts: distinctive Australian trendsthe literaturepoetry: Henry Kendall, Henry Lawsonfictional literature: Henry Lawson, Patrick Whitedrama: David Williamson--the mediaNewspapers and magazinesRadio and television--Healthprivate and public facilities of health care in Australiathe federal government’s role in health carehealth care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplethe Royal Flying Doctor Servicethe Red Cross Societythe fight against AIDSthe National Campaign Against Drugs--social servicessocial security program today: the age pension, the sole parent pensionQuestions for Thought:1.What are some of the features in the education system that arespecifically Australian?2.What is Medicare in Australia? Find out those particularly Australianhealth care practices.New ZealandChapter 17 Land, People and HistoryFocal Points:--geography, land and environmentgeography: North Island, South Islandthe weatherwildlife: unique flora and faunaenvironmental issues:the Resource Management Actozone depletion--the New ZealanderspopulationMaori SocietyPacific Island PeopleLanguageHuman rightsStandard of living--Maoritangatraditions: legends about MauiMaori SocietyEthnic relationsMaori language--historyfirst settlers of the Islandscoming of European Navigators and Settlersthe Gold Rushesthe relationship between Maori and Pakehathe Social Welfare Systemthe Post-war YearsQuestions for Thought:1.Discuss the Maori culture in New Zealand. Is it similar with theAboriginal culture in Australia?2.How has New Zealand avoided the air, water and land pollutionproblems of other industrialized countries?Chapter 18 Political System, Education and EconomyFocal Points:--governmentthe ConstitutionParliamentMixed member Proportional RepresentationThe CabinetPublic ServiceThe OmbudsmanLocal Government--education--agriculturehard-won reputation as the world’s largest farmtechnologyfarm managementcrops and horticulture--forestry & fishing--overseas tradeexports: dairy products, meat and wool; forestry exports; service marketsgovernment policy and prioritiesimportsQuestions for Thought:1.Why does the author say that New Zealand’s reputation as the world’slargest farm has been hard-won? In what way is New Zealand’s agriculture similar with Australia?2.The author says that New Zealand lives by trade. Is the authorjustified by saying this? Is it true in Australia and Britain?三、教学安排本课程共有80学时，其中面授24学时。
《英语国家社会与文化入门》(第3版)(朱永涛、王立礼主编)(考研真题与典型题详解 美国的起始)【圣才
3.2考研真题与典型题详解I.Multiple Choice1.Which of the following is not characteristic of the US Constitution?（北二外2005研）A.It is the oldest written constitution in the world.B.It is the main expression of the American ideal.C.It is short and explicit in meaning.D.It has successfully translated the American ideal into practice.【答案】C【解析】美国宪法诞生于1787年在费城召开的制宪会议上，是世界最古老的成文宪法。
它是美国的最高法律和根本大法，奠定了美国政治制度的法律基础，用法律的形式表达了美国理想，使之能够成为现实。
选项C与事实不符，为正确答案。
2.Which of the following states refused to participate in the Constitutional Convention?（北二外2008研）A.VirginiaB.Rhode IslandC.New YorkD.Maryland【答案】B【解析】Constitutional Convention制宪会议。
罗德岛州没有派代表出席费城全国制宪会议。
3.Who has extolled the virtues of farmers?（北二外2008研）A.Thomas JeffersonB.Eli WhitneyC.Adam SmithD.Alexander Hamilton【答案】A【解析】Thomas Jefferson是美国第三任总统，独立宣言的主要起草人之一。
他对农民的美德持赞美态度。
Eli Whitney(1765~1825)，美国发明家、企业家，曾发明轧棉机。
《英语国家社会与文化入门》(第3版)(朱永涛、王立礼主编)(复习笔记 澳大利亚的地理特征、怀有“梦创
15.1复习笔记I.Natural features of the land1.Location2.Size3.Constituents4.Distinctive faunandscape6.Distinctive physical featuresⅡ.The people1.The indigenous people2.The later settlersⅢ.Dreamtime and Dreaming1.What is“Dreamtime”?2.What is“the Dreaming”?IV.British colonization1.Terra nullius2.Exploitation of the land3.The impact of colonization4.The policies of segregation and exclusion5.The policy of assimilationI.Natural features of the land（自然特征）1.Location（地理位置）The continent of Australia lies between equatorial South East Asia and the Antarctic.澳大利亚大陆位于赤道东南亚和南极洲之间。
2.Size（面积）Australia is the largest island and the smallest,flattest and driest continent in the world.澳大利亚是世界上面积最大的岛屿，同时也是世界上面积最小最平坦和最干燥的大陆。
3.Constituents（组成）(1)The mainland is the main constituent of Australia.(2)It also includes Tasmania,an island just to the south,the Torres Straits Islands off the northern coast of the mainland and a small number of islands in the Pacific and the Indian Oceans.(1)澳大利亚大陆是澳大利亚的主要组成部分。
朱永涛《英语国家社会与文化入门》笔记和考研真题详解（二战后美国外交政策）
朱永涛《英语国家社会与文化入门》笔记和考研真题详解（二战后美国外交政策）第14章二战后美国外交政策14.1 复习笔记I. The beginnings of the Cold War1. Basic situation2. The Cold WarII. Arms race and the containment policy1. Arms race2. The containment policyIII. Engagement and expansion1. Basic situation2. The background3. The policyIV. Unilateralism and faith in military strength1. Unilateralism2. Sept. 11 terrorist attack3. The strategy of preemption4. War on Iraq5. The Obama Administration’s foreign policyV. Two phasesI. The beginnings of the Cold War（冷战的开始）1. Basic situation（基本情况）(1)Up to WWII, American foreign policy had been swinging between isolationism and interventionism.(2)From 1945 to 1991, American foreign policy aimed to contain Soviet expansion and to bring about changes in Soviet political system.(1)到二战结束之前，美国的外交政策一直在孤立主义和干涉主义之间转换。
(2)从1945年到1991年，美国外交政策的主要目的是遏制苏联扩张，并最终使苏联的政治体制发生改变。
《英语国家社会与文化入门》(第3版)(朱永涛、王立礼主编)(考研真题与典型题详解 美国政治制度、教育
2.2考研真题与典型题详解I.Multiple Choice1.New Zealand is governed by an elected parliament,which has had a single chamber since1950—_______.A.the SenateB.the House of LordsC.the House of RepresentativesD.the House of Commons【答案】C【解析】新西兰由选举产生的议院进行管理，从1950年开始只有一个议院，即众议院。
2.Which of the following is not a function of Parliament?A.passing lawsB.supervising the government’s administrationC.receiving petitions from citizensD.forming a government【答案】D【解析】议会的职能包括：通过法律、监督政府以及接收公民的申诉状，不包括组成政府。
D为正确选项。
3.Which of the following is true about the correspondence schools in NewZealand?A.They provide distance education.B.The tuition is free.C.They are often not co-educational.D.They mainly teach religion courses.【答案】A【解析】函授学校是新西兰最大的学校，为学生提供远程教育，每天上课的内容都按照新西兰的教学大纲。
A为正确选项。
Ⅱ.Fill in the blanks.1.The Head of State of New Zealand is_______,represented in New Zealand by a Governor-General.【答案】the British monarch【解析】新西兰的国家元首是英国女王，总督是她在新西兰的代表。