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英语国家社会与文化
英语国家社会与⽂化上Unit 1 1. Britain is no longer an imperial(帝国) country. T2. The Commonwealth(共和国，民主国) of Nations includes all European countries. F3. 1 in 10 of the British population are of non-European ethnicity(种族地位，种族特点). F4. The stereotype(陈规，刻板模式) of the English gentleman never applied(使适⽤) the majority of the British people. T6. Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain. F7. When people outside the UK talk about England, they mistake it as Britain sometimes. T8. The Scots and Welsh have a strong sense of being British. F9. Scotland was never conquered by the Romans. T10. Most people in Scotland speak the old Celtic language, called “Gaelic”. F11. Scotland was unified with England through peaceful mean. T12. Wales is rich in coal deposits. T13. Cardiff, the capital of Wales, is a large city. F14. The title of Prince of Wales is held by a Welsh according to tradition. F上Unit21. Ireland is part of Great Britain. F2. “U referring to Northern Ireland, was once an ancient Irish Kingdom. T3. The capital of Belfast is a large city with half a million people. F4. Northern Ireland is significant because of its manufacturing industry. F5. The majority of Irish people were descendants⼦孙，后裔 of the original Celtic凯尔特 people who inhabited British Isles before the Romans arrived 2000 years ago. T6. Most British people are Protestants新教徒 while most Irish people are Catholic天主教徒. T7. The British government does not have direct rule from London over Northern Ireland. F8. Sinn Fein 新芬党（爱尔兰共和军的政治组织）is a legal politicalparty in Northern Ireland. T9. The Anglo-Irish Agreement《英爱协议》 of 1985 guaranteed the loyalist Protestant community their right to decide their future in N orthern Ireland. T10. The Good Friday Agreement《北爱和平协议》 was approved on 10 April 1998.T11. Northern Ireland today is governed by separate jurisdictions: that of Republic of Ireland and t hat of Great Britain. F ⽬前北爱由爱尔兰政府、英国政府及北爱执⾏委员会三⽅共同参与管理。
《英语国家概况》- Chapter 26 Society and Culture
第二十六章加拿大社会和文化I．加拿大社会1．人口加拿大是一个只拥有26，300，000人的大国，它的国土面积是世界第二，而人口却排世界第31位。
加拿大是一个人口稀少的国家，每平方公里只有2.7人，但它却是拥有最多民族的国家之一，有1000个民族。
大多数加拿大人是英国血统(44.6%)和法国血统(28.7%)。
本土人是爱斯基摩人或因纽特人，(这是他们比较喜欢的称呼)和印地安人，只占全国人口总数的1.5%。
自19世纪后期开始的移民使得加拿大文化多样化。
自1867年成立联盟以来，其他民族的加拿大人的比例从7%增长到25%，包括德国人、意大利人、乌克兰人、荷兰人、波兰人和中国人，其中2%为亚洲、非洲和加勒比血统的人。
加拿大的任何一个民族在全国总人口中都不占多数。
加拿大的土著人是在史前时期从亚洲来的。
因纽特人曾是游牧民族，冬季在冰上捕海豹，夏天在冻土带(北极大陆)捕驯鹿。
他们睡在用驯鹿皮做成的帐篷中。
他们是爱好和平的民族，快乐地过着自己的生活，爱放声大笑，也爱开玩笑。
因纽特这个词在他们的语言中是"人民"的意思，而爱斯基摩这个词是印地安语，意思是"吃生肉的人"。
大多数因纽特人居住在加拿大的北方省份和地区。
除因纽特人外，在北部地区还有几十万印地安人，他们讲不同的语言。
据说印地安人讲50多种语言。
英语是除魁北克省外全国最通用的语言。
85%讲法语的人住在魁北克，占该省人数的81.9%。
1/3的新不伦瑞克省人讲法语，在安大略省东部和东北部也有一些较大的法语社区，还有一些较小的讲法语的社区分布在西部。
事实上，魁北克省外讲法语的加拿大人与魁北克省内讲英语的人数目大致相等。
不同的语言、种族血统、历史和环境导致了加拿大人之间的地区差异。
由于魁北克省是几百年来法国人在加拿大、更确切地说在整个北美生存的中心地区，所以旅游者很快就会意识到明显的魁北克特点。
纽芬兰人在北美洲居住的时间同多数魁北克人一样长，但他们几乎都讲英语，而且大多数都是英国血统。
英语国家社会与文化
The full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. usually shortened , abbreviated to the United Kingdom or U.K., Great Britain, Britain or informally England. The total area is about 244,820 square kilometers. It Is over 1,000 km. from south to north and it is about 500 km. from west to east.
England
England occupies the southern part of Great Britain and is important part of the Kingdom in wealth, size, and population. It has an area of more than 130,000 square kilometers and it take up nearly 60% of the whole island. The west and southwest is a plateau, with rolling plain, downs and moors.
British Isles
Two large islands several small ones two states
Britain
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Works
EARLY WORKS
The Voyage Out,
《出海》 《日夜》
1915
Night and Day, 1919
LATER WORKS
弗吉尼亚.伍尔夫
Jacob’ s Room, 1922
《雅各的房间》 《黛洛维夫人》
Mrs. Dalloway, 1925
To the Lighthouse,
• The Elizabethan period of the late 16th and early 17th century saw a flowering of the drama . Perhaps the most famous playwright in the world , William Shakespeare are still performed in theatres across the world to this day.
Wuthering heights
Emily Brontë
Writing style
• 欧美文学中的哥特传统是研究《呼啸山庄》的创 作源泉的一个重要课题，艾米莉· 勃朗特在主题、 人物形象、环境刻画、意象及情节构造等方面都 借鉴了哥特传统，同时凭借其超乎寻常的想象力， 将现实与超现实融为一体，给陈旧的形式注入了 激烈情感、心理深度、新鲜活力，达到了哥特形 式与激情内容的完美统一，使《呼啸山庄》具有 永恒的艺术魅力。
Charles Dickens The greatest representative of English critical realism
Major Works
• 1 Sketches by Boz (1836) • «博兹特写集», the first book • 3. Oliver Twist (1837-1838) «奥克佛·特维斯特»，《雾都孤儿》 • 4. Bleak House(1852-1853) «荒凉山庄» • 5. Hard Times(1854) «艰难时世» • 6.A Tale of Two Cities(1859) «双城记» • 5) Great Expectations(1860-1861) «远大前 程» • 6) Our Mutual Friend (1864-1865) • «我们的共同朋友»
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(b) the Iroquois, the Pueblo, and the Pima Indians
(c) Yadkin, Coles Creeks, and Smoky Hills. 3. The first English permanent settlement was founded in 1607 in which of the following places: (a) New York (b) San Francisco (c) Virginia.
The USA --American Beginning
Preface
Hello Class! In today's class we are going to deal with the first chapter on the history of the United States of America. As is known to all, America is a new nation and the product of the Western civilization. In fact, the American continent was first discovered by an Italian sailor called Christopher Columbus in 1492. And the United States was not officially founded until 1776 when 13 former British colonies rose up against the British Empire and fought a war for their independence. But, before we start, let's take the time to preview some of the questions regarding the history of the United States. Please see if you can answer the following questions. Please supply the correct answers, if you happen to know them, in the space bellow.
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Brief introduction
Capital: Cardiff ,on the south coast, small city Position: Smallest in British mainland, close to central England, hilly and rugged Retains a powerful sense of difference from England and its own language
the UK government , cultural and economic )
Won’t call themselves English
Before the 1st century was made up of many tribal kingdom of Celtic people In 43 AD was invaded by the Roman Empire The conquest of Britain: the legends of King Arthur Two more groups of invaders: Scandinavia
In 1707,union with England
Event: in 1603, Queen Elizabeth died, James took the throne Scotland maintained its separate political identity in1707 Scotland joined the Union by the agreement of the English and parliament
英语国家社会与文化(英文)
The British society and cultureThe UK is a rich and colorful, with international and multicultural country .Its full name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, hereinafter referred to as the United Kingdom or Britain, known as the UK, is on the island of Great Britain by England, Scotland and wales, and Northern Ireland northeast the island of Ireland, and a series of islands of a small island.In Chinese the word "Britain", that is, by "England", the international code for the GB.Britain is located in the northwest of the continent of the British Isles, is the north sea, the English channel, Celtic sea, Irish sea and surrounded by the Atlantic ocean.In addition to Britain, including fourteen overseas territories .Established the "glorious revolution" in 1688 the British constitutional monarchy, Britain was the first to complete the industrial revolution, the national strength growing rapidly.In the 18th century to early 20th century, the rule of the British empire territories across the globe.As the most powerful country.Both after the outbreak of world war ii victory, but seriously damaged national strength, to the disintegration of the British empire in the second half of the 20th century, Britain has lost onceleadership in international affairs.Superpower status be replaced by the United States and the Soviet union.However, the UK is still a worldwide has a strong influence, important economic, cultural, military, science and technology of the world's great powers.About the British people's life custom, British people now pay more attention to the quality of life, the pursuit of spirit to enjoy.Important occasion wear very formal, usually the pursuit of simple, comfortable clothing.Diet style is simple, pay attention to nutrition.The climate is mild and humid, the British people love the sun.Like I'm doing housework at ordinary times, have a passion for sport, like to travel on holiday.In addition the British very hobby cultural activities, such as reading books, writing articles, to the concert, the theatre, etc, also like pets.。
英语国家社会与文化
英语国家概况 第一课课件
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英国的昵称
John Bull
St. George & the Dragon
St. George slaying the dragon
St George’s Day
如果把某人描述成英雄，他的一项重要功 绩就会是屠杀怪兽Dragon。
The Dragon
Dragon 与龙
龙译为dragon
• 1815～1823 年马礼逊在澳门编纂出版的《华英-精华大辞书》
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Lake District
(1) in northwest England and North Wales The Lake district is near the Scottish border
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Numerous Smaller Islands
England
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Scotland
Wales
Situated in Northwestern Europe
To the north of France To the west of the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (official name)
The United Kingdom (short form)
The UK (abbreviation)
Some other terms related to the name of this country:
England Scotland Wales
Ireland:
Northern Ireland The Republic of Ireland
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Britain--- It is the short form for Great Britain.
英语国家社会与文化
The population of English speaking counties is diverse, with a combined population of over 500 million people The majority of the population in these counties is urbanized and concentrated in major cities
Constitutional Monarchy
Other English speaking counties, such as the United States, India, and Australia, have a replication system with a presence as the head of state The political system in these counties is based on democratic principles with selected representatives
Geographic location and population
The early history of English speaking countries is marketed by colonization and settlement by the British, Irish, and other European nations This period also saw the development of the English language as it is known today
Education system structure
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Scotland（苏格兰）
• The name : Kingdom of Scotland • The capital: Edinburgh （爱丁堡） • The official language : English • The main national : Scottish , Irish and Gael（盖尔人）
• Land area : 70273 square kilometers • official language : Irish (爱尔兰语) ， English
The British Commonwealth
英联邦
Definition
• The commonwealth (of nations) is a leading British were main confederation, the 54 sovereign state (including the territorial) of members, mostly from the former colonies of the British empire or protectorate • 英联邦是一个以英国主导的共主邦联，由 54个主权国家（含属地）所组成，成员大 多为前大英帝国的殖民地或保护国
Walห้องสมุดไป่ตู้s（ 威尔士）
• English name :Wales
• Capital : Cardiff(加的夫 ) • official language : English and local language
Northern Ireland （北爱尔兰）
• The name : Northern Ireland
UK
Great Britain Northern Ireland
英语国家社会与文化-第一章-Introduction-of-uk
Climate Features
• A temperate maritime climate • Three features
– There is often a lot of fog or smog in winter. – There are many more rainy days than sunny
Highlands in Scotland
Ben Nevis
(1 343 meters high)
Airth castle (埃斯城堡)
A 14th century castle
Scottish castle weddings.
Stirling castle (斯特灵城堡)
Palace for Scottish king
days. – The weather is quite instable and changeable.
Introduction to British and American Culture
Mountains and Rivers
• The backbone of UK: Pennines
• Chief mountain ranges: the Cambrians in Wales the Grampians in Scotland (the largest mountain range in the UK)
• What are the major cities in Britain?
• Location: North-western coast of continental Europe
• population: 62,770,000(2013) • density: 270.1persons/sqkm(2013) • total area: 244,820sqkm
英语国家社会与文化论文
Society and Culture of the English - speaking countriesWith the help of teacher,I learned the society and culture of English-speaking country. And I benefit a lot from it.Mostly,we learned about The United Kingdom of Great Britain and The Northern Ireland . Britain is located in the west part Europe. It consists of England, Scotlaand, Wales and Northern Ireland. London is the capital of Britain.And the population of UK is 60,441,457. English, welsh and Gaelic is UK’s offical language.Britain is the first country to undergoing the industrial revolution.Now,Britain is a country has a big impat such as world powers in political, economic, military, scientific, technological and cultural areas.Britain is one of the country which is richest and most econnmically advanced.The courage and courtesy, as " gentleman Road " form the core and essence of the spirit of Britain. White and red flag of England is Cross on behalf of England's patron saint St George's, White Cross of the cross on behalf of the patron saint ST Andrew of Scotland, the Red Cross guard the Holy Cross, the representative of Ireland, Patrick British flag, commonly known as " M - word flags ", officially called " the Union Flag ", and are often called " the Union Jack ".Jack is a naval term, refers to the flag flying in the bow. Union Flag is for " Union Flag ". The United Kingdom on behalf of England's patron saint St George's cross on theflag guard the sacred, the patron saint Andrew ofScotland, and Ireland, PatrickDesign of a nuclear arms, the UK nationalemblem Centre, on the surface of the upper - leftcorner and lower - right corner of the shield is redon the ground three Golden Lion, symbol of England ; the upper - right corner for gold half red lion standing on the ground, a symbol of Scotland ; the lower - left corner of the blue golden harp on the ground, a symbol of Northern Ireland.Arms, each represented by a head wearing a crown, Lion of England and one on behalf of the Scottish Unicorn holding. Around the arms, with a motto written in French, meaning " evil with evil " ; bottom of hanging Jared Medals, ribbons, it says " Oh my God there's a god, I have the right ".Arms, the top for a jeweled Gold Silver helmet, the imperial crown and the lion wearing a crown.The National Anthem of Britain is named God savethe Queen.As the reign of a male monarch, change thenational anthem " God save the King ". The God Savethe Queen is the national anthem of the Commonwealthcountries and the royal family carols.Their currency is the pound.And the national flower of Britain is rose.Its national bird is Red Beasted Pigeon.The main religion in the UK is Christian.And the main church is England church and Scotland church.Britain started in the industrial revolution.So The Britain has a unique status in the industry. What’s more ,Britain has strong cultural heritage.It is known to all that there are many famous colleges in Britain. For example,University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.The students graduted from these colleges are pretty excellent.And they are different from Chinese university graduate.In the UK, it’s always everywhere can feel the British cultural scene filled with rich atmosphere of Shakespeare, Shakespeare has been like nutrients into the blood of the British, has become not only the pride of Britain, has also become a symbol of British culture. Britain's respected also in actively explore Shakespeare, protection and construction of Shakespeare - related artifacts and buildings. A representative of the building is one of Shakespeare's Globe theatre.The first show of the creation of Shakespeare's plays are mostly held in the globe.There are many famous and historic architecture.For example,Sallo Paulo cathedral,British Museum,Buckingham Palace,Capitol and Big Ben,Tower of London bridge and Agile temple of west.Don’t forget a modern architecture,its name is London Bowl.They all reprensent the culture of the United Kingdom.Britain has a rich food culture.The British tend to enjoy cuisine : Stewed, grilled, fried and fried. Cooking of meat, seafood, and game are a special way.They also have a special preference for beef, such as roast beef. When eating not only with seasonal vegetables, baked potato, but also in steak with lots of mustard ; in seasoning, use the preferences cream and alcohol ; in spices are like fresh meat Cole, cinnamon spice. Scotch Whisky or gin these well-known wine come from the United Kingdom. In the UK local, there are many people who like to drink,mainly because the United Kingdom is also a wine - producing country.The British spent on alcohol spending more than any other.As far as I know,Bar culture, is absolutely essential part of British social life. Earlier we talked about gentleman culture.A gentleman is the essence of British culture, value orientation and direction are British. Among the cultural influence of English, such as in life, work, work both as a standard.Gentleman culture is a temperament and style. It allows image of the English gentleman is deeply engraved in people's minds.By watching the short films.I find that the British Life is a little fast.But they also have time to enjoy the sun.It seems that they have a leisurely life.Their life is filled with passion and energy.And They are enthusiastic to others every day.Their life is very significant I think.By learning Society and Culture of the English - speaking countries, I know many knowledge about English-speaking country.It makes me know that there are many differences between Western country and Eastern country.For Western countries, I am full of curiosity .If there is a chance,I am bound to go around the English-speaking countries.。
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（完整word版）英语国家社会与⽂化教案英语专业本科教案英语国家社会与⽂化授课教案Unit OneIntroduction& Unit 1The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries本课内容：The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries课程名称：英语国家社会与⽂化授课时间：90分钟教学⽬的:通过本节课的教学，使学⽣了解英语国家社会与⽂化课程的主要内容与要求，了解⽂化的概念；同时对英国有⼀个总体上的了解。
教学意义:帮助学⽣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。
教学重点:⽂化的概念；英国基本情况。
教学难点:英国概况教学⽅式：以电⼦课件为主，辅以少量板书的课堂讲授。
教学内容: (详见下页）1.什么是⽂化？2．英国国⼟与⼈民英国的不同名称及其区域3. 伦敦概况教学⽅法：采取教师教授为主，结合学⽣课堂讨论。
时间分配: What is culture? (10 分钟.);What’s the relation between Culture and society? (10 分钟);Why should we learn culture (10 分钟);UK- a complicated country with a complicated name(40 分钟)A Brief Idea about London. (20 分钟)课堂板书:1. Culture-the foundation of communication2. The four parts of UK3. Main cities of EnglandLondonBirmingham-second largest city of England.Liverpool-second largest port of EnglandManchester- industrial and commercial centre.课后作业: Exercises in Unit 1Unit OnePart One1.What is culture?Culture-the foundation of communicationCulture is very abstract and complicated. Concretely speaking, it refers to all the aspects of social life, such as, the values, the practices of a society and social conventions, education, politics, art or literature,language,ideas,etc.⽂化即是⼈们所思,所⾔(⾔语和⾮⾔语),所为,所觉的总和.⽂化是⽆处不在的,具体说来,包括社会⽣活的⼀切⽅⾯,如:价值观念,⽣活⾏为⽅式,社会规范等,乃⾄艺术,政治,经济, 教育,修养,⽂学,语⾔,思想等.2. What’s the relation between Culture and society?1)Culture is a separate idea from society, although culture and society are interrelated andcannot exist without each other.2)Culture is a system of values (or beliefs) and norms (or behaviour). A society is a system ofinterrelationships which connect or bind individuals together.3. Why should we learn culture?1)Requirement of communication2) Language and culture are inseparable3)Culture acquisition is important for the study of literature.Part TwoUK- a complicated country with a complicated nameⅠStatus in the worldEffects of its Imperial Past--“an empire in which the sun never set”（⽇不落帝国）:1.one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council, a founding member ofNATO, and of the Commonwealth,2. Member of European Union and the Group of seven3.The make-up of the British population (Immigration has produced a population of which 1 in 20 are of non-European ethnicity.)II. The effects of its imperial past* The days of empire ended after World War II1.The effects were mainly encountered in the close relationships which exist with the 50 or more colonies of that empire, and which maintain links through Commonwealth of Nations. But more important international relation is its membership in the European Union since 1973.2.The makeup of the British population--- immigration from India, Pakistan, or Caribbean (西印度群岛与中南美洲海域) countries in the 1950s and1960s. 1/20 are non-European ethnicity.III.The features of British society:1.a multiracial societyRacial, gender, class, regional and economic differences in the societya multi-racial society: most are Christians and because of immigration, many are Muslims; gender difference: male and female live different livesclass difference: the class structure of UK society is relatively obvious (A white-collar worker’s lives are very different from a blue-collar worker’s.)economic and regional difference within each of the 4 countries:-- difference between highland and lowland Scots-- difference between north and south England (South is on average more wealthy than the north)2. a society with class-structure3. a society with difference of region difference: highland and lowland Scots，north and southEngland，the capital and provinces.Part ThreeMain cities of England1. London2. Birmingham-second largest city of England.3. Liverpool-second largest port of England4. Manchester- industrial and commercial centre.London--cultural,bussness,and financial centre1. One of the most famous cities of the world, London is England's capital and a favourite for tourists from all over the world who flock there in their millions. It has a history stretching back almost 2000 years, A population of 7.5 million people, and some of the most famous tourist attractions in the world.2.London Attractions:Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.The Tower of London,Tower Bridge,St Paul's Cathedralthe River ThamesCountless fascinating museums, art galleries and famous theatres.The English Royal Family reside in London at Buckingham Palace whereyou can see the famous 'Changing of the Guard' and much more.3. A significant role of LondonWhen a man is tired of London, you are tired of life for there is in London all that life can afford.—Samuel Johnson London is dominant in UK in all sorts of ways.1)It is the largest city in the country with about one seventh of the nation’s population.2)It is seat of government.3)It is the cultural centre.4)It is the business centre.5)It is the financial centre of the nation.6)London is a huge weight in Britain’s economic and cultural life, and to some extent the rest of the country lives in its shadow.For reference英国历代国王与王后Geographical features1.Geographical positionThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) is situated north-west of the European continent between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It has a total land area of 244,100 square kilometres, of which nearly 99% is land and the remainder inland water. From north to south it is about 1,000 kilometres long.(1) Northwest of Europe(2) North Atlantic Ocean(3) Separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel2.Geographical features(1) An island country, surrounded by sea(2) Highlands in the north and west(3) Lowlands in the east and southeastA. Part of the great European PlainB. Level land and fertile soilC. farming(4) 3 natural zones in ScotlandA. the highlands in the northB. the central lowlandsC. the southern uplands. Rivers and LakesImportant role of rivers in the country’s economy1.Important Rivers(1)the Severn RiverA.the longest in the countryB.only 338 kilos long(2)the Thames RiverA.the 2nd longestB.the most important riverC.336 kilos longD.Oxford and London are on the river(3)River ClydeA.the most important in ScotlandB.important commercial waterway2.the Lake District(1)in northwest England and North Wales(2)popular tourist attractions(3)the home of the Lake PoetsA.William WordsworthB.Samuel Taylor ColeridgeC.Robert SoutheyClimate1.Typical feature of Britain’s climate“Other countries have a climate; in England we have weather.”The statement is often made by Englishmen to describe the peculiar meteorological conditions of their country.A maritime type of climate(1)rainy---abundant rainfallThe uncertainty about the weather tends to make the Englishmen cautious.“A foreigner may laugh when he sees the Englishman setting forth on a brilliantlysunny morning wearing a raincoat and carrying an umbrella, but he may well regret hislaughter later in the day!”(2)changeable and unpredictable, no clear cut of 4 seasons“In no country other than England, it has been said, can one experience four seasons in the course of a single day! Day may break as a balmy spring morning; an hour or solater black clouds may have appeared from nowhere and the rain may be pouring down.At midday conditions may be really wintry with the temperature down by about eightdegrees or more centigrade. And then, in the late afternoon the sky will clear, the sunwill begin to shine, and for an hour or two befo re darkness falls, it will be summer.”(3)Mild: no extremesIn England one can experience almost every kind of weather except the most extreme.temperature: 4-6℃ in winter, 12-17℃ in summer2.Factors influencing the climate(1)the surrounding waters(2)the prevailing south-west winds(3)the North Atlantic Drift (warm current)3.Rainfall(1) a steady reliable rainfall throughout the year(2)uneven distribution of rainA. a water surplus in the north and westB. a water deficit in the south and eastUnit TwoThe History of England课程名称：英语国家社会与⽂化本课内容：The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries授课时间：90分钟教学⽬的:通过本节课的教学，使学⽣了解英国历史，尤其是英格兰的历史；掌握主要历史事件及⼈物。
英语国家社会和文化汇编
A brief introduction to the United Kingdom
A complicated country for complicated names:
Britain, Great Britain, the United Kingdom, England, the British Island British Commonwealth of Nations, the British Empire
Retains a powerful sense of difference from England and its own language
Various Historical Events
In 1267, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd brought a large portion of Wales under his rule by forcing the English to acknowledge him as Prince of Wales
Largest of 4 nations and has largest population
Before the 1st century was made up of many tribal kingdom of Celtic people
Largest city:
London(dominant in
the UK government ,
cultural and economic )
In 43 AD was invaded by the Roman Empire
The conquest of Britain: the legends of King
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UNIT 34 In what way did Puritanism influence American culture?New England also established another American tradition—a strain of often intolerant moralism. The Puritans believed that governments should enforce God's morality. They strictly punished drunks, adulterers, violators of the Sabbath and other religious believers different from themselves. Roger Williams, one of the Puritans who protested that the state should not interfere with religion, was driven out of Massachusetts. In 1635, he set up Rhode Island colony, which guaranteed religious freedom and the separation of church and state. The Puritans also have left rich cultural heritage to future Americans. The American values such as individualism, hard work, respect of education owe very much to the Puritan beliefs.5.what were some causes of the American Revolution1)Long-term social, economic, and political changes in the colonies before 1750provided the basis for an independent nation with representatives political institutions.2)More immediately, the French and Indian War (1754-1763) changed therelationship between the colonies and their mother country.3)Finally, a decade of conflicts between the British government and the colonist,beginning with the Stamp Act crisis in 1765, led to the outbreak of war in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence inUNIT 43. What are some of the major powers of each of the three branches of the U.S. government? How are the three branches supposed to check and balance each other?If Congress proposes a law that the president thinks is unwise, the president can veto it. That means the proposal does not become law. Congress can enact the law despite the president's views only if two-thirds of the members of both houses vote in favor of it.If Congress passes a law which is then challenged in the courts as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has the power to declare the law unconstitutional and therefore no longer in effect.The president has the power to make treaties with other nations and to make all appointments to federal positions, including the position of Supreme Court justice. The Senate, however, must approve all treaties and confirm all appointments before they become official. In this way the Congress can prevent the president from making unwise appointmentsUNIT 7 American literature2. what theories does Ralph Emerson explain in his essays?In the essay Emerson clearly expresses the main principles of his Transcendentalist pursuit and his love for nature. Emerson develops his concept of "Over-Soul" Or "Universal Mind". Last but not the leas, it affirms the divinity of the human beings5 What are some of the major themes in novels written by the "Lost Generation"?The "Lost Generation" is a term used to describe the generation of young men and women who came to maturity in the 20s. Some of them fought in World War I. They became disgusted with war and disillusioned with the post-war society. They shared the same sense of dislocation, rootlessness and disillusionment.UNIT 8 Education1. What is the goal of education in the United States? Discuss the similarities and differences in Great Britain, the United States and China concerning the goals of education.The goal is—and has been since the early decades of the republic—to achieve universal literacy and to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote both their own individual welfare as well as that of the general public. Though this goal has not yet been fully achieved, it remains an ideal toward which the American educational system is directed. The progress which has been made is notable both for its scope and for the educational methods which have been developed in the process of achieving it.2 Discuss the social and cultural values embodied in the Dreaming.讨论社会和文化价值在做梦中的体现Membership in a particular language group was of great social and cultural significance. Traditionally, languages belong to tracts of country which, in the belief system of the Dreaming, have been put in their places by Dreamtime creator figures.。
英语国家社会文化之US social life and culture
III. Celebrations
Thanksgiving dinner
Turkey Pumpkin pies Corn Cranberry sauce
Turkey
Roasted, baked or deep-fried… Synonymous with the festival
Pumpkin pie
Corn
The use of corn meant the survival of the colonies. "Indian corn" as a table or door decoration represents the harvest and the fall season.
The native Indians & Europeans
The following spring, the Native tribe taught them how to grow corn, a new food for the colonists. They showed them other crops to grow in the unfamiliar soil and how to hunt and fish.
Shopping: Black Friday
want to experience a real thanksgiving?
What are you most excited about?
IV. Comparison
What is the most important festival in China? Can you find any similarities or differences compared it with the Thanksgiving?
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26、机遇对于有准备的头脑有特别的 亲和力 。 27、自信是人格的核心。
28、目标的坚定是性格中最必要的力 量泉源 之一， 也是成 功的利 器之一 。没有 它，天 才也会 在矛盾 无定的 迷径中 ，徒劳 无功。- -查士 德斐尔 爵士。 29、困难就是机遇。--温斯顿．丘吉 尔。 30、我奋斗，所以我快乐。--格林斯 潘。
46、我们若已接受最坏的，就再没有什么损失。——卡耐基 47、书到用时方恨少、事非经过不知难。——陆游 48、书籍把我们引入最美好的社会，使我们认识各个时代的伟大智者。——史美尔斯 49、熟读唐诗三百首，不会作诗也会吟。——孙洙 50、谁和我一样用功，谁就会和我一样成功。——莫扎特