英美概况英国版感想-研究生英美概况课程作业之一
英美概况教学课程总结
英美概况教学课程总结本学期我担任了０９应用英语和商务英语班的英美概况教学任务，在紧张和忙碌的教学工作中，一个学期转眼即逝，现在将本学期的教学工作大致总结如下。
1.本学期我担任的英美概况虽然不是新课，但我并没有因此马虎。
课前认真备课，钻研教材，教学中能总结去年的经验，根据学生具体情况和需求力求在教学内容和方法上有所改进和突破。
2.认真使用电子教室，探索计算机辅助教学模式。
本学期我任教的2个班都使用电子教室。
我课前认真备课，花了大量时间设计制作幻灯片。
每堂课严格按照学校的要求进行。
电子教室的使用加大了课堂教学容量和密度，提高了教学效率。
根据教学内容介绍了英美国家的历史、地理、政治、文化、教育、风情习俗和有关文学常识，帮助学生对英语国家有一个很好的了解。
3.为了检测学生的掌握程度，经常会布置一些作业留给学生思考，而且在课堂上也强调学生的主动参与，发表对某一历史事实的看法，强化学生的理解与记忆。
4.同时为了提高自己的能力，我多次向其他老师学习观摩，进行听课。
听课的主要对象是双高老师和教学经验丰富的老师课。
听了这些老师的课，我的收获很大，逐步掌握了一些驾驭课堂的技巧。
听完课之后，把老教师上课时讲到的记在听课记录上，然后对我自己的备课教案进行修改，将老教师很多优点和长处应用到我的课堂教学当中去，让我的课堂组织能力得到了很大的提高。
除了听课之外，平时我也经常向其他老师请教教学上的问题。
这些老师都非常热情的帮我解答，使我获益匪浅。
从中我也明白了，知识和经验不会自己从天上掉下来，必须发扬勤学好问的精神，把自己当成学生一样，积极吸取周围其他老师一切先进的东西，才能提高自己的水平。
努力方向：今后应加强理论学习和实践交流，力求在教学方法上有所突破。
探索计算机网络辅助教学模式。
2010年12月29日。
英美国家文化与社会入门学习体会（推荐）
英美国家文化与社会入门学习体会（推荐）第一篇：英美国家文化与社会入门学习体会（推荐）英美国家社会和文化入门总结经过近两个学期的学习以来，我对学习英美国家社会和文化这门课程产生了浓厚的学习兴趣，因为有一个负责的老师和有趣的课堂。
虽然说兴趣是最好的老师，可是我感觉自己学起来很吃力，总的来说是因为我的逻辑性不强，偏理科的科目我都不擅长，因此对于英美国家社会和文化入门中每一单元都是那么长的课文，我总是找不到头绪，不能把文章进行板块划分，经过预习、复习和课后梳理这三个步骤后，才能大概知道作者的写作顺序和和文章的结构区分。
老师很严格、授课方式很新颖，经常上课问些很费脑力的问题。
老师的课堂上，我有很多收获，也意识到自己的不足。
大一的时候也选修过英美国家文化这门课程，课堂上老师说了很多经典语录，在唠嗑网上还被有些同学整理了发到网上。
网络上也有很多人的经典语录，为什么说是经典语录呢？因为它们与众不同，不是每一个人都能、都敢说出这样的话，当然，能并且敢说这些话的人必然是有着批判性思维的人，一个墨守陈规的人不会去想着要去质疑和挑战别人或者甚至是权威。
许多我们一直认为是理所当然的事在老师的课堂上有了激烈的争议，比如怀孕要静养和坐月子这件事吧，现在中国妇女一发现怀孕了，就要呆在家里安胎，那我们的奶奶那一代的女人怎么生小孩的呢？她们当时很多人分娩前还在地里干活。
女人十月怀胎，一朝分娩实在不容易，就算是顺产也肯定是很辛苦，加上现在很多人选择剖腹产，肯定要好好休养，中国人的传统是要吃好喝好一个月，相对外国人只要休息一个星期，我还是比较赞同外国人的方式，因为之前也见过有些生产完休养一个月之后，再见到她跟分娩之前的样子没什么区别，所以说怀孕时候适当运动有助于母婴健康，分娩过后适当休养有助于母亲的身材恢复。
我们寝室内部曾讨论说，李端奇老师适合当老师，而不能从政，因为老师跟我的高三班主任一样的性格，都是说话不留情，一针见血，有批判性思维，在常人眼里是比较反叛的人。
英美概况感想
英美概况学习感想这学期的英美概况交给许多英美的知识，它们那的风俗文化，它们那的地域特点，通过这学期的学习，我们了解了很多以前不知道的知识，对英美国家也更感兴趣，希望自己以后有机会可以去这两个国家旅游观光~~~~欧洲大陆西部边缘及西部以外，有数千座岛，通常被叫做英吉利群岛。
群岛中最大的岛屿叫做大不列颠，为了简单起见，简称不列颠，不过官方正式名称仍为大不列颠。
它南北走向近1000公里，东西绵延约500公里，面积大约为23万平方公里。
但是大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国的整体面积也只是稍多与24万平方公里，人口为5740万（1990）。
就大不列颠岛本身而言，被分为三部分，也被认为是三个国家：地处南部的英格兰，北部的苏格兰，和东南部的威尔士。
英格兰是三个政治实体中最大、最发达的一部分，土地面积超过13万平方公里，占了整个大不列颠岛近60%；人口超过4700万，约为正个国家的85%。
英格兰在大不列颠的地位如此重要以至于外国人称呼整个大不列颠为“英格兰”，这种习俗也用在了对人的称呼上，占多数的英格兰人被认为等同于“英国人”。
在面积和人口上，苏格兰都居第二位，78760平方公里的土地占不列颠岛不到30%，500万的人口不足整座岛的十分之一。
威尔士在面积和人口上都是最小的，面积20700平方公里，仅为9%，人口300万，约为全岛的5%。
不列颠岛从北到南超过1000公里，它那1万公里长的海岸线，使得它成为拥有最长海岸线的国家之一。
在这个国家，没有任何地方离海的距离超过120公里。
抛开旁边的爱尔兰不算，整个大不列颠岛根据其地形特征可以大致分为两部分：西部和北部的高地，东南部和南部的平地，分界线大概是从西南方的Exe河入海口到英格兰东北部Tees河入海口。
据说英国人比较沉默寡言，他们不大爱谈论。
当与人交谈时，私人事务如婚姻状况、年龄、收入、宗教信仰等，是不便问的。
但是英国人喜欢谈论天气，有的时候他们为天气的发展趋势争论地非常热烈。
英美概况心得体会
英美概况心得体会学习英美概况的感受500字以上学习英美文化心得本着对外国文化的浓厚兴趣选择了这门英美文化选修课，这门课很有趣，也使更深刻的了解到英美文化的差异和各自的特点，同时结合我国的文化也能了解外国文化与我国文化的差异。
英国与美国，是当今世界社会上的两大强国，这两国在很多方面有着极其相似的地方，都说的是英语，都是资本主义国家，都主宰着当今世界诸多事件的走向，都有着严格的法律制度与健全的社会体系，都拥有莘莘学子们梦寐以求的世界上首屈一指的高等学府……英国人和美国人互不服气，英国人说美国人没有历史，美国人说英国人不懂未来。
通过学习知道英美文化的同源性是不可否认的，更确切地说，应该是美国文化秉承了英国文化的很多东西。
英国文化是美国文化的根源。
这是因为美国历史受英国的影响。
英美文化有非常多的相同之处。
但是也有随着历史的演变，文化的传承，独立发展200多年的美国文化由于有不同的生态环境已经产生了诸多变异。
今天我们再来看英美文化，英美语言差异，尽管英美两个国家都是讲英语的，但是美国英语和英国英语是不相同的。
这两种英语的差异还是很大的，学英语的人都知道，英语中有英式发音和美式发音两种。
英国人的英语，相对而言，发音比较清楚，连读的部分较少，一般听起来相对比较字正腔圆;而美国人说英语，则秉持这能省则省，能连就连的原则，因此，对于把英语作为第二语言的人来说，听英国人的发音相比较下会舒服得多，而如果要习惯美音，恐怕只有在美国生活过的人才真正做到了。
另外，两国在字词上的用法也有很多的不同。
还有英美生活习俗差异英国人和美国人在自己日常生活习俗上也有区别。
从服饰上看，英国人非常讲究衣着，讲究绅士风度，西装革履，皮鞋锃亮。
美国人则比较随便，想穿什么就是什么，以自己舒适为主，不会去介意别人的评价，别人也不会去评价。
有的英国女士接待黄皮肤朋友时，专门涂抹上黄色面霜，以表示对朋友的亲近和尊重。
美国人可方便多了，近几年，美国流行大花裤衩，校内校外，老老少少，都少不了它的影子。
英美概况课程总结范文
随着时代的不断发展，英语已成为国际交流的重要工具。
本学期，我有幸参加了英美概况课程的学习，通过系统的学习，我对英美两国的历史、文化、政治、经济等方面有了更为深入的了解。
以下是我对这门课程的总结。
一、课程概述英美概况课程是一门集英语国家背景知识和英语语言知识为一体的课程。
课程主要介绍了英美两国的地理、历史、政治、经济、文化等方面的概况，旨在提高学生的跨文化交际能力，培养学生的国际视野。
二、课程收获1. 增长了知识面通过学习英美概况，我了解了英美两国的历史渊源、文化传统、政治体制、经济发展等方面的知识。
这使我拓宽了知识面，为今后的学习和工作打下了坚实的基础。
2. 提高了跨文化交际能力英美概况课程使我认识到，中西方文化存在很大的差异。
在学习过程中，我学会了如何分析这些差异，如何在交流中尊重对方的文化，提高自己的跨文化交际能力。
3. 培养了国际视野通过学习英美概况，我对英美两国的现状有了更为清晰的认识。
这使我更加关注国际事务，培养了自己的国际视野。
4. 提升了英语水平英美概况课程要求学生用英语进行课堂讨论和作业完成，这使我提高了英语听说读写能力，为今后的英语学习奠定了基础。
三、课程反思1. 课程内容丰富，但部分内容较为理论化，需要结合实际案例进行讲解，以便学生更好地理解和掌握。
2. 课程安排较为紧凑，学生需要在课下花费更多时间进行自主学习，以提高学习效果。
3. 教师在课堂上应注重培养学生的批判性思维，引导学生主动思考，提高课堂参与度。
四、总结总之，英美概况课程使我受益匪浅。
通过这门课程，我不仅增长了知识，提高了英语水平，还培养了跨文化交际能力和国际视野。
在今后的学习和工作中，我会继续努力，将所学知识运用到实际中，为实现自己的人生目标而努力。
英美概况心得体会
英美概况心得体会在过去的一段时间里，我有幸深入学习和了解英美两个国家的概况。
通过这段时间的学习和思考，我有了一些心得体会，下面我将详细分享给大家。
首先，英美两国的历史文化底蕴深厚，对全球的影响力不可忽视。
英国作为曾经的大英帝国，给世界留下了众多举世闻名的遗产，例如莎士比亚的戏剧作品、牛津剑桥的学术传统等。
美国则是一个年轻而充满活力的国家，自独立以来，以其独特的宪政制度和先进的科技创新，成为世界上最强大的国家之一。
这两个国家的历史和文化是我们学习的重要对象。
其次，英美两国的社会制度和价值观有着诸多相似之处，但也存在一些差异。
英国是一个君主立宪制国家，拥有悠久的皇室传统和丰富的议会文化。
美国则是一个联邦制共和国，注重个人自由和平等，政府与人民之间的关系更加紧密。
这两个国家在言论自由、民主制度和人权保障等方面都有着共同的价值追求，但在社会福利、教育体系等方面有所不同。
第三，英美两国的经济实力在全球独占鳌头。
英国作为欧洲第一大金融中心，具有高度发达的金融、保险和服务业。
另一方面，美国是全球最大的经济体，科技、制造业和文化产业等领域均处于世界领先地位。
两国都是经济全球化的重要推动者和受益者，对世界经济的发展具有重要影响力。
此外，英美两国的教育体系备受世界瞩目。
英国有众多世界著名大学和研究机构，培养了无数杰出的学者和科学家。
英国教育注重学术传统和综合素质的培养。
美国则以其卓越的大学和研究实力而闻名，美国教育倡导创新和实践能力的培养。
这两国的教育体系都值得我们学习和借鉴。
最后，英美两国的文化交流和人文交流联系紧密。
英语作为全球通用语言，使得英美文化深入到世界各地。
无论是英国的温文尔雅还是美国的激情四溢，都各具特色。
英美的文学、音乐、电影等艺术形式影响着全球文化的发展。
同时，英美两国也积极与其他国家开展文化交流，促进了世界各国之间的相互了解和友谊。
总的来说，英美两国的概况给我留下了深刻的印象。
它们在历史文化、社会制度、经济实力、教育体系和文化交流等方面都有着独特之处。
英美概况作业以及答案
ExercisesPart one: choose the correct answer:1.The highest mountain peak in Britain is in ____.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland2.The longest river in Britain is ___A. River SevernB. River ThamesC. River MercyD. River Humber3. The largest lake in Britain is located in ____.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD.Northern Ireland4. The highest mountain peak in Britain is called ___.A. Ben NevisB. Cross FellC. SnowdonD. Scafell5. Which of the following is not the feature of British climate?A. coldnessB. more rainy daysC. changeabilityD. more fogs6. The leading anthracite coalfield in Britain are in ____.A. ScotlandB. EnglandC. WalesD. the North Sea7. The English people are descendant of ___.A. CeltsB. RomansC. Anglo-SaxonsD. Danes8. London dialect was once disseminated throught the country Not because London was ____.A. a commercial centerB. a political centerC. a printing centerD. a linguistic center9. The established church of Britain is ____A. The Church of EnglandB. The Church of ScotlandC. Free churchesD. The United Reformed Church10. British economy in the 1970s was characterized by ____A. stagnationB. inflationC. recoveryD. stagflation11. Britain is the ____ largest country invested and the investor abroad.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth12. The British beef industry has been hit badly by ____.A. SARSB. BSEC. AIDSD. None of the above13. The central bank in Britain is ____.A. LloydB. BarclayC. MidlandD. the Bank of EnglandPart Two Fill in the blanks:1. The total area of Britain is about ____ square kilometers.2. The chief ranges in England are the ____ and the ____ Mountains.3. The English people are the descendant of ____, while the Scots, Welsh and Irish are the descendants of the ____.4. The major languages spoken in Britain are ___，____ and ____.5. The fishing industry provides ____ % of the UK demand for fish.6. The British company Glaxo-wellcome is the biggest ____ company in the world.7. The German company named ___ recently bought Britain’s last major independent car company, Rover.Part Three: Match:1. Liverpool a, the steel manufacturing center of Britain2. Hull b, the former center of textile industry of Britain3. Sheffield c, the fishing port in Hunberside4. Manchester d, the largest city in Britain5. Glasgow e, the second largest city in Britain6. London f, the district of Merseyside7. Birmingham g, the largest city in Scotland8. Belfast h, the capital of Wales9. Edindurgh I, the capital of Northern Ireland10. Cardiff j, the capital of ScotlandPart Four Explain the following terms:1.the backbone of England2.the English Channel3.invisible trade4.the development areas5.God Save the QueenPart Five answer the questions1.What language is the official language? What other languages are spoken in the U.K? and in which part of the country are they spoken mainly？2.What are the three Germanic tribes who form the basis of the modern British people?3.What does Britain import and export?4.What are the characteristics of the British economy?5.What minerals in the U.K. rich in?答案Exercises:Part one: choose the correct answer:3.The highest mountain peak in Britain is in __B__.A.EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD.Northern Ireland4.The longest river in Britain is _A__A. River SevernB. River ThamesC. River MercyD. River Humber3. The largest lake in Britain is located in __D__.A.EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD.Northern Ireland4. The highest mountain peak in Britain is called _A__.A. Ben NevisB. Cross FellC. SnowdonD. Scafell5. Which of the following is not the feature of British climate? AA. coldnessB. more rainy daysC. changeabilityD. more fogs6. The leading anthracite coalfield in Britain are in __C__.A. ScotlandB. EnglandC. WalesD. the North Sea7. The English people are descendant of _C__.A. CeltsB. RomansC. Anglo-SaxonsD. Danes8. London dialect was once disseminated through the country Not because London was _D___.A. a commercial centerB. a political centerC. a printing centerD. a linguistic center9. The established church of Britain is _A___A. The Church of EnglandB. The Church of ScotlandC. Free churchesD. The United Reformed Church10. British economy in the 1970s was characterized by __D__A. stagnationB. inflationC. recoveryD. stagflation11. Britain is the __A__ largest country invested and the investor abroad.A. secondB. thirdC. fourthD. fifth12. The British beef industry has been hit badly by _B___.A. SARSB. BSEC. AIDSD. None of the above13. The central bank in Britain is _D___.A. LloydB. BarclayC. MidlandD. the Bank of EnglandPart Two Fill in the blanks:1.The total area of Britain is about __242534__ square kilometers (1993).2.The chief ranges in England are the _Pennines___ and the __ Cumbrian __ Mountains.3.The English people are the descendant of _Anglo-Saxons___, while the Scots, Welsh and Irish are the descendants of the _Celts___.4.The major languages spoken in Britain are _English__，__Gaelic__ and _Welsh___.5.The fishing industry provides _55___ % of the UK demand for fish.6.The British company Glaxo-wellcome is the biggest _drug___ company in the world.7.The German company named __BMW_ recently bought Britain’s last major independent car company, Rover.Part Three: Match:F 1. Liverpool a, the steel manufacturing center of BritainC 2. Hull b, the former center of textile industry of BritainA 3. Sheffield c, the fishing port in HunbersideB 4. Manchester d, the largest city in BritainG 5. Glasgow e, the second largest city in BritainD 6. London f, the district of MerseysideE 7. Birmingham g, the largest city in ScotlandI 8. Belfast h, the capital of WalesJ 9. Edindurgh I, the capital of Northern IrelandH 10. Cardiff j, the capital of ScotlandPart Four Explain the following terms:6.the backbone of England: It refers to the Pennines, the broadridge of hills7.the English Channel: The Channel is a narrow sea passage which separates England and France and connects the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea.8.invisible trade: It refers to the trade related to profits, dividends and capital investment.9.the development areas: These areas refer to the relatively poor areas of the north and west of England.10.God Save the Queen: It is the national anthem of U.K.Part Five answer the questions6.What language is the official language? What other languages are spoken in the U.K? and in which part of the country are they spoken mainly？The official language is English, but in Wales one in four people speak Welsh, in Scotland, about 8000 people in the Highlands speak Gaelic language.7.What are the three Germanic tribes who form the basis of the modern British people? The three Germanic tribes refer to the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes who invaded Britain.8.What does Britain import and export? Britain imports food and raw materials and exports manufactures.9.What are the characteristics of the British economy? The British economy was the first to have been fully industrialized. Britain was one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing and trading nations. The pound sterling is the exchange currency for about one third of the world’s foreign trade. The agriculture doesnot produce enough food to meet the country’s basic needs and part of all vital foodstuffs has to be imported. The labor force is homogeneous.10.What minerals in the U.K. rich in? The U.K. is rich in coal, iron, tin, copper, lead, silver and so on.。
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最新英美概况》练习参考答案解析[英国部分](总19页)-本页仅作为预览文档封面，使用时请删除本页-《最新英美概况》练习参考答案（本答案不包括练习中的开放性习题、思考题和讨论题）====================================================PART ONE The United KingdomChapter One The LandP. 6II Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. B2. BIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. F3. F4. F5. TIV Answer the following questions.1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.2. Four. England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.3. Yes, it was.4. No, it isn’t.5. The “British Isles” is a group of islands including Great Britain,Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Shetland Islands, theIsle of Wight, and many other smaller surrounding islands. Thereare two countries located on the islands: the United Kingdom andthe Republic of Ireland.P. 10II Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. England, Scotland, Ireland2. white, St. George, England, St. Andrew, Scotland, St. Patrick, IrelandIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T 4. T 5. FIV Answer the following questions.1. 1801.2. Because when the first version of the Union Flag appeared Waleswas already united with England and was therefore represented bythe flag of England.3. Australia, New Zealand, Tuvalu, Fiji.4. 1922.P. 12-13II Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. F4. T5. TIII Answer the following questions.1. God Save the Queen.2. There are five verses in the full version of the song but usually onlythe first verse is sung on official occasions.3. It’s u nknown.4. It originated in a patriotic song, and first publicly performed in London in 1745.5. It is played whenever the Queen makes a public appearance, and is played by theBBC every night before closedown.P. 16-17I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. million, 3002. England3. three4. 19485. LondonII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. F4. F5. FP. 20III Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea2. Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland3. France4. the North Sea, the Irish Sea, the Atlantic Ocean5. a sixthIV Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. F3. T4. F5. TV Answer the following questions.1. No.2. It covers about 245,000 square kilometers or 94,600 square miles.3. It is about 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) long, and the widest part ofBritain is about 480 kilometers.4. It has a land boundary with the Republic of Ireland as long as 434kilometers (270 miles).5. Scotland.P. 23-24II Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. highland, lowland2. coastal areas, Scotland, Wales3. Severn, Thames4. Clyde5. The Dee6. Bann7. Lough Neagh, Lower Lough ErneIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. T4. FIV Answer the following questions.1. Scotland and Wales are the most mountainous parts of the UK.2. 94.3. It’s Ben Nevis in Scotland, with a height of 1,344 metres (4,409 feet)above sea level.4. Scotland.5. Owing to a relatively small island, the UK’s rivers are not very long. P. 25I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. coal2. iron ore3. tin4. those used in the construction and building industries such as sandand gravel, limestone and gypsumII Answer the following questions.1. They are coal, oil, natural gas, iron ore, tin, zinc, gold, chalk, salt, clay,limestone, gypsum, lead, silica, and so on.2. Coal.3. Natural gas was discovered in 1965 in the West Sole area of the North Sea.4. Oil was discovered in 1970 under the North Sea.5. Because coal can be produced more cheaply in other countries.6. The tin-mining industries have been hard hit by competition from cheaperoverseas producers, and by changes in government policy.P. 27II Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. unique2. cool, mild3. 32, about4. west, south5. average annual temperature, average winter rainfallIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F3. F4. F5. FIV Answer the following questions.1. Such a statement has been made because of the changeability of theweatherconditions in Britain that can change so much from day to day, season to season.2. It can be as hot as 32°C (90°F), but mostly it only reaches 26°C.3. It’s about °C.4. It originated in a patriotic song, and first publicly performed in London in 17455. They are probably May, June, September and October.P. 40I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions., Guildhall, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower Bridge2. second, Athens of the North3. industrialized, the Industrial Revolution, fastest growing city4. the House’s Parliament, the two House’s of Parliament, Big Ben5. William the Conqueror, a royal residence, prison of state, Jewel House6. at the foot of the basalt cliffs, 40,000 massive black basalt columnsII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. T3. T4. T5. T6. FIII Answer the following questions.1. Manchester. Manchester United FC and Manchester City.2. Liverpool.P. 42-43I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. 9, 322. 26, 63. 17, 3, 144. islandII Choose the best answer that best completes the sentence.1. D2. D3. AIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F3. F4. F5. TIV Answer the following questions.1. An overseas territory is under British sovereignty but does not formpart of the UK itself; a crown dependency is also under sovereigntyof the UK but has a different constitutional relationship.2. Yes.Chapter Two The People and Their CultureP. 48I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. third, twenty-second2. , ,3. medical advances in the treatment of many illnesses and diseases4. Scotland5. 80 percent6. England, 3957. 4,700II Answer the following questions.1. 62,262,000.2. The chief reasons are 1) the increase in births and decrease indeaths; 2) the increase in net international migration to the UK; and3) the increase in life expectancy.3. It is percent.4. It is migrant(s) per 1,000 population.5. It was 256 people per square kilometer.P. 49Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. Immigration and migration from other countries2.3. 8%4.5. 2P. 52-53II Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. third, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish2. English3. the three countries in Britain and Northern Ireland in Ireland, thefour countries themselves4. Welsh, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Cornish5. secondIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. F4. T5. FIV Answer the following questions.1. Approximately 375 million people.2. Beside English there are also four Celtic languages in use in the UK,such as Welsh, Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic and Cornish.3. Because of the USA’s dominance of cinema, television, popularmusic, trade and technology (including the Internet).4. The major differences are in phonology, phonetics, vocabulary,grammar and spelling.P. 56-57II Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. Christianity2. Roman Catholic, England3. Scotland4. Roman Catholic, the Presbyterian Church5. immigration6. 152,000III Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F3. F4. T5. TIV Answer the following questions.1. Christianity.2. Queen Elizabeth II.3. Yes, they are.4. The Roman Catholic Church.5. The Roman Catholic Church.P. 60-61I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. conservative2. the weather3. Trooping the colour, Changing of the Guard4. Foot Guard, Household Cavalry5. palaceII Choose the best answer that best completes the sentence.1. C2. C3. D4. D5. CIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F3. T4. F5. FIV Answer the following questions.1. It is true, its conservatism has something to do with the fact thatBritain is an island isolated from the European Continent and itsweather is frequently changing.2. It was for the soldiers to recognize their own regiment as soon aspossible. It often takes place in London annually on the secondSaturday in June.P. 67-68I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. the death and his resurrection2. exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church,sharing meals with family and friends, waiting for Father Christmasto arrive3. the seed of life4. go trick-or-treating and carve pumpkins5. slaveryII Choose the best answer that best completes the sentence.1. C2. C3. D4. C5. DIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. T4. F5. FIV Answer the following questions.1. It commemorates all those men and women who were killed during thetwo World Wars and other conflicts.2. In the past, hunting fox was a popular sport among the upper classes.Now horsing racing and football are popular.3. Fasting is to develop patience and self-control, to learn sympathy forthe deprived, to cleanse the body and mind, to gain appreciation forAllah's bounty, to demonstrate the depth of one's commitment, andto protect against sin.There are, then, three levels of the Ramadan fast:-Refraining from the physical things that are forbidden (performed with the mouth/stomach/sexual organs).-Restraining oneself from saying, hearing and looking at forbiddenthings (performed with the senses).-Renewing one's devotion to Allah (performed with the heart and mind).P. 71-72I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. welfare, from-cradle-to-grave2. the National Health Serviceretirement pension4. accidental injury at work, the conditions5. the Beveridge ReportII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F3. T4. FP. 78I Choose the best answer that best completes the sentence.1. C 3. D 4. D (40改成47) 5. CII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. T3. T4. F5. FP. 83I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. football2. Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool3. Wimbledon, Australian Open, French Open, US Open4. 18, 17, 15. Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the Wales Rally GB, the Festival ofSpeedII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. F4. T5. FIII Answer the following questions.1. Football, rugby, cricket, golf, tennis, hockey, etc.2. Watchers can bet a horse to be thought to win.3. The Football Association Challenge Cup (英格兰足总杯). It is theoldest football competition in the world, founded in 1872. It's thecompetition that provides the opportunity for small, part-time clubsto potentially go head to head with the big clubs of the Premiership. P. 88-89I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. freedom of the press, conflicts, freedom of access to information,the interests of the public, the privacy, individual2. entertainment, public opinion, political3. news, entertainment, sports4. the Times, the Guardian, the Daily Telegraph, the Financial Times5. BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel Four, Channel FiveII Choose the best answer that best completes the sentence.1. C2. A3. B4. B5. AIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. T 4. F 5. TIV Answer the following questions.1. They are central to British leisure culture.2. Because it can bring buyers and sellers together, provide peoplewith the interactive platforms, and people can use it to do digitalmarketing, e-commerce, management, etc.P. 93-94I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. 37, 1542. evolutionary, natural selection, The Origin of Species, The Descent of Man.3. James Cook4. Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, James Cook, Stephen Hawking,Winston Churchill, Diana SpencerII Answer the following questions.1. Stephen Hawking is a British theoretical physicist noted for hisresearch into the origin of the universe. His work influenced thedevelopment of the big bang and black hole theories.2. He was the 20th century's most famous and celebrated Prime Minister wholed Britain to victory in World War Two. He worked tirelesslythroughout the war, building strong relations with US PresidentRoosevelt while maintaining a sometimes difficult alliance with theSoviet Union.Chapter Three A Brief History of the United KingdomP. 97-98I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. Ice Age2. Beaker Folk3. The Celts4. the Irish, the Welsh5. DruidismII Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. C2. C3. AIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. F4. T5. TIV Answer the following questions.1. Between 3000 and 2000 BC2. Three Waves. The first wave was the Gaels who came around 600BC; the second wave was the Britons who came around 400 BC, andthe third wave was the Belgae who came around 150 BC.3. The Celts, a taller and fairer race than the people who had comebefore, began to arrive in Britain at about 700 BC and kept cominguntil the arrival of the Romans.P. 100-101I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. Julius Caesar2. 433. Boadica, Londinium4. 410 AD5. YorkII Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. B2. D3. C4. CIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. T3. T4. FIV Answer the following questions.1. Between 55 and 54 BC.2. The invasion of British Isles.3. Firstly, the resistance of the British people was strong. Secondly,Roman troops were often withdrawn from Britain to fight in otherparts of the Roman Empire.4. 400 years.5. The Romans also made good use of Britain’s natural resources,mining lead, iron and tin and manufacturing pottery, etc.P. 104I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. The Jutes, Saxons and Angles2. English3. Mercia, Offa’s Dyke4. St. Augustine5. Archbishop of CanterburyII Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. A2. C3. BIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F 4. TIV Answer the following questions.1. The seven kingdoms are: Kent, Essex, Sussex, Wessex, East Anglia,Mercia and North Umbria.2. The names Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday derive fromthe names of the gods of Anglo-Saxons’ Teutonic religion: Tiu, thegod of war, Wooden, king of heaven, Thor, the god of storms, andFreya, goddess of peace.3. Firstly, they divided the country into shires, with shire courts andshire reeves, or sheriffs, responsible for administering law. Secondly,they devised the narrow-strip, three-field farming system in use upto the 18th century. Thirdly, they also established the manorialsystem. Finally, they created the Witan to advise the king, the basisof the Privy Council which still exists today.P. 106-107I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. Edward2. William the Conqueror3. William (此题印刷有错，需把句子中的William删掉)II Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. B2. D3. AIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. F4. TIV Answer the following question1.Edward was called Edward the Confessor as he was a very religiousman and would often go to church and confess to sins. The title"confessor" also distinguished this Edward from Edward the Martyr(c962-979). Edward was later made a saint, due to his building ofWestminster Abbey and efforts in other churches.2.The Norman Conquest replaced the loosely organized Anglo-Saxonkingdom with a feudal system based on land ownership by ahereditary aristocracy that owed its position - and therefore lands andloyalty - to a strong central authority with a hereditary succession. Inaddition, there were other changes such as in English emigration andNorman immigration, women’s rights, language, etc.3.There are four. They were the King of Norway, the Duke of Normandy,and two brothers of Edward’s Queen, named Edith, and HaroldGodwinson.P. 110-111I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. an English charter2. 1337, 14533. territorial, economic4. 1348 - 1350II Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. B2. C3. B4. CIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. T3. T4. TIV Answer the following questions.1. Feudalism in England was established by William the Conquerorand the Normans following the defeat of the English AngloSaxons at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.2. Magna Carta is an English charter, originally issued by King John ofEngland at Runnymede in the English county of Surrey undercompulsion from the church and his barons on 15 June 1215. Thecharter was reissued later for several times in modified versionswhich omitted certain temporary provisions, including the mostdirect challenges to the monarch's authority, which had a hugeinfluence on the developing legal system of England.3. The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts waged from 1337 to 1453between the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of France and theirvarious allies for control of the French throne. It was the result of a dynasticdisagreement dating back to William the Conqueror who became King ofEngland in 1066, while remaining Duke of Normandy. As dukes ofNormandy and other lands on the continent, the English kings owedhomage to the King of France. In 1337 Edward III of England refused to payhomage to Philip VI of France, leading the French king to claim confiscationof Edward's lands in Aquitaine.4. The war was in fact a series of separate wars and is commonlydivided into three phases. First, the English won a great navalvictory at Sluys in 1340, then an equally decisive land battle nearCalais at Crecy in 1346. Then the English went on to take Calais;and in 1356 at Poitiers they won another victory over the FrenchKing who was taken prisoner and held to ransom.5. The Black Death was one of the most devastating epidemicdiseases in human history, peaking in Europe between 1348 and1349, and killing nearly half of Europe’s population. Additionally,The Black Death is thought to have started in Asia. It thentravelled along the Silk Road and reached the Crimea by 1346.From there, it was probably carried by Oriental rat fleas living onthe black rats that were regular passengers on merchant ships. Allin all, the plague reduced the world population from an estimated450 million to a number between 350 and 375 million in the 14thcentury. Moreover, the impact of the Black Death upon the futureof England was greater than upon any other European country.The Black Death has been seen as creating a series of religious,social and economic upheavals which changed the face of theEnglish society in a profound way.P. 115I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. 1642-1646, 1647-16492. Puritan Revolution3. overthrew, foundation, beginning4. the Glorious Revolution of 16885. The Bill of RightsII Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. C2. A3. D4. AIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. T3. T4. FP. 118I Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. C2. B3. A4. D5. CII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F3. T4. TIII Answer the following questions.1. The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new manufacturingprocesses that occurred in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840. This transition included going fromhand production methods to machines, new chemicalmanufacturing and iron production processes, improved efficiencyof water power, the increasing use of steam power anddevelopment of machine tools. The transition also included thechange from wood and other bio-fuels to coal. The Industrialrevolution began in England and within a few decades spread toWestern Europe and the United States.2. The accumulation of capital; the development of capitalist farming;the appearance of a labour reserve; and the expansion of markets,domestic and foreign.3. The Industrial Revolution promoted the development of production.Within a short period the Industrial Revolution took over allindustries in Britain and replaced other systems of production. And itimproves the living standards. Much of the laboring population,previously largely employed in agriculture, moved to the industrialtowns and cities, where they were housed and employed in oftenmiserable and squalid conditions. And etc.4. The industrial revolution was a period in Britain from mid-1700s tothe mid-1800s in which power-driven machines in factoriesreplaced manual labor. The industrial revolution resulted fromadvances in applied science and engineering, such as thedevelopment of steam engines (especially those of the inventorJames Watt). Much of the laboring population, previously largelyemployed in agriculture, moved to the industrial towns and cities, where they were housed and employed in miserable conditions. 5. The causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution are complicatedand remain a topic for debate. The reference answer is as follows: Causes:-Iron renovations: stronger, better quality iron-Labor surplus—more jobs, more people to do jobs-Stable agricultural society—the agricultural revolution improved food supply and quality; created a strong base forindustrialization-High food supply—stated above; more farmland + moretransportation = more crops-Ready capital—constant supply of money-Population growth—due to food supply-Government allowed fencing off lands—peasants now needed work after being kicked off private farmland-Entrepreneurs—people wanted to make money through newways and opportunities-Plentiful natural resources—rivers = water power for steamengine and transportation, iron ore and coal = fuel-Relatively free society—government usually exhibited laissezfaire (let people do what they want), economy regulated itself,ideas circulated freely-Ready market—ships could deliver and transport-Stable government—strong central government to support the peopleEffects:-Better transportation—faster, cheaper-Long distance communications—telegraphs, etc. linked nations from coast to coast-Money to be made—capitalism: investments, inventing, selling,producing-Bad working conditions—disease, deformations, long, hard hours-Child abuse-New inventions—locomotives (railroads), purer iron, factories,spinning jenny, steam engines, steamboats...etc-Rural workers became urban workers-Increased production rates (everything machine made)-Family life disrupted—families were separated, women andchildren also labored-Bad pay—women paid half or less than men-Migration and population boom in cities—everyone flocked tocities to work in factories-Industrialization "age"—spread to Europe and around the world-Social classes formed—industrial middle class and industrialworking classes emerged-Industrial capitalism took hold—economic system ofmanufacturingP. 121I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. The Reform Act2. The New Poor Law3. charter of political demands (A People's Charte)4. Moral Force Chartists, Physical Force ChartistsII Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. D2. B3. CIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. F2. T3. T4. FIV Answer the following questions.1. Charter Movement was a movement for political and social reform inBritain during the mid-19th century, between 1838 and 1850. In theyears 1839, 1842 and 1848, the Chartist Movement urgedParliament to adopt three great petitions. Of these, the best knownis the final petition, with six million signatures (although a number ofthese were later found to be fake), presented to Parliament on 10thApril 1848 after a huge meeting on Kennington Common. This eventachieved great prominence in the story of Chartism, due largely tothe reaction of the authorities as they faced the challenges of thatturbulent year.2. Between 1832 and 1884 three Reform Bills were passed in the Britishparliament. The Reform Act of 1832 abolished “rotten Boroughs”,and redistributed parliamentary seats more fairly among thegrowing towns. It also gave the vote to many householders andtenants, based on the value of their property. The New Poor Law of1834 forced the poor people into work houses instead of giving themsufficient money to survive in their own homes. The 6 points in thePeople’s Charter were achieved very gradually over the period of1858-1918, although the sixth has never been practical. Lenin saidthe Chartist Movement was "the first broad, really mass, politicallyformed, proletarian revolutionary movement."3. The movement failed for a number of reasons:-It failed to obtain parliamentary support for the Charter.-The middle-classes ignored, shunned or condemned Chartism.-Chartists were divided among themselves.-Government handled the movement firmly and calmly.-Chartist demands were too drastic.-There was too much diversity in the intellectual and ideological aimsof Chartism.-Other movements offering more immediate and tangible benefitsattracted chartists.-The socio-economic position improved after 1842. Prosperityeliminated mass support.-Chartism and the Chartists were made to look ridiculous afterKennington Common, and the failure of the Land Plan.-The changing sociology of England after railways fragmented theapparent unity of the working classes.P. 124I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. the 16th century, 15832. England, Scotland3. Jamestown4. million5. the 20th centuryII Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.1. B2. A3. BIII Decide which of the following statements is TRUE:1. T2. F3. F4. TP. 128I Fill in the blanks with proper words or expressions.1. Entente Powers, Central Powers of Germany。
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My feelings for the class of survey of Britain
In terms of this class, I have gained a general understanding of the British society from the exploration into every corner , which is ranging from rel- igion, education, architecture, holidays and so on. This broadens my visi- on to a much larger extent. Generally speaking, they can be summarized as follows:
First of all, a preliminary social scene has been shown to us during the class. The UK is a great nation all around the world and people speaking native English must have something different from us Chinese. Classmat- es from different majors have shown me the Britain society from their own view, which I think is very interesting. For example , someone gave his lecture by the way of listing lots of pictures. The moment was watc- hing the pictures I got a lot of information, besides , it seems not very boring.
Secondly, it is《The Rise of Great Powers》.This is the twice I have wat- ched this documentary. While, I regard it as a reflection of the history of the Britain . It is also a showcase of the Empire of the Sun and a brainst- orm to me. Someone maybe whisperd, we China also does have a history as brilliant as Britain. However, from a foreigner’s view , it is fresh enoug- h and exciting enough.Perhaps, we may get lots of lessons from Britain. Finally, the teaching form is novel and lively. During my showtime, I am the reporter of the class. People sitting in the classroom are all listeners
for me. This is out of the ordinary. When I was standing facing everyone, though a little nervous, I feel so good. Then I would be confident during the following showtime. That is why I love this class.。