华师网络学院英语国家概况1
作业1．第1题Which of the following is NOT included in the National curriculum?A.Children must study the subjects like English, mathematics, scienceand so on.B.Children must sit in A-level exams.C.Children must pass national tests.D.Teachers must teach what they are told.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.02．第2题Which of the following is a quality paper?A.The News of the WorldB.The GuardianC.The TabloidsD.All of the Above您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：0.03．第3题Which of the following is NOT true about life peers?A.They are not from the Aristocratic families.B.They cannot sit in the House of Lords.C.They earned their titles through their outstanding Achievement.D.The titles cannot be inherited by their children.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.04．第4题In Australia, the federal government and the state governments are formed byA.the party chosen by the Governor-GeneralB.the party that has the most votesC.the party that has the majority of the House of RepresentativesD.the party that has the majority of the Senate您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.05．第5题Which of the following is NOT guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?A.The freedom of religion.B.The freedom of searching a person’s home by police.C.The freedom of speech and of the press.D.The right to own weapons if one wishes.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.06．第6题Pierre Trudeau was regarded as an important Prime Minister in Canada because of the following reasons exceptA.He took the steps necessary to make Canada completely independent of Britain.B.He signed a free trade agreement with the United States.C.He introduced some important programs to promote the use of French throughout CaD.He worked very hard to bring French and English Canada closer together.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.07．第7题In the seventeenth century, the English government encouraged people from Scotland and Northern England to emigrate to the north of Ireland, becauseA.they wanted to increase its control over Ireland.B.they had too m any people And didn’t have enough space for them to live in.C.they intended to expand their investment.D.they believed that Ireland was the best place for them.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.08．第8题New Zealanders have adopted their name from the kiwi, _________ .A.which is A native flightless birdB.which was the only mammal in New ZealandC.which was introduced to New Zealand About 1,000 years AgoD.which is An introduced flightless bird您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.09．第9题The Bill of Rights consists of ___.A.10 very short paragraphs in an amendmentB.10 amendments adopted in 1787C.10 amendments added to the Constitution in 1791D.the amendments concerning the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press and th您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.010．第10题During the early stages of the civil rights movement, the major integration strategy initiated by the Congress of Racial Equality was known as ______ to integrate interstate buses and bus stations in the South.A.free speechB.sit-ins at lunch countersC.teach-ins at interstate train stationsD.freedom rides您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.011．第11题In the United States, people go to church mainly for the following reasons except ___.A.for finding a job in societyB.for having a place in a communityC.for identifying themselves with dominant valueD.for getting together with friends您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.012．第12题According to the author, the Articles of Confederation failed because of the following reasons. Which is not true?A.The new states did not cooperate with the Congress or with each other.B.Some new states wanted to be free from the Union.C.The Congress could not raise money to pay the national army and to pay debts oweD.The Congress had no power to tax any citizen.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.013．第13题Which of the following is NOT a function of Parliament in New Zealand?A.Enacting laws.B.Supervising the government’s administration.C.The redress of grievances by receiving petitions.D.Forming a government.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.014．第14题Who wrote the book The Scalpel, The Sword?A.F. R. Scott.B.Norman Bethune.C.Ted Allan.D.Mordecai Richler.您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.015．第15题Where is Lake Louise located?A.In the northern part of Canada.B.On the Canadian-American border.C.On the east coast.D.On the Rockies.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.016．第16题What is the economic mainstay of British Columbia?A.the forestry industryB.the hydroelectric industryC.mining industryD.manufacturing industry您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.017．第17题Which of the following is true?A.The Queen is the official head of state.B.She is a member of the Cabinet.C.She is a symbol of parliamentary democracy.D.She is a symbol of Canada.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.018．第18题In which period have Canada’s most famous and successful writersappeared?A.post-war periodB.period of nation-buildingC.early colonial periodD.pre-European period您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.019．第19题Northern Ireland includes ___.A.6 countiesB.26 countiesC.32 countiesD.the whole island off the northwest coast of Great Britain 您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.020．第20题Staff in a typical Irish office arrive in the morning ___.A.earlyteC.strictly on timeD.sometimes on time, and sometimes not您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.021．第21题Which of the following is NOT a native Australian animal?A.SheepB.WombatC.KoalaD.Kangaroo您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.022．第22题The Celts were ____people.A.peace-lovingB.warriorsC.highly civilizedD.sophisticated您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.023．第23题Under the assimilation policy, the aboriginal people ___.A.were expected to share their Dreaming with the white settlersB.should forget their own culture and take on the white cultureC.managed to get the benefits of both black and white culturesD.were employed on equal terms with the white settlers您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.024．第24题When did the British take over the continent of Australia and declare it “terra Nullius”?A.Early 15th centuryte 18th centuryC.17th centuryD.16th century您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.025．第25题Diplomatic relations between Australia and China was established in__.A.the 1950sB.the 1960sC.the 1970sD.the 1980s您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.026．第38题Which of the following members from the royal family enjoys equestrianism?A.Mary Queen of ScotlandB.the QueenC.“Fergie”D.Princess Anne您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.027．第39题Which of the following countries does NOT have nuclear weapons capabilities?A.BritainB.the United StatesC.ItalyD.Russia您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.028．第40题Which of the following is the widely practiced in Scottish New Year?A.first-footingB.kissing under the mistletoeC.Burns Suppering magic spells to see into future您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.029．第41题Which of the following was first adopted in Australia?A.The three-tier government systemB.Secret BallotsC.The two-chamber parliamentD.The public services您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.030．第42题Radio Australia is ______.A.A domestic radio service in AustraliaB.An English-language international radio serviceC.the overseas service of the ABCD.the overseas service of the SBS您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.031．第43题Which invention marked the beginning o f “The Age of Visual Information”?A.newspaper.B.telegraph.undry machine.D.television.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.032．第44题In Australia, pupils who cannot go to school due to illness, disability and residential isolationA.have to be taught by their parents.B.have to teach themselves.C.cannot receive Any form of education.D.can receive education by taking correspondence course.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.033．第45题The Australian national day is set on January 26 to commemorateA.the founding of the Commonwealth of Australia.B.the discovery of the great southern ‘unknown land’.C.the first European settlement of the continent.D.Captain James Cook’s first voyage around Australia.您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.034．第46题What happened in1215?A.It was the year of Norman Conquest in British history.B.Forced by barons, King John signed the Magna Carta.C.Henry IV granted the Commons the power to review money grants.D.King Egbert united England under his rule.您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.035．第47题The following were NOT written into the Constitution in 1787 except ____.A.the Bill of RightsB.the judicial reviewC.the political party systemD.the powers of the president您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.036．第48题Which of the following was NOT a denomination of Protestantism?A.Catholics.B.Puritans.C.Quakers.D.Church of England.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.037．第49题Which of the following is NOT one of the major exports of New Zealand?A.Dairy products.B.Fish.C.Wool.D.Oil.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.038．第50题Which of the following authors did NOT belong to the period of nation-building?A.Susanna Moodie.B.William Kirby.C.Robert Service.D.Duncan Campbell Scott.您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.039．第51题The three influential Canadian Prime Ministers have a lot of things in common. Which of the following is the exception?A.They came from Quebec and could speak French as fluently as English.B.They were educated as lawyers.C.They shared the vision of a strong, united Canada and worked hard to overcome thD. They belong to the same political party.您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.040．第52题The Head of State of New Zealand is .A.the Prime MinisterB.the Governor-GeneralC.the British monarchD.the Ombudsman您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.041．第53题In 1988, Canada established with _____ the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to help facilitate economic integration, and later _____ joined the group.A.the United States, MexicoB.Australia, New ZealandC. Great Britain, FranceD. Norway, Mexico您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.042．第54题Which of the following provinces was the last one to join Canada in 1949?A.Nova ScotiaB.NewfoundlandC.OntarioD.British Columbia您的答案：B题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.043．第55题By 1985, how many per cent of immigrants were non-European?A.30 per centB.80 per centC.60 per centD.50 per cent您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.044．第56题Arthur Griffith developed a new political party in the period 1905—08 known as___.A.Irish Republican BrotherhoodB.United IrishmenC.Sinn FeinD.home Rule您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.045．第57题Up until 1970’s the Irish economy was ____.A.inward-lookingB.trade-dependentC.based on serviceD.based on manufacturing您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.046．第58题____ is Australia’s largest trading partner.A.ChinaB.ASEAN countriesC.BritainD.Japan您的答案：D题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.047．第59题In communication, the Irish value ___ most.A.writingB.gestureC.eye contactD.talking此题得分：1.048．第60题Under the policy of segregation, the aboriginal people ____.A.were forcibly removed from their own landB.were allowed to have their own land as private reservesC.were often employed by the Christian ChurchD.were considered to be intellectually exploitable您的答案：A题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.049．第64题In Ireland, writers can publish their works ______.A.Only in IrishB.Only in EnglishC.in either Irish or EnglishD.in neither Irish nor English您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.050．第65题How many children were there in an Irish family on average in the 1950s and 1960s?A.OneB.2 or 3C.Around 5D.More than 8您的答案：C题目分数：1.0此题得分：1.051．第26题There is no public housing system in the UK.您的答案：错误52．第27题“Football hooligans” sometimes have violent clashes.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.053．第28题Sinn Fein is the legal political Party in Northern Ireland.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.054．第29题Britain had a big influence on the postwar international order because it got support from its former colonies.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.055．第30题New Orleans has vestiges of old Southern plantations.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.056．第31题The State of California is on the Gulf of Mexico.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.057．第32题Liberal Protestants and Jews join non-believers in maintaining thatabortion is a basic right for women.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.058．第33题When the Constitution was written, there was a Bill of Rights in the Constitution.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.059．第34题Separation of state and church is one of the American values that came from Puritanism.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.060．第35题The Anglican Church has the demographic supremacy in Australia today.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.061．第36题Fundamentalists played an important role in forming Australian unionism您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.062．第37题The first group of Jewish people came to Australia in 1788.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.063．第61题If a student wants to go to university in Britain, he will take the examination called General Certificate of Education –Advanced.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.064．第62题Football was not invented in Britain.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.065．第63题Rabbits have nothing to do with Easter.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.066．第66题In the early 1970s, the IRA carried out a series of bombing and shooting and attacked the security forces as their main target.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.067．第67题The Great Council represented the aristocrats as well as the communities.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.068．第68题According to the author, jazz music gains acceptance in all classes in American society because it initially appealed to the young and rebellious.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.069．第69题Service industry does not include steelmaking.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.070．第70题Telephone led to the end of the Pony Express System.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.071．第71题The U S president has broad powers, with the executive branch, to issue regulations and directives regarding the work of the federal departments.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.072．第72题The Catholic Church continues to have an all-male clergy.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.073．第73题The Commonwealth Native Title Act was in favor of the indigenous people’s claim because it was established that pastoral leases did not automatically give exclusive possession to the pastoralists.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.074．第74题The first Muslims to come to Australia were camel drivers.您的答案：正确题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.075．第75题The centralized wage system has been abolished in Australia.您的答案：错误题目分数：2.0此题得分：2.0作业总得分：99.0作业总批注：。
英语国家概况第讲
C : ONCLUSION VARIOUS FORMS OF THE
SAME MEANING
总计，达到：
total stand at amount to worth reach hit with the total value of with the value totaling add up to
二. Impersonal expression 物称表达法
例1：2004年中国的对外贸易，外汇储备和利用外资均 取得了历史性突破，其总量分别列在世界第三，第二 和第一位。
译文一：In 2004, China’s foreign trade, foreign exchange reserves and foreign investment utilized made a historic breakthrough, and their totals ranked third, second, and first respectively in the world.
standing at third, second and first respectively.
例2： 改革开放以来的20年中国发生了翻天 覆地的变化。
The two decades since the opening up and reform have witnessed the dramatic changes in China.
EXERCISE
爱因斯坦承认：“我素来不喜欢把舒服或快乐当作人生 目标。”
Einstein confessed : “ To make a goal of comfort or happiness has never appeared to me”.
英语国家概况课程标准Word版
英语国家概况课程标准课程代码：适用专业：商务英语一、课程概述1．课程性质语言是文化的载体，文化是语言的基础。
英语语言学习和英国国家文化相互依存、密不可分。
一个优秀的英语语言学习者，若不了解该语言背后所承载的民族文化，其交际能力也会受到限制。
该课程能使学生了解和掌握英美两国政治，历史，经济，社会，文化和教育等基本知识，了解英美国家社会发展、现状和影响这两个国家社会发展的因素，拓展学生的知识面，培养学生文化意识，启发学生了解西方社会，了解交际规则，增强学生的英语语言学习能力，为后续专业课程的学习打下一定的基础，进而为培养高技能应用型复合人才打下基础。
2．课程设计思路本课程在设计上围绕合作学习法—任务型教学法、比较教学法、线索梳理法、启发式等教学法。
1）合作学习法—任务型教学法合作学习法又称协作学习，是以合作学习小组为基本形式，系统利用教学中动态因素之间的互动，促进学生的学习，以团体成绩作为评价标准，共同完成教学活动。
任务型教学法是一种以任务或活动为核心单位计划组织语言教学的途径,一种强调“在做中学”的语言教学方法。
合作学习法与任务型教学法结合是指教师设计学习任务，指导并帮助学生以小组为单位通过合作、协商完成学习任务的教学过程。
主要采用组织演示、演讲、讨论等形式。
2）比较教学法比较教学法是在教学过程中，利用教学内容的相互联系和区别，促进学生掌握和巩固教学内容、达到教学目标的一种逻辑思维方法。
例如，在学习美国的政体时，我们可以和英国政体、甚至是我国的政体进行比较，异中求同，同中求异。
从而对“Parliament”、“Congress”和我国的NPC （The National People’s Congress）形成更深刻的理解。
运用这种教学法不仅有利于学生掌握基本知识与技能，而且有利于提高学生的创造性思维能力。
3）线索梳理法线索梳理法，尤其是历史年代轴线表示法是表达历史线索最清晰的一种方式，这种方式的特点是易于梳理，可操作性强，非常直接，便于记忆。
英语国家概况课程教学大纲
英语国家概况课程教学大纲第一篇：英语国家概况课程教学大纲《英语国家概况》课程教学大纲一、课程基本信息课程代码：03050201222 课程类别：必修课学时：总36学时；2学时/周学分：2学分适用专业：英语开课院（系）：英语语言文化系开课学期：2009～2010学年第一学期二、教学目标及教学要求教学目标：根据全国专业英语教学大纲的要求，英语专业二年级英语国家概况的教学目标是培养学生实际运用语言的能力，帮助学生打下坚实的专业基础，达到专业四级水平；同时培养学生良好学习作风和正确学习方法，培养学生逻辑思维能力和独立工作能力，丰富学生社会文化知识，增强学生对文化差异的敏感性，为学生升入三年级打下扎实基础。
教学要求：本课程主要是为了使英语专业学生了解主要英语国家的地理、历史、经济、政治等方面的概况，了解主要英语国家的文化传统，风俗习惯和社会生活的其他情况。
本课程是一门实用性很强的文化知识课。
一方面通过英语阅读主要英语国家的背景材料扩大知识面，另一方面通过学习文化知识进行语言基本功的训练，巩固和提高英语水平。
三、教学内容及学时分配1.第一章Britain: Land and People(2学时)目的要求：掌握英国的自然、地理、人口概况。
基本内容：英国的自然自然、地理、人口概况。
重点难点：英国的国家名称及其组成成分。
2.第二章Britain: History I（2学时）目的要求：英国的古代史。
基本内容: 英国的古代史。
重点难点：英国历史上主要的入侵者，如：盎格鲁·萨克逊人；诺曼征服及其影响。
3.第三章Britain: History II（2学时）目的要求：英国的形成。
基本内容: 英国的形成。
重点难点：英国历史上的大宪章，百年战争，及其黑死病等重要历史事件。
4.第四章Britain: History III（2学时）目的要求：英国的近代史。
基本内容：英国的近代史。
重点难点：英国宗教改革，文艺复兴，英国内战，光荣革命。
英语国家概况
英语国家概况《英语国家概况》教学大纲一、课程基本信息课程编码：B170832223课程类别：专业基础课课程名称：英语国家概况课程性质：必修适用专业：翻译开课学期：第三学期总学分：2总学时：32先行课程：英语语法、英语口语、英语听力、英汉翻译课程简介：本课程属于翻译专业教学课程体系中的专业基础课。
该课程旨培养学生实际运用语言的能力，帮助学生打下坚实的专业基础，达到专业四级水平；同时培养学生良好学习作风和正确学习方法，培养学生逻辑思维能力和独立工作能力，丰富学生社会文化知识，增强学生对文化差异的敏感性。
推荐教材：王恩铭. 英语国家概况[M]. 上海: 上海外语教育出版社, 2013参考书目：[1] 来安方. 英美概况[M]. 河南: 河南人民出版社, 2007[2] 余志远. 英语国家概况主编[M]. 北京: 外语教学与研究出版社, 2000[3] 朱永涛. 英国社会与文化[M]. 北京: 高等教育出版社, 2003二、课程总目标以《英语国家概况》（王恩铭著）为蓝本。
本课程主要是为了使英语专业学生了解主要英语国家的地理、历史、经济、政治等方面的概况，了解主要英语国家的文化传统，风俗习惯和社会生活的其他情况。
本课程是一门实用性很强的文化知识课。
一方面通过英语阅读主要英语国家的背景材料扩大知识面，另一方面通过学习文化知识进行语言基本功的训练，巩固和提高英语水平。
三、教学指南课程重点：本课程教学的重点使英语专业学生了解主要英语国家的地理、历史、经济、政治等方面的概况，了解主要英语国家的文化传统，风俗习惯和社会生活的其他情况。
课程难点：在使学生了解英语国家主要的地理、历史、经济和政治等方面的概况同时，还要培养学生良好学习作风和正确学习方法，培养学生逻辑思维能力和独立工作能力，丰富学生社会文化知识，增强学生对文化差异的敏感性。
教学方法和手段：讲授+讨论+练习学时分配：四、理论课程教学内容第一章Britain: Land and People教学目的：掌握英国的自然、地理、人口概况。
英语国家概况知识点总结
英语国家概况知识点总结Full name: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Others names : The The United United United Kingdom Kingdom Kingdom /The /The /The UK/Britain/The UK/Britain/The UK/Britain/The Great Great Great Britain/The Britain/The British Lion/England/The British Isles British Isles: 范围最大，包含了大不列颠岛和爱尔兰岛及其附近的许多小岛U K : Includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Great Britain: Includes only England, Scotland and Wales Includes only England, Scotland and Wales Area :242,514 square kilometers (93,635square miles) Population:about 60,587,300National capital: : London National Flag: The Union Jack National Anthem: God Save the Queen/King Components : England: 1. The The largest largest largest and and and the the the most most most populated populated populated country country country of of of UK. UK. UK. It It It occupies occupies occupies more more more than than half the island of Great Britain. 2. Area : 130,281 square kilometers (53.7 percent) 3. Population : 50,762,900(83.8 percent) 401 people per square kilo 4. Capital : London (the seat of government, center of business, the heart of arts and and culture, culture, culture, dominates dominates dominates England England England just just just like like like England England England dominates dominates dominates The The UK) Scotland: 1. The second largest of the four nations both in area and population .no longer has a separate legislature and executive, and its economy is integrated into that that of of of the the the rest rest rest of of of Britain. Britain. Britain. But But But it it it does does does have have have a a a separate separate separate administration, administration, different different legal legal legal and educational and educational systems systems as well as well as as its Presbyterian national its Presbyterian national church. Above all it has retained much of its distinct cultural identity. 2. area: 77,925 square kilometers(32.1 percent) 3. population : 5,116,900 (8.4persent) 65 people per square kilo 4. capital : Edinburgh (on the east cost represent the capital of the region) 5. the l a rgest argest city is Glasgow (In the west) Wales: 1. A A peninsular peninsular peninsular jutting jutting jutting from from from England England England into into into the the the Irish Irish Irish Sea, Sea, Sea, and and and is is is the the the smallest smallest among the three nations on the island of Britain. And has been dominated by England England for for for longer longer longer period period period than than than the the the other other other three three three nations nations nations since since since its its its officially officially union with England in 1536(actually England has ruled Wales in 1343 but not officially recognized) 2. area: 20732 square kilometers (8.5percent) 3. population: 2,965,900(4.9persent) 142 people per square kilo 4. capital: Cardiff (southern Wales) serving as an important seaport and industrial center 5. Wales retained a unique cultural social and economic development, notably its national language, Welsh, and a devolved Welsh Assembly Northern Ireland: 1. Often referred to as the province of Ulster, is part of the island Ireland located in its northeast corner. And is the smallest both in area and population among the four nations of the UK. 2. area : 13,576square kilometers (5.7 percent of the UK and one six of the island of Ireland ) 3. population ：1,741,600（2.9 percent ）4. capital: Belfast Belfast (a (a (a seaport seaport seaport on on on the the the east east east cost cost cost , , , is is is a a a center center center of of of shipbuilding shipbuilding shipbuilding and and linen textiles and it created the Titanic) 5.。
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英语国家概况
英语国家概况----de9aac8c-7163-11ec-bcba-7cb59b590d7d《英语国家概况》课程标准《英语国家概况》是高职应用英语专业学生的必修课。
本课程旨在让学生了解主要英语国家如英国和美国的地理、历史、经济、政治和其他方面的概况，以及英语国家的文化传统、习俗和其他社会生活情况，从而提高学生处理文化差异的敏感性、宽容性和灵活性，培养学生的跨文化交际能力；加深对语言的理解，提高分析和批评能力；提高学生的思想道德素质、文化素质和心理素质。
为中小学生毕业后的英语教学打下坚实的英语文化基础和英语应用能力。
前导课程是《语音》课程、《精读》、《听说》等语言基础课程，通过这些课程的学习使学生具备扎实的英语听、说、读等基本功底，掌握英语的基本知识、为《英语国家概况》的学习打下基础。
后续课程是《商务礼仪》、《英美文学》和《英美文学欣赏》。
二、课程教学目标本课程的教学目标是使本专业学生了解六个主要英语国家的地理、历史、经济、政治等方面的概况，了解英语国家的文化传统、风俗习惯和社会生活的其它情况，使学生养成不断联系当前实际，密切关注国际局势的习惯，并能迅速准确地查阅资料，在储备丰富背景知识的同时，巩固和提高英语水平。
1.知识目标：系统了解英美国家的地理、历史、政治、经济、文化等知识。
了解和掌握英美两国的重要历史变化、重要人物、政治制度和经济政策。
分析中西文化差异，深刻理解洋为中用、求同存异的理念。
2、能力目标：进一步扎实学生的英语基础，扩大词汇量，扩大阅读量，用英语进行展示和演讲，学以致用，加强语言表达的流利性和准确性。
能运用英语讨论和讲解地理、历史等相关的学科知识。
能运用英语分析和阐述与生活紧密相关的政治、经济和文化等问题，培养良好的思辨能力。
3.质量目标：提高学生对文化差异的敏感性和容忍度，以及处理这些文化差异的灵活性。
它渗透了西方积极的人文思想，有利于提高学生的人文素质，培养学生独立、自信、正直、守法、回归社会的良好道德品质。
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《英语国家概况》大纲提出在打好扎实的英语语言基本功的前提下，要求拓宽学生的人文学科知识，扩大知识面，对西方不同文化、政治、经济、历史和科技教育等有较全面的了解，其中重点是对英国和美国情况的掌握和了解，同时也贯穿其它英语国家的介绍。
该课程是我院大学英语教学改革的菜单课的一部分。
主要目标在于帮助学生在比较短的时间内学习和掌握英国、美国、加拿大等英语国家的基本常识。
本课程以教师介绍、导学为主，要求学生除掌握课堂知识外，能利用书籍资料、互联网查询相关知识，并在课堂上演示，交流信息。
同时，本课程还给学生提供相关的阅读材料，并以此作为课后作业计入平时成绩，其目的不仅使学生拓宽知识面，增加知识量，也使他们的阅读和表达水平都有所提高。
在教学过程中，教师除了要做到讲课内容安排合理、详略得当、重点突出之外，还要注意督促学生的课内外作业的完成，加强过程管理。
同时随着多媒体学习环境的不断改善、自主学习机制的形成和完善，也要着重培养学生的自主学习的习惯和能力。
学生学完后可达到的程度:1. 对于主要英语国家，特别是英美国家的地理人文,政治经济体制,主要历史事件,重要人物,科技文娱有大略的了解;2. 培养学生跨文化意识,对于他国人文的了解有助于加强对他国其他方面的了解;3.了解熟悉相关词汇,在语言方面也有相应提高.1. 课堂教学教材：《英语国家概况》温洪润主编首都经济贸易大学出版社2008年2. 课外自主学习教材：自编：英美概况阅读习题集课程总学时32（16周），具体安排如下：Unit 1: Land and people (UK) （4学时）Unit 2: History (UK) （4学时）Unit 3: Government and Party politics (UK) （2学时）Unit 4: Land and people (USA) （4学时）Unit 5: History (USA) （4学时）Unit 6: Government and Party politics (USA ) （2学时）Unit7: Education and Literature (UK, USA) （4学时）Unit 8:) Music and Sports (UK, USA) （2学时）Unit 9: Social Affairs (UK, USA) （2学时）Exercises （2学时）Q & A （2学时）= 形成性评估（40%）+ 终结性评估（60%）具体评估比例如下：形成性评估（40%）：1. 课堂参与（Class involvement）20%2. 考勤、书面作业等20%终结性评估（60%）：期末考试60%。
英语国家概况课后习题答案完整版
英语国家概况课后习题答案完整版一、选择题（答案在下面）I. Choose the one that best completes each of the following statements.1.The two main islands of the British Isles are .A. Great Britain and IrelandB. Great Britain and ScotlandC. Great Britain and WalesD. Great Britain and England2.is the capital city of Scotland.A. BelfastB. EdinburghC. AberdeenD. Cardiff3.According to a 2005 estimate, Britain now has a population of over million.A. 160B. 600C. 60D. 164.Among the four parts of the United Kingdom, is the smallest.A. EnglandB. ScotlandC. WalesD. Northern Ireland5.Almost a quarter of the British population lives in England.A. northeasternB. southeasternC. northwesternD. southwestern6.English belongs to the group of Indo-European family of languages.A. CelticB. Indo-IranianC. GermanicD. Roman7.The introduction of Christianity to Britain added the first element of wordsto English.A. Danish and FinnishB. Dutch and GermanC. French and ItalianD. Latin and Greek8.The evolution of Middle English was reinforced by the influence.A. NormanB. DutchC. GermanD. Danish9.Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was influential in establishing a standard formof .A. grammarB. handwritingC. spellingD. pronunciation10.At present, nearly of the world’s population communicate in English.A. halfB. a quarterC. one thirdD. one fifth11.The attack on Rome ended the Roman occupation in Britain in 410.A. NormanB. DanishC. CelticD. Germanic12.By the late 7th century, became the dominant religion in England.A. Celtic ChristianityB. Anglo-Saxon ChristianityC. Germanic ChristianityD. Roman Christianity13.Westminster Abbey was built at the time of .A. St. AugustineB. Edward the ConfessorC. William the ConquerorD. Alfred the Great14.The marked the establishment of feudalism in England.A. Viking invasionB. signing of the Magna CartaC. Norman ConquestD. Adoption of common law15.The end of the Wars of the Roses led to the rule of .A. the House of ValoisB. the House of YorkC. the House of TudorD. the House of Lancaster16.The direct cause for the Religious Reformation was King Henry VIII’s effortto .A. divorce his wifeB. break with RomeC. support the ProtestantsD. declare his supreme power over thechurch17.The English Civil War broke out in 1642 between .A. Protestants and PuritansB. Royalists and ParliamentariansC. nobles and peasantsD. aristocrats and Christians18.was passed after the Glorious Revolution.A. Bill of RightsB. Act of SupremacyC. Provisions of OxfordD. Magna Carta19.The Industrial Revolution was accomplished in Britain by the middle of thecentury.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th20.Britain faced strong challenges in its global imperial dominance by the beginning ofthe century.A. 17thB. 18thC. 19thD. 20th21.The British government is characterized by a division of powers between three ofthe following branches with the exception of the .A. judiciaryB. legislatureC. monarchyD. executive22.The importance of the British monarchy can be seen in its effect on .A. passing the billsB. advising the governmentC. political partiesD. public attitude23.As a revising chamber, the House of Lords is expected to the House ofCommons.A. rivalB. complementC. criticizeD. inspect24.British Cabinet works on the principle of .A. collective responsibilityB. individual responsibilityC. defending the collectivismD. defending the individuals25.The main duty of the British Privy Council is to .A. make decisionsB. give adviceC. pass billsD. supervise the Cabinet26.In Britain, the parliamentary general election is held every years.A. threeB. fourC. fiveD. six27.has a distinct legal system based on Roman law.A. WalesB. EnglandC. ScotlandD. Northern Ireland28.Generally speaking, the British Parliament operates on a system.A. single-partyB. two-partyC. three-partyD. multi-party29.The policies of the Conservative Party are characterized by pragmatismand .A. government interventionB. nationalization of enterprisesC. social reformD. a belief in individualism30.The Labor Party affected the British society greatly in that it .A. set up the National Health ServiceB. improved public transportationC. abolished the old tax systemD. enhanced the economic development31.The British economy achieved global dominance by the .A. 1860sB. 1870sC. 1880sD.1890s32.In , the British Parliament passed two important acts to establish a welfarestate.A. 1945B. 1946C. 1947D. 194833.The in the early 1970s worsened an already stagnant economy in Britain.A. oil crisisB. high inflation ratesC. large importsD. unemployment problem34.Of the following practices, does not belong to Thatcher’s social welfarereform.A. reducing child benefitsB. shortening the unemployment benefits periodC. reducing the unemploymentD. lowering old age pensions35.The Blair government has been successful in all the following aspectsexcept .A. limiting government spendingB. keeping inflation under controlC. reducing unemploymentD. reducing inequality36.Britain has devoted of its land area to agriculture.A. 54%B. 64%C. 74%D.84%37.Britain’s important fishing areas include all the following except .A. the North SeaB. the English ChannelC. The sea area around IrelandD. The sea area between Britain and Ireland38.Coal mining industry in Britain provides of the energy consumed in thecountry.A. 1/3B. 1/4C. 1/5D. 2/339.The car industry in Britain in mostly .A. foreign-ownedB. state-ownedC. joint-ventureD.privately-owned40.Of the following sectors in Britain, has experiencedspectacular growthsince the end of Word War II.A. agricultureB. energy industryC. service industryD. manufacturing industry41.In Britain, the division between grammar schools and vocational schools wereended by the introduction of comprehensive schools in the .A. 1930sB. 1940sC. 1950sD. 1960s42.About of British children receive primary and secondary educationthrough the independent system.A. 5%B. 6%C. 7%D. 8%43.Partially funded by central government grants, the British universities receive theirremaining funds from all the following sources except .A. tuition feesB. loansC. donationsD. corporate contributions44.Of the following, is NOT a basis of admission to Britain’s universities.A. result in national entrance testB. A-level resultC. an interviewD. school references45.To be admitted to the Open University, one need .A. some educational qualificationsB. no educational qualificationsC. General Certificate of Education-AdvancedD. General National Vocational Qualifications46.Among Britain’s quality press, the following newspapers are regarded as the “BigThree” with the exception of .A. The TimesB. The GuardianC. The ObserverD. The Daily Telegraph47.Life on Earth is a kind of program produced by the BBC and is popularamong 500 million viewers worldwide.A. featureB. dramaC. documentaryD. soap opera48.is Britain’s top pay television provider.A. BSBB. SkyTVC. BBCD. BSkyB49.Of the following, is NOT a common feature of all the British holidays.A. families getting togetherB. friends exchanging good wishesC. friends enjoying each other’s companyD. families traveling overseas50.The following Christmas traditions are particularly British except .A. Trooping the ColorB. Queen’s Christmas messageC. Boxing DayD. Christmas pantomime51.The most significant achievement of the English Renaissance is .A. poetryB. dramaC. novelD. pamphlet52.is viewed as Romantic poetry’s “Declarati on of Independence.”A. “I Wondered Lonely as a Cloud”B. Don JuanC.“Preface to Lyrical Ballads”D. Prometheus Unbound53.Of Dickens’ novels, is considered autobiographical.A. A Tale of Two CitiesB. David CopperfieldC. Oliver TwistD. Great Expectations54.is a representative of English Critical Realism at the turn of the 19th century.A. Robert Louis StevensonB. John MiltonC. Joseph ConradD. Thomas Hardy55.Of the following statements, is NOT correct in terms of Neo-Romanticism.A. It prevailed at the end of the 19th century.B. The writers were dissatisfied with the social reality.C. The writers believed in “Art for Art’s Sake”.D. Treasure Island was a representative work.56.is NOT included in the modernist group.A. Oscar WildB. Virginia WoolfC. William Butler YeatsD. T. S. Eliot57.Of the following books, was NOT written by Thomas Hardy.A. Jude the ObscureB. Tess of the D’UrbervillesC. Adam BedeD. The Return of the Native58.Of the following statements, is NOT correct about Virginia Woolf.A. She was a central figure of the “Bloomsbury Group”.B. She experimented with stream of consciousness.C. She was an influential feminist.D. Her masterpiece was The Rainbow.59.Of the following writers, is NOT a Nobel Prize winner.A. Samuel BeckettB. James JoyceC. William GoldingD. V. S. Naipaul60.Waiting for Godot is written by .A. Samuel BeckettB. George OrwellC. William GoldingD. D. H. Lawrence61.The United States has states on the continent.A. 50B. 49C. 48D. 3562.The state of is the largest in area of all the states.A. AlaskaB. HawaiiC. TexasD. Florida63.The U. S. lies in North America, with Canada to the north, Mexico to thesouth, the Atlantic to its and the Pacific to its .A. northern, east, westB. central, east, westC. southern, west, eastD. western, east, west64.The largest river in the U. S. is .A. the Missouri RiverB. the Mississippi RiverC. the Ohio RiverD. the Colorado River65.Some of the world famous universities like Harvard, Yale and MIT arelocated .A. in the SouthB. along the Pacific CoastC. in New EnglandD. in the Midwest66.is located on the U. S. –Canadian border between Lake Erie and LakeOntario.A. Yellowstone National ParkB. The Grand CanyonC. Niagara FallsD. The Great Salt Lake67.The native Alaskan population includes the following except the .A. IndiansB. EskimosC. AleutsD. Blacks68.The largest minority in the United States is the .A. Pacific IslandersB. BlacksC. Native AmericansD. Asians69.The Immigrants Act of 1924 restricted the further immigration into the United States,particularly from .A. EuropeB. AsiaC. AfricaD. South America70.The characteristic of dominant American culture is .A. English-speaking, northern European, Roman Catholic and middle-classB. English-speaking, western European, Roman Catholic and upper-classC. English-speaking, northern European, Protestant and upper-classD. English-speaking, western European, Protestant and middle-class71.The first successful English colony in North America was founded atin .A. Jamestown, LouisianaB. Boston, MassachusettsC. Jamestown, VirginiaD. Plymouth, Georgia72.Pilgrim Fathers are a group of who came to America to avoid persecutionin England.A. ProtestantsB. PuritansC. CatholicsD. Christians73.The Seven Years’ War occurred between the .A. French and American IndiansB. French and SpaniardsC. French and BritishD. British and American Indians74.“No taxation without representation” was the rallying slogan of .A. the settlers of VirginiaB. the people of PennsylvaniaC. the colonists in New EnglandD. the people of the 13 colonies75.The first shots of the American War of Independence were fired in .A. ConcordB. LexingtonC. PhiladelphiaD. Boston76.In May 1775, was held in Philadelphia and began to assume the functionsof a national government.A. the First Continental CongressB. the Second Continental CongressC. the Boston Tea PartyD. the Congress of Confederation77.Abraham Lincoln issued to grant freedom to all slaves.A. Declaration of IndependenceB. ConstitutionC. Emancipation ProclamationD. Bill of Rights78.The policy of the United States was at the beginning of the two world wars.A. neutralityB. full involvementC. partial involvementD. appeasement79.President applied New Deal to deal with the problems of the GreatDepression.A. WilsonB. TrumanC. RooseveltD. Kennedy80.The Vietnam War was a long-time suffering for Americans, and it continuedthroughout the terms of Presidents .A. Johnson, Nixon and FordB. Truman, Eisenhower and KennedyC. Kennedy, Johnson and NixonD. Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson81.The U. S. Constitution came into effect in .A. 1787B. 1789C. 1791D. 179382.The Constitution of the United States .A. gives the most power to CongressB. gives the most power to the PresidentC. tries to give each branch enough power to balance the othersD. gives the most power to the Supreme Court83.The Bill of Rights .A. defines the rights of Congress and the rights of the PresidentB. guarantees citizens of the United States specific individual rights and freedomsC. is part of the Declaration of IndependenceD. has no relationship with the Constitution84.The following except are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.A. freedom of religionB. the right to get i nto people’s house by policeC. freedom of speech and of pressD. the right to own one’s weapon if one wishes85.All the following except cannot make legislative proposal.A. the SenatorB. the RepresentativeC. the Secretary of StateD. the President86.The following except are all powers of the President.A. vetoing any bills passed by CongressB. appointing federal judges when vacancies occurC. making lawsD. issuing executive orders87.According to the Constitution, a candidate for President must be .A. at least 35 years oldB. at least a 14 years’ resident of the United StatesC. born in AmericaD. all of the above88.The terms for a Senator and Representative are and yearsrespectively.A. two, fourB. two, threeC. two, sixD. six, two89.The Supreme Court is composed of justices.A. sixB. sevenC. eightD. nine90.The President is directly voted into office by .A. all citizens of AmericaB. the citizens over 18 years oldC. electors elected by the votersD. the senators and representatives91.America produces a major portion of the world’s products in the following fieldsexcept .A. machineryB. automobilesC. oreD. chemicals92.The modern American economy progressed from to , andeventually, to .A. colonial economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyB. farming economy, handcraft economy, industrial economyC. colonial economy, farming economy, industrial economyD. handcraft economy, farming economy, industrial economy93.Chartered companies were NOT granted the by the British King or Queen.A. political authorityB. economic rightsC. judicial authorityD. diplomatic authority94.The first National Bank of the United States was established with the urgeof .A. George WashingtonB. Thomas JeffersonC. Andrew JacksonD. Alexander Hamilton95.The following inventions took place during the “second industrial revolution”except .A. typewriterB. telephoneC. electric lightD. refrigerator96.President Johnson tried to build a “Great Society” by introducing various programslike the following except .A. MedicareB. Food StampsC. Education InitiativesD. Unemployment Pension97.About of American crops are for export.A. halfB. one thirdC. one fourthD. one fifth98.The following statements are all true except .A. Agribusinesses reflect the big, corporate nature of many farm enterprises.B. Agribusinesses maintain a balanced trade pattern between agricultural imports and exports.C. Agribusinesses range from one-family corporations to multinational firms.D. Agribusinesses include a variety of farm businesses and structures.99.is not one of the three giants in American automobile industry.A. FordB. General MotorsC. ChryslerD. American Motors100.At present, U. S. exports account for of the world’s total.A. 10%B. 15%C. 20%D. 25%101.Formal education in the United States consists of , secondary and higher education.A. kindergartenB. publicC. elementaryD. private 102.Of the following subjects, are NOT offered to elementary school students.A. mathematics and languagesB. politics and business educationC. science and social studiesD. music and physical education 103.Higher education in the United States began with the founding of .A. Yale UniversityB. Harvard UniversityC. Princeton UniversityD. New York University104.Of the following, are NOT among the categories of American higher education.A. universities and collegesB. research institutionsC. technical institutionsD. community colleges105.Of the following, is NOT the responsibility of the board of trustees in U. S.institutions.A. choosing the presidentB. establishing policies for administrators and facultyC. approving budget and other financial projectD. decide which student to enroll106.To get a bachelor’s degree, all undergraduate students are required to do the following except .A. attending lectures and completing assignmentsB. passing examinationsC. working for communitiesD. earning a certain number of credits107.Of the following universities, has NOT cultivated any American President yet.A. Harvard UniversityB. Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyC. Princeton UniversityD. Yale University108.is sold especially to the upper or upper-middle class and it has a reputation for its serious attitude and great bulk.A. The Washington PostB. The New York TimesC. Los Angeles TimesD. New York Daily News109.Of the following, is NOT among the three major radio and TV networks in America.A. the National Broadcasting System (NBS)B. the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)C. the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)D. the American Broadcasting System (ABS)110.The National Day of the United States falls on .A. June 4thB. July 4thC. June 14thD. July 14th111.Of the following writers, are from the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.A. Benjamin Franklin & Edgar Ellen PoeB. Edgar Ellen Poe & Jonathan EdwardsC. Benjamin Franklin & Jonathan EdwardsD. Edgar Ellen Poe & Washington Irving 112.is regarded as “the father of American literature”.A. James Fennimore CooperB. Ralph Waldo EmersonC. Thomas JeffersonD. Washington Irving113.Of the following, is NOT Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.A. The Scarlet LetterB. The House of the Seven GablesC. The Marble FaunD. Nature114.Of the following, is considered Herman Melville’s masterpiece.A. The Last of the MohicansB. The Legend of Sleepy HollowC. Moby DickD. Daisy Miller115.Of the following, is NOT characteristic of Mark Twain’s works.A. colloquial speechB. a sense of humorC. a realistic viewD. an idealistic view116.Of the following writers, is NOT included in the group of naturalists. A. Stephen Crane B. Frank Norris C. Theodore Dreiser D. Herman Melville 117.F. Scott Fitzgerald’s finest novel is , and its theme is about .A. The Great Gatsby, the American DreamB. Tender is the Night, loveC. Tales of the Jazz Age, the loss of oneselfD. The Beautiful and the Damned, the evil of human nature118.Of the following books, is NOT written by Ernest Hemingway.A. The Sun Also RisesB. The Sound and the FuryC. A Farewell to ArmsD. For Whom the Bell Tolls119.Of the following writers, is Not a Nobel Prize winner.A. Alice WalkerB. Ernest HemingwayC. William FaulknerD. Eugene O’Neil 120.is the first African-American winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. A.Ralph Ellison B. Tony Morrison C. Richard Wright D. James Baldwin选择题参考答案：第一章 A B C D B C D A C B第二章 D D B C C A B A C D三 C D B A B C C B D A四 C B A C D C D B A C五 D B B A B C C D D A六 B C B D C A C D B A八 C A B B C C D B A D九 C B C D B B C A C D十 B C B B C C D D D C十一 C C D D D D B B D A十二 C B B B D C B B B B十三 C D D C D D A B A B二、判断题及答案Chapter 11.The island of Great Britain is geographically divided into three parts: England, Scotland and Wales. (T)2.People in different parts of Britain like to use the name England to refer to their country.(F)3.Today more than half of the people in Wales still speak the ancient Welsh language.(F)4.In terms of population and area,Northern Ireland is the second largest part of the United Kingdom.(F)。
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《英语国家概况》课程教学大纲A Survey of the English-speaking Countries课程负责人：宋力英执笔人：高丽娜编写日期：2012 年5 月课程编号：06010210课程类别：专业课课程性质：限选课学时：34（理论34）学分：1.5适用专业：英语一、课程教学目标及学生能达到的能力《英语国家概况》是一门集英语国家背景知识和英语语言知识为一体的英语专业必修课程，旨在向学生介绍主要英语国家的历史、社会和文化等背景知识，拓宽其知识面，帮助学生了解英、美国家的地理、历史、文化、社会生活与政治体系概貌，使学生从上述五个角度更加深刻地理解和掌握所学语言知识和技能，提高学生对文化差异的敏感性、宽容性和处理文化差异的灵活性，培养学生跨文化交际能力。
二、课程教学内容与基本要求Chapter 1 Philosophy of Western Civilization(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the outline of western philosophy, understand different trends and memorize important figures and historical facts.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the outline of western philosophy and understand its core values.2. Learn different trends and the representative philosophers.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The outline of western philosophy2. Greek rationalism，Plato and Aristotle3. Renaissance4. Modern trends难点：1. Greek rationalism and its influence on western culture2. Renaissance3. Pragmatism(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the structure of western philosophy and philosophers by PPT.2. Learning quotations of these philosophers and help students to understand their ideas.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§1-1 Introduction§1-2 Greek Rationalism§1-3 The Middle Ages§1-4 The Renaissance§1-5 Modern Philosophy§1-6 Modern Philosophical Trends§1-7 SummaryChapter 2 Geography of the United Kingdom(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the general features of British geography, the key feature --- water and four political regions, and memorize important terms and figures.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the general features of British geography and four political regions.2. Learn geographical history and the Commonwealth.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The general features of British geography2. Four political regions3. Water system4. The Commonwealth难点：1. Topography of the UK2. Geographical features of Scotland and England3. The geographical history(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the topography and four political regions by PPT.2. Helping students understand the features of British geography by a lot of pictures, evenvideos.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§2-1 Introduction§2-2 General Characteristics of the UK§2-3 Water: the Key Geographical Features§2-4 Geographical History§2-5 Surface Features and Geography --- by Political Region§2-6 Current Situation§2-7 CommonwealthChapter 3 History of the United Kingdom(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the course of British history and the basic historical facts, and memorize important terms and key points.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the basic historical facts about British history.2. Remember key figures and key points in British history.3. Learn and remember the terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The course of British history2. Major historical events: the Civil War, the Reformation, the Glorious Revolution, theIndustrial Revolution, the First and the Second World Wars.3. Important historical figures4. The definition of important terms难点：1. The bourgeois revolution and the Reformation2. The British Empire and its decline3. The definition of important terms(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the course of British history and major historical events.2. Understanding historical events by learning the life of the important historical figures.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§3-1 Prehistory to the Norman Conquest§3-2 The Making of a Nation: From the Norman Conquest to the Renaissance§3-3 The Tudors: Sea Power and Protestantism§3-4 Founding of the British Empire§3-5 England in Revolution: Representative and Constitutional Government§3-6 England in the Eighteenth Century: The Age of Reason§3-7 Napoleonic Wars and a Century of Slow Reforms§3-8 Nineteenth Century Imperialism§3-9 Twentieth-Century England: Crisis of IdentityChapter 4 British Economy(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the characteristics and development of British economy, understand the present economic policies and memorize important data.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the characteristics and system of British economy.2. Understanding economic dictators and basic economic structure.3. Memorize important data.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The characteristics and system of British economy2. The economic dictators and basic economic structure3. Taxation and other economic policies难点：1. Economic dictators2. Industrial structure3. Economic policies(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the structure of British economy and important economic dictators by pictures and charts.2. Helping students understand characteristics of British economy by examples of world-famous brands or products.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§4-1 Introduction§4-2 Highlights of Britain's Economic Development§4-3 Britain's Prosperity Today§4-4 Britain's Economic System: A Unique Mix§4-5 Consumer Expenditure§4-6 Industrial Structure and Output§4-7 International Trade§4-8 Taxation and Public Spending§4-9 Economic PolicyChapter 5 British Culture(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the meaning of culture and the characteristics of British culture. Remember the representatives and major schools in British art, literature and music.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the characteristics of British culture.2. Learn representatives and major schools in British art, literature, and music.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The outline of British culture2. British arts, media, literature, social customs, sports and religion3. Representatives and their achievements难点：1. British arts and literature2. Religion(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the components of British culture by PPT.2. Learn representatives and their achievements by pictures and videos.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§5-1 Introduction§5-2 The British People --- General Traits§5-3 Entertainment§5-4 ConclusionChapter 6 British Education(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the history and characteristics of British education, acknowledge a profile of British higher education and memorize important terms.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the history and characteristics of British education.2. Acknowledging the basic information of British higher education.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The history and characteristics of British education.2. The British higher education.难点：1. The history of Britain education2. Higher education and elite universities(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the history of British education using demonstrations and charts on PPT.2. Helping students grasp the outline of British higher education by introducing world-famous colleges and universities.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§6-1 Introduction§6-2 Medieval England---Church and Class§6-3 Renaissance Education§6-4 Eighteenth Century---What Is Correct English§6-5 Nineteenth Century---Class Struggle and Change§6-6 Twentieth Century---Reform, Socialism and Conservatism§6-7 ConclusionChapter 7 Geography of the United States(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the general features of American geography, the physiographic subdivisions, energy and mineral resources, and memorize important terms and figures.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the general features of American geography and physiographic subdivisions.2. Learn geographical history, energy and resources.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The general features of American geography2. Physiographic subdivisions3. Living patterns难点：1. Topography of the US2. Physiographic subdivisions3. The geographical history(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the topography and Physiographic subdivisions by PPT.2. Helping students understand the features of British geography by a lot of pictures, even videos.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§7-1 Introduction§7-2 Economic Activities§7-3 Rural, Suburban and Urban Living Patterns§7-4 Physiographic Subdivisions of the United States§7-5 Geologic Processes Shape the Nations Physical and Human Geography§7-6 Energy and Mineral Resources Required for a Modern Society§7-7 Summary: The United States---“A Land of Contrasts”Chapter 8 History of the United States(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the course of American history and the basic historical facts, and memorize important terms and key points.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the basic historical facts about American history.2. Remember key figures and key points in American history.3. Learn and remember the terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The course of American history2. Major historical events: the Independence War, the founding of the new nation, the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the First and the Second World Wars, the post-war period.3. Important historical figures4. The definition of important terms难点：1. The Independence War and the founding of the new nation.2. The Capitalism and Monopolies3. The definition of important terms(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the course of American history and major historical events.2. Understanding historical events by learning the life of the important historical figures.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§8-1 Introduction§8-2 Native Americans§8-3 Colonial North America§8-4 The Founding of the United States§8-5 Forming A New Nation§8-6 Nationalism and the Economy Westward Expansion§8-7 The Industrial Revolution and Social Reforms§8-8 The American Civil War and Reconstruction§8-9 Industrialization，Capitalism，and Monopolies§8-10 The United States Becomes a World Power§8-11 The Post World War I Period§8-12 World War Ⅱ§8-13 The Post World War Period (1945- 1989)§8-14 Modern Times§8-15 ConclusionChapter 9 Britain and American Government(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the basic structure and departments of British and American governments, the similarities and differences between the two governments, and memorize important terms and key points.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the basic structure of British and American governments.2. Understand the features and functions of departments in the governments.3. Learn and remember the terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The basic structure and departments of British and American governments2. The similarities and difference3. Important political figures4. The definition of important terms难点：1. The core principles and structure of British and American governments2. The Checks and Balances3. The definition of important terms(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the structure of British and American governments by charts.2. Understanding the checks and balances by charts.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§9-1 Introduction§9-2 Politics§9-3 Political Legitimacy§9-4 Absolutism and Constitutionalism§9-5 Democracy§9-6 Indirect or Representative Democracy§9-7 Elections§9-8 The Assembly Model§9-9 ConclusionChapter 10 The Economy of the United States(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the characteristics and development of American economy, understand the present economic policies and memorize important data.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the characteristics and system of American economy.2. Understanding economic dictators and basic economic structure.3. Memorize important data.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The characteristics and system of American economy2. The economic dictators and basic economic structure3. Taxation and other economic policies难点：1. Economic dictators2. Industrial structure3. Economic policies(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the structure of American economy and important economic dictators by pictures and charts.2. Helping students understand characteristics of British economy by examples of world-famous brands or products.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§10-1 Introduction§10-2 Introduction and Overview§10-3 History and Growth§10-4 Commercial and Nonprofit Firms§10-5 Households§10-6 Government and the Economy§10-7 International Trade§10-8 Problems and Challenges for the U.S. EconomyChapter 11 American Society(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the characteristics of American society, understand the social conventions and values, and memorize important data.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the characteristics of American society.2. Understanding conventions and values.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The characteristics and system of American society2. The conventions and values难点：1. The conventions and values2. Social problems3. Race and ethnicity(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the characteristics of American society and social conventions by pictures and charts.2. Helping students understand American values by instances and cases.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§11-1 Introduction§11-2 Individuals§11-3 Families§11-4 Groups§11-5 Organizations§11-6 Socioeconomic Classes, Status and Roles§11-7 Race and Ethnicity§11-8 Other Social IssuesChapter 12 American Culture(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the meaning of culture and the characteristics of American culture. Remember the features and main points in American food, manners and holidays.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the characteristics of American culture.2. Learn features and main points in American food, manners and holidays.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. The outline of American culture2. American food, manners and holidays, social customs, sports and religion难点：1. Materialism2. Religion3. Manners(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the components of American culture by PPT.2. Learn manners and holidays by pictures and videos.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§12-1 Introduction§12-2 Materialism and the Mass Media§12-3 Individual Style and Personal Rites of Passage§12-4 Manners§12-5 Food and Meals§12-6 Pets§12-7 Housing§12-8 Leisure Activities§12-9 HolidaysChapter 13 British Education(一)教学目的和任务Students should grasp the characteristics of American education, acknowledge a profile of American basic and higher education and memorize important terms.(二)教学基本要求1. Grasp the characteristics of American education.2. Acknowledging the basic information of American basic and higher education.3. Memorize important terms.(三)教学重点和难点重点：1. American basic education2. American higher education难点：1. The characteristics of Britain education2. Higher education and elite universities(四)教学建议与说明1. Presenting students with the characteristics of American education using demonstrations and charts on PPT.2. Helping students grasp the outline of American higher education by introducingworld-famous colleges and universities.3. Asking students to make a presentation.(五)教学内容§13-1 Introduction§13-2 Issues in American Basic Education§13-3 Higher Education§13-4 Conclusion三、习题、课程讨论及要求英美概况课程要求学生在课余进行英美国家文化相关资料搜索和整理，课堂授课以理论和知识讲授，学生讨论和总结汇报相结合的方式进行，学生还要通过一定的学习和广泛阅读完成对文化热点问题的相关学期论文。