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Introduction of the UK 2013 Teaching Objectives To have a general idea about the land, people, climate and cities of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Keys and Difficulties Keys: 1. effects of UKs imperial past 2. a member of the European Union 3. a multiracial society 4. remarkable class, regional and economic differences 5. the significant role of London 6. cultural and economic dominance of England Difficulties: 1. complicated names of UK 2. cultural dominance of England The Stonehenge This ancient monument of huge stones standing on the vast Salisbury plains in England has captured our imaginations for centuries. What makes it unique is the fact that for the first time theyre shaping stones on a massive scale. Dating back as far as 2950 B.C., theories about who built Stonehenge have included the druids德鲁伊特 and the Greeks. Speculation as to its purpose, range from astronomy to a UFO landing site. Now this site still attracts nearly five thousand tourists everyday. London Bridge (Tower Bridge) There are 33 bridges in London. But there is only one London Bridge. So London Bridge is actually the bridge number 32. It is the most interesting of all of London bridges. Tower Bridge is a combined bascule活动开合的 and suspension悬吊的 bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It has become an iconic偶像式 symbol of London. Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of Her Majesty the Queen and serves as both home and office. Buckingham Palace has served as the official London residence of Britains sovereigns since 1837. It evolved from a town house that was owned from the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Dukes of Buckingham.Today The Queen and Members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions use the State Rooms extensively, which form the heart of the working palace. 1. The complicated