英美国家概况第一章.pptVIP

Chapter I Geographical Features and Natural Resources 1. The location 2. The Geographical features of the four parts 3. Climate 4. Rivers and Lakes 5. Natural resources 1. The location “the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” the total land area---244,820 sq. England Scotland Wales northern part of Ireland 2. Geographical features 　　　 　 3. Climate 1) be moderated, milder, and equable 2) The seasonal variations in temperature increase eastward. 3) The rain drizzles throughout the year, 4) be well known for its fogs. 4. Rivers and Lakes the Severn River---- the longest with 355 km, famous for its periodic high bore the Thames River---- the second largest one with 338 km. and be favorable for water transportation. Lake District—including 15 lakes—the whole area was made a national park in 1951. Lough Neagh---the largest lake Loch Ness---Loch Ness monster 被誉为英格兰最美丽地区的湖区国家公园，也是英国最受欢迎的旅游区之一，一年四季都有成千上万的旅客前来一睹千百年地质变动的天然美景，湖泊、河谷、山峦、瀑布种种巧夺天工的自然雕琢。湖区孕育出不少文学、艺术家，最为世人熟知的就是描绘彼得兔与一群好朋友的毕翠丝波特（Beatrix Potter），另一位威廉华滋华斯（Wordsworth）则是英国最有名的浪漫诗人。 位于英格兰北部西侧的湖区，每年有将近1800万名旅客前往欣赏造物主的妙手神奇。全英格兰最大的湖泊、最高山、最深谷都在湖区国家公园中，是历经一万年的地质变动所成。 5. Natural resources 1) be rich in coal, iron, copper, crude oil, tin and limestone 2) has no large land-based oilfield, but from the North Sea the arable land—29% meadows and pastures—48% forest and woodland---9% other----14% * *