英语作业大众：英美文化知识 .pptVIP

The Differences Between America and British Members: 欧阳婷 110501325 廖翠芳 110501326 What is the full name Of the UK? The United kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland British Isles Lie off the northwest coast of The European continent Scotland, England ,Wales and Northern Ireland England : most populous and wealthiest division of the UK with a buck of low lands and the concentration of big cities. o gather the wool , Wool-gathering （胡思乱想） Lose one’s wool（发怒） much cry and little wool （雷声大雨点小） Temperate Maritime Climate温带海洋性气候 Mild westerly wind from the Atlantic ocean and warm drift of gulf stream help（温暖的漂移湾流 ） the oceanic influences penetrate inland more efficiently. 特色体育项目 House-race straight from the Horse’s mouth *The information he got was straight cricket 板球 rugby英式橄榄球 Religion and History Christianity was first introduced into British by the Romans in the 1st century BC. The various Christian denominations (天主教、东正教、新教) Basic knowledge: God Judgment Day 最后审判日 Seven sins 七宗罪(傲慢(Pride)、暴食(Gluttony)、贪婪(Greed)、懒惰(Sloth)、淫欲(Lust)、嫉妒(Envy)、愤怒(Wrath) ) The United States 今日美国人日常生活 Private life: 邻居之间友好来访 乐于享受家中杂活….make and mend things, endless work in the garden, improve interior décor 美国孩子独立很早…Vacuum the rugs, wash floors, mow the lawn, keep the car clean…