安徽专升本2011年安徽科技学院英语专业课辅导班的资料Cultural BackgroundUK.ppt

Cultural Background The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Meaning of the National Flag The flag of the United Kingdom is actually a combination of three flags representing England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The English flag is the cross of Saint George. It consists of a red cross on a white background. The Scottish flag is the cross of St. Andrew. It consists of a white saltire, or diagonal cross, on a blue background. The Northern Irish flag is the cross of St. Patrick. It consists of a red saltire on a white background. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Chapter 1 General introduction of UK Chapter 2 British people Chapter 3 British History Chapter 4 British Politics and Government system Chapter 5 The UK Economy Chapter 6 British Holidays and Festivals Chapter 7 British Education System Chapter 8 British Society Chapter 9 British Media Chapter 10 British Sports Chapter 1 General introduction of UK—Differences among the names: British Isles are made up of two large islands-Great Britain (the larger one) and Ireland, and hundreds of small ones. The full name of UK is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain has three political areas : England, Scotland and Wales Chapter 1 General introduction of UK—Geographical Features Geographical position of Britain Britain is an island country surrounded by the sea. It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. It is separated from the rest of Europe by the English Channel in the south and the North Sea in the east. The north and west of Britain are mainly highlands; and the?east and southeast are mostly lowlands. Chapter 1 General introduction of UK —Climate 1. British Climate feature: a. changeable weather 2. maritime climate characterized by abundant rainfall 3.In England much of the rain comes down in drizzle 4. foggy London The factors influence the climate in Britain:? 1）The surrounding waters tend to balance th