英美概况课件Lecture 1.ppt

外国语学院 崔东 A Brief Introduction to Britain and America A Brief Introduction to Britain and America course aims classroom activities grading Course Aims To broaden your horizon and enlighten you on British and American society and culture To enhance your cultural awareness and lay a solid foundation for cross-cultural communication To improve your English listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities through classroom activities and after-class assignments Classroom activities lecture video/audio clips discussion presentation Let’s work hard together and have fun! Lecture 1 General Introduction to Great Britain: (1) ----The land 1. The names 2. Geography 3. National anthem and flag 4. Climate 5. Natural resources 1.The Names  1. The British Isles. 2. Britain (or Great Britain) 3. The U. K -- The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4. England Which one is correct? The British Isles---It is a group of islands off the northwestern coast of Europe. The group consists of two main islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and numerous smaller islands. Of all the islands, the largest one is called Great Britain. The second largest one is Ireland, which is to the west of Great Britain. Map of Europe Britain--- It is the short form for Great Britain. Officially it should be the Great Britain. The island of Great Britain is divided into three parts: England in the south, Scotland in the north and Wales in the Southwest. Maps of the United Kingdom The United Kingdom---It’s the short form for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is the part of the British Isles ruled over by the Queen. England--- England is very important in the UK. Because the importance is so great that English people tend to use the word when they mean Britain. Many foreigners are often confused, so they follow suit. 2. Geography I. Where is this country? Where exactly is it in Europe and in the world? What are the neighboring countries? Whe