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Introduction to the Course
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Part I Geography
Chapter I Chapter I
A Brief Introduction to A Brief Introduction to Physical GeographyPhysical Geography
I. Basic information
1. Different Names for Britain A. Geographical names: Great Britain ,
England B. The official name: the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
C. Sometimes people just call it Britain, the United Kingdom or simply UK.
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2.The National Flag: Union Jack—is the name of
British national flag. The color blue is the background and its elementary color. The crosses refer to the unity of this nation by means of religion.
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England
Scotland
Ireland
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3. National Medal (Badge):
England Scotland (unicorn)
Ireland( harp)
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4. National Flower: rose
5. The National Day:
Thursday of the second week in June.
6. Anthem: God Save the Queen
Chapter I II. Location:Northwestern Europe
west of Netherlands
& Denmark
total area: 242 534 square kilometers
In the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe
the English channel in the south and the North Sea in the east
north of France
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III. Four political divisions:1. England: southern portion of Britain the largest part ( 60%) most important part in wealth, size, and
population including London2. Scotland: northern portion of Britain 1707, the Act of Union different Scottish legal procedure Gaelic is spoken in some Highlands. capital: Edinburgh
3. North Ireland: 6 Irish counties In 1921 other countries got autonomy. population: Protestant majority (English
& Scottish origin) and Roman Catholic minority( Celtic origin)
capital: Belfast
4. Wales: west part It joined Britain in the 14th century. Welsh is also Spoken. Capital: Cardiff
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IV. Topography: 14 physiographic
provinces The north and west --- highlands. The east and southeast --- lowlands
1. Scotland: three natural zones
A. Scottish Highlands: east to northeast, in the North, mountainous
Ben Nevis--- the highest mountain
Clyde --- the most important river
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B. Midland Valley: central lowlands, east to northeast, lower hills & rolling country
C. Southern Uplands: broad rounded hills
2.Wales: mountainous north part: hills & moorland central part: plateau for sheep and
cattle 3. Northern Ireland: fertile, drumlin
country and a broad plateau in the North
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4. England:
Pen
nin
es
The backbone of England
Lake District
low hills
uplands
plate
au
cult
ivat
ed p
lain
V. Climate:
1. mild---moderated by Atlantic Gulf Stream
temperature: -5 to 24
2. rain--- every month, max in Feb.& Aug.
annual rainfall: 26-100 inches
3. sunshine--- fewer
4. weather conditions--- vary rapidly
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VI. Rivers1. longest --- the Severn River 2. second largest ---the Thames River 3. Features The main rivers run from north to
south. Westward flowing streams attain the
Atlantic in relatively short reaches. The rivers draining east from the main
water parting are longer.
Some run generally across impermeable rocks, and their discharges increase rapidly after rain.
The rivers flowing into English Channel are mainly short.
Rivers in Britain do not freeze in winter.
The largest lake in Britain is the Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland.
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The End!
Thank you
Contents
Britain & America 1. Geography 2. History 3. Culture 4. Social Life 5. Political System
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Disciplines
1. Prepare well before class.
2. Take notes.terms
Key points
Structures
Useful sentences in the text
3. Listen carefully in class and volunteer to participate.
4. Go over what you have learned after class.
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Total Semester Score
Class Work Final exam
Attendance & Assignments Tests
Volunteering
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God Save the Queen
God save our gracious Queen, Long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen: Send her victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: God save the Queen.
上帝保佑女王,祝她万寿无疆,
神佑女王。
常胜利,沐荣光;孚民望,心欢畅;治国家,王运长;神佑女王!
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English Channel
A narrow sea A narrow sea passage which passage which
separates England separates England and France and and France and
connects the connects the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean and North Sea.and North Sea.
The narrowest part The narrowest part is called is called the the
Straits of DoverStraits of Dover. . (which is only (which is only 33km across.)33km across.)Back
Chapter I the Act of Union 合并法 In 1707, Scotland, the Kingdom of England and
Wales were joined as “the kingdom of Great Britain” ( 大不列颠王国 ).
In 1801, Ireland was joined and the name became “the united Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” ( 大不列颠及爱尔兰联合王国 ).
In 1921, the six Northern Irish counties remained in the union of Great Britain, while the others obtained autonomy, so the name of the country was “the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland” ( 大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国 ).
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