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1、Culture 1 Class 2When humor goes, there goes civilization. Slang Dont do as I do, do as I say. = Used when someone points out that you are being hypocritical (doing one thing while insisting that others that thing differently) Example: Stop talking back! Dont do as I do, do as I say! Slang A cat has
2、 nine lives = someone might be having problems now, but they are many chances to do well or succeed Example: His career reminds that a cat has nine lives! Slang Moment of truth = the moment in which something important will be shown or decided Example: Its the moment of truth. Either well get the co
3、ntract or we wont. Slang ace: make an “A“ on a test, homework assignment, project, etc. “Somebody said you aced the test, Dave. Thats great!“ Slang and then some: and much more besides. A: “Id guess your new computer cost about $2,000. “ B: “It cost that much and then some because I also bought extr
4、a RAM and VRAM.“The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIntroductory DiscussionGet into groups and discuss this question: What do you think of when the UK is mentioned?Have one person make a list of all the things you discuss. Each group must offer at least five things in our class d
5、iscussion. Make sure to put each students name on the list because I will collect the lists after our discussion.The Union JackFlags of the UKFlag of England, also known as the St Georges CrossDe facto national flag used mainly by the Church of EnglandFlag of Scotland, also known as the St Andrews C
6、ross, or the Saltire National flag used by Scottish Government and agencies, as well as by ordinary citizens.Flag of Wales, also known as the Red Dragon or Y Ddraig GochNational flag used by the Welsh Assembly Government and agenciesThe Ulster Banner - Flag of the Former Government of Northern Irela
7、nd between (1953- 1972) and still used to represent Northern Ireland in some sporting events in which Northern Ireland competesThe Ulster Banner ceased to be officially recognized with the passing of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 which dissolved the Parliament of Northern Ireland.Geogra
8、phy of the UKI. Physical Geography A. Geologists think that the British Isles were once part of continental Europe 10,000 years ago B. Situated in Western Europe 1. Near Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Norway and Iceland 2. An Island Nation 3. Generally speaking, highlands in the
9、 north (in Scotland) and lowlands in the south (in England) 4. The Thames River a. The most important river for transportation and trade 5. Connected by train to the European continent by the Channel Tunnel “The Chunnel”Geography What does Geography have to do with culture?Geography of the UKII. Pol
10、itical Geography A. London is the capital city of the UK B. 4 major political areas (constituent countries) 1. England capital city is London 2. Scotland capital city is Edinburgh 3. Wales capital city is Cardiff 4. Northern Ireland capital city is Belfast C. Great Britain refers to England, Scotlan
11、d and WalesSources: World Book Encyclopedia, The World Factbook and Rand McNally World AtlasLove QuoteNo money NO HoneyPeople of the UKI. A person from the UK is called British II. The population of the UK is about 60 million A. Several Ethnic Groups 1. English 77% 2. Scottish 8% 3. Welsh 5% 4. Nort
12、hern Irish 3% 5. African (Black) 2% 6. Indian - 2% 7. Pakistani 1% 8. East Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc) 2%Is this similar to China?Ethnic groups in China The major minority ethnic groups are Zhuang (16.1 million), Manchu (10.6 million), Hui (9.8 million), Miao (8.9 million), Uyghur (8.3 mi
13、llion), Tujia (8 million), Yi (7.7 million), Mongol (5.8 million), Tibetan (5.4 million), Buyei (2.9 million), Dong (2.9 million), Yao (2.6 million), Korean (1.9 million), Bai (1.8 million), Hani (1.4 million), Kazakh (1.2 million), Li (1.2 million), and Dai (1.1 million). Altogether there are 56 re
14、cognized ethnic groups and 11 not-recognized groups.Animal Picture of The DayPeople of the UKB. The population of the UK is highly urbanized 1. About 90% of the population lives in urban areas a. 35% of the Comparatively, about 70% of the American population is urbanized, while about Chinese populat
15、ion is urbanized C. About 99% of the population of the UK is literate 1. Literacy defined as someone who is 15 years or older who can read and writea. Comparatively, about 97% of the American population is considered literate and about 86% of the Chinese population is considered literateSources: Wor
16、ld Book Encyclopedia and The World FactbookHow does urban migration change culture? How is it changing Chinas culture?Urban and Rural Population in ChinaJoke of the DayMr. Beans Daughter (Really!)Languages of the UKI. English is the dominant language but other languages are spokenA. Welsh1. About 30% of the people in Wales can speak Welsh B. Scottish Gaelic1. About 1% of the people in Sc
