This series of books allows readers to strengthen their vocabulary while learning important information about the history and culture of different English speaking countries. In This Is Great Britain, you will learn all about the people and history of the United Kingdom. This book will help you get to know the real Britain and it contains many travel tips for visitors. Following the flights of birds across Great Britain, the book keeps the reader entertained while sharing information about the literature, geography and history of the country. This is the perfect book for students who are interested in completing a work or study term in Great Britain. It is also ideal for travellers who are considering Great Britain as a destination. The book comes complete with practice questions to test your new knowledge and vocabulary lists for review, so you can sharpen your English language skills while reading. Enjoy this book and the others in this essential series!
目录:
Chapter 1 Who, Where, What Is the United Kingdom? ......................................001 Chapter 2 Sherlock Holmes Investigates…The History of the United Kingdom....053 Chapter 3 So Who Are the Brits? ..........................................................................081 Chapter 4 Sir Francis Drake Explores the Geography of Great Britain ................088 Chapter 5 A Land of Contrasts .........................................................................095 Chapter 6 Great British Institutions (I) .................................................................. 102 Chapter 7 Great British Institutions (II) .................................................................109 Chapter 8 Home Sweet Home ............................................................................. 117 Chapter 9 “I Beg Your Pardon?” ...........................................................................124 Chapter 10 British Eccentrics ...............................................................................131 Chapter 11 Modern Brits .......................................................................................138 Chapter 12 Education in the UK ............................................................................144 Chapter 13 Let’s Get Cultured ..............................................................................151 Chapter 14 Let’s Play: Sport in Great Britain .........................................................158 Chapter 15 Let us Pray, Let us Celebrate: Religion, Festivals and Holidays in Great Britain ....165 Chapter 16 What to Expect: Information for the Visitor .........................................172
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