本书为《英语国家概况》修订第二版，包括七大章节，主要介绍了英国、美国、澳大利亚、加拿大、新西兰、爱尔兰共和国的人文地理、政治、教育、经济、历史等方面的知识，本书修订后的数据为近期新，使读者对这些国家有一个全面的了解。新版内容丰富，编排新颖，在注重知识性的同时，融入任务型练习和拓展性训练。选材客观权威，注重数据更新，配有大量地图和图表，直观性强。引用的相关统计数据，介绍了各国，尤其是英美两国，在各个领域的最近发展。同时，新版充分运用数字技术，通过多媒体来呈现更丰富的立体内容，便于学习者了解英语国家情况。本书可作为英语专业限选课程教材和参考用书。
VOLUME ONE THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Chapter One Geography and Population
Part One Names and Position
Official and Geographical Names
Position
Part Two Geographical Features
The Highland Zone
The Lowland Zone
Part Three Climate
Features of Climate
Factors Influencing Climate
Part Four Natural Resources
Minerals
Fisheries
Forests and Farmlands
Waters
Part Five The People
Origins of the British Nationalities
Characteristics of the British People
Part Six Languages and Religions
Languages
Religions
Exercises
Chapter Two Government and Politics
Part One Political System
Part Two The Constitution
Part Three The Monarch
Functions of the Monarch
Act of Settlement
Elizabeth II & Charles III
Part Four Parliament
The House of Commons
The House of Lords
Part Five The Cabinet
Functions of the Cabinet
Two-Party System
Part Six The Judiciary
The Lord Chancellor
Law and Courts
Exercises
Chapter Three Education and Social Life
Part One Education
Types of Schools
Levels of Education
Part Two Social Welfare
Part Three Class Structure and Social Problems
Exercises
Chapter Four Economy and Major Cities
Part One Economic Profile
Part Two Structure of Economy
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华北水利水电学院外国语言系英语专业教研室主任，教授，硕士生导师。近年来在《外语学刊》、《河南大学学报》、《名作欣赏》等学术刊物发表学术论文50余篇，被中国人民大学复印资料全文复印4篇，出版专（译）著2部，主编教材9部，获校级科研项目奖励特等奖1项，一等奖一项。
