英美概况-考试重点-(中英)-英国部分.doc

概况Land and People
一Different Names for Britain and Its Parts英国的不同名称及其各组成部分
1.Geographical names: the British Isles, Great Britain and England地理名称:不列颠群岛，大不
列颠和英格兰。
2.Official name: the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.官方正式名称:人不
列颠及北爱尔兰联合土国。
3.The British Isles are made up of two large Islands-Great Britain (the larger one) and Ireland, and
hundreds of small one二不列颠群岛由两个大岛一人不列颠岛(较人的一个)和爱尔兰岛，及
成干上万个小岛组成。
4.Three political divisions on the Island of Great Britain: England, Scotland and Wales.人不列颇岛
上有三个政治区:英格兰、苏格兰和威尔十。
(1) England Is In the southern part of Great Britain. It一:the largest, most populous section.英格
兰位于大不列颠岛南部，是最人，人口最稠密的地区.
(2) Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It has three natural zones (the Highlands In the north;
the Central lowlands; the south Uplands) Capital: Edinburgh苏格兰位于大不列颠的北部.它有
三大自然区:北部高地，中部低地及南部山陵.首府:爱丁堡.
(3) Wales Is in the west of Great Britain. Capital: Cardiff威尔+位于人不列颠的西部.首府:加
的夫
(4) Northern Ireland Is the fourth region of the UK. Capital: Belfast.北爱尔兰是英国第四个区域.
首府:贝尔法斯特.
5.The Commonwealth呢of nations) Is a tree association of Independent countries that were once
colonies of Britain. It was founded in 1931, and has 50 member countries until 1991英联邦是曾
为英国殖民地的、但现已独立国家所构成的自由联合休.它成立于1931年，至1990年止
已有50个成员国.

一‘eographical Features英国的地理特征
1.Geographical position of Britain英国的地埋位置:Britain is an island country surrounded by
the sea. It lies in the North Atlantic Ocean off the north coast of Europe. It is separated from the
rest of Europe by the English Channel in the south and the North Sea in the east.英国是一个岛
国.它位于人西洋北部，与欧洲人陆的北海岸隔海相望。南面的英吉利海峡和东面的北海将
它与欧洲其它部分隔开.
2.The north and west of Britain are mainly highlands; and the east and southeast are mostly
lowlands英国的西部和北部主要是高地，东部和东南部主要是低地

川.Rivers and Lakes河流与湖泊
Ben Nevis一:the highest mountain一。Britain (1,343m).木尼维斯di为英N最高峰，海拔1,34」米.
Severn River is the一。ngest river In Britain (338km，一塞文河是英国最长的河流。全长iL公里.
Thames River is the second一。ngest and most Important river In Britain. (336km)泰桥十河是英国
第二人河，也是英国最重要的河.全长336公里.Lough Neagh Is the largest lake in Britain which
is located in Northern Ireland. (396 square kilometres)呐湖(内伊湖)是英国最人的湖，位于
北爱尔兰.面积为396平方公里.River Clyde is the most important river in Scotland.克莱Mvi
是苏格兰最重要的河流.Snowdon)。Is the highest mountal。In Wales. (1,085m)斯诺多尼亚
是威尔十的最高点，海拔1.085米.
IV.The People人口
1.population distribution人口分布:Britain has a population of about 57 millions and it is very
uneven卜distributed. 90% of the population Is urban and only 10% Is rural. The population of
Britain Is made up main份of the English (81.5%), the Scottish (9.6%), the Welsh (1.9%), the Irish
(2.4%), the Northern Irish (1.8%) and other peoples (2.8%).英国人口约5加万，分布极不均匀，
90%是城市人口，只有10%是农村人口。英国人口组成为:英格兰人((81.5%)，苏格兰人((9.6%),
威尔十人(1.9%)，爱尔兰人、北爱尔兰人和其他民族居民.
2.The difference between the ancestors of the English and Scots, Welsh and Irish:英伦三岛民族
的祖先: The ancestors of the English are Anglo-Saxons, the Scots, Welsh and Irish are Celts.英格
兰人祖先属于盎格鲁一萨克进人，而苏格兰、威尔十和爱尔兰人属于凯尔特人.
4.The difference in speech between southern England and northern England:英格兰南方人和北
方人语言上的差别:Southerners speak the type of English close to BBC English; In northern
England, regional speech Is usually "broader' than that of southern England南方人讲的英语接
近BBC，北英格兰人的发音通常要比南英格兰人宽.
5.The main problem in Northern Ireland:北爱尔兰存在的主要问匙:The fight between the
Protestants who are the dominant group, and the Roman Catholics, who are seeking more social,
political and economic opportunities.作为统治者的新教徒和要求更多社会、政治及经济权利
的罗马天主教徒之间的斗争.

历史
一The Origins of a Nation (5000BC-1066)英国的起源(公元前，000年一106‘年)
I. Early Settlers (S000BC-SSBC)旱期的居民(公元前5000年一公元前，5年)
一Roman Britain (SSBC-410AD)罗马人统治时期的英国(公元前，，年一410年)
川The Anglo-Saxons (446-871)盎格鲁一撤克进人(公元446-871年)(莫定了英国的基础)
IV. Viking and Danish invasions北欧海盔和Pf麦人阴入侵
1. The Invaders were the Norwegians and the Danes. They attacked various parts of England from
the end of the 8th century.入侵者是挪威人和丹麦人，从8世纪末开始，他们不断袭击英格
兰的各个地方。
2. King Alfred (849-899) and his contribution，艾尔弗市德臼王
V. The Norman Conquest (1066)诺曼征服(公元1066年)
1. William' s Invasion of England after Edward' s death.威廉在爱德华死后入侵芡国
2. The Norman Conquest and Its consequences1066年的诺曼征服
The Norman Conquest of 1066 Is perhaps the best-known event in English history. W川lam the
Conqueror confiscated almost all the land and gave比to his Norman followers. He replaced the
weak Saxon rule with a strong Norman government. He replaced the weak Saxon rule with a
strong Norman government. So the feudal system was completely established In England.
Relations with the Continent were opened, and the civilization and commerce were extended.
Norman-French culture, language, manners and architecture were Introduced. The Church was
brought Into closer connection with Rome, and the church courts were separated from the civil
courts.1066年的诺曼征服也许是英国历史上的最著名事件.征服者威廉几乎没收了所有上
地，将其分发给他的诺曼追随者.他用强有力的诺0政府代替了软弱的萨克逊政府。于是，
封建制度在英N完全建立。开放了与欧洲人陆的关系，文明和商业得到发展。引进了诺曼一
法国文化、A言、举止和建筑。教会与罗马的联系更为密切，教会法庭与世俗法庭分离。
3. The English Is a mixture of nationalities of different origins. The ancestors of many English
people were the ancient Angles and Saxons. Some English people are of the Norman-French
origin英N是一个集不同民族于一休的EN家.许多英N人的祖先是古盎格鲁和撒克进人.而
还有一些英国人的是诺0血统。
二。The Shaping of the Nation (1066-1381)英国的形成(公元1066-1381)
一Norman Rule (1066-1381)诺曼统治(公元1066-1381)
1. William's Rule (1066-1087)威廉一世的统治(公元1066-1087)
England's feudalism under the rule of William the Conqueror在威廉统治下的英国封建钊度
Under William, the feudal system in England was completely established.在威廉统治下，英国的
封建例度得到完全确立
2. King Henry II and his reforms亨利二世国土和他的改革The ways King Henry II consolidate the
monarchy.亨利二世巩固君主制的途径.
II. Contents and the significance of the Great Charter(人宪章》的内容及意义Great Charter was
signed by King John In 1215 under the press of the barons. It consists of sixty-three clauses. Its
Important provisions are as follows: (1) no tax should be made without the approval of the Grand
Council; (2) no freemen should be arrested, Imprisoned or deprived of their property; (3) the
Church should possess all Its rights, together with freedom of elections; (4) London and other
towns should retain their traditional rights and privileges, and (5) there should be the same
weights and measures throughout the country. Although The Great Charter has long been
popularly regarded as the foundation of English liberties, it was a statement of the feudal and
legal relationships between the Crown and the barons, a guarantee of the freedom of the Church
and a limitation of the powers of the king. The spirit of the Great Charter was the limitation of
the powers of the king, keeping them within the bounds of the feudal law of the land.(大宪章》
是约愉国土1215年在封建贵族压力下签定的.《人宪章》总共63条，其，!‘最重要的内容是:
(1)未经大议会同意，不得征税:(2)只有根据国家有关法律才能逮捕、监禁自由人以及剥
夺他们的财产:(3)教会应享受其所有权利且有选举自由:(4)伦教和其它城镇应保留其古
时的权力和特权:(5)全国要使用统一的重址和长度度盆衡.尽管人们普遍认为《大宪章》
为英国的自由莫定了基础，但该宪章只是规定国土和贵族之间封建关系和法律关系的文件，
保证了教会的自由，限咧了国土权利.《大宪章》的精神是限制国土权力，使其在英田封建
法律允许的范围内活动.
川.The origins of the English Parliament英国议会的起源
The Great Council is known to be the prototype of the current British Parliament. In 1265, Simon
de Montfort summoned the Great Council, together with two knights from each county and two
citizens from each town. It later developed Into the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Its main role was to offer advice. There were no elections or parties. And the most Important part
of Parliament was the House of Lords‘人议会是"I今英国议会的原型。126‘年，西门德孟福尔
召开人议会，各县有两名骑十，各镇有两名市民参加.大议会发展到后来演变成议会，分为
上议院和下议院.其作用是咨询而非决定;也没有选举和政党.议会的最重要的部分是上议
院.
三.Transition to the Modem勺e(1455-1688》向现代英国的过渡
一Transition to the Modern Age (1455-1485)向现代英国的过渡-The Wars of Rose玫瑰战争
一The English Reformation英囚的宗教改革
III. Elizabeth一《1558-1603)伊莉莎白一世(i4ifil年一1603年)
IV.The English Renaissance英国文艺复兴
V. The Civil Wars (1642-1651)英国内战通常被看作是现代世界史的开端
The Restoration土政复辟
When Oliver Cromwell died In 1658 and was succeeded by his son, Richard, the regime began to
collapse. One of Cromwell's generals George Monc崎occupied London and arranged for new
parliamentary elections. The Parliament thus was elected In 1660 resolved the crisis by asking the
late King's son to return from his exile in France as king Charles II. It was called the
Restoratlon.1658年奥利弗克伦威尔去世，他的儿子理查德继任护国公，政权立即开始瓦解.
克伦威尔的一位将军乔治蒙克占领伦教，安排新的议会选举。1660年选出的议会要求上一
任国土的儿子长期流亡地法国回国作国土查尔斯二世，从而解决了危机.这就是所谓的土政
复辟.
The Glorious Revolution of 16881688年光荣革命
In 1685 Charles II died and was succeeded by his brother James II. James was brought up in exile
In Europe, was a Catholic. He hoped to rule without giving up his personal religious vies. But
England was no more tolerant of a Catholic king In 1688 than 40 years ago. So the English
politicians rejected James II, and appealed to a Protestant king, William of Orange, to invade and
take the English throne. William landed In England in 1688. The takeover was relatively smooth,
with no bloodshed, nor any execution of the king. This was known as the Glorious Revolution.
1685年查尔斯二世去世，由其弟詹姆斯二世继位。詹姆斯二世从小在欧洲流亡长大，是个
天主教徒，他希望不放弃个人宗教信仰统治国家.但是1688的英国已不象40年前那样能容
忍天主教徒当国王了.英田政客反对詹姆斯二世，他们呼吁信奉新教的国土，奥兰治亲土威
谦入侵英国夺取土位.1688年11月15日威康在托尔比登陆并占领伦教。这一占领相对平
静，既未流血也未处死国土，所以就称为“光荣革命气
四。The Rise and Fall of the British Empire (1688-1990)大英帝国的兴衰
I. Whigs and Tories辉格党人和托利党人
These two party names originated with the Glorious Revolution (1688).这两个政党名称皆起源
于1688年的光荣革命.
The Wbig
were those who opposed absolute monarchy and supported the right to religious freedom for
Nonconformists. The Whig were to form a coalition with dissident Tories In the mid-19th century
and become the Liberal Party.辉格党人是扮那些反对绝对土权，支持新教徒宗教自由权利的
人.辉格党人在19世纪中叶与持不同意见的托利党人组盟组成自由党.
The Tories
were those who supported hereditary monarchy and were reluctant to remove kings. The Tories
were the forerunners of the Conservative Party.托利党人是指那些支持世袭土权、不愿去除田
土的人.托利党是保守党的前身.
Agricultural Changes In the Late 18th Centuryl8世纪末的农业革命
一The Industrial Revolution (1780-1830) II业革命(1780-1830)
1. The Industrial Revolution refers to the mechanlsatlon of Industry and the consequent changes
in social and economic organization In Britain In the late 18th and early 19th centurie，一二业革命
指的是17世纪末、18世纪初英国I业的机械化，以及因此而导致的社会结构和经济结构的
变化.
2. Britain was the first country to Industrialize because of the following factors:英国成为第一个
f业化的国家，原因如下:
(1) Favourable geopraphical location. Britain was well placed geographically to participate in
European and world trade;优越的地理位置:英国地理位置优越，适合参与欧洲与世界贸易:
(2) Political stability. Britain had a peaceful society, which, after the 17th century, was increasingly
Interested In overseas trade and colonies. International trade brought wealth to merchants and
c断bankers. They and those who had done well out of new farming methods provided capital in
large quantities for industrallzatlon.政治局而稳定·17世纪后的英国社会宁静，对海外贾易和
殖民地兴趣日增.国际贸易给商人和城市银行家带来财富，他们加上由于新农作法而发家的
人们为「业化提供了人笔资金.
(3) Good foundation In economy. The limited monarchy which resulted from the Glorious
Revolution of 1688 ensured that the powerful economic Interests In the community could exert
their influence over Government pollcy.1688年光荣革命限侧了君主的权力，这使得强人的经
济利益集团能对议会政策旅加影响.
(4) It was a country in which the main towns were never too far from seaports, or from rivers
which could distribute their products.英国的主要城镇皆靠近海港或河流，货物运送便利.
(5) Britain had many rivers, which were useful for transport but also for water and steam power.
Britain also had useful mineral resources.英国许多河流不仅用于交通，还提供水力及蒸汽动力.
英国还有可用的矿产资源。
(6) British engineers had sound training as craftsmen.英国C程师为911练有素的手「艺人.
(7) The inventors were respected. They solved practical problems‘发明家受人尊重，他们解决了
实际难题.
(8) Probably laissez faire and "Protestant work ethic" helped很可能利益于“放手:T”及“新
教l二作道德”
(9) England, Scotland, and Wales formed a customs union after 1707 and this Included Ireland
after 1807. So the national market was not hindered by internal customs barriers.1707年后，英
格兰、苏格兰和威尔十形成关税联盟，1807年后爱尔兰加入.因此，全国市场不再受阴于
内部的关税障碍.
(10) The enclosures and other Improvements in agriculture made their contributions by providing
food for the rising population, labour for the factories, and some of the raw materials needed by
Industry.圈地运动和其它农业改良为增加的人口提供了粮食，为II厂提供了劳动力，为I二业
提供了所需的一些原材料.
Ill. The Chartist Movement (1836-1848)宪章运动(1936-1849)
The Reform Act of 1832 (also called the "Greater Charter of 1832) 1832年的《改革法案)(也称为1832年的大宪章)
a People' s Charter of1838 1838年人民宪草
VI. Twentieth Century二十世纪
1. Britain and the First World War英国和第一次世界大故
The Work War I was fought from 1914 to 1918 primarily between two European Power blocs:
"the Central power". Germany and Austria-Hungary, and the "Allies气Britain, France and Russia.
During the war, the Britain lost much. Apart from the loss of manpower, there had been
considerable disruption of the economy and society. Out of the war settlement came the
establishment of the league of Nations藻一次世界大战是从1914年至1918年，战争主要在两
人欧洲集团间进行:“同盟N"，包括德国和奥匈帝国，和“协约国”，包括英国、法国和俄
罗斯.一战中英国捐失惨重.除了劳动力损失，还有巨人的经济与社会瓦解.
2. Britain Between the Two World Wars两次世界大战期间的英国
The effects of the New York Stock Market Crash of 1929 soon spread throughout Europe and by
1931 Britain was entering the Great depression.192，年纽约股票交易所崩溃的影响迅速波及欧
洲，到1931年英国进入经济人萧条.
3. BrItain and the Second World War欠国与弟二次世界人战As Adolf Hitler and Nazism
showed off their aggressive momentum In Europe, Chamberialn, the Prime Minister, found his
policy of appeasement of German aggression was no longer tenable, and was forced to declare
war on Germany on September 3,1939. "'11阿道夫希特勒及纳粹主义显示他们对欧洲的侵略惫
图时，首相张伯伦发现他的绥靖政策己站不住脚，只得于1939年，月3日对德宜战。
4. Postwar Britian战后的英国
(1) One of the most far-reaching consequences of the War was that It hastened the end of Britain'
s empire一几战最为深远的结果之一是加速了人英帝国的瓦解.
(2) In 1952 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth .1952年伊莉莎白公主加冕成为伊
莉莎白女王二世
(3) In January 1973, Britain became a full member of the European Economic Community which
was st川called the Common Market In 1973. Britain witnessed the first oil shock in 1973.1973年
1月，英困终于成为欧洲经济共同休的正式成员国。1973年仍称为共同市场.1973年英国
经历了第一次石油禁运.
侈)Mrs Thatcher撤切尔主义
Thatcherism referred to the policies put forward by Margaret Thatcher, the first woman prime
minister in England In 1979. o some extent her program was successful and she led one of the
most remarkable periods In the British economy.197，年撒切尔人人成为英国第一任女首相。她
提出的政策被为“撤切尔主义，。1857年实现自治，1907年成为英皇属下的自治领，1931
年完全独立.
经济
I. The Evolution of the British Economy since the War
The evolution of the British economy since WWII falls Into three periods:二战后英国经济发
展可分为三个阶段:(1) Steady development in the 50s and 60s: The British economy In this
period Is characterized by slow but steady growth, low unemployment and great material
prosperity with rising standards of consumption.战后50-60年代平稳发展时期.其主要特点是
经济缓慢而持续增长，失业率低，物质丰富，人民消费水平不断增长.
(2) Economic recession In the 70s: In the 1970s among the developed countries, Bri