英语国家概况 谢福之 课后习题答案 完整版(16)

英语国家概况 谢福之 课后习题答案 完整版

A:the liberal democrats is perceived as “middle” between the conservation and the labor party . it is comparatively flexible and pragmatic in its balance of the individual and the social . it emphasizes the need for a change in Britain’s constitutional arrangements to make the government more democratic and accountable.

12.Why are independent candidates unlikely to win in the general election ?

A; Because even if they were elected, they would be powerless in parliament. Therefore , it is not possible for many people to vote for independent candidates.

Chapter 4 economy

1.What was the negative aspect of Thatcher’s reform in the early 1980s?

A: its negative aspect was a rapid increase in unemployment . in 1982,the unemployment rate reached the level of the great depression years, with three million people out of work.

2.What are the characteristics of Britain’s agriculture?

A:britain’s agriculture is characterized by a small portion of the population engaged in agriculture activities with a high degree of mechanization. Although it employs a mere 1% of the country’s labor force , it meets around 60% of the national demands.

3.What happened to Brit ain’s beef industry in the mid-1990s?

A: Britain’s beef industry was hit badly by BSE, resulting in a ban on beef exports in 1996. 4.What are some of the popular tourist attractions in Britain?

The popular tourist attractions in England include : The Dorset and the East Devon Coast, the Lake District, Stonehenge , Windsor Castle, University towns of Oxford and Cambridge, Tower of London ,St.Paul’s cathedral and so on .

Chapter 5 education ,media and holidays

1.What used to be the major functions of grammar schools and vocational schools in Britain?

The major functions of grammar schools were to train the most academically capable students and prepare them for university , whereas the major functions of vocational schools were to help less successful students to learn a trade.

2.What kind of subjects do Britain comprehensive schools provide?

Britain comprehensive schools provide a general education, offering both academic subjects like literature and science, and practical subjects like cooking and carpentry.

3.In what ways do British universities enjoy complete academic freedom?

British universities enjoy complete academic freedom because they can appoint their own staff, decide which students to admit, provide their own courses and award their own degrees.

4.How do the students in the open university receive their education?

The students follow university courses through textbooks, TV and radio broadcasts, correspondence ,video, and a network of study centers.

5.What role dose the media play in British leisure culture?

The media play an essential role in British leisure culture since it helps to shape the public’s opinion, determine people’s moral and political orientation and consolidate or undermine the rule or a government.

Chapter 6 literature

1.What are the three categories of Shakespeare’s play and their representatives?

Shakespeare’s plays fall into three categories: comedy, tragedy and historical play. The representatives of his comedies include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Merchant of