本书全一册，介绍主要英语国家的社会文化背景知识。学生通过了解和感知这些国家浓郁的民族风情和独特的人文气息。能开阔视野，增长知识，提高跨文化交际意识。

先进的设计理念旨在促进学生思考和实践。培养自主学习能力。

新颖的主题式编写展示了全书的独特视角和清晰脉络。

地道的语言、丰富的选材为透视主要英语国家的文化提供良好的平台。

多样的练习帮助学生巩固知识，提高实际应用语言的能力。

Unit One  General Introduction

Lesson 1    General Information on the UK and the USA

Lesson 2    General Information on Canada, Australia and New Zealand

U n it Two  History

Lesson 3    A Brief History of the UK

Lesson 4    A Brief History of the USA

Lesson 5    A Brief History of Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Unit Three Political System

Lesson 6    Political System in the UK and the USA

Lesson 7    Political System in Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Unit Four  Education

Lesson 8    Education in the UK and the USA

Lesson 9    Education in Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Unit Five  Tourism and Recreation

Lesson 10   Tourism and Recreation in the UK and the USA

Lesson 11   Tourism and Recreation in Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Unit Six  Economy

Lesson 12   Economy of the UK and the USA

Lesson 13   Economy of Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Unit Seven Traditions and Customs

Lesson 14   Traditions and Customs in the UK and the USA

Lesson 15   Traditions and Customs in Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Key to Exercises