The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Unit 1 The Constitution and the Government of the UK 1 1.1 The United Kingdom 1 1.2 The Respective Characteristics 5 1.3 The UK Government (I) 9 1.4 The UK Government (II) 13 1.5 The UK Government (III) 17 Unit 2 The UK Class, Economy and Policy on Environmental Protection 22 2.1 The UK Class 22 2.2 The Recent History of the Economy 26 2.3 The Current Economy 30 2.4 The UK Policy on Environmental Protection 34 Unit 3 British Literature and Education System 39 3.1 British Literature (I) 39 3.2 British Literature (II) 43 3.3 The Brief History of the Education System 47 3.4 The Present Education System 51 Unit 4 British Media, Sports and Holidays 56 4.1 British Media 56 4.2 British Sports and Holidays 60
Ireland Unit 5 The People, the History and the Economy of Ireland 64 5.1 Irish Population 64 5.2 Irish History 68 5.3 Irish Economy 72 Unit 6 The Culture of Ireland 76 6.1 Irish Culture (I) 76 6.2 Irish Culture (II) 80
Spain Unit 7 The Land and People of Spain 85 7.1 A Brief Introduction to Spain 85 7.2 Regions and Cities in Spain 89 7.3 Families in Spain 93 Unit 8 People′s Life in Spain 97 8.1 Morality in Spain 97 8.2 Traditions and Making Friends 101 8.3 The Spanish at Home 105 Unit 9 Outdoor Activities and Business in Spain 109 9.1 Time out in Spain 109 9.2 Traveling in Spain 113 9.3 Business Briefing in Spain 117
Poland Unit 10 The Land and People of Poland 121 10.1 A Brief Introduction to Poland 121 10.2 Cities in Poland 125 10.3 Religions in Poland 129 Unit 11 Families and Life of Poland 133 11.1 At Home in Poland 133 11.2 Transportation in Poland 137 11.3 Making Friends in Poland 140
Portugal Unit 12 The Land and People of Portugal 145 12.1 Geography of Portugal 145 12.2 Morality in Portugal 149 12.3 Customs and Traditions 153 Unit 13 Families and Life in Portugal 157 13.1 The Portuguese at Home 157 13.2 Time out in Portugal 161
France Unit 14 Land, People and History in France 165 14.1 Geographical Glance to France 165 14.2 The Brief French History 169 14.3 The Government of French 173 14.4 The Brief Introduction of Eurozone 177 Unit 15 French Social Life 182 15.1 The Ideas Shared in the Society 182 15.2 French Styles 186 15.3 Being French Populated among the Nation 189 15.4 Family First Tradition 194 15.5 Behaviors Valued 198 Unit 16 French Traditions and Customs 203 16.1 Religions in France 203 16.2 The Important Festivals in France 206 16.3 Home Gatherings 210 16.4 The French Meetings 214 16.5 Customs in the Society 218 Unit 17 The French Work and Family Values 222 17.1 The Home Situation 222 17.2 The Family Values 226 17.3 The French Education 230 17.4 Daily Life 234 Unit 18 Travelling in France 238 18.1 Driving 238 18.2 Urban Areas around Paris 242 18.3 Business in France 245 18.4 Business Contacts 249
Italy Unit 19 The Italian Republic 254 19.1 A Basic Introduction to the Italian Republic 254 19.2 Italian Population 258 19.3 A Brief Introduction to Languages in Italy 262 19.4 Religion in Italy 266 Unit 20 The Renaissance in Italy 271 20.1 A Brief Introduction to The Renaissance 271 20.2 Origins and Background of Italian Renaissance 275 20.3 Renaissance Humanism in Italy 279 20.4 The Spread of Renaissance 283 Unit 21 The Cultural Achievements of the Italian Republic 288 21.1 Great Architecture of Italy 288 21.2 Diversity of Music in Italy 292 21.3 Painting in Italy 296 21.4 Italian Cuisine 300
Greece Unit 22 Culture of Greece 305 22.1 The Overall Introduction of Greece 305 22.2 Greek Philosophy 309 22.3 The Moral Principles and Beliefs of Greeks 313 22.4 The Tourism Industry of Greece 317 Unit 23 History of Greece 321 23.1 A Brief Introduction to the History of Greece (I) 321 23.2 A Brief Introduction to the History of Greece (II) 325 23.3 A Brief Introduction to the History of Greece (III) 329 Unit 24 Daily Life in Greece 333 24.1 The Daily Life of Greeks (I) 333 24.2 The Daily Life of Greeks (II) 337 24.3 The Daily Life of Greeks (III) 341
Austria Unit 25 Territory, People and History of Austria 345 25.1 Geography and Climate 345 25.2 A Brief History of Austria 349 25.3 The Austrian People 354 Unit 26 Society and Life in Austria 359 26.1 Traditions and Social Customs 359 26.2 Sentiments and Responsibilities 363 26.3 Business 367 26.4 Socializing and Communicating 372 26.5 Recreation 376
Denmark Unit 27 A Brief Introduction to Denmark 380 27.1 Danish Land & Population 380 27.2 Danish History 385 27.3 Business World 389 Unit 28 Danish Characteristics and Integration 395 28.1 Perception toward the World 395 28.2 Danish Nationalism 399 28.3 Immigration to Denmark 403