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Exam Instructions An Introduction to British Studies

HULIS, April 2009 By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy

Vietnam National University, Hanoi

University of Colleges and International Studies

English Department

Div is ion of Countr y Studies

EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

AN INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH STUDIES

Exam Time: 60-70 minutes

1. Trc nghim (15 cu 10-15 pht)

Tng hp 6 chng hc. Ni dung da vo bn gi n tp v slides.

2. Gii thch hoc cu tr li ngn. (5 cu: 10-15 pht)

SV c th phi gii thch mt s khi nim v tr li cu hi. Ni dung da vo bn gi n tp

v slides

3. Vit lun ( 35-40 pht khong 250 -300 words t- tng ng phn vit 2 trong Ielts )

Vit v mt ch hc. bi mang tnh tng hp SV cn p dng nhng kin thc

hc.

Lu :SV ctuyn khng cn lm phn vit lun, s c thm cu hi cho phn 1 v phn 2

Chapter 1 : A br ie f h is t ory

Main points to remember: The settlers from ancient time, invaders, periods of invasions,

invaders influences on British society, British reunification, British expansion of territory,

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Exam Instructions An Introduction to British Studies

HULIS, April 2009 By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy

Industrial revolution and its contributions to British wealth, power and confidence, Victoria Era

Topic for discussion:

Comment on some similarities between British History and Vietnam History?

Chapter 2 : Ident i t y

Main points to remember:

Identity among British people, Identity between native British and non-native British,

Typical characteristics of British people, British geographical, religious and political

identities, British family, social class, and social contacts

Topics for discussion:

Discuss the roles of non-native British in Britains current society?

Chapter 3 : Be l ie fs and Values

Main points to remember:

Conservatism, Being different, The love of nature, The love of animals, Formality and

informality, Public spiritedness and amateurism, Privacy and sex, houses, food and drink

Topic for discussion:

Present one example from British life (houses, pubs, etc) and prove how it represents

British beliefs and values

Chapter 4 : The po l i t ic s

Main points to remember:

Political life: Party system, style of democracy, constituent monarchy, style of politics,

The monarch: theory and reality, roles, values, future

Government: Structure, collective responsibility, cabinet, committees, PM and his power,

Parliament: House of Commons and House of Lords (members and functions),

parliament atmosphere, parliamentary business and MPs working way

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Exam Instructions An Introduction to British Studies

HULIS, April 2009 By Pham Thi Thanh Thuy

Topic for discussion:

Tell the differences between the political system of Britain and that of Vietnam?

Chapt er 5 : Br i t ish Ec onomy

Main points to remember:

General overview, main industries, enterprise structure, attitude to work,

Topics for discussion:

1. Comment on British economy from Industrial Revolution up to now2. Comment on British economy in a couple of recent years

Chapter 6 : Br i t ish Educ at ion

Main points to remember:

General overview, school system, Types of schools, school life, learning style, role of

centre authorities, recent changes

Topic for discussion:

What are the strengths and weaknesses of British education system?