Preface Chapter 1 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Unit 1 A Brief Introduction to the UK Unit 2 British Ways of Life Unit 3 Religions and Beliefs in the UK Unit 4 British Government System Unit 5 Political Parties and Elections in the UK Unit 6 Educationin the UK Unit 7 The UK Economy Unit 8 British Foreign Policies Chapter 2 The Republic oflreland Unit 9 Land, People and History of Ireland Unit 10 The Culture oflreland Unit 11 Irish Political System and Economy Chapter 3 The Commonwealth of Australia Unit 12 Land, People and History of Australia Unit 13 From Racism to Multiculturalism Unit 14 Australian Social Values and Lifestyles Unit 15 Education and Economy of Australia Unit 16 Australian Political System Appendices Appendix 1 Reference Keys to Comprehension Tasks Appendix 2 Symbols of the UK Appendix 3 Symbols of the Constituent Countries of the UK Appendix 4 British Prime Ministers Since World War Ⅱ Appendix 5 A Calendar of British Holidays References