International Plocy

The International Policies include foreign policy, aid and development, security policy and justice and home affairs.I am going to explain some of them which are more important.

Foreign policy: The EU is a player in the reforming the global trading system, its aim at giving an important collective voice on the international state to promote peace, security and progress in Europe and the word. However, the EU may only act when all of its members are in agreement. Especially, The UK has a far in flounce on global issues that affects all of us by co-operating with EU partners.

Aid and development: There are many problems cause from war and terrorism to crime, mass migration and the spread of diseases, which spread freely across borders. Therefore, The UK is committed to getting rid of poverty and meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals. Besides, The EU now accounts for more than 55% of global aid, and It is also the world's largest provider of humanitarian aid.
Trade and customs: First of all, Britain is one of the most open economies in the world; Furthermore, they are the fifth largest international trading nation, and the second largest exporter of services .As a result, The UK IS committed to making international trade fairer and more open. In addition to the WTO Round, the EU is negotiating with other countries at a bilateral and regional level. Negotiations are already underway for Free Trade Agreements with the Gulf Co-operation Council and Marcos countries. The EU recently launched Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India, South Korea and countries from the Association of South-East Asian Nations.

The four nations

Britain consists of four nations which are England,Scotland, Wales and Ireland and there are a lot of differences among these nations, such as their traditional custom, identifying symbols, and national identity and so on.

England: The flag of England is St George’s Cross (the colour is red and white); the England's national floral emblem is Rosethe capital city is London; the name of England takes from the Angles and most of England is lowland which are mainly of Germanic Origin; the most common surname in England is actually ‘Smith’.

Scotland: There are two kinds of flags in Scotland which are St Andrew’s cross(the colour is blue and white)and Lion rampant(the colour is red and yellow); the Scotland’s floral emblem is Thistle and its capital city is Aldeburgh and they’ve got their own language which is Scottish. Moreover, the people in highland Scotland belonged to the Celtic race and those in lowland Scotland were mainly of Germanic origin. In addition, the prefix ’Mac’ or ‘Mc’ in surnames is always Scotland; the most common surname in Scotland is actually ’Smith’ and there are also nicknames for Scotland; In Scotland, the kilt is a very well-known symbol of Scotland; the bagpipes are the most famous musical instrument which are regarded as distinctively Scottish; Finally, the most interesting thing is that the Scots have a regulation for being careful with money.

Wales: The flag of Wales is Dragon of Cadwallader(the colour is red, green and white); the Wales’s national floral is Leek /Daffodil ;the capital city is Cardiff; the people in Wales belonged to the Celtic and they speak Welsh as well; there is a large number of surnames suggest Welsh origin and there are also nicknames of Welsh men; the harp is an emblem of Ireland and the Welsh are renowned for their singing ability.

Ireland:The flag of Ireland are both of St Patrick’s Cross (the colour is red and white ) and Republic of Ireland (the colour is green, white and orange);the Ireland’s floral is Shamrock for Irish, they also speak Irish and the people in Ireland also belonged to the Celtic race ,besides, first names can also be indicative between Scottish and Irish. In Ireland, the most famous musical instrument is the harp which is the same to the Walsh; the Irish are supported to be great talkers.

the Victorian Age

I am especially interested in Victoria who is one of the most famous historical people in the word,not only just what she contributed to the UK but also the person who she is.When I was in my middle school,I have known her from my history course,but just very basic information about her.After that,when I moved up to study in my university,I learned more about her.

First of all,how is the person she is.She became the Queen in 1837 when she was 18 years old,and married a German prince called Albert three years later,and there is a very romantic story about their love .However, her husband died when she was very young,then she had never married with others because she loves her husband very much even all her life.So I respect her attitude of love .Moreover,the most important thing is how she affected the development of UK,even all over the world,she is one of the most successful and greatest Queen in the UK,there were many advances in many ares such as science,economy and culture and so on during the Victorian period.In addition,the territory of British Empire was extending at that time,meanwhile, the Britain's army and navy was the most powerful at the Victorian Age. In generally,she obtained a giant achievements in different ares when she was the Queen of the UK.
She built the most famous era which chinese people call :Sun does not set the Empire.I really admire her abilities in the policy and leading .