Being Different – British Character

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1. British Individualism – Британский индивидуализм The British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as a token of Britishness. In these matters, their conservatism can combine with their individualism; they are rather proud of being different. It is: for example, very difficult to imagine that they will ever agree to change from driving on the left-hand […]...
2. British Stereotypes – Британские стереотипы There are certain stereotypes of national character which are well known in Britain. For instance, the Irish are supposed to be great talkers, the Scots have a reputation for being careful with money, the Welsh are renowned for their singing abilities, and the English are considered to be reserved. These characteristics are, of course, only […]...
3. British character – Британский характер If you want to form a correct opinion of the British character, you don’t have to concentrate on big cities, you should better go forth into the country, you’d better visit castles, farm-houses and villages and see the people in all their habits and humours. For centuries the British have been known as insular, superior, […]...
4. British Isles Топик Британские острова рассказывает об истории возникновения островов, отделившихся от Европейского континента во время Ледникового периода. Вы узнаете о древних народах Британии и ее завоевателях, как эволюционировал древний язык под влиянием языков и диалектов вторгшихся на территорию страны народов. И только в 19-ом веке английский язык стал распространяться по миру, а после 1930 года, действительно, […]...
5. British enthusiasm about cars – Британская страсть к автомобилям The British are enthusiastic about mobility. They regard the opportunity to travel far, and frequently as a right. Some commuters spend up to two or three hours each day getting to work in London or some other big city and back home to their suburban or country homes in the evening. Most people do not […]...
6. Перевод слова British British – британский, английский Перевод слова British Museum – Британский музей of British origin – британского происхождения his British promoter – его агент в Великобритании He has British nationality. Он имеет британское гражданство. Six British sailors drowned. Шесть британских моряков утонули. She has applied for British citizenship. Она подала заявление на получение британского гражданства....
7. British Youth – Британская молодежь Most 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Aged 16 they can leave home, marry with “parents’ consent”. Age 18 can vote, […]...
8. Driving in Great Britain – Вождение в Великобритании Welcome to the free Tourist Information Line for visitors to Great Britain. For information on visas and immigration, please press one. For information on driving in Britain, please press two. For information on hotels, please press three. For information on public transport in Britain, please press four. To return to this menu at any time […]...
9. American and British schools – Американские и Британские школы In America, all children from six to sixteen go to school. They spend six years in “elementary” school, and four or six years in “secondary” or “high” school. School education is free. At the end of every school year, the children take a test. If a child does well, he goes into next class (“grade”). […]...
10. The Population of the British Isles – Население Британских островов The British Isles are the home of four nations – English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish. Even though foreigners often call all British people “English”, and sometimes have difficulty in appreciating the distinctions, the component nations of the United Kingdom are well aware of their own individual characteristics. The Scots, Welsh and Irish regard themselves as […]...
11. British Homes Топик Британские дома рассказывает о том, какие дома существуют в Великобритании, какие из них дороже, а какие – дешевле и какие из них больше нравятся британцам. There are 22 million homes in Britain – big homes and small homes, old cottages and new buildings, houses and flats. (Americans say “apartment” but British people say “flat”). […]...
12. British Traditions and Customs – Британские традиции и обычаи British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. It is not a secret that every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Great Britain people attach greater importance to traditions and customs than in other European countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. […]...
13. Formality and informality in British Society – Формальности и неформальности в британском общстве Touring around Britain involves observing various formal ceremonies, so the tourists get an impression that the British are generally formal in their day-to-day behaviour. But it is not true. Everything depends on whether the person is playing a public role or a private one. When people are on duty they have to obey some strict […]...
14. The United Kingdom, the British Isles and England – Соединенное Королевство Великобритании, Британские острова и Англия The United Kingdom (or Great Britain) is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244.000 square kilometres. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland (on the island of Great […]...
15. British Commonwealth Топик Британское Содружество познакомит вас с существующим в настоящее время добровольным межгосударственным объединением суверенных государств, в которое входят Великобритания и почти все ее бывшие доминионы, колонии и протектораты. Содружество в “новой” форме образовалось в 1949 году. Содружество не имеет Устава, Договора или Конституции. Все 49 государств-членов имеют равный статус и не являются зависимыми одно от […]...
16. Перевод слова conservative Conservative – консервативный, традиционный Перевод слова Conservative style of dress – консервативный стиль одежды dyed-in-the-wool conservative – отъявленный консерватор conservative estimate – консервативная точка зрения She defected from the Conservative party. Она бежала из консервативной партии. It’s one of the more Conservative denominations. Это одна из наиболее консервативных конфессий. He is the prototype of a […]...
17. British education British education helps to develop fully the abilities ofindividuals, for their own benefit and of society as a whole. Compulsoryschooling takes place between the ages of 5 and 16, but some pupilsremain at shool for 2 years more, to prepare for further highereducation. Post-school education is organized flexibly, to provide a widerange of opportunities for […]...
18. British and American families – Британские и американские семьи British and American families are small. In fact the populations of both Britain and the USA have stopped growing. The typical family has a father, mother and two children. Grandparents come to visit, but do not usually live with their children. Most people get married between the ages of 20 and 23 but many marriages […]...
19. “Праздники Великобритании” (British holidays) Every year British people celebrate their national, traditional and religious holidays. Many of them are quite old, important and well-known. Most of public holidays in the United Kingdom are known as Bank holidays because banks are closed on these days. They are: New Year’s day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Shrove Tuesday (or Pancake day), May […]...
20. British Holidays – Британские праздники Every year British people celebrate their national, traditional and religious holidays. Many of them are quite old, important and well-known. Most of public holidays in the United Kingdom are known as Bank holidays because banks are closed on these days. They are: New Year’s day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Shrove Tuesday (or Pancake day), May […]...
21. British scientists and inventors – Британские ученые и изобретатели Science has been a driving force behind the evolution of the modern world. British scientists have made immense contribution to the different fields including physics and biology. Isaac Newton is considered by many to be one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. He developed the […]...
22. The ups and downs of British monarchy The British people have had a monarchy for over a thousand years. The relationship between the monarch and the people has suffered some serious crises in the country’s history, but the monarchy always seems to recover. Revolution: Charles I The biggest crisis in the monarchy’s history came in 1649 when the king was actually condemned […]...
23. British and American Families Топик Британские и американские семьи рассказывает, чем схожи и чем отличаются семьи в Англии и США. Как правило, семьи небольшие, и население обеих стран растет не из-за естественного прироста, а в результате иммиграции. Очень много неполных семей, образ жизни примерно одинаков, но семьи в Америке имеют больший доход, чем в Великобритании. British and American families […]...
24. Air transport problems in Britain – Проблемы авиатранспорта Британии A very small minority, of mostly business people, travel within Britain by air. International air travel, however, is very important economically to Britain. One of the biggest airlines in the world is `British Airways`. Its ambitious plans for the future include operating an enormous new kind of jumbo aircraft. This will not travel any faster […]...
25. American Character Топик Американский характер рассказывает о том, что общение между представителями различных социальных слоев гораздо более свободное в Америке, чем, например, в Англии. Американцы стараются общаться с любым собеседником “на равных”, считая это более демократичным. Англичане, наоборот, придерживаются более формального общения. Хотя, на юге США сохранились формы уважительного обращения к людям старшего возраста или занимающим высокое […]...
26. Значение идиомы hold on to [hold on to] {v. phr.} 1a. or [hold to] To continue to hold orkeep; hold tightly. When Jane played horse with her father, sheheld on to him tightly. The teacher said that if we believedsomething was true and good we should hold on to it. The old manheld on to his job stubbornly and would […]...
27. British Holidays Топик Британские праздники рассказывает о любимых англичанам праздниках. Их достаточно много: Новый Год – популярнее в Шотландии, чем в Англии, и каждый шотландец носит с собой маленький уголек “на счастье”; в День Святого Валентина все влюбленные обмениваются “валентинками”; в День Матери – дети и взрослые приезжают к своим матерям, чтобы выразить свою любовь и благодарность; […]...
28. British Homes – Жилища англичан There are 22 million homes in Britain – big homes and small homes, old cottages and new buildings, houses and flats. (Americans say “apartment” but British people say “flat”). Many British people love old houses and these are often more expensive than modern ones. They also love gardening and you will see gardens everywhere you […]...
29. City & Guilds для нас – City & Guilds for us English is a worldwide language. Nowadays knowing of English is very important aspect to get a good job in Russia. Knowledge of English gives you additional chance to find a well-paid job in the time of crisis. But it`s impossible to know the quality of English without a special certificate. That`s why more and more […]...
30. British Youth – Британская молодежь (1) Most 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Aged 16 they can leave home, marry with “parents’ consent”. Age 18 can vote, […]...
31. British theatres Топик Британские театры рассказывает об истории появления театров в Великобритании. Свое начало драматическое искусство Англии берет из уличных представлений, которые проводились на церковные праздники и играли роль своеобразных нравоучений. В эпоху Возрождения все направления искусства приобретают более светский характер и отходят от религиозной тематики. Именно в это время появляется революционный на тот момент театр “Глобус”, […]...
32. “Мой характер” (My personality, my character) I have both weak and strong points in my character. I am certainly a bit ashamed of my weak points and I do my best to get rid of them. As for my strong features of character, I value and cherish them. Everyone tells me that I take after my dad as I’m a good […]...
33. Tea Tea plant The tea plant grows best in tropical and temperate places where rain falls throughout the year. Tea can be grown from sea level to about 2,000 metres, but the best quality grows in higher regions. Tea comes from the leaves and buds of tea plants. Wild plants can be up to 9 metres […]...
34. British Youth – Британская молодежь (2) Most 18 and 19 year-olds in Britain are quite independent people. English people say that children grow up more quickly now. Relationships within the British family are different now. Children have more freedom to make their own decisions. For example, children aged 13 may be employed part time in Great Britain. Age 15 is legally […]...
35. Weather and climate Climate is the weather a certain place has over a long period of time. Climate has a very important influence on plants, animals and humans and is different in different parts of the world. Some scientists think that the world is becomming hotter. If you compare Moscow winter and summer temperatures at the beginning of […]...
36. The British Education System. State Education in Britain. – Система образования в Великобритании. Государственное образование All state schools in Britain are free, and schools provide their pupils with books and equipment for their studies. Nine million children attend 35.000 schools in Britain. Education is compulsory from 5 till 16 years. Parents can choose to send their children to a nursery school or a pre-school playgroup to prepare them for the […]...
37. British Military Officer Fitness Reports The British Military writes OFR’s (officer fitness reports). The form used for Royal Navy and Marines fitness reports is the S206. The following are actual excerpts taken from people’s “206’s”…. – His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity. – I would not breed from this Officer. – This Officer is really […]...
38. British Private Education Seven per cent of British schoolchildren go to private schools called independent schools. There are 2,400 independent schools and they have been growing in number and popularity since the mid-1980’s. Parents pay for these schools, and fees vary from about 250 pounds a term for a private nursery to 3,000 pounds a term or more […]...
39. The Council of Europe Топик Совет Европы рассказывает о международной организации, содействующей сотрудничеству между ее членами, странами Европы, в области стандартов права, прав человека, демократического развития, законности и культурного взаимодействия. Будучи основанным в 1949 году, Совет Европы является старейшей в Европе международной организацией. В его состав входят 47 государств, в которых проживают более 800 млн. человек. Совет Европы является […]...
40. British cuisine – Британская кухня Although British cuisine is not recognized as a worldwide celebrity like French or Italy cuisine, but it obviously belongs to one of the most refined and special ones. Of course everyone has ever heard of English breakfast and afternoon tea which are an essential part of the Englishmen everyday life. English breakfast can hardly be […]...