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Being Different — British Character

The British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as token of Britishness. In these use the same scales that are used nearly everywhere else in the world. But it has had only limited The British can be particularly and stubbornly conservative about anything which is perceived as token of Britishness. In these matters, their conservatism can combine with their individualism; they are rather proud of being different. It is, for example, difficult to imagine that they will ever agree to change from driving on the left-hand side of the road to driving on the right. It doesn’t matter that nobody can think of any intrinsic advantage in driving on the left. Why should they change just to be like everyone else? Indeed, as far as they are concerned, not being like everyone else is a good reason not to change.

Developments at European Union (EU) level which might cause a change in some everyday aspect of British life are usually greeted with suspicion and hostility. The British government has been trying for years and years to promote the metric system and to get British people to use the same scales that are used nearly everywhere else in the world. But it has had only limited success. Everybody in Britain still shops in pounds and ounces. The weather forecasters on the TV use the Celsius scale of temperature. But nearly everybody still thinks in Fahrenheit. British people continue to measure distances, amounts of liquid and themselves using anywhere else in Europe. Even the use of the 24-hour clock is comparatively restricted.

British governments continue to put their clocks back at the end of summer on a different date from every other country in Europe; they have so far resisted pressure from business people to adopt central European Time, remaining stubbornly one hour behind; they continue to start their financial year not, as other countries do at the beginning of the calendar year but at the beginning of April!



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  30. Перевод слова limitedLimited — ограниченный, узкий Перевод слова Limited number — ограниченное число, небольшое количество limited ideas — ограниченные идеи limited views — узкие взгляды limited monarchy — конституционная (ограниченная) монархия He is a very Limited man. Он очень ограниченный человек. Seating is Limited to 500. Количество мест ограничено до 500. The event is Limited to invited ... Читать далее...
  31. British Cuisine — Английская кухняSome people criticize English food. They say it’s unimaginable, boring, tasteless, it’s chips with everything and totally overcooked vegetables. The basic ingredients, when fresh, are so full of flavour that British haven’t had to invent sauces to disguise their natural taste. What can compare with fresh pees or new potatoes just boiled and served with ... Читать далее...
  32. The British Media — Средства массовой информации ВеликобританииThe British Media consists of the press and radio and TV broadcasting. Now a couple of words about papers. First of all there is no subscription. You may buy any on sale. There are two main types of newspapers: the «popular» papers and the «quality» papers. The popular papers are less in size, with many ... Читать далее...
  33. Характер/ CharacterНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Character Характер Character is a set of personal traits that help someone to live, love, chose, decide, communicate and even survive. The word “character” has a Greek origin and means a sign or distinguishing feature. It defines the features of behavior of a certain person and influences his ... Читать далее...
  34. The British PressТопик Британская пресса рассказывает, какие виды газет существуют в Великобритании. Есть «серьезные» национальные газеты и есть «популярные». В популярных газетах – огромные заголовки, небольшие по объему статьи и множество фотографий, поэтому такие газеты легко читаются и имеют большой успех. Серьезные национальные издания адресованы читателям, заинтересованным вопросами внешней и внутренней политики, новостям экономики. Так как британцы ... Читать далее...
  35. American and British schools — Американские и Британские школыIn 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»). ... Читать далее...
  36. 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, ... Читать далее...
  37. British CuisineТопик Британская кухня рассказывает об английской еде, которую многие иностранцы считают слишком простой и безвкусной. Британцы не привыкли к сложным соусам и многочисленным приправам, для них привычнее подать блюдо «без изысков», чтобы подчеркнуть вкус самого продукта. Настоящая английская еда готовится дома, а не в ресторанах. Многие считают, что понятия «английская кухня» — вообще не существует, ... Читать далее...
  38. «Английские традиции и обычаи» (British traditions and customs)Every nation becomes special by means of its own traditions and customs. There is no other nation that clings to the past with the tenacity of the British. They are really proud of their traditions, they cherish them. When we think of Britain we often think of people drinking white tea, eating fish and chips, ... Читать далее...
  39. Значение идиомы turn the scales[turn the scales] {v. phr.} To affect the balance in favor of oneparty or group against the other. It could well be that the speechhe made turned the scales in their favor....
  40. British Musicians — Британские музыкантыThe British have not been regarded as a particularly musical people and, from the end of the 17th century until the 20th century, there were relatively few British composers of international renown. Before the 16th century, musical life was centred on the church, especially the cathedrals and the royal chapels. The choral works of John ... Читать далее...

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