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1、British Culture diference:geographic location and national traits similarity:contenmporary middle-class culturereserved peoplegenerous and hospitable sense of humor own space and privacyimmigrationManners For A Densely Manners For A Densely Populated IslandPopulated Islandgood mannersindividual free

2、domtable mannersBritish Pageantry And RoyaltyThe British have been steeped in tradition for over one thousand years.British royalty experienced a variety of difficulties.money spent on maintaining the Royal Familygreat force of the British王室成员王室成员查尔斯查尔斯戴戴安安娜娜Class Social System a very rigid class sy

3、stem:lords、earls、barons、viscounts and the offshoots of these families (upper class)doctorslawyersclergymensmaller land ownerpeople acquire wealthwhite collar workersshop ownersmiddle classupper-middle class lowar-middle class bottomblue collar workersan ingrained class consciousness in most British

4、people money has very little to do with the class system in Englandfactors separate the British classes P136EducationAn OverviewEducationAn Overview35:nursery school or day care facility512:free primary school1216:free secondary school1618:tertiary schoolabout 75%students will attend higher educatio

5、nstudents leave school at 16students leave school at 18when 18 pass the A level exam to enter a universityprimary and secondary wear uniformsschool system keep classes separateupper classesmiddle classesworking classesgood public schools less expensive public schoolsstate schoolsbrightest、the less i

6、ntellectually gifteduniversiyiteswork force伊顿公学伊顿公学哈罗公学哈罗公学综合学校综合学校The Health Care SystemNHCEngland:only low income people wothoue payScotland:all people without costmedical insurance Family and childrenMarriage(postponed,only one or two children)Nuclear family(dad,mom and kids)Children(outside in t

7、he fresh air;go to bed early;own bedrooms,but enjoy time together)HousingSingle family houses(semi-detached,flat)Young couples(rent)Living room,dining room,kitchen,2-4 bedrooms and 1-2 bathroomsGarden(outside the house)Food in homes and restaurantsFairly basic(lighter nowadays)Afternoon teaDinner Su

8、nner noon(a large meal)Scottish(healthier diet)beer religionNot attend church regularly(Christmas and Easter,married)Surveys have suggested that nearly three-quarters of the population believe in God and a third believe in concepts such as life after death,heaven and hell.Entertainment Hobbies An In

9、troduction to British and American CultureLeisure lifeMass mediaThe British people can receive all sorts of information from the newspapers,radio and TV programs.SportsMost British enjoy watching and discussing sports events even if they do not actively participate.HolidaySeveral holidays are celebr

10、ated during the year which reflect the history,culture and religion of the country.An Introduction to British and American CultureMass MediaBBCFor a long period,the only television programs in Britain were produced by the BBC.Mass mediaThe BBC Broadcasts from2 national TV channels5 national radio se

11、rvices39 local radio stationsregional radio services in Scotland,Wales&Northern IrelandBBC World Service radio&TV Books do not play such an important part in peoples lives as TV and computers become more common.An Introduction to British and American CultureMass MediaNewspapers The TimesThe Guardian

12、 The Daily Telegraph The Observer An Introduction to British and American CultureSportsFootballFootball Association(FA)games Football Cup Final An Introduction to British and American CultureSportsHorse RacingFlat racing:is racing where horse riders compete on a flat track.Hurdle racing:is racing ac

13、ross the countryside or around the obstacles riders might encounter.An Introduction to British and American CultureSports CricketCricket is one of the earliest sports in Britain to have organized rules and be played according to the same rules throughout the nation.An Introduction to British and Ame

14、rican CultureSportsTennisWimbledonWimbledon Cup An Introduction to British and American CultureOther SportsFishingBoxing Golf Billiards and snooker An Introduction to British and American CultureSportsWhich of the following is NOT a popular sport in Britain?(a)Football(b)Tennis(c)Archery(d)Cricket A

15、n Introduction to British and American CultureHolidaysChristmas DayCelebrated on December 25 A Christian festivalCommemorates the birth of Jesus Christ An Introduction to British and American CultureHolidaysThree traditions in Christmas:1.Christmas Pantomime2.To hear the Queen of Britain to give her

16、 Christmas message through television and radio 3.Boxing Day An Introduction to British and American CultureHolidaysEaster DayA religious holiday Commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ The Easter weekend The symbol of Easter An Introduction to British and American CultureHolidaysNew

17、 Years DayCelebrated on January 1st The main celebration An Introduction to British and American CultureHolidaysApril Fools DayOn April 1st Fake messages“April Fool”An Introduction to British and American CultureHolidaysWhich one of the following is a religious holiday?(a)Easter(b)New Years Day(c)April Fools Day(d)Valentines Day