Free-time activities Read the short summary of the text about Ann and fill in one word. Ann’s favourite “thing” is a puppy. Of course, she understands that her is not a at all. He is her best . She takes him for a walk and plays games with him. She was so when he fell ill. But he got well and now he is . She is pleased to have a puppy!
English is spoken as a first language by several countries includingGreat Britain,Australia,New Zealand,South Africa,Canada, and theUnited States.
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The first difference is in the accent. Each country has its own accent. And within each country there are a variety of accents called regional accents. Another difference is the spelling of some words, like ‘color’ and ‘colour’, or ‘theater’ and ‘theatre’. And a third difference is that some of the words are not the same at all. For example, Americans say restroom, Canadians say washroom, and the British say W.C. (water closet.) But all of these words have the same meaning (the room where the toilet is located.)
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Тwo things may help you decide which one is best for you to study. If you are from South America, for example, you will probably have more exposure to North American English. If you live inEurope, most likely you will be more exposed to British English. But no matter where you study English or whether it's British, American, Australian, or whatever, it's good to know a little about English in other countries.
London is one of the largest cities in Europe.The name London has no specific meaning. It was originally used to describe the city of London proper, still referred to as “the City,” and now the financial and banking center of London. Today, the heart of the city consists of “the City” and the Borough of Westminster, also known commonly as the “West End.”
London had a population of nearly 7 million in an area of 157,944 hectares.
Greater London actually consists of 32 semi-independent boroughs (plus “the City”). Each has dozens of business, residential, and cultural centers of its own. GreaterLondonhas followed extensive coordinated postwar reconstruction programs, including successful intensive efforts to clean facades of famous surviving buildings.
Religious Activities
All major religions are represented in London. The Church of England is the established church, but various Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, and other faiths have houses of worship in theLondonarea. Protestants offer independent, interdenominational services. They have Sunday school classes, fellowship meetings, Bible study, and youth groups.
Touring and Outdoor Activities
London is well known as a sightseer’s paradise. Whatever personal interests you have,London’s museums, art galleries, libraries, historic places, pageantry, and parks are bound to fulfill them. Sightseers can explore the city by bus, on foot, and by boat on theThames.
Entertainment
London is one of the richest cities on Earth. It has symphony orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and pop and rock concerts. World-famous British, American, and international artists are often on stage.There are year round offerings of opera, ballet, and symphonic music at the Royal Opera House, the Sadler’s Wells Hall, the Barbican and South Bank Centers, and the Royal Festival Hall. Going out to the movies is as easy and informal as in theU.S.
Restaurants, cafes, and tearooms of every size and price range abound here. Food ranges from fast food fare to exclusive English and international cuisine. Pubs and afternoon tea are two English traditions that should not be missed.
Museums and art galleries inLondoncontain some of the most comprehensive collections of objects of artistic, archeological, scientific, historical, and general interest ever to exist in one city. The most notable are the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery, Tate Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, British Museum of Natural History,and Science Museum.
The British seem to go out of their way to provide entertainment for children. This is especially true during summer and at Christmas. Some of the popular outings are special theater productions, pantomimes and puppet shows, the zoo, concerts, and film festivals.
1)
English is spoken as a first language by several countries includingGreat Britain,Australia,New Zealand,South Africa,Canada, and theUnited States.
2)
The first difference is in the accent. Each country has its own accent. And within each country there are a variety of accents called regional accents.
Another difference is the spelling of some words, like ‘color’ and ‘colour’, or ‘theater’ and ‘theatre’.
And a third difference is that some of the words are not the same at all. For example, Americans say restroom, Canadians say washroom, and the British say W.C. (water closet.) But all of these words have the same meaning (the room where the toilet is located.)
3)
Тwo things may help you decide which one is best for you to study.
If you are from South America, for example, you will probably have more exposure to North American English. If you live inEurope, most likely you will be more exposed to British English.
But no matter where you study English or whether it's British, American, Australian, or whatever, it's good to know a little about English in other countries.
London
London is one of the largest cities in Europe.The name London has no specific meaning. It was originally used to describe the city of London proper, still referred to as “the City,” and now the financial and banking center of London. Today, the heart of the city consists of “the City” and the Borough of Westminster, also known commonly as the “West End.”
London had a population of nearly 7 million in an area of 157,944 hectares.
Greater London actually consists of 32 semi-independent boroughs (plus “the City”). Each has dozens of business, residential, and cultural centers of its own. GreaterLondonhas followed extensive coordinated postwar reconstruction programs, including successful intensive efforts to clean facades of famous surviving buildings.
Religious Activities
All major religions are represented in London. The Church of England is the established church, but various Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, and other faiths have houses of worship in theLondonarea. Protestants offer independent, interdenominational services. They have Sunday school classes, fellowship meetings, Bible study, and youth groups.
Touring and Outdoor Activities
London is well known as a sightseer’s paradise. Whatever personal interests you have,London’s museums, art galleries, libraries, historic places, pageantry, and parks are bound to fulfill them. Sightseers can explore the city by bus, on foot, and by boat on theThames.
Entertainment
London is one of the richest cities on Earth. It has symphony orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and pop and rock concerts. World-famous British, American, and international artists are often on stage.There are year round offerings of opera, ballet, and symphonic music at the Royal Opera House, the Sadler’s Wells Hall, the Barbican and South Bank Centers, and the Royal Festival Hall. Going out to the movies is as easy and informal as in theU.S.
Restaurants, cafes, and tearooms of every size and price range abound here. Food ranges from fast food fare to exclusive English and international cuisine. Pubs and afternoon tea are two English traditions that should not be missed.
Museums and art galleries inLondoncontain some of the most comprehensive collections of objects of artistic, archeological, scientific, historical, and general interest ever to exist in one city. The most notable are the British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, National Gallery, Tate Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, British Museum of Natural History,and Science Museum.
The British seem to go out of their way to provide entertainment for children. This is especially true during summer and at Christmas. Some of the popular outings are special theater productions, pantomimes and puppet shows, the zoo, concerts, and film festivals.