致用英语英语国家概况14课英国的传统与习俗

Literature: 14th C. Chaucer – Canterbury Tales 16th C. (poetry and drama) William Shakespeare 18th C. (novel) Daniel Defoe – Robinson Crusoe 19th C. (poetry) John Keats, Lord Byron 19th C. (realistic novels) Jane Austin, Charles Dickens
Traditions and Customs in the UK
• Traditional Festivals
Christian festivals: Christmas: giving gifts & spending it with family Easter: the Resurrection of Christ Easter eggs Other festivals: New Year’s Day; Guy Fawkes Day; April Fools’ Day
LESSON 14
Traditions and Customs in the UK
• • • • • • Food and Drinks Music and LiteratLeabharlann Baidure Religions and Beliefs Sports and Hobbies Social Manners and Etiquettes Traditional Festivals
Thank you
Traditions and Customs in the UK
• Food and Drinks
1、Food: traditional: beef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish, with potatoes （classic English take-away food） and vegetables typical: sandwich, fish and chips, pies staple: meat, fish, potatoes, bread, butter and eggs 2、Drinks: tea & tea terms: “tea break”, etc. coffee, ale (bitter), whisky
Traditions and Customs in the UK
• Sports and Hobbies
Sports: football – national sport Rugby Union; Wimbledon championship; cricket; London Marathon; boat race between Oxford and Cambridge Univ. Hobbies: gardening plant growing contests: Chelsea Flower Show
Traditions and Customs in the UK
• Religions and Beliefs (religious freedom)
Two established churches: the Church of England & the Church of Scotland Two established： 1534, by King Henry Ⅷ---------Protestant churches: individual relationship to God, by prayer and Bible reading Roman Catholic: the Pope to be the only authority Virgin Mary to be the Mediator and be worshiped and prayed to
Traditions and Customs in the UK
• Music and Literature
Music: pop music rock’ n’ roll: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones 1970s：punk music---1980s：hip hop & rap music--- 1990s：Britpop
Traditions and Customs in the UK
• Social Manners and Etiquettes
1、punctuality 2、invitation: respond clearly, if change, inform as far in advance as possible polite to bring a gift a thank-you note or telephone call a dinner invitation: tell any dietar food serving: “family style”; “buffet style”; “serving style” 3、personal space