英国社会文化第五章英语社会文化课课件.pptVIP

Their Ways of Life Exclusiveness Conservativeness Politeness Day to day etiquette 礼节 Love of privacy Stiff upper lip坚定沉着 Sense of humor Eating Britain has a very diverse population due to the large number of immigrants, this provoked that the food was diversified. British food has traditionally been based on beef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish and generally served with potatoes and one other vegetable. The most common and typical foods eaten in Britain include sandwich, fish and chips, pies like the Cornish pasty, trifle and roasts dinners. Britain has relatively few public holidays compared with other European countries. They are usually described as Bank Holidays because they are days when banks are officially closed. Education is an important part of British life，because a highly developed nation depends upon educated professionals and a skilled workforce. The literacy rate in Britain is one of the highest in the world at over 99 percent. Children are required by law to have an education until they are 16 years old. Primary Secondary Education Education is free for all children from 5 to 18. Childrens education in England is normally divided into two separate stages. They begin with primary education at the age of 5(at age 4 in Northern Ireland) and this usually lasts until they are 11. They study English, arithmetic, science, religious education, history, geography, music, art and crafts, physical education, and information technology (computers). At the age of 11, they move on to regular high schools, known as secondary schools, where they stay until they reach 16 ,17 or 18 years of age. Higher Education Higher education refers to a level of education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, institutes of technology and other collegiate level institutions, such as vocational schools, trade schools and career colleges that award academic degrees or professional certifications. Top 10 Universities i