Would you like to be a politician? If you were a politician,what would be the most important to you:changing your society for the better or representing the views of the people? In the UK,there are worrying signs that...Would you like to be a politician? If you were a politician,what would be the most important to you:changing your society for the better or representing the views of the people? In the UK,there are worrying signs that the British people don’t believe their politicians do either of these things.展开更多
The traditional description of the British family is a father, a mother and 2.4 children(on average).However,figures published by the UK government in 2006 revealed that: 66 per cent of marriages in the UK end in divo...The traditional description of the British family is a father, a mother and 2.4 children(on average).However,figures published by the UK government in 2006 revealed that: 66 per cent of marriages in the UK end in divorce,which is the highest rate in展开更多
Every year,it costs British students more and more to attend university. Students are graduating with larger and larger debts.So is a university degree really worth it?
1 When you were at secondary school,was there a careers adviser?Did he or she tell you that if you worked hard you could do any job you wanted once you left school or university?That’s what happens a lot in the UK,bu...1 When you were at secondary school,was there a careers adviser?Did he or she tell you that if you worked hard you could do any job you wanted once you left school or university?That’s what happens a lot in the UK,but many young people in Britain today are finding the reality of working life very different to the promise the careers adviser gave them.展开更多
1 In certain countries of the world,the king or queen is still considered to be a demi-god.The UK is not one of those countries.It’s true that up until the 17th century,the British king or queen was believed to rule ...1 In certain countries of the world,the king or queen is still considered to be a demi-god.The UK is not one of those countries.It’s true that up until the 17th century,the British king or queen was believed to rule by divine right,which was the idea that God chose the king or queen to rule and that he or she was therefore above the law.The idea that the monarch was above the law ended with the English Civil War,in which King Charles the First was imprisoned and then beheaded in 1649. 2 So what does the British royal family represent for the British people today? Well,a large number of things.The royal family are of course a part of British history and British cultural identity.It just wouldn’t feel the same if there were no royal family（and tourism would certainly be affected）.In addition to that,however,the Queen has important formal duties:展开更多
自英国资产阶级革命推翻君主凌驾于法律之上的统治后,300多年来,英国皇室的地位随着历史不断发生变化,但时至今日,皇室依然是英国历史和英国文化认同的一部分。In certain countries of the world,the king or queen is still considere...自英国资产阶级革命推翻君主凌驾于法律之上的统治后,300多年来,英国皇室的地位随着历史不断发生变化,但时至今日,皇室依然是英国历史和英国文化认同的一部分。In certain countries of the world,the king or queen is still considered to be a demigod(半神半人).The UK is not one of those countries.It’s true that up until the 17th century.展开更多
1 They say a country’s cuisine is a reflection of its culture and national character.Therefore, the UK has always been a diverse country, since every region has its own traditional foods.For example,traditional Scott...1 They say a country’s cuisine is a reflection of its culture and national character.Therefore, the UK has always been a diverse country, since every region has its own traditional foods.For example,traditional Scottish cuisine is famous for its robust character:haggis, Aberdeen Angus beef,shortbread and whisky.展开更多
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing set a lot of new records. In total,4.4 billion television viewers watched the Games during its first ten days,the most in history by a long way.Also,in just one day in August,t...The 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing set a lot of new records. In total,4.4 billion television viewers watched the Games during its first ten days,the most in history by a long way.Also,in just one day in August,the entire Beijing subway system transported 4.1 million passengers,a higher number than ever before.More people from around the world participated through spectatorship than for any other Olympic Games.Truly,the Beijing Games were the most global ever seen.展开更多
The British people have just discovered a new country.It’s called the UK! More and more people are choosing to take their holidays in their own country rather than travel abroad.
Isn’t marriage meant to be for life? Why then do so many marriages in the UK now end in divorce? An incredible 66 per cent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, which is the highest rate in Europe.The rate is contin...Isn’t marriage meant to be for life? Why then do so many marriages in the UK now end in divorce? An incredible 66 per cent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, which is the highest rate in Europe.The rate is continuing to rise as well.Will it get close to 100 per cent one day? What on earth is happening to the UK to cause such a phenomenon? Many consider the family to be the basic building block of society.If marriages and families are falling apart,is UK society also falling apart? Is the divorce rate a symptom of展开更多
British beer and pubs are famous around the world.Things are changing,however.Is this the end of a great British tradition? For thousands of years,the most important two buildings in any British village have been the ...British beer and pubs are famous around the world.Things are changing,however.Is this the end of a great British tradition? For thousands of years,the most important two buildings in any British village have been the church and the pub.In fact, until a place has a church and a pub,it is not really considered a community worthy of a name.Traditionally,the church and the pub are at the heart of any village or town,since it is where the people gather to socialise and exchange news.They are institutions at the heart of British society.After all,the word"pub"is actually short for"public house".展开更多
Have you heard of the term"tweenager"? It’s the new slang word being used in the UK to describe children at either eight-12 or ten-13 years old.They are between being a junior and a teenager, you see.Why ar...Have you heard of the term"tweenager"? It’s the new slang word being used in the UK to describe children at either eight-12 or ten-13 years old.They are between being a junior and a teenager, you see.Why are the press and media suddenly referring to kids in this way?展开更多
If you think of the jobs robots could never do, you would probably put doctors and teachers at the top of the list. It’s easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers, but some jobs need human connection and cre...If you think of the jobs robots could never do, you would probably put doctors and teachers at the top of the list. It’s easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers, but some jobs need human connection and creativity. But are we underestimating what robots can do? In some cases, they already perform better than doctors at diagnosing illness. Also, some patients might feel more comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than a person. Could there be a place for robots in education after all?展开更多
文摘Would you like to be a politician? If you were a politician,what would be the most important to you:changing your society for the better or representing the views of the people? In the UK,there are worrying signs that the British people don’t believe their politicians do either of these things.
文摘The traditional description of the British family is a father, a mother and 2.4 children(on average).However,figures published by the UK government in 2006 revealed that: 66 per cent of marriages in the UK end in divorce,which is the highest rate in
文摘Every year,it costs British students more and more to attend university. Students are graduating with larger and larger debts.So is a university degree really worth it?
文摘1 When you were at secondary school,was there a careers adviser?Did he or she tell you that if you worked hard you could do any job you wanted once you left school or university?That’s what happens a lot in the UK,but many young people in Britain today are finding the reality of working life very different to the promise the careers adviser gave them.
文摘1 In certain countries of the world,the king or queen is still considered to be a demi-god.The UK is not one of those countries.It’s true that up until the 17th century,the British king or queen was believed to rule by divine right,which was the idea that God chose the king or queen to rule and that he or she was therefore above the law.The idea that the monarch was above the law ended with the English Civil War,in which King Charles the First was imprisoned and then beheaded in 1649. 2 So what does the British royal family represent for the British people today? Well,a large number of things.The royal family are of course a part of British history and British cultural identity.It just wouldn’t feel the same if there were no royal family（and tourism would certainly be affected）.In addition to that,however,the Queen has important formal duties:
文摘自英国资产阶级革命推翻君主凌驾于法律之上的统治后,300多年来,英国皇室的地位随着历史不断发生变化,但时至今日,皇室依然是英国历史和英国文化认同的一部分。In certain countries of the world,the king or queen is still considered to be a demigod(半神半人).The UK is not one of those countries.It’s true that up until the 17th century.
文摘1 They say a country’s cuisine is a reflection of its culture and national character.Therefore, the UK has always been a diverse country, since every region has its own traditional foods.For example,traditional Scottish cuisine is famous for its robust character:haggis, Aberdeen Angus beef,shortbread and whisky.
文摘The 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing set a lot of new records. In total,4.4 billion television viewers watched the Games during its first ten days,the most in history by a long way.Also,in just one day in August,the entire Beijing subway system transported 4.1 million passengers,a higher number than ever before.More people from around the world participated through spectatorship than for any other Olympic Games.Truly,the Beijing Games were the most global ever seen.
文摘The British people have just discovered a new country.It’s called the UK! More and more people are choosing to take their holidays in their own country rather than travel abroad.
文摘Isn’t marriage meant to be for life? Why then do so many marriages in the UK now end in divorce? An incredible 66 per cent of marriages in the UK end in divorce, which is the highest rate in Europe.The rate is continuing to rise as well.Will it get close to 100 per cent one day? What on earth is happening to the UK to cause such a phenomenon? Many consider the family to be the basic building block of society.If marriages and families are falling apart,is UK society also falling apart? Is the divorce rate a symptom of
文摘British beer and pubs are famous around the world.Things are changing,however.Is this the end of a great British tradition? For thousands of years,the most important two buildings in any British village have been the church and the pub.In fact, until a place has a church and a pub,it is not really considered a community worthy of a name.Traditionally,the church and the pub are at the heart of any village or town,since it is where the people gather to socialise and exchange news.They are institutions at the heart of British society.After all,the word"pub"is actually short for"public house".
文摘Have you heard of the term"tweenager"? It’s the new slang word being used in the UK to describe children at either eight-12 or ten-13 years old.They are between being a junior and a teenager, you see.Why are the press and media suddenly referring to kids in this way?
文摘If you think of the jobs robots could never do, you would probably put doctors and teachers at the top of the list. It’s easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers, but some jobs need human connection and creativity. But are we underestimating what robots can do? In some cases, they already perform better than doctors at diagnosing illness. Also, some patients might feel more comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than a person. Could there be a place for robots in education after all?
