Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему English Traditions and Customs

of the traditional British dishes, holidays and sports are known all over the world. They are really proud of their traditions, they cherish them.

centre of people’s attention in Great Britain. It lives in Buckingham Palace and there are many different royal ceremonies and traditions in Britain. And of course, the most popular member of the Royal Family is the Queen who stepped the throne at the age of 25.

born on April 21st, 1926 (at 2.40 a.m). Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Elizabeth was born in London and educated privately at home. Her most favourite subjects included arts and sport.

She’s the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a licence.

The Queen has two birthdays. Her actual birthday – 21 April – and her official birthday, which is held on a Saturday in June – when the weather’s better!

She has many hobbies: horse riding, pigeon racing, and football – she’s an Arsenal supporter!

If you are 100 years old
you will get a personal
post-card from the
Queen.

we have weather”. The weather in Great Britain changes very quickly, that’s why it is the topic for discussion number one. Every daily paper publishes a weather forecast. The weather is different: wet, dry, hot, cold, tropical or arctic. In one word it is unsettled and the English have to carry umbrellas. The British carry an umbrella all the time.

has existed since the 18th century. The full English breakfast became very popular after the World War I, in those days it was served at the hotels and restaurants all over the country. The full breakfast consists of sausages, bacon and eggs, served with toasts, grilled tomatoes, baked beans and fried mushrooms.

– light refreshments, including tea, traditionally served around 5 p.m. English people often drink tea with milk; they may or may not add sugar. Tea is usually taken along with finger sandwiches, crumpets, scones, cakes, jam and marmalade. Traditional tea treats also include puddings, buns, muffins and biscuits.

animals. Pets are members of English families and are protected by law. There are even special cemeteries
for animals in Great Britain. There are no homeless cats or dogs on the streets.

their castle. Many British people love old houses and these are often more expensive than modern ones. Many Englishmen have fireplaces instead of central heating at home. They are very fond of open fire and believe it is very romantic. Most English people love their gardens. They enjoy gardening and decorating their houses with beautiful
flowers and plants.

BRITISH HOMES AND GARDENS

use phrases such as “Please”, “Thank you”, and “Excuse me”, very often. Queuing is a national habit. At bus stops and cinemas, in shops, banks, and post-offices and in lots of other places you will have to join the queue and wait for your turn. So, everyone is expected to be polite in the way that is normal to people in Britain. Moreover the English have sentimental love for things. They never throw away old things. By the way, the people in Great Britain do not shake hands as much as we do in our country and in Europe.
Men lift their hats to women, but not to each other.

they measure in pints, quarts and gallons. There are two pints in a quart and four quarts or eight pints are in one gallon. For length, they have inches, foot, yards and miles.

The British and about a quarter of the world drives on the left side of the road, and the countries that do so are mostly old British colonies.

People in England don’t usually do the laundry themselves. There are lots of washing houses in the district.