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«English people as they are»
One of the most striking features of English life is the self-discipline and courtesy of people of all classes. There is little noise behavior, and practically no loud disputing on the street. People do not rush excitedly for seats in buses or trains, but take their seats in queues at bus stops in a quiet and orderly manner.
Englishmen are naturally polite and are never tired of saying «Thank you», «I’m sorry», «Beg your pardon». If you follow anyone who is entering a building or a room, he will hold a door open for you. Many foreigners usually comment on remarkable politeness of English people.
English people do not like displaying their emotions even in dangerous and tragic situations, and people remain good-tempered and cheerful under difficulties.
The Englishman does not like any boasting or showing off in manner, dress or speech. Sometimes he conceals his knowledge: a linguist, for example, may not mention his understanding of a foreigner’s language.
The Englishmen prefers his own house to an apartment in a block of flats, because he doesn’t wish his doing to be overlooked by his neighbours. «The Englishman’s house is his castle».
Ответьте письменно на вопросы:
1) Is there much noise behavior on the streets of London?
2) Why are Englishman polite?
3) What don’t English people like?
4) What doesn’t the Englishman like?
5) What does the Englishman prefer?
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Одной из самых ярких черт английской жизни является самодисциплина и вежливость людей всех классов. Шумное поведение практически отсутствует и нет громких споров на улице. Люди не спешат занять место в автобусах или поездах, а стоят в очереди на автобусных остановках тихо и порядочно.
1. No, there is practically no noise and loud disputing.
2. They are never tired of saying Thank you or Sorry, always hold a door open for you, regardless of the situation English people remain good-tempered and cheerful.
3.They don't like displaying their emotions in public, boasting, showing off in manner, dress or speech.
4.А какая разница между этим и предыдущим вопросом?))
5.They prefer own house to an apartment in a block of flats.
Одной из самых поразительных особенностей английской жизни является самодисциплина и вежливость людей всех классов. На улице практически нет шума и громких споров. Люди не спешат в автобусах или поездах, а стоят в очередях на автобусных остановках в тишине и порядке.