Teenagers life in England / UK | |||||||
Pocket Money The average amount of pocket money for ven to 11-year-olds is £6.31 per week. The average amount of pocket money for 12 to 16-year-olds is £9.15 per week. What is life of a teenager like in England? Teenagers in England do much the same as kids in America or other European countries do. They enjoy chatting to and texting friends on their mobiles, hanging out with their mates, listening to the latest music on their MP3 players, shopping for the latest fashions or just watching movies on the television or at the cinema (movie hou). In my free time I swim, go into town, text my mates, do houhold stuff with my mum and dad, go on the internet, watch TV and play on my Playstation and Gamegear! I listen to music all the time! I have a mp3 and a CD player. In Britain, most youths listen to punk, garage, hou, rock, pop and R&B. (such as Busted, McFly, JLo, Xtina, Beyonce, Pink, Britney, Justin Timberlake, Mis-teeq) Five Days in the Life of Teenager during a School Holiday Day One I've had an OK day today. I got up at 12 midday, ate cookie crisp for breakfast. Mum went out to Tescos during the afternoon. I wasn't on my own for too long though. Mum only bought food for lunch. I checked my mobile phone during lunch - one of my friends texted me early in the morning and I'd only just noticed it! I nt back a reply and apologid for not replying sooner. After lunch I sat around watching telly and finishing my English / History / German / Science homework. Had dinner at about 6:30, I had a microwave able pizza and crinkle chips. I went upstairs, finished off my English homework, I listened to Avril Lavigne and Dido for a while, came back downstairs at about 7:15, came onto the internet. Watched Emmerdale, then Coronation Street and am now watching Eastenders. Tesco is a supermarket Telly is slang for television Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Eastenders are all Soap Operas Day Two I woke up at 10:45, Mum and I went into town. Afterwards, we phoned mum's mate and her daughter (my mate) to ask if we could come round afterwards, as we hadn't en each other for months! We stayed at our friends hou for an hour and a half - during that time me and my mate browd the internet Afterwards we went to Tescos to get dinner - microwave Indian meal for three (mum, dad, me). Day Three I woke up at 10 am ish, I think. Mum and I went back into Maidstone today, as we needed to get the Sunday Roast stuff for, well, Sunday. We also bought fish and chips for lunch and I bought some new funky crayola spider pens. We popped into to Sainsburys on our way back home. Ever since then, I have been surfing the internet, eating dinner (sausages,mash,beans) and watching a bit of TV. Day Four Mum went to work today, I did some more homework and in the afternoon I surfed the internet. Mum left me out lunch before she went. I also prayed at about 2pm. 长江七号爱地球Now watching channel FIVE. I'm afraid that's all I've done today Day Five I woke up at 2pm, and so did my mum. We went to Tesco at 3:30pm - where mum kept meeting her friends, and we chatted for 2 hours! When we got home, it was already time for dinner(sausage, egg and chips). Afterwards, I did more homework until 2am - and I'm not joking! Favourite Things Results from a survey of 5000 British 12 to 18 year-olds conducted by UK's Bliss magazine in 2004
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What is family life like in Britain ? | |||||||
Changing Values and Norms of the British Family The family in Britain is changing. The once typical British family headed by two parents has undergone substantial changes during the twentieth century. In particular there has been a ri in the number of single-person houholds, which incread from 18 to 29 per cent of all houholds between 1971 and 2002. By the year 2020, it is estimated that there will be more single people than married people. Fifty years ago this would have been socially unacceptable in Britain. In the past, people got married and stayed married. Divorce was very difficult, expensive and took a long time. Today, people's views on marriage are changing. Many couples, mostly in their twenties or thirties, live together (cohabit) without getting married. Only about 60% of the couples will eventually get married. In the past, people married before they had children, but now about 40% of children in Britain are born to unmarried (cohabiting) parents. In 2000, around a quarter of unmarried people between the ages of 16 and 59 were cohabiting in Great Britain. Cohabiting couples are also starting families without first being married. Before 1960 this was very unusual, but in 2001 around 23 per cent of births in the UK were to cohabiting couples. People are generally getting married at a later age now and many women do not want to have children immediately. They prefer to concentrate on their jobs and put off having a baby until late thirties. The number of single-parent families is increasing. This is mainly due to more marriages ending in divorce, but some women are also choosing to have children as lone parents without being married. Family Size糖醋鱼块 On average 2.4 people live as a family in one home Britain. This is smaller than most other European countries. | |||||||
How do children celebrate birthdays in England |
We look forward to our birthdays for 364 days a year! We invite special people to celebrate with us. The Prents Prents are opened as soon as the children are awake. They can't wait for the birthday cake later in the day! The Cards Friends and family nd birthday cards. Sending birthday cards is a custom that began in England about 100 years ago. The Party The birthday child will have a party to which friends and family are invited. Visitors to the party bring prents for the birthday child. The children play games such as musical chairs and pass the parcel. The Cake The birthday cake is decorated on a theme. A candle for each year is lit and placed on top and the child blows out the candles making a wish. We don't put objects inside the cake as stated on many websites. The Bumps It ud to be traditional for the birthday child to have the bumps. Friends would hold the child by the legs and under the arms and lift the child up and down bumping them gently on the ground. The number of bumps given is the age of the child plus one for extra good luck. As this can be dangerous, clapping is often done instead. School / Work Some children do take sweets into school to share with their classmates on their birthdays. Adults also take cakes into their work place to celebrate their birthdays. |
What do British people like doing at the weekends ? | |
The weekends are a time for families in Britain. Often the parents are not at work having worked a five day week from Monday to Friday. Saturdays are a busy time for shops with many families going shopping. Sundays ud to be a very special day of the week in Britain. It was the one day of the week for 'worship and rest'. The shops were clod and most people were at home or at church. Popular leisure activities on Sunday ud to be going to church and doing odd jobs around the home such as gardening and DIY. Until a few years ago shops were not permitted to open on a Sunday. Sundays today are becoming like any other day other week with shops open. Some families will now spend their time shopping rather than going to church or they will combine the two activities. Britain is becoming a far less Christian country with fewer people regularly attending Church.Many Christian's believe that Sunday should be kept special, as a time given to worshipping God. They think it is important for Christians to meet together, listen to readings from the Bible and celebrate Holy Communion. Others believe that it is important that families have time to be together. (The shopping hours on a Sunday are less than on any other day of the week.) How do people spend their free time? People enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities in Britain. An Euro stat survey, the EU's statistical office, discovered that people in Britain spend about 45% of their free time watching television, 24% of their free time socializing, 22-23% on sport and hobbies, and 10% on other activities. Other popular leisure activities are listening to the radio, listening to pre-recorded music, reading, DIY, gardening, eating out and going to the cinema. Television The most common leisure activity in the UK is watching television. The average viewing time is 25 hours per person per week. Almost all houholds have at least one television t. The proportion of houholds using satellite, cable or digital television was 44 per cent in 2002. Many television programmes are about wildlife, animals, holidays, cooking and gardening. All the things are much cherished by British people. Radio People in Britain listen to an average 15 hours and 50 minutes of radio each week. The only radio I listen to is the Top 40. I like to find out who is number one in the pop charts each week. " My parents listen to the radio in the mornings and when we are having our evening meal." Digital Devices In 2005/06, 88 per cent of UK houholds had a CD player and 79 per cent a mobile phone. In April to June 2006, 26 per cent of people aged 15 and over owned an MP3 player. In January to April 2006, 56 per cent of houholds in Great Britain had a desktop computer, 30 per cent had a portable or laptop computer, and 7 per cent had a handheld computer. Entertaining The cond most popular activity in Britain is visiting or entertaining friends or relations. "Mum and Dad go out and visit friends at least once a week. Sometime me and my brother go too. Every Wednesday after school James and I go to e our gran." Cinema (Movie hou) Britons made 123 million visits to the cinema in 1998 making it the most popular cultural activity in the UK. "I like to go to the cinema with my friends at the weekend whenever there is a good movie on." Eating out Eating out has grown in popularity, with British people spending in 1999 an average of £5.63 per person per week on food (excluding alcohol) outside the home. "We go to McDonalds at least once a week. Sometimes we have a pizza delivered to our hou. Occasionally we will go to a restaurant." Homes and Gardens The British are known as a nation of gardeners. Most people have a garden on their property. Gardening has been a popular pastime since Roman times.Many people in Britain are proud of their hous and gardens. They want their hous and gardens to look nice. Every town in Britain has one or more DIY (Do it Yourlf) centres and garden centres. The are like supermarkets for the home and garden. The places are very popular with British home-owners at the weekends. "We don't have a big garden like some people. Dad likes to mow the lawn. Sometimes I help him. Mum looks after the flowers. She weeds the garden so that the garden looks good. I am growing some vegetables in my garden." Activities outside the home Saturday is traditionally the day for shopping and watching sports. Retail Therapy (Shopping) A newspaper survey found that 20 per cent of women are compulsive shoppers. Saturday is the main day when we go shopping. Sometimes we will go into town after school. Sports and Physical Recreation Sports and physical recreation have always been popular. Local governments provide cheap sport and leisure facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, parks and golf cours. People go to watch other people play sports like football or take part in sports themlves. Pubs (Public Hous) Going to the pub is the most popular leisure activity outside the home. | |
What is a pub? The word pub is short for public hou. There are over 60,000 pubs in the UK (53,000 in England and Wales, 5,200 in Scotland and 1,600 in Northern Ireland). One of the oldest pubs, Fighting Cocks in St. Albans, Herts, is located in a building that dates back to the eleventh century. A Pub Pubs are popular social meeting places Pubs are an important part of British life. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there. 月明珠Pubs often have two bars, one usually quieter than the other, many have a garden where people can sit in the summer. Children can go in pub gardens with their parents. Groups of friends normally buy 'rounds' of drinks, where the person who turn it is will buy drinks for all the members of the group. It is sometimes difficult to get rved when pubs are busy: people do not queue, but the bar staff will usually try and rve tho who have been waiting the longest at the bar first. If you spill a stranger's drink by accident, it is good manners (and prudent) to offer to buy another drink. British Beer Most pubs belong to a brewery (a company which makes beer) but ll many different kinds of beer, some on tap (from a big container under the bar) and some in bottles. The most popular kind of British beer is bitter, which is dark and rved at room temperature (not hot, not cold). British beer is brewed from malt and hops. More popular today though is lager, which is lighter in colour and rved cold. Guinness, a very dark, creamy kind of beer called a stout, is made in Ireland and is popular all over Britain. In the West of England, cider made from apples, is very popular. Like wine, it is described as sweet or dry, but is drunk in beer glass and can be stronger than beer. Beers are rved in "pints" for a large glass and "halves" for a smaller one. Other Beers rved Most pubs offer a complete range of beers, local and imported, with German, Belgian and French beers being in demand. 一千米怎么跑Pubs ll soft drinks as well as alcohol Although most people think pubs are places where people drink alcohol, pubs in fact ll soft drinks (non alcoholic) drinks too. British people drink an average of 99.4 litres of beer every year. More than 80% of this beer is drunk in pubs and clubs. Opening Hours British pubs are required to have a licence, which is difficult to obtain, and allows the pub to operate for up to 24 hours. Most pubs are open from 11 to 11. Pub Food Nearly all pubs ll pub lunches. One of the is the Ploughman's Lunch which is a great wedge of Cheddar chee, some bread, some pickle, and an onion. Other typical pub foods are scampi (kind of shellfish) and chips (fried potatoes), pie and chips, and chicken and chips. Pub Names Pubs have traditional names which date back over 600 years. Some typical names are The Chequers, The White Swan, The Crown, The King's Arms, The Red Lion and The White Hor. People often refer to the pub by its name when giving directions:Turn left at the Ro and Crown. There is usually a sign outside the pub showing the pub's name with a picture. Did you know? If a church has the name St. Mary's the nearest pub is traditionally called The Star. Games Various games, especially darts, are common features of pubs; many of the old country pubs continue to promote traditional games, such as 'Bat and Trap' (played in Kent) which have been played for hundreds of years. Licensing Laws The legal age to purcha alcohol is 18. People aged 16 and 17, with the licene's permission, may consume only 1 glass of wine, beer or cider with a table meal in specific areas of the premis, providing they're with an adult and the adult orders it (England & Wales only, Scotland no adult required to be prent). It is illegal to ll alcohol to someone who already appears drunk. You may not buy alcohol for a drunk person on licend premis. All off-sales are advid to ask for photographic ID if the person looks under 21. Purchasing alcohol on behalf of a minor will result in an £80 on-the-spot fine. Fourteen-year-olds may enter a pub unaccompanied by an adult if they order a meal. Children may enter a pub with their parents until , which lets families enjoy reasonably priced pub meals together, and allows pubs to continue in their traditional roles as community centers. Legal age for drinking alcohol at home The legal age for drinking in one's home is 5 provided parental connt is given. Children under 5 must not be given alcohol unless under medical supervision in an emergency.浮反义词 Customs Customs in British pubs differ from tho in American bars. In most pubs in Britain, you must go to the bar to order drinks and food and pay for your purcha immediately, there is no table rvice. Bartenders are called "barmen" and "barmaids" and they do not expect frequent tipping. To tip a barman or barmaid, it is customary to tell him to "would you like a drink yourlf?" Some pubs have a waiting rvice, where orders are taken by waiters at the tables and not paid for immediately. There is usually a sign in the pub which tells you that diners will be rved at the table. It is customary to tip your waiter/waitress at the end of the meal (approx 10%). Sometimes this is included in the bill. The landlord is the owner/ one in charge of the pub. | |
Acceptable Behaviour in England | ||
Plea note: We have mainly written about England, as that is the country within the UK where our students live. We would be very happy for schools and visitors to nd us information we can add to our website on Wales and Scotland. The English are said to be rerved in manners, dress and speech. We are famous for our politeness, lf-discipline and especially for our n of humour. Basic politeness (plea, thank you, excu me) is expected. How to greet someone English people are quite rerved when greeting one another. A greeting can be a bright 'Hello' 'Hi' or 'Good morning', when you arrive at work or at school. Terms of Endearment - Names we may call you You may be called by many different 'affectionate' names, according to which part of the England you are visiting. Do not be offended, this is quite normal. For example, you may be called dear, dearie, flower, love, chick, chuck, me duck, me duckie, mate, guv, son, ma'am, madam, miss, sir, or treacle, according to your x, age and location.
Interesting Fact The 'affectionate' name 'duck' is thought to come from the Anglo-Saxon word 'ducis' which was meant as a term of respect; similar to the Middle English 'duc', 'duk' which denotes a leader, commander, general; from which comes the title 'Duke' and the Old French word 'ducheé' - the territory ruled by a Duke. Visiting people in their hous When being entertained at someone's home it is nice to take a gift for the host and hostess. A bottle of wine, bunch of flowers or chocolates are all acceptable. Sending a thank you note is also considered appropriate. Eating We eat continental style, with fork in the left hand and the knife in the right. Manners are Important DOs and DON'TS (Taboos) in England Do stand in line: In England we like to form orderly queues (standing in line) and wait patiently for our boarding a bus. It is usual to queue when required, and expected that you will take your correct turn and not push in front. 'Queue jumping' is frowned upon. Do take your hat off when you go indoors (men only) It is impolite for men to wear hats indoors especially in churches. Nowadays, it is becoming more common to e men wearing hats indoors. However, this is still en as being impolite, especially to the older generations. text taken from and copyright Do say "Excu Me": If someone is blocking your way and you would like them to move, say excu me and they will move out of your way. Do Pay as you Go: Pay for drinks as you order them in pubs and other types of bars. Do say "Plea" and "Thank you": It is very good manners to say "plea" and "thank you". It is considered rude if you don't. You will notice in England that we say 'thank you' a lot. text taken from and copyright Do cover your Mouth: When yawning or coughing always cover your mouth with your hand. Do Shake Hands: When you are first introduced to someone, shake their right hand with your own right hand. Do say sorry: If you accidentally bump into someone, say 'sorry'. They probably will too, even if it was your fault! This is a habit and can be en as very amusing by an 'outsider'. Do Smile: text taken from and copyright A smiling face is a welcoming face. Do Drive on the left side of the road Do open doors for other people Men and women both hold open the door for each other. It depends on who goes through the door first. Do not greet people with a kiss: 教师资格证下半年We only kiss people who are clo friends and relatives. Avoid talking loudly in public It is impolite to stare at anyone in public. Privacy is highly regarded. text taken from and copyright Do not ask a lady her age It is considered impolite to ask a lady her age Do not pick your no in public: We are disgusted by this. If your nostrils need de-bugging, u a handkerchief. Avoid doing gestures such as backslapping and hugging This is only done among clo friends. Do not spit. Spitting in the street is considered to be very bad mannered. Do not burp in public You may feel better by burping loudly after eating or drinking, but other people will not! If you can not stop a burp from bursting out, then cover your mouth with your hand and say 'excu me' afterwards. Do not pass wind in public text taken from and copyright Now how can we say this politely? Let's say that you want to pass wind. What do you do? Go somewhere private and let it out. If you accidentally pass wind in company say 'pardon me'. It is impolite speak with your mouth full of food Do not ask personal or intimate questions We like our privacy. Plea do not ask questions such as "How much money do you earn?" "How much do you weigh?" or "Why aren't you married?". text taken from and copyright Never eat off a knife when having a meal. In all countries in Britain ... Women in Britain are entitled to equal respect and status as men (and indeed vice versa) in all areas of life and tend to have more independence and responsibility than in some other cultures. Women are usually independent and accustomed to entering public places unaccompanied. It is usual for women to go out and about on their own as well as with friends. Men and women mix freely. It is ok for women to eat alone in a restaurant. It is ok for women to wander around on their own. It is ok for women to drink beer. | ||
What are Britain's Social Customs? |
NB. Men should never wear hats inside buildings Time British people place considerable value on punctuality. If you agree to meet friends at three o'clock, you can bet that they'll be there just after three. Since Britons are so time conscious, the pace of life may em very rushed. In Britain, people make great effort to arrive on time. It is often considered impolite to arrive even a few minutes late. If you are unable to keep an appointment, it is expected that you call the person you are meeting. Some general tips follow. You should arrive: * At the exact time specified – for dinner, lunch, or appointments with professors, doctors, and other professionals. * Any time during the hours specified for teas, receptions, and cocktail parties. * A few minutes early: for public meetings, plays, concerts, movies, sporting events, class, church rvices, and weddings. If you are invited to someone's hou for dinner at half past ven, they will expect you to be there on the dot. An invitation might state "7.30 for 8", in which ca you should arrive no later than 7.50. However, if an invitation says "sharp", you must arrive in plenty of time. Invitations “ Drop in anytime” and “come e me soon” are idioms often ud in social ttings but ldom meant to be taken literally. It is wi to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should respond to let the person who nt the invitation know whether or not you plan to attend. Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refu by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to attend, be sure to tell tho expecting you as far in advance as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate. A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate means to express your appreciation for the invitation. Dress Everyday dress is appropriate for most visits to peoples' homes. You may want to dress more formally when attending a holiday dinner or cultural event, such as a concert or theatre performance. Introduction and Greeting It is proper to shake hands with everyone to whom you are introduced, both men and women. An appropriate respon to an introduction is "Plead to meet you". If you want to introduce yourlf to someone, extend you hand for a handshake and say "Hello, ". Hugging is only for friends. Dining When you accept a dinner invitation, tell your host if you have any dietary restrictions. He or she will want to plan a meal that you can enjoy. The evening meal is the main meal of the day in most parts of Britain. Food may be rved in one of veral ways: "family style," by passing the rving plates from one to another around the dining table; "buffet style," with guests rving themlves at the buffet; and "rving style," with the host filling each plate and passing it to each person. Guests usually wait until everyone at their table has been rved before they begin to eat. Food is eaten with a knife and fork and desrt with a spoon and fork. |
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