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British Table Manners
How to sit: You should sit up straight in your chair. It is not a good idea to lean forwards or
backwards. When you eat, you should not lean towards the plate but bring the knife, fork or spoon
towards you. Don’t pick up the bowl and bring it to you.Noises at the table: It is never a good idea to make a noise (a burp) at the table, even if it is into the napkin. It is considered rude to do this in the UK. If you accidentally burp, say ‘excuse me.’
Using your fingers: Normally we don’t pick food up with our fingers when we are eating main courses. If you are uncertain, the safest thing is to use your knife or fork. There are, however, some foods which we usually eat with our fingers. These include: pizza, sandwiches, burgers, chips (or fries) and fruit.
Passing things: If someone asks you to pass something like the salt, only get it if you are the closest person to it. Never lean across someone else’s food. It’s more polite not to use it yourself first - pass it directly to the person who asked, then use it later. It’s best to taste your food before you put salt on it.
Speed: It’s best not to eat too quickly. Take your time when eating and try to eat at the same speed as everyone else. If there is food on the table, it is not polite to eat as quickly as possible and then take the extra food yourself. Always ask first if anyone else would like some of the extra food.
Your mouth: It is not thought polite to talk with your mouth full of food, nor to eat with your mouth open. And if possible, don’t make a noise. Never lick your plate after eating.
How much to eat: It is polite to eat the food that you have been offered, so a clear plate is a good plate. It shows that you enjoyed the food. If you can’t finish everything and you need to leave a little, that’s okay. You could say something like ‘That was very nice, thank you.’
Table manners
This is an educational Disney cartoon about learning good manners when eating dinner or out at restaurants. Watch it and answer the questions:
1. Where can we use good manners?
2. Why should we use them?
3. How do table manners help us to stay healthy?
4. What table manners are recommended?
5. What food can we eat with hands?
5. What are three magic words at the table?
Post your answers in the COMMENTS below
Elect vs Select
Сегодня на уроке в пятом классе поступил вопрос о разнице между глаголами select и elect. Как и обещал здесь, в блоге, постараюсь дать более подробный ответ.
Итак, близкие по значению слова всегда вызывают сомнение в употреблении. Однако, чтобы не допустить таких ошибок, нужно занть ключевые различия.
ELECT имеет явно политический оттенок, означает избрание на какую-то должность при помощи голосования
Ex. The members of the House of Commons are elected.
SELECT толкование этого слова во многих словарях начинается "тщательно отобранный..." не просто так. Речь идёт именно об отборе на основе каких-то критериев, требований предъявляемых к объекту отбора. Именно поэтому The members of the House of Lords are SELECTED.
CHOOSE это выбор, который мы делаем между несколькими объектами в пользу того, который нравится нам больше. Есть также трактовка свободный выбор, сделанный после обдумывания, обсуждения.
Ex. Danny, come here and choose your ice cream.
Считаю целесообразным добавить в этот список глагол OPT
Ex. I always opt for the better quality
А вот какое значение имеет этот глагол и чем отличается от вышеуказанных я хочу узнать от вас!
Эти сайты помогут справиться с заданием:
www.merriam-webster.com
dictionary.cambridge.org
Londoner's London
There is some additional material to the text
'Londoner's London'
These are pictures of some unusual occupations which may be found in London:
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| A shoeblack |
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| A busker (a person who entertains passers-by for money) |
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| A pavement artist |
What are the most popular shops in London?
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| (for food and small household goods) |
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| (for clothes) |
Is there anything typical about Londoner's homes? Some people live in flats where both bedroom and sitting room are the same. Such rooms are called a 'bedsitter'. Look at the paln and a picture of such a room:
Union Jack
The Union Flag, popularly known as the Union Jack, is the national flag of the United Kingdom.
It is called the Union Flag because it symbolises the administrative union of the countries of the United Kingdom. It is made up up of the individual Flags of three of the Kingdom's countries all united under one Sovereign - the countries of 'England, of 'Scotland' and of 'Northern Ireland' (since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom). As Wales was not a Kingdom but a Principality it could not be included on the flag.
The first Union Flag (1606)
Ireland is represented by the cross of St. Patrick
It is called the Union Flag because it symbolises the administrative union of the countries of the United Kingdom. It is made up up of the individual Flags of three of the Kingdom's countries all united under one Sovereign - the countries of 'England, of 'Scotland' and of 'Northern Ireland' (since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom). As Wales was not a Kingdom but a Principality it could not be included on the flag.
The National Flag of England
England is represented by the flag of St. George
The National Flag of Scotland
Scotland is represented by the flag of St. Andrew
In 17th century a problem arose, which flag should be hoisted on the king's ships. English sailors resented the Scottish colours 
and the Scots scorned the cross of St. George 
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and the Scots scorned the cross of St. George .
On 12 April 1606, the National Flags of Scotland and England were united for use at sea, thus making the first Union 'Jack'. Ashore however, the old flags of England and Scotland continued to be used by their respective countries.
A royal decree declared that the ships of the Kingdom of Great Britain "shall bear on their maintops the red cross, commonly called St. George's cross, and the white cross, commonly called St. Andrew's cross."
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The first Union Flag (1606)
On 1 January 1801, Ireland was united with Great Britain and it became necessary to have a new National Flag in which Ireland was represented. The cross St Patrick was combined with the Union Flag of St George and St Andrew, to create the Union Flag that has been flown ever since.
The National Flag of Ireland
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Why doesn't the Welsh dragon appear on the Union Flag?
The Welsh dragon does not appear on the flag because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, Wales was already united with England from the 13th century.
This meant that Wales a Principality instead of a Kingdom and as such could not be included.
In 1536, under Henry VIII, the Act of Union joined England and Wales officially.
This meant that Wales a Principality instead of a Kingdom and as such could not be included.
In 1536, under Henry VIII, the Act of Union joined England and Wales officially.
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