JOKES JOKE 1 The Perfect Son A:I have the perfect son. B: Does he smoke? A: No, he doesn’t. B: Does he drink whiskey? A: No, he doesn’t. B: Does he ever come home late? A: No, he doesn’t. B: I guess you really do have the perfect son. How old is he? A: He […]
A Friend Around the corner I have a friend, In this great city that has no end, Yet the days go by and weeks rush on, And before I know it, a year is gone. And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race, He knows I like
Different Cultures, Different Traits First Encounters in Different Cultures Toilet Terminology In England, the term “toilet” is commonly referred to as “LADIES and GENTS” or sometimes “LOO.” In American English, it is commonly known as a “restroom” or “bathroom.” Politeness in Language In England, two of the most frequently used words are “thank you” and
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A Pond Full of Water Once there was a king who told some of his workers to dig a pond. Once the pond was dug, the king made an announcement to his people saying that one person from each household has to bring a glass of milk during the night and pour it into the
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History and Cultural Traits of the United Kingdom Presently, the United Kingdom, particularly London, boasts a multicultural society. However, its history is marked by the dominion of Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Vikings, which have left a lasting impact on this royal nation. While we often use the term “England” to refer to the country as a
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BBC / British Broadcasting Corporation APB / All Points Bulletin ( for missing people) BC / Before Christ BC / British Council A.M / Ante Meridiem before noon BS / Bachelor of Science C / Centigrate CENTO / Central Treaty Organisation CIA / Central Intelligence Agency CONS / Conservative Party Co-op / Co-operative DM /
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A spectator Sport / Cooking A Journalist Alina Wood gives her opinion about cooking. Cooking in England is a spectator sport. We love watching famous chefs cook on TV, and we buy their books. But do we use them ? A recent study shows that 60 % of British young people can't boil an egg. Four
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“The early bird catches the worm.” This English saying means that if you want to succeed, you should wake up early and start working. “Never look a gift horse in the mouth.” If someone offers you something as a gift, don’t question it. “You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.” When you’re
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Commonly-Used Proverbs We often witness the frequent use of proverbs in our own language. Proverbs enrich the language and add depth of meaning. In this article, we will share these proverbs with you. “A bad penny always turns up.” “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” “A chain is no stronger
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“Justice delayed is justice denied.” There will be no justice if the law is applied late. As a result, people will suffer from the injustice of the system. “All things are difficult before they are easy.” Everything requires time to be completed, but it first needs to be started. Don’t hesitate to begin. “Words cut
