1. From Buckingham Palace to Oxford, the UK is loaded with wonderful
icons (标志) of past eras. But it has also modernized with confidence. It's now
better known for vibrant (充满活力的) cities with great nightlife and attraction.
Fashions, fine dining, clubbing, shopping—the UK is among the world's
best. 2. Most people have strong preconceptions about the
British. But if you're one of these people, you'd be wise to abandon those
ideas. Visit a nightclub in one of the big cities, a football match, or a good
local pub and you might more readily describe the English people as humorous and
hospitable. It's certainly true that no other country in the world has more
bird-watchers, sports supporters, pet owners and gardeners than the
UK. 3. Getting around England is pretty easy. Budget (廉价的)
airlines like Easyjet and Rynnair fly domestically. Trains can deliver you very
efficiently from one major city to another. Long distance express buses are
called coaches. Where coaches and buses run on the same route, coaches are more
expensive (though quicker) than buses. London's famous black cabs are excellent
but expensive. Minicabs are cheaper competitors, with freelance (个体的) drivers.
But usually you need to give a call first. London's underground is called the
Tube. It's very convenient and can get you to almost any part of the
city. 4. The UK is not famous for its food. But you still need
to know some of the traditional English foods. The most famous must be fish and
chips. The fish and chips are deep fried in flour. English breakfast is
something you need to try. It is fried bacon, sausages, fried eggs, black
pudding, fried tomatoes, fried bread and baked beans, with toast and a pot of
tea. Other things like shepherd's pie and Yorkshire pudding are also well-known
as a part of English food culture. 5. Pubbing and clubbing are
the main forms of English nightlife, especially for the young. Pubbing means
going to a pub with friends, having drinks, and chatting. Clubbing is different
from pubbing and includes going to a pub, or a place of music, or a bar, or any
other places to gather with friends. Clubbing can be found everywhere. Usually
there is some kind of dress code for clubbing, such as no jeans, no sportswear,
or smart clubwear, while pubbing is much more casual.
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Paragraph 2 ______
A. Education
B. People
C. Transport
D. Drinks
E. Food
F. Nightlife
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The UK is a country that is ______.
A. faster but more expensive than buses
B. both ancient and modern
C. humorous and hospitable
D. cheap and efficient
E. traditional and famous
F. clever and hardworking