Things to Know aboutthe UK

From BuckinghamPalace to Oxford, the UK is loaded with wonderful icons（标志）of past eras. But it has alsomodernized with confidence. It's now better known for

vibrant（充满活力的） cities with great nightlife andattraction.Fashions,fine dining,clubbing,shopping一theUK is a-mong the world's best.

2.Most people havestrong 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 bigcities,a

football match,or agood local pub and you might more readily describe the English people ashumorous and hospitable.It's certainly true that no other country in the world

has morebird-watchers,sports supporters, pet owners and gardeners than the UK.

3. Getting around Englandis pretty easy. Budget（廉价的）airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair fly domestically.Trains candeliver you very efficiently from one major city to

another. Longdistance express buses are called coaches.Where coaches and buses run on thesame route,coaches are more expensive(though quicker)than buses.London's

famous black cabsare excellent but expensive. Minicabs are cheaper competitors, with freelance（个体的）drivers. But usually you need togive a call first. London's

underground iscalled the Tube.It's very convenient and can get you to almost any part of thecity.

4.The UK isnot famous for its food.But you still need to know some of the traditionalEnglish foods.The most famous must be fish and chips.The fish and chips aredeep

fried in flour.English breakfast is something you need to try.It is fried bacon,sausages,friedeggs,black pudding,fried tomatoes,fried bread and baked beans,with toast and a

pot of tea.Otherthings like shepherd's pie and Yorkshire pudding are also well-known as a partof English food culture.

5.Pubbing and clubbingare the main forms of English nightlife,especially for the young. Pubbing meansgoing to a pub with friends,having drinks,and chatting. Clubbing is

different frompubbing and includes going to a pub,or a place of music,or any other places togather with friends.Clubbing can be found everywhere.Usually there is some

kind of dress codefor clubbing,such as no jeans,no sportswear,or smart clubwear,while pubbing ismuch more casual.Paragraph3__________

A.Education

B.People

C.Transport

D.Drinks

E.Food