Witam, mam do wysłuchania pewnego programu radiowego oraz muszę odpowiedzieć na pytania. Czy ktos by się podjął tego zadania, w celu zobczenia czy poprawnie je zrobiła.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/iotc/all
an episode called “Englishness”
ENGLISHNESS – QUESTIONS
1. What was Jonathan Swift’s opinion about the English?
2. What was the general opinion in Europe about the English around 1650? What historical event caused this opinion?
3. In the 18th century, the reputation of the English improved markedly. What characteristics of the English were especially praised? Which European nation was “eclipsed” by the English around that time?
4. What was the Victorian view on Englishness? Which element of the English heritage was especially highlighted? How was this different from the prevalent beliefs in the 18th century?
5. In what ways was the national character of the English used to explain the British colonial expansion?
6. What conflicting values can be found in English literature? The speakers in the podcast compare values highlighted in the English novels and Shakespeare, what are their conclusions?
7. What did the figure of John Bull stand for?
8. What is a hyphenated identity? What examples do the speakers mention?
9. Towards the end of the podcast (approx. 36 minute), the speakers mention an interesting sociological trend that is present in the UK but absent in the US. What reasons do they give for its popularity in the UK?