Answers to Common Questions About British and Spanish Culture

What Did:

Because the British pub closed at eleven, and the Spanish one opens at eleven.

Why Is:

Because many plays were done by Shakespeare in the theater, and it was burned once.

Why Are:

Because there isn't a roof over the center of the building.

In Shakespeare's Time:

Adolescents performed because women were not allowed to act.

Why Is (Diversity):

Because there are people from almost every part of the world.

What Do (Carnival):

Thousands of people go to carnival to eat West Indian food and dance to Caribbean music.

What Is (Accommodation):

It's a type of hotel in Britain. Sometimes it's called a B&B (Bed and Breakfast).

What Do (Cathedral Window):

The most famous window is at the east end of the cathedral, and it tells the history of the beginning and the end of the world.

What Is (University):

It's one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. 25 British Prime Ministers have been educated there.

Why Was (Currency):

Because they thought that there would be many currencies.

What Effect:

Paso (Step).

What Unusual:

To see the sunset, drinking champagne, and spring.

Give Three (Reasons):

Because their parents were in the United States, they stayed with parents, and they had an old Nicolas Bentley.

When Do (Christmas):

On December 25th, and they eat the traditional menu: "turkey".

How Do (Movement):

Paso (Step).

Why Does (Building):

Because it is an old Welsh building.

What Three (Impressions):

• He was impressed by the magnitude of the event.
• There were some children singing who were only 12 years old, and they had incredible voices.
• Because it is a very dramatic landscape.

How Successful (Competition):

He didn't win the competition, but they published his story.

In Britain (Privacy):

Famous people can't go anywhere without being followed by a photographer from one of the tabloid newspapers.

What Does (Dislike):

He doesn't like waiting in queues.

What Is (Documents):

Because you can find all kinds of documents.

Apart From (Location):

It's dominated by a medieval castle on a volcanic rock; it has a fascinating history.

What Type (Events):

There are many types of events (opera, theater, etc.).

Who Was (Monarch):

King James VI of Scotland and King James I of England. He was born in Edinburgh Castle. He became king in 1603.

What Are (Scottish Sports):

There is a competition of traditional Scottish sports. The competition is called “Tossing the Caber”.

What Is (Kilt Pattern):

It's the special pattern in the material that kilts are made from—the material with the different colored squares.