SPECJALNOŚCIOWE BIZ-PRAW ANGIELSKIE krótkie odpowiedzi

UK government system

The UK is a parliamentary monarchy. The monarch is the head of state but has mainly ceremonial functions. Real power lies in Parliament and the Prime Minister.

Beowulf

Beowulf is an Old English heroic epic about a warrior fighting monsters. It uses alliteration, focuses on heroism and fate, and combines pagan themes with Christian elements (references to God and Bible (Cain, Satan), good vs evil, divine will).

Regions of the UK

The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has diverse geography and economy; major cities include London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.

Historical sites in the UK

Examples: Stonehenge, Tower of London, Hadrian’s Wall, Westminster Abbey, Edinburgh Castle.

The Red Badge of Courage

The title symbolizes courage gained through experience. The novel is important for its realistic portrayal of war psychology.

Inflectional suffixes

English has 8 inflectional suffixes: -s (plural), -’s (possessive), -s (3rd person), -ed, -en, -ing, -er, -est.

UK and Commonwealth

The UK is a sovereign state. The Commonwealth is an international organization of former British territories cooperating politically and culturally.

USA government system

The USA has a federal system with separation of powers. Congress (House + Senate) makes laws, the President is elected separately. Main parties: Democrats and Republicans.

History of English language

Key events: Anglo-Saxon settlement, Viking invasions, Norman Conquest, Great Vowel Shift, colonization and globalization

Shakespearean drama

Elizabethan drama was popular and public. Shakespeare introduced complex characters, poetic language and universal themes (love, power, fate).