 126  The answer is interesting, you can find it in the history of Scotland. People say that during a surprise night attack the Scottish soldiers were awakened by the shouts of the barefooted invaders when they touched the thorns of the thistles in the field. That was a good reason to choose the thistle as a national emblem! Cinemas in London There are many cinemas and cinema clubs in London. Some cinemas show lots of comedies and long epic films. Other cinemas show a large number of continental films or films for young people. If you want to know which films are on, take a newspaper and read the best list of films and the time they begin. Some cinemas show films in the afternoon, early evening and late evening. Music in Britain Early in the century, Britain was described by foreigners as «the land without music». It is difficult to believe this now. First-class concerts are given in London. Big provincial towns have their own orchestras. Music festivals are held every summer. Concerts of serious music can be heard on the radio. Choral singing is very popular in Britain, especially in the North of England and Wales. The Welsh are the great singers of the British Isles. Music of all kinds is popular in Britain. «Pop» — popular — music is liked by young people very much. Pop singers get a great deal of admiration. The best songs take part in «British Hot 30» competition on the radio. English Theatres There are more than 50 theatres in the West End of London. Many small theatres and theatre clubs are in Greater London. Some of the plays and shows last for a few weeks. Some go on for years. Most of the shows which go on in the West End are light comedies. 
Some theatres put on the stage more serious plays. The Royal Shakespeare Company at the Ald-wych Theatre is one of the leading companies in England. The National Theatre is one of London’s most famous theatres. The building is modern, the plays are classics and new productions. Outside London large towns have theatres too. Forks and Fingers You eat with a fork, don’t you? It is a usual thing now. But many years ago people didn’t eat with forks. 126 |
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