Sociocultural Elements of English-Speaking Countries
English-speaking countries share the same global language, but each one has unique cultural traditions, values, and social practices.
In the United Kingdom, traditions such as afternoon tea, the monarchy, and historical festivals like Guy Fawkes Night highlight the country’s strong connection to its past.
In the United States, cultural diversity plays an essential role, with influences from Indigenous peoples, immigrants from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. National celebrations such as Independence Day reflect the importance placed on freedom and citizenship.
Canada is known for its bilingual identity, with English and French as official languages. Canadian culture emphasizes respect for nature, multiculturalism, and winter sports.
Australia values outdoor lifestyles, with activities like surfing and camping. Its culture includes traditions from Indigenous Aboriginal peoples, as well as influences from British colonization.
Although these countries share the English language, their cultural identities are shaped by history, geography, and social values, making each nation unique.
(Adapted from: learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)
Read these sentences and, according to the text, decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ).
( ) Afternoon tea is a commonly cultural tradition associated with the United Kingdom.
( ) The United States is described in the text as a country strongly shaped by multicultural influences.
( ) Canada is unique because it has only one official language.
( ) The cultural identity of English-speaking countries is shaped by geography, history, and social values.
Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
- A T • T • F • F
- B T • T • F • T
- C T • F • T • F
- D T • F • F • F
- E F • F • T • F