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1、Shanghai International Studies UniversityNobility and Pragmatism in British Food CultureA ThesisPresented to College of English Language and LiteratureIn Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements forThe Degree of Bachelor of ArtsByXXXUnder the Supervision of Professor XXXNovember 2012iAcknowledgementsI
2、 owe a debt of individuals who have contributed a lot to this thesis of mine.First of all, I am deeply grateful to my supervisor, Prof. XXX, who patiently motivated me to conceive and develop the idea of the thesis. The careful guidance and mentoring he has provided to me reflect his generous spirit
3、 and unending commitment to his profession. He leaves me a lifetime unforgettable memory of his erudition, benevolence, patience, intelligence, diligence and a good sense of humour. Secondly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the teachers, who lead me into the world of English. T
4、hey instructed and helped me a lot in the past four years.Third, owe my sincere gratitude to my friends and my fellow classmates who gave me their help and time in listening to me and helping me work out my problems during the difficult course of the thesis.Last but not least, my heartfelt thanks go
5、 to my beloved parents, whose love, encouragement and patience are what I cherish the most in my whole life. Once again Id like to express my sincere gratitude to many people that have made this thesis possible. Thank you all for your advice, wisdom and compassion. AbstractIn British national Charac
6、ter, there are two distinctive aspects: nobility and pragmatism. Britishs nobility and pragmatism is not acquitting themselves well in all aspect of social life, but also show themselves in the British food culture. Britain has a long food and drink culture. In the long development, British food and
7、 drink forms its own system and become an important part in the world. The character of nobility and pragmatism show themselves in many British foods and drink. The afternoon tea is the representative of showing nobility. Pragmatism mainly embodies in the pursuing of nutrient in food material, the s
8、imple cooking method and the idea of eating of British.Britishs nobility and pragmatism which reveal in British food and drink is significant. They give other countries people who have not been to Britain a good impression. Foreigners realize Britishs nobility and pragmatism through Britains food an
9、d drink and get a good impression about Britain. That good impression contributes to improvement of Britains national status.Keywords: British food; National Character; nobility; pragmatism;摘 要英国人的民族性格中有非常与众不同的两点：高贵与务实。英国人高贵与务实不仅表现在社会生活的方方面面，其中也包括表现在饮食方面。英国有很长的饮食文化历史，在漫长的发展过程中，英国饮食形成了自己的体系，也变成了世界饮食中
10、重要的一部分，英国人民族个性中的高贵和务实在英国的许多食物中都得到了表现，其中高贵品质主要表现在下午茶中，务实品质主要表现在对食物原料营养的追求，对简单烹饪方法的追求以及在饮食观上的体现。饮食中所表现出来的英国人民族个性中的高贵与务实有一个重要的意义。那就是给没有去过英国的外国人一种好的印象。外国人通过英国的饮食了解到英国人的高贵与务实使他们对英国产生一种好的印象。这种好的印象有助于英国国际地位的提高。关键词：民族个性; 英国； 茶；食物; 高贵; 务实ContentsAcknowledgementsiAbstract (English)iiAbstract (Chinese)iiiIntro
11、duction1Chapter 1 Nobility and Pragmatism in British National Character31.1 The Character of Nobility in British History31.2 The Character of Pragmatism in British History4Chapter 2 Nobility in British Drink Afternoon Tea52.1 Nobility in the Origination and Development of Afternoon Tea52.2 Nobility
12、in the Etiquette of Afternoon Tea7Chapter 3 Pragmatism in British Food and Britishs Food Conception93.1 Pragmatism in Food Materials and Cooking Methods93.2 Pragmatism in Britishs Food Conception11Chapter 4 The Significance of Nobility and Pragmatism in British Food and Drink14 4.1 The Significance
13、of Nobility in Food Conception14 4.2 The Significance of Pragmatism in Food Style15Conclusion17Bibliography19上海外国语大学毕业论文IntroductionBritain is one of Western European countries, its location on the west side of the Atlantic continental, its 50 degrees N latitude in the north, due to the regulation o
14、f the North Atlantic ocean currents and westerly winds blowing throughout the year, a cool, temperate maritime climate with rain throughout the year. Major developments are: planted forage crops and pasture, and the development of dairy farming, but because of their own food and livestock products a
15、re not self-sufficiency, to rely on imports, so much so that the dishes are cooked by external information on the ring shadow. However, the UK itself is a historical, cultural history of the country, so how much food they still retain the old tradition of eating habits and cooking skills in clever. Logically speaking: the British are generally more popular way of cooking: braise, grill, fried and fried. Of meat, seafood, game has a unique way of cooking; However, they have beef in special preferences, such as barbecue beef (ROASTED BEEF), when the food is not
