The information given below contains different points of view of the American students on some aspects of social life in Great Britain.

The British and the Americans speak the same language. But life in two nations can be very different....

'The police. They're very friendly and they don't carry guns.' Claude, Trenton.

'The weather is awful. You don't seem to get any summer heat. It's winter all year round.' Toni, San Francisco.

'The tourists! The streets are so crowded. I think you should do something about them. And 1 can't stand the litter everywhere. It's a very dirty place.' Jose, Washington.

'Walking and sitting on the grass in the parks, especially on a hot summer's day. Oh, and the green countryside. But why is the beer warm? Max, Houston.

'Well, they certainly seem rather unfriendly. Nobody ever talk on the buses. But maybe we haven't met any real English people yet' Eva, Niagara Falls.

'Feeling safe when you walk the streets. Oh, and the polite drivers who stop at a street crossing if they see someone waiting there.' Moon, Los Angeles.

'Driving on the left. It's very confusing. I keep looking the wrong way.' Paula, San Diego.

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