11-06-2013 UNITED KINGDOM The United Kingdom is the sixth largest economy in the world‚ and the third largest in Europe after Germany and France. London is the world’s second largest financial center after New York. The most important industries of the economy of Great Britain are the aerospace industry and the pharmaceutical industry. This economy is boosted by its oil and gas reserves. The currency of the UK is the pound sterling‚ which is also
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have. Lionel Logue‚ who is played by Geoffrey Rush‚ becomes his speech therapist. Logue not only becomes the duke’s speech therapist‚ but also becomes an important friend. Especially when the Duke is forced to become the King of England (George VI). When King George V of England died and his eldest son (Guy Pearce) abdicated‚ the duty fell to Prince Albert. He was not prepared for the responsibility since he had suffered from a speech impediment that caused him to stammer and was thus unable to successfully
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Sport in the United Kingdom Claudia Weinsheimer‚ Simon Bracon‚ Thaís Fernández‚ Claudia Weinsheimer‚ Luc Tamarelle Horseracing Horseracing is an equestrian sport‚ founded by Charles the II of England. Also referred to as the sport of Kings due to the costs involved‚ it is a very popular spectator sport in Britain. Annual attendance at the racecourses exceeds six million and the sport is in the top in terms of media coverage. The two types of racing are National Hunt racing and Flat racing
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1. What is the name of the first inhabitants of the British Isles? The Iberians or Megalithic men arrived from the region of the Mediterranean and inhabited the island between 3000 and 2000 BC 2. What part of Europe Off the north-west coast of continental Europe 3. When was the battle at Hastings? 14 October 1066 4. What is the current UK population? More than 62 millions. 5. Longest river in the UK Severn (220 miles). Flows to the South. 6. Name the longest river in the British
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An Unlikely Friendship The King’s Speech‚ directed by Tom Hooper‚ is a film about Britain’s King George VI and his struggle to overcome his stammer. King George VI‚ also known as “Bertie‚” is forced to rule after the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII. With the help of his supportive wife Elizabeth he meets speech therapist Lionel Logue‚ who encourages him to overcome his speech impediment. Important elements of the film are perseverance and the idea that even a commoner could help to inspire
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Speech The King’s Speech‚ is a film about the Duke of York‚ who is suddenly crowned as King George VI of England. The only problem that the Duke of York possessed is that he suffers from a horrible speech impediment that causes him to “freeze up” or stammer in front of people while talking. His wife‚ Elizabeth‚ arranges her husband to attend and be in the presence of a speech therapist. Although King George VI is hesitant at first‚ nevertheless‚ he realizes the treatment is beneficial and ends up
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Film Review—The King’s speech The King’s speech is a historical based biopic about King George VI; the Duke of York (known as Bertie in his family) who went on to assume the throne of England in 1936. The movie was mainly descripting the journey of him to overcome his painful struggle among public speech‚ and how he gains help from Australian therapist—Lionel Logue. George conquered his stammer and found his voice to lead his people to face the most devastating war humanity has ever
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How far do these sources suggest that British rule was accepted in India at the beginning of the twentieth century? To a certain extent sources 1‚ 2 and 3 suggest that the British rule was accepted in India. Source A shows efforts were made to improve the relationship between India and Britain but ultimately it implies that the viceroy should try not ‘to trample on the people’. Source 2‚ similar to source 1 implies that India had no freedom and India was in no ‘position to gain our independence’
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The United Kingdom is a unitary democracy governed within the framework of a constitutional monarchy‚ in which the Monarch is the head of state and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government. Executive power is exercised by Her Majesty’s Government‚ on behalf of and by the consent of the Monarch‚ as well as by the devolved Governments of Scotland and Wales‚ and the Northern Ireland Executive. Legislative power is vested in the two chambers of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Prof. Mariana Murzova Coursework On JOHNNIE WALKER – United Kingdom Submitted by : Dragomir Ralchev Word count : 2342 Date: 31.10.2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. The inspiring story of Johnnie Walker – A Brand Was Born History of company’s development and marketing strategies Mission and aims PEST ANALYSIS 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 MICROENVIRONMENT 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 2. JOHNNIE WALKER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Political Factors Economic Factors Social
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