The position that the City holds is due in no small measure to the integrity of its members. The City is jealous of its honor, punctilious in fulfilling its obligations and, where deals of thousands of pounds are made merely by a word, is proud to make its word its bond.
Each morning about half a million people come in from north, south, east and west, and then as evening comes and business finishes they hurry home by train, bus, car or underground. Prior to 1914 this population was almost completely the male one, with top hat, black tail coat, black and white striped trousers, stiff-fronted shirt and stiff white collar. Two wars have changed all that. There are probably as many women employed in the City as there are men these days.
From the earliest times the City has been ruled by its own elected Lord Mayor and Aldermen, and to this day the king or queen of England may not pass the bounds of the City until he or she has had permission of the Lord Mayor, and then he or she comes only as guest.
Объяснение:
I have several hobbies, but my favourite one is judo, which is a modern Japanese martial art. "Judo" means "gentle way". It is a popular sport in the world because it improves self-confidence and self-discipline, memory and attention. Besides, judo teaches us self-defence, respect and patience.
I started doing judo a few years ago. I have been training twice a week in our local sports centre. We wear a white uniform called a judogi. The lessons are physically hard but I enjoy them. Our sensei teaches us patiently and inspires us to become better people. I have already participated in a few competitions.
I am glad that I chose judo as my hobby because it gives me so much: I have become more patient and physically stronger.
Мое хобби
У меня есть несколько увлечений, но моё любимое хобби - это дзюдо, современное японское боевое искусство. «Дзюдо» означает «нежный путь». Это популярный вид спорта в мире, потому что он укрепляет уверенность в себе, самодисциплину, память и внимание. Кроме того, дзюдо учит нас самозащите, уважению и терпению.
Я начал заниматься дзюдо несколько лет назад. Я тренируюсь в местном спортивном центре два раза в неделю. Мы носим белую форму, она называется дзюдоги. Тренировки физически трудные, но мне они нравятся. Наш сэнсей учит нас терпеливо и вдохновляет нас стать лучше. Я уже участвовал в нескольких соревнованиях.
Я рад, что выбрал дзюдо в качестве хобби, потому что оно дает мне много: я стал более терпеливым и физически сильнее.