Weekday Family Life in Britain Getting up Clock rings -early cup of tea in bed. Take turns to wash themselves. Pick up morning newspaper and milk bottle. Breakfast, usually in kitchen. Go off to school and work. Morning Travel to work in rush hour (高峰时间), 8:00-9:00a. m. Break for tea or coffee in the middle of the morning. Quick meal and drink for mother and children at home at 11:00 Noon Lunch or fast food in can-school meal. Lunch brought from home or bought at shop. Quick meal for housewife at home. Early Afternoon Cups of tea in factories and offices. Tea for mother and children at home. Late Afternoon “High tea” , often in the North; a hot meal, fast food, tea, etc. Children under three have small meal or mild and biscuits; then have a short sleep. Evening Hoot supper for family, if they have not had “ high tea”. Watch television, listen to the radio, or read newspapers. do school homework. Go out to parties, meetings, etc. Going to bed Have a hot drink. Wash face and hands. Get into bed.