- •Кратко о Великобритании
- •1. Some general facts about Great Britain. The geographical position and the territory of the uk. The British Isles. The seas surrounding the British Isles. The English Channel.
- •2. Different names of the country. The capital of the country.
- •3. The uk national symbols (the British flag, the English flag, the Scottish flag, the Welsh flag, patron saints of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, the national anthem, floral symbols).
- •5. Climate. Vegetation and wildlife.
- •6. Four geographic and historical parts of Great Britain. Brief descriptions of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- •7. Major cities of Great Britain (London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool).
- •8. The geographical position and the territory of the usa. The national capital. The us national symbols (the national anthem, the national flag, the national bird).
- •9. Landscape. Major rivers, lakes and waterfalls in the United States.
- •10. Climate. Plant and animal life.
- •11. Traditional regions of the United States.
- •12. Major cities of the usa
- •I. Answer the following questions:
- •II. Explain in English what is meant by:
- •III. Choose a topic for project work or a report from those given below:
- •1. Early history of Britain.
- •2. Roman Britain.
- •3. The Anglo-Saxon period.
- •4. The medieval period in Britain (1066-1485).
- •5. The century of the Tudors (1485-1625).
- •6. The struggle for supremacy between Crown and Parliament (the 17th century).
- •7. The British Empire and Industrial Revolution (1688-1837).
- •8. The Victorian age. Britain and World Wars. Welfare State.
- •9. United States history
- •10. Britain and the usa in the late 20th century.
- •I. Answer the following questions:
- •II. Explain in English what is meant by:
- •III. Choose a topic for project work or a report from those given below:
- •1. The political system of the uk.
- •2. The system of government in the usa.
- •3. Britain and the usa: a social profile.
- •4. The British and American character.
- •5. Languages in Britain and the usa.
- •6. Festivals and holidays in Britain and the usa.
- •Independence Day
- •I. Answer the following questions:
- •II. Explain in English what is meant by:
- •III. Choose a topic for project work or a report from those given below:
- •1. English art and architecture.
- •I. Answer the following questions:
- •II. Explain in English what is meant by:
- •III. Choose a topic for project work or a report from those given below:
- •Sources
- •Contents
I. Answer the following questions:
1. What kind of state is the UK? 2. What title does the eldest son of the British Queen/King have? 3. Name the main branches of the British state system. 4. How can you explain the name “the Houses of Parliament”? 5. How often are general elections held in Britain? 6. Who is responsible for the state policy in Britain? 7. How is the government formed in the UK? 8. What kind of state is the United States of America? 9. What principles is the U.S. Constitution based on? 10. What is the Bill of Rights? 11. What are the three branches of the U.S. Government? 12. What is the main function of the Congress? 13. What rights has the US President got? 14. What does the judicial branch include? 15. Name the two major political parties in the USA. 16. What is the density of population in Britain? 17. What are the most densely populated areas in Britain? 18. Are all people in Britain “English”? 19. Are there any national problems in Britain? 20. What social classes are found in Britain? 21. What Celtic languages are spoken in Britain? 22. What is the state religion in Great Britain? 23. What hobbies are popular with British people? 24. What is an eisteddfod? 25. When is the Ceremony of the Keys held? 26. What do you know about the Notting Hill Carnival? 27. What is the most popular holiday in Britain? 28. What is Hogmanay? 29. When and why is Eater marked? 30. When is Guy Fawkes’ Night celebrated? 31. What is the population of the USA? 32. Why was the US often called “a nation of immigrants”? 33. Why is it difficult to define an “average” American? 34. Explain the concepts of a “melting pot”, a “salad bowl” and a “pizza”. 35. What are the largest ethnic groups in the USA? 36. What living standards do Americans enjoy today? 37. What reputation do Americans have among other nations? 38. What are the most important values for the Americans? 39. What is the “American Dream”? 40. When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the USA? 41. What holiday is celebrated on July 4th? 42. How is St.Valentine’s Day celebrated in Britain and the USA? 43. What are the symbols of Halloween? 44. What carnivals are held in the USA?
II. Explain in English what is meant by:
Legislature, judiciary, a constitutional monarchy, the Commonwealth, a constituency, a bill, the Question Time, a life peer, a hereditary peer, the lords spiritual, the Shadow Cabinet, a bylaw, statute law, common law, a system of checks and balances, amendment, the Courts of Appeals, a convention, the Anglican Church, the Presbyterian Church, the Nonconformist Churches, a “melting pot”, a “salad bowl”, the American Dream, DIY, RP, a bank holiday.
III. Choose a topic for project work or a report from those given below:
Elizabeth II.
The British monarchy in the 21st century.
British political parties.
American political parties.
Public holidays in America.
Holidays and festivals in Great Britain.
British and American English.
Celtic languages in the UK.
The class system in Great Britain.
The British character.
The American character.
Religious life in the UK and the USA.
Family life in Britain and America.
Native Americans today.
Theme 4. Cultural life and the arts in Great Britain and the USA.