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9. Ulster is
a. the name of an ancient kingdom
b. the Catholic part of Northern Ireland
c. a part of Highlands
10. The highest peak in Great Britain is
a. Snowdon in Wales
b. Scafell Pike in England
c. Ben Nevis in Scotland
SEMINAR 5: THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF BRITAIN
Charles I, Parliament and the Foundations of English Legal System
The British Monarchy as a cultural-historical symbol
Central and Local Governments in Britain
Task One:
Speak on the following points:
a) The revolt of Parliament
b) The historical foundations of the English legal system
c) The English Church
d) Public Institutions of Britain
e) The system of education in Britain as the product of its history and culture
f) British mass media
Task Two:
Make up a glossary of the United Kingdom legal system terms:
1. British Government –
2. The Constitutional Monarchy –
3. Religion in Britain –
4. Higher education in Britain –
5. The British Commonwealth of Nations –
Task Three:
Test your Knowledge
British Legal System Quiz
1. The British Parliament consists of
a. two chambers
b. three chambers
c. four chambers
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2. General elections to the House of Commons are held every
a. four years
b. five years
c. six years
3. The leader of the Government is
a. the Secretary of State
b. the Prime Minister
c. the Chancellor
4. The official religion of Britain is
a. Islam
b. Christianity
c. Hinduism
5. The Church of England was separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th
century by
a. Henry VIII
b. Alfred the Great
c. Oliver Cromwell
6. The British Parliament is often called
a. Buckingham Palace
b. Westminster
c. Westminster Abbey
7. The Government of the UK is formed by the party which wins most seats in
a. the House of Commons
b. the House of Lords
c. the Cabinet
8. The head of the Church of England is
a. the Queen
b. the Archbishop of Canterbury
c. the Prime Minister
9. Oxford and Cambridge Universities consist of a number of
a. colleges
b. high schools
c. faculties
SEMINAR 6: CULTURE AND ART OF BRITAIN
Artistic and Cultural Life in Britain
British Drama and Theatre in the Past and at Present
Youth culture in Britain today
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Task One:
Speak on the following points:
a) British Drama Theatre
b) Music and musicians
c) Art Galleries
d) Body Culture and Sports in Britain
Task Two:
Make up a glossary of British Culture terms:
1. Westminster Abbey –
2. St. Paul’s Cathedral –
3. The Tower of London –
4. The Art of Acting –
5. Covent Garden –
6. The Tate Gallery –
Task Three:
Test your Knowledge
British Culture Quiz
1. The first public theatre appeared in London in 1576 was called
a. the Coliseum
b. the Royal Theatre
c. the Globe
2. The name of the foremost English novelist whose books describe life in Victorian
England and show how hard it was for the poor and children is
a. Henry James
b. Thomas Hardy
c. Charles Dickens
3. The Tate Gallery, which houses a big collection of British art, began
a. with a gift of 65 paintings from the sugar magnate
b. with the purchase by the government of 38 paintings belonging to a rich mer-
chant
c. with the material from the expeditions of Captain Cook
4. The architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral was
a. Sir Charles Barry
b. Sir Christopher Wren
c. John Nash
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5. The national Scottish musical instrument is
a. the harp
b. the violin
c. the bagpipes
6. The composer of the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar” is
a. John Lennon
b. Andrew Lloyd Webber
c. William Gilbert
7. Today Covent Garden is
a. the Drama Theatre
b. the Opera House
c. fruit and vegetable market
8. The 1960s musical “British Invasion” into the US was led by
a. the Rolling Stones
b. the Beatles
c. the Who
SEMINAR 7: BRITISH ECONOMY AND THE WAY OF LIFE
British Economy in the Past and at Present
Industrial Centres
British Everyday Life and Habits
Holidays and Customs
Task One:
Speak on the following points:
a) Main industrial cities in Britain
b) Gross Domestic Product of Britain
c) My home is my castle
d) Popular English hobbies
e) Bank holidays
Task Two:
Make up a glossary of British Economy terms:
1. Exporters of industrial goods –
2. Wool industry –
3. Shipbuilding –
4. Mineral resources –
5. Sheffield –
6. Manchester –
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Task Three:
Test your Knowledge
British Economy Quiz
1. The first country entered the Industrial Revolution was
a. France
b. Britain
c. Spain
2. The British currency is the
a. euro
b. pound sterling
c. mark
3. The founder of Free Market Economics is
a. John Lock
b. John Meinard Keynes
c. Adam Smith
4. In the 19th century Britain became the economic superpower and was called
a. “the factory of the world”
b. “the workshop of the world”
c. “the workforce of the world”
5. The process of moving state-owned industries into the private sector is one of the
characteristics of the policy of
a. Thatcher
b. Major
c. Blair
6. One of the most popular hobbies in Britain is
a. playing soccer
b. gardening
c. collecting stamps
7. Big crowds gather to welcome New Year celebration in
a. Hyde Park
b. Trafalgar Square
c. Covent Garden
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8. In Scotland, the first visitor to enter the house on New Year’s morning is called
a. the First Friend
b. the Newcomer
c. the First Foot
9. December 24th, the day before Christmas Day, is called
a. Christmas time
b. Christmas dinner
c. Christmas Eve
10. A traditional dish served at Christmas is
a. an apple pie
b. turkey
c. cheese
11. Every February 14, millions of people send
a. Valentine boxes
b. Valentine cards
c. Valentine buns
SEMINAR 8: ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES IN BRIEF
The USA: History and Culture
Canada – Bilingual Culture
Australia and New Zealand
Task One:
Speak on the following points:
a) British Empire and its former colonies
b) The role of immigration in the life of America
c) The War for Independence
d) Canada as a bilingual nation
e) Flora and fauna of Australia and New Zealand
Task Two:
Make up a glossary of English Speaking countries terms:
1. American Constitution –
2. The Native Americans –
3. George Washington –
4. The Smithsonian Complex –
5. Thanksgiving Day –
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6. The gold rush in –
7. Sydney Opera House –
8. Tasmania –
Task Three:
Test your Knowledge
English Speaking Countries Quiz
1. The United States of America is a
a. parliamentary monarchy
b. federal republic
c. monarchy
2. The first American settlers sailed to America in the ship
a. Mayflower
b. Aurora
c. Santa Maria
3. On the 4th of July the Americans celebrate
a. the end of the Civil War
b. the Moon landing
c. the issue of Declaration of Independence
4. The main industry of Washington is the
a. government industry
b. heavy industry
c. cotton industry
5. The capital of Australia is
a. Sydney
b. Canberra
c. Melbourne
6. The first Englishman who came to Australia was
a. Captain James Cook
b. Admiral Nelson
c. Captain Drake
7. The biggest state in the USA is
a. New York
b. Alaska
c. Michigan
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8. The first President of the USA was
a. Abraham Lincoln
b. George Washington
c. Thomas Jefferson
9. The US present constitution was proclaimed in
a. 1820 in New York
b. 1763 in Boston
c. 1787 in Philadelphia
10. Nowadays the head of the state and government in the USA is the
a. Prime Minister
b. President
c. Secretary of State
11. The US Congress consists of
a. one house
b. two houses
c. three houses
12. The greatest wealth of Canada are
a. forests
b. flowers
c. minerals
13. The word “Australia” means
a. northern mountains
b. southern land
c. eastern forest
14. The national emblem of New Zealand is
a. kangaroo
b. kiwi bird
c. coala
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PART TWELVE
SUPPLEMENT 1
Topics for the Written Work
“Cultural Studies of English Speaking Countries”
for the Third-Year Students
Britain: General Survey
1. Britain and British Institutions Today.
2. Scotland. The Lake District.
3. Twenty First Century London.
4. The Thames and Some History.
5. The London House.
6. Covent Garden.
7. British Arts.
8. Sculpture and Painting.
9. Artists and Their Pictures.
10. National Gallery.
11. The British Cinema.
12. Music and Ballet.
13. Modern British Composers.
14. Pop Culture.
15. Regional Accents.
16. The English Heritage.
17. The British Institutions and People.
18. The British Monarchy.
19. Oxbridge.
20. Education in Victorian England.
21. English Food and Drink.
22. Religion in Today’s Britain as the Product of Its History.
23. The Legal System.
24. The Reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
25. Privacy in Britain.
26. Class and Language.
27. Language and Culture.
28. Social and Economic System.
29. Anglo-Saxon England.
30. The Invaders and Their Settlements.
31. Towns in Roman Britain.
32. The Roman Conquest.
33. Economy during the Roman Period.
34. Celtic Roots.
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35. Advertising Industry.
36. The Formation of the British Nation.
37. Everyday Life and Habits.
38. Youth Culture.
39. Festivals and Ceremonies.
40. National Character.
41. Bank Holidays.
42. Political Parties.
43. Famous Historical Figures of Britain.
44. Famous British Scientists and Inventors.
45. Famous British Writers.
46. Sport in Britain.
47. British Commonwealth of Nations.
The USA: General Survey
48. Geographical Situation of the USA.
49. American History. Early Explorations.
50. The First Europeans in America.
51. The War for Independence.
52. The Constitution and the First Election for President.
53. Public Holidays and Other Special Days.
54. American English.
55. New England.
56. Middle Atlantic States.
57. The Southern States.
58. The Midwest.
59. The Western States.
60. The Pacific States.
61. The US Congress.
62. Political Parties.
Canada: General Survey
63. Canadian History.
64. The Discovery of Canada.
65. Foreign Relations and Home Policy.
66. The Prairie Provinces.
67. The Most Western Province.
68. Canada’s North.
69. Culture and Recreation.
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