- •Content
- •The english language
- •English-speaking countries
- •Snapshots of britain fact file
- •Symbols The Statue of Britannia in Plymouth
- •Symbols within the United Kingdom
- •Public holidays in the united kingdom
- •Christmas Traditions
- •2. What does the word “carol” originally mean?
- •3. According to the text, which statement is correct?
- •A sense of identity
- •Vocabulary
- •Vocabulary
- •Internet resourses
- •The system of government
- •Vocabulary
- •Internet resourses
- •Further and higher education
- •Vocabulary
- •Additional material Education in England
- •Vocabulary
- •Vocabulary – education
- •Exam fever
- •Internet resourses
- •Snapshots of the United States of America
- •Vocabulary
- •The Map of the usa
- •Government and elections
- •Vocabulary
- •The branches of the government
- •The capital of the United States
- •Vocabulary
- •Washington, d.C.
- •Higher education in the United States
- •Vocabulary
- •Higher education in the usa
- •Colleges
- •American holidays Religious and Nonreligious Holidays
- •Vocabulary
- •New Year's Day
- •Comprehension Check
- •Snapshots of Australia
- •Vocabulary
- •General description
- •Internet resources
- •Amazing Australia
- •Snapshots of Canada
- •Vocabulary
- •General description
- •Internet resources
- •The first inhabitants
- •Internet resources
- •Snapshots of New Zealand
- •Vocabulary
- •Internet resources
- •Video Materials North Wales
- •Northern Ireland
- •Irish History
- •Industry
- •Images of Ireland
- •New York (The world’s capital of excitement)
- •Test 1 The united kingdom of Great Britain and Northern ireland
- •Test 2 The United States of America
- •Test 3 Canada New Zealand
- •Bibliography
- •625003, Тюмень, Семакова, 10.
Internet resources
1. Statistics New Zealand - www.stats.govt.nz/
2. The official site for New Zealand – www.newzealand.com
3. New Zealand Government – www.newzealand.govt.nz
4. BBC News – country profile - New Zealand – www.news.bbc.co.uk
Video Materials North Wales
Task 1. While watching the movie you can meet some of these places of interest. Can you name them and give more information about them?
Piar University Cathedral Port
Bridges Castles Bays Churches
Statues Centers Shops&Stores Clubs
Mountains Valleys Villages&Gardens Lakes
Parks&Zoo Palaces Seaside Resorts Hotels
Restaurants&Cafes Railway Stations
London
Task 2. Answer the questions while watching these episodes:
Part I Buckingham Palace
1. What is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
2. Where is it situated?
3. What is the centre of the city? What happens there?
4. What uniform do the guards have?
5. What is the job of the police?
6. What traditions has London got?
Part II Greenwich and St. Katharine’s Dock
Where is Greenwich situated in?
What museum can you visit there? When was it built?
Why is the sea important for London and G.B.?
What is the best way to get to Greenwich?
When was St. Katharine’s Dock finished? What is this place famous for?
When does Tower Bridge open?
Part III The Tower of London
Where is the Tower of London situated?
Who built the Tower and what was the purpose of building?
What happens in this place nowadays?
What are other important buildings there?
What ceremony can you see there?
What happens on the Royal Birthday?
Part IV St. Paul’s Cathedral
When was St. Paul’s Cathedral built?
Who did it and how long did it take him to finish St. Paul’s Cathedral? (describe this place)
What occasions had St. Paul’s Cathedral got?
Who was buried there?
Part V Westminster and Trafalgar Square
Where does Westminster lie?
Is Westminster the political or financial centre of the United Kingdom?
Where do Nation leaders and British people meet and debate?
How many Houses of Parliament do you know?
What happens in Westminster Abbey?
Can you describe Big Ben?
What is the best way to see London?
Where is Nelson Column situated in? What can you say about this column?
What other places of interest were there?
Part VI London’s Parks
What is London proud of?
What is the oldest park in London?
What memorial can you see there? Who built it?
What season is the best to visit London park and why?
What other parks can you visit?
What is the zoo famous for?
Part VII Shopping and Theatre
What are the famous shops in London?
What is the biggest shop in the world?
Would you like to visit any theatre or cinema in London?
Northern Ireland
Task 3. Answer the questions while watching these episodes:
What is Ireland famous for?
Why is it the land of contrast?
Why does it have two sides of their nature?
Are the Irish people proud of their music and dance?
How is it located?
Castles and Churches
What was built on the West Coast of Ireland and what for?
What place is holy for people to worship for centuries?
Who brought Christianity to Ireland and when? How many churches did he build?
Has religion been important in Ireland?
What problems have the monarchs got? What did they build?
Music and Dancing
What is the land of music and dancing?
Where are children taught with traditional songs and dances?
Horses
What is a perfect place for a long ride through beautiful country in a riding school?
What opportunities do Irish people have if they like horses and dislike riding?
Sport
Do Irish people like fishing?
What is the fastest game in the world?
What other kinds of sport have you known?
Farming
What is the most important part of Ireland’s economy?
What products do they have/grow?
What is the characteristic feature of their mild and wet climate?
How do they use peat? Where can it be found?
What is another important industry?