References:

Part I.

Theme 1.

1. Gardiner, Leslie ‘The Love of Scotland’/Leslie Gardiner –London: Lomond Books, 1990. -96pp.

2. Tarchetti, Simona ‘Great Britain’/Simona Tarchetti –Singapore: Smithmark Publishers Inc., 1994. -128 pp.

3. Dictionary of English Language and Culture.-Spain: Longman, 1999.-1569 pp.

4. Beare, Beryl ‘Scotland. Myths and Legends.’-Edinburgh : Lomond Books, 1999.-80 pp.

5. Hill, David ‘Scotland’.-China: Longman Group UK Ltd., 1986.-47pp.

6. www.scotland.gov.uk

7. www.nio.gov.uk

8. www.informationonwales.co.uk

9. www.open.gov.uk

10. www.eurotunnel.com

11. www.invectis.co.uk/iow/

Theme 2.

1. Collie, Joanne ‘What’s it Like? Life and Culture in Britain Today.’: a textbook/ Joanne Collie, Alex Martin. –Turin: Cambridge University Press, 2000. -96pp.

2. Farrell, Mark ‘British Life and Institutions’: a textbook / Mark Farrell -London: Chancerel International Publishers Ltd, 2000.-144pp.

3. Miall, Antony ‘The Xenophobe’s Guide to the English.’/Antony Miall –Horsham: Ravette Books Ltd., 1993. -64 pp.

4. Ross, David ‘The Xenophobe’s Guide to the Scots.’/David Ross –London: Oval Books, 1999. -64 pp.

5. Richards, John Winterson ‘The Xenophobe’s Guide to the Welsh’ / John Winterson Richards –London: Oval Books, 1994. -64pp.

6. www.cre.gov.uk

7. www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook

Theme 3.

1. Struthers, Jane ‘Britain’s History from the Air’/ Jane Struthers and Jason Hawkes –London: Ebury Press Ltd., 1994. –143pp.

2. McDowall, David ‘Britain in Close-up’/ David McDowall –Singapore: Longman, 1995. -208pp.

3. www.Royal.gov.uk

4. www.royalty.nu

Theme 4.

1. Hewitt, Karen “ Understanding British Institutions”. / Karen Hewitt, Mikhail Feklin. –Nizhny Novgorod:.Perspective Publications LTD, 1998. –297pp.

2. Farrell, Mark ‘British Life and Institutions’/ Mark Farrell Chancerel International Publishers Ltd, 2000.-144 pp.

3. McDowall, David “Britain in Close-up.”/ David McDowall.-Singapore: Longman Group Ltd, 1995. –208pp.

4. www.parliament.uk

5. www.electoral-commission.gov.uk

Theme 5.

1. Hewitt, Karen “Understanding British Institutions”./ Karen Hewitt, Mikhail Feklin. –Nizhny Novgorod :Perspective Publications LTD, 1998. –297pp.

2. Farrell, Mark “British Life and Institutions” / Mark Farrell. –London: Chancerel International Publishers Ltd, 2000.-144pp.

3. McDowall, David “Britain in Close-up.” /David McDowall. –Singapore: Longman Group Ltd., 1995. –208pp.

4. http://www.facts.com/wnd/blairfac.htm

5. http://www.johnmajor.co.uk/activity.shtml

6. www.britannia.com/gov

7. www.labour.org.uk

8. www.conservative-party.org.uk

9. www.libdem.org.uk

10. www.plaidcymru.org

11. www.uup.org

12. www.sinnfein.ie

13. www.snp.org

14. www.dup.org.uk

15. www.sdlp.ie

16. www.lgiu.gov.uk

17. www.scottish.parliament.uk

Theme 6.

1. Farrell, Mark “British Life and Institutions”/ Mark Farrell. –London: Chancerel International Publishers Ltd, 2000.-144pp.

2. Hewitt, Karen “Understanding British Institutions.”/ Karen Hewitt, Mikhail Feklin Perspective Publications LTD, 1998.-297pp.

3. McDowall, David “Britain in Close-up.”/David McDowell.-Singapore Longman Group Ltd, 1995.-208pp.

4. www.parliament.uk

5. www.parliament.uk/about_lords

6. www.lcd.gov.uk

7. http://crime.about.com/cs/celebritycriminal/index.htm

8. www.courttv.com/people/

9. www.bbc.co.uk/go/homepage/int/idx/soc/crime/-/crime

10. www.crimelibrary.com

Theme 7.

1. Hewitt, Karen “ Understanding British Institutions.” / Karen Hewitt, Mikhail Feklin . –Nizhny Novgorod: Perspective Publications LTD, 1998.-297pp.

2. Farrell, Mark ‘British Life and Institutions’/ Mark Farrell.-London: Chancerel International Publishers Ltd, 2000.-144pp.

3. McDowall, David “Britain in Close-up.”/ David McDowall.-Singapore: Longman Group Ltd., 1995.-208pp.

4. http://www.britishcouncil.org.co/english/education/colenbes.htm

5. www.educationuk.org

6. www.educationuk-in.org

7. news.bbc.co.uk

8. news.bbc.co.uk

9. www.britishcouncil.org/scotland/education

10. http://www.sqa.org.uk

Theme 8.

1. Farrell, Mark “British Life and Institutions” / Mark Farrell.-London: Chancerel International Publishers Ltd, 2000.-144pp.

2. McDowall, David “Britain in Close-up.”/ David McDowall.-Singapore: Longman Group Ltd., 1995.-208pp.

3. Dictionary of English Language and Culture. - Spain: Longman, 1999.-1569pp.

4. www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/sports.html

5. http://www.peeblescurlingclub.co.uk

6. www.grossi.co.uk/wales/sports.htm

7. uk.sports.yahoo.com/foot/irel/north

8. www.polo.co.uk

9. www.petergracepolo.com

10. www.rbgkew.org.uk/

11. www.nme.com/reviews

12. www.12travel.com/uk/london/gardens/regents.html

13. www.see-scotland.com/sports_activities

14. http://gouk.about.com/cs/welshfooddrink/

15. http://www.dotheresearch.com/travel/internationalrecipes/

16. www.planetroasters.com/faqspics/Tea%20Traditions.html

17. www.heatherale.co.uk/

18. directory.google.com/Top/Recreation/Food/Drink/Tea

Theme 9.

1. Christie, Agatha The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding: a book of stories/ Agatha Christie – London: Harper Collins Publishers, 1994. – 240 p.

2. Traditions, Customs and Habits: учебное пособие/ составители: Балк Е.А., Леменев М.М. – Москва: ИНФРА-Мб, 2001. –126 с.

3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/place-nireland/work

4. www.informationwales.co.uk/

5. www.sojourn.com.my/contents/2000/ 02/200002_lovespoons.html

6. www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/ customs/questions/symbols.html

7. http://www.informationwales.co.uk/

8. www.internet-at-work.com/hos_mcgrane/ holidays/2_curtis.html

9. www.pearlies.co.uk/

10. www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/PearlyKingsQueens.htm

Theme 10.

1. Weightman, Gavin Bright Lights, Big City. London Entertained 1830-1950./ Gavin Weightman – London: Colin and Brown Ltd., 1992.-160p.

1. www.siliconglen.com/scotfaq/traditions.html

2. www.hotel-braemar.co.uk/brgames.htm

3. www.s-h-systems.co.uk/tourism/london/gentlemens-clubs.html

4. www.inx.net/~mardidom/rcidance.htm

5. www.allaboutbeer.com/features/wales.html

6. www.protzonbeer.com/documents/27660-001259.html

7. www.netlondon.com/theatre/theatres/theatres

8. www.londontheatre.co.uk/londontheatre/westendvenues/

9. www.rutheatres.co.uk

10. www.artsfestivals.co.uk

Part II.

Theme 1.

1. Instant Ireland: Insight Guide. –Singapore: Insight Print Services Ltd, 2001.-81pp.

2. Tolfree, Patrick “Ireland”/ Patrick Tolfree – China: Longman Group UK Ltd., 1990.-48pp

3. www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/ geography/counties.html

4. www.bartleby.com

5. www.shannonheritage.com

6. www.visitdublin.com

7. www.dublincity.ie

8. www.irelandtravel.ie

9. www.historic.irishcastles.com/blarney.htm

Theme 2.

1. Instant Ireland: Insight Guide. –Singapore: Insight Print Services Ltd, 2001.-81pp.

2. Tolfree, Patrick “Ireland”/ Patrick Tolfree.–China: Longman Group UK Ltd., 1990.-48pp

3. www.Insightguides.com

4. www.angelfire.com/ca/irelandhistory

5. www.bartleby.com

6. www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107648.html

7. www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/past/history

Theme 3.

1. Tolfree, Patrick “Ireland”/ Patrick Tolfree.–China: Longman Group UK Ltd., 1990.-48pp

2. www.comhaltas.com

3. www.irlgov.ie

4. http://goeurope.about.com/cs/ireland/index.htm