- •Задания для аудиторной работы и срс great britain, england
- •1. Answer the following questions:
- •2. Supply the word or phrase from the vocabulary list which correctly completes the sentence:
- •3. Decide whether the statements are true or false:
- •4. Write the letter of the best answer according to the information in the text:
- •Identify the events in English history related to the following names:
- •6. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:
- •7. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:
- •Tell the tale of Lady Godiva and the life story of Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni tribes.
- •Prepare presentations on a) King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table and b) Robin Hood and his Merry Men using additional sources.
- •10. Write a short summary of English history from Roman times to the present and present it in the class.
- •2. Supply the word or phrase from the vocabulary list which correctly completes the sentence:
- •4. Write the letter of the best answer according to the information in the text:
- •6. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:
- •8. Tell the tale behind the flag named "the Red Dragon" and the prophecy related to it.
- •Scotland
- •2. Supply the word or phrase from the vocabulary list which correctly completes the sentence:
- •3. Decide whether the statements are true or false:
- •4. Write the letter of the best answer according to the information in the text:
- •5. Identify the events in Scottish history related to the following names:
- •6. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:
- •7. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:
- •Tell the history behind the two Scottish flags.
- •Prepare a presentation on the history and dialects of Scottish.
- •Present in class the life story of Mary, Queen of Scots, and its influence on the Scottish history.
- •Write a short summary of the Scottish history and present it in the class.
- •Northern Ireland
- •1. Answer the following questions to the text: The Republic of Ireland
- •17. What historic event the 18 years of Irish independence were closely related to?
- •27. What are the main sources of law in the Republic of Ireland?
- •28. What is the dominating religion in the Republic of Ireland now?
- •29. What are the traditional sports in Ireland?
- •31. What are the traditional Irish instruments, music and dance called?
- •32. What are the most famous Irish dramatists of the past and of nowadays?
- •33. What are the traditional Irish holidays and where do they come from?
- •34. What ancient gods and spirits of Ireland do you know?
- •36. What Irish people have got international acclaim and for what?
- •37. What is the Irish pub culture is known internationally for?
- •39. How does the Ireland's Call depict the Irish strife for unification
- •Northern Ireland
- •5. When was the Northern Ireland created as it exists today?
- •6. What is the reason for the Troubles?
- •7. What is the Anglo-Irish agreement known for?
- •8. What are the languages spoken in Northern Ireland?
- •9. What do you know about the segregation of education in Northern Ireland and what is the basis for it?
- •10. What are the two ethnic groups in Northern Ireland?
- •Supply the word or phrase from the vocabulary list which correctly completes the sentence:
- •3. Decide whether the statements are true or false:
- •4. Write the letter of the best answer according to the information in the text:
- •5. Identify the events in Irish history related to the following names:
- •6. Match the events in the first column to the dates in the second column:
- •7. Match the following words and word combinations to their correct meaning:
- •Tell the tale behind the name "the Red Hand Flag of Ulster ".
- •Dramatise the Irish jokes you likes the best.
- •10. Write a short summary of Irish history and present it in the class.
17. What historic event the 18 years of Irish independence were closely related to?
18. What was the purpose of the society of Irishmen? To achieve Roman Catholic emancipation and (with Protestant cooperation) parliamentary reform. British attempts to suppress the society caused its reorganization as an underground movement dedicated to securing complete Irish independence.
19. What were the reasons of the Great Famine and Irish immigration? The Great Famine was a period of mass starvation, disease and emigration between 1845 and 1852. The proximate cause of famine was a potato disease commonly known as potato blight.
20. What did the Fenian Brotherhood strive to achieve? To establish an Irish republic, if necessary by force.
21. What do you know about the Easter Rising? The Easter Rising was an insurrection staged in Ireland during Easter Week, 1916. The Rising was mounted by Irish republicans with the aims of ending British rule in Ireland and establishing the Irish Republic.
22. When and how did Ireland eventually get its independence? 1949
23. What languages are spoken in the Republic of Ireland now? Irish and English
24. What is the structure of the Parliament of Eira? There are 226 members and two Houses of the Parliament (Irish: Tithe an Oireachtais):
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Dáil Éireann (Lower house)
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Seanad Éireann (Upper house).
25. Who is the Republic of Ireland current president? Mary Patricia McAleese
27. What are the main sources of law in the Republic of Ireland?
The sources of Irish Law reflect Irish history and the various parliaments whose law affected the country down through the ages. Notable omissions from the list include laws passed by the first and second Dáil, and the Brehon Laws (traditional Celtic laws, the practice of which was only finally wiped out during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland). These latter laws are void of legal significance and are of historical interest only.
28. What is the dominating religion in the Republic of Ireland now?
The predominant religion in Ireland is Christianity, with the largest church being the Roman Catholic Church.
29. What are the traditional sports in Ireland?
Sports in Ireland are extremely popular, both in terms of playing them and watching them. The most popular sports in Ireland are listed below, with a little information about each. Gaelic Football – By attendance records alone, this is Ireland’s most popular sport. It may look similar to football, but using the hands to carry the ball, pass to teammates, and get the ball into the goal is not forbidden.
Hurling – Hurling is native to Ireland, and is incredibly popular. It is somewhat similar to field hockey, although the ball is usually played in the air rather than on the ground.
Football (Soccer) – Even though most of the world calls this sport “football,” it is sometimes called “soccer” in Ireland to avoid confusion with Gaelic football. It is one of the most accessible sports, easily played by children the world over and at the most professional levels.
Rugby Union – Known simply as “rugby” in most of the rest of the world, it is called “rugby union” in Ireland because it was traditionally played predominantly by Unionists. Today both Unionists and Nationalists play the game, however.
Hockey – Often called simply “hockey,” it is similar to ice hockey only it is played outdoors on a pitch.
Camogie – This is the women’s version of hurling, with a few small rule changes from the men’s version.
Gaelic Handball – This is similar to racquetball, except the ball is struck with a gloved hand instead of a racquet. Interest in this sport has waned in recent years.
Road Bowling – While this game has an incredibly long history (dating back to the 17th century) and a set of rules, it can seem like a sport that is being played illegally. It involves the players throwing a ball along a pre-set road course (usually using roads which are in active use by cars during the game), and the one who gets to the appointed finish line with the least throws wins.
C. 30. Who are the most famous authors in the English language literature?
William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), Jane Austen (1775 - 1817), Emily Bronte (1818 - 1848), Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870), J.K. Rowling (1965 - ), Geoffrey Chaucer