Слайд 3 The Symbol of the British Empire
Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901)
was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland from 1837 until her death. Her reign of 63 years was a period of industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military change within the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire.
Слайд 4 The Greatest Playwright
The last half of the 16-century and the
beginning of the 17-century are known as "The age of
Shakespeare". William Shakespeare (1564-1616), is the greatest and the most famous of English writers and probably the greatest playwright. Shakespeare wrote 37 plays. His plays are still acted - not only in England, but also in the whole world.
Слайд 5Isaac Newton — the Great English Scientist
Newton (1643-1727) was an
English physicist and mathematician, and the greatest scientist of his
era. He made a lot of discoveries-those of the differential calculuses, of the nature of white light and of the law of gravitation.He invented a mirror telescope. His single greatest work was ’Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy'.
Слайд 6Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson (1758 - 1805)
Nelson was a British
naval commander and national hero, famous for his naval victories
against the French during the Napoleonic Wars. His most famous engagement, at Cape Trafalgar, saved Britain from threat of invasion by Napoleon, but it would be his last.
Слайд 7 Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was
just 25 when she acceded to the throne. She celebrated
her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, making her one of Britain’s longest serving monarchs. Her Majesty the Queen was born on 21 April 1926 in London, the first child of Prince Albert, The Duke of York, and his wife, formerly Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon.
Слайд 8 The World Statesman
Sir Winston Churchill, in full Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill
(1874—1965, British statesman, orator, and author who as prime minister (1940–45,
1951–55) rallied the British people during World War II and led his country from the brink of defeat to victory.
Слайд 9 My name’s Bond. James Bond
Sir Thomas Sean Connery (1930) is a
Scottish actor and producer who has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA and
three Golden Globes Award. He was knighted by Elizabeth II in July 2000. Connery is best known for portraying the character James Bond, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983
Слайд 10 We Are the Champions
Sir Alex Ferguson (1941) is a former
Scottish football manager and player who managed Manchester United from
1986 to 2013. During his 26 years at the club, he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League and two UEFA Champions League titles.
Слайд 11The limits of my language are
the limits of my world