Слайд 1DO YOU KNOW MUCH ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN?
What is the name of the national anthem of
Great Britain?
God Save The Queen
Look at the pictures and say:
What is the name
of the king?
What is he known for?
What building is it?
Great London Fire took place in 1666. The
city was destroyed because all the houses were made of wood.
After the fire new houses were built of bricks and stones, churches were rebuilt. The new streets were straight and clean.
Which famous architect took part in the rebuilding of the city?
One Englishman lost his job one day, besides his wife
left him and he quarreled with his friends. He became very angry and wanted to tell somebody about it. He found a small group of people in a London park and told them many disgusting things about his life, his friends, his family, the Queen and the country and the whole world.
Why was he not arrested by the police?
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Because he spoke at the Speaker’s Corner.
Слайд 11 Question 5
There
is a wonderful English proverb in which this word is
repeated three times.
If at first you don’t succeed , …, …, … again.
TRY
Many sayings are connected with the development of
science, industry, history, culture. Such sayings exist in many languages.
Can you explain the meaning of the saying “to carry
coal to Newcastle” and give the Russian equivalent?
What is in the box? This is a picture
of a plant which is not beloved by many people but at the same time it is the national symbol of one of the countries because in ancient times it saved the lives of its defenders.
?
national symbol of Scotland is a thistle. It is the
symbol of defence.
Слайд 15 Question 8
There are
three workers, they have got a brother named John. But
John has no brothers.
What can you say about this?
He has got three sisters.
Слайд 16 Question 9
He is
a legendary hero. But many scientists believe he really lived.
He was noble, strong and friendly to poor people. They often met this man not far from Nottingham.
What is the man’s name and where did he live?
Слайд 17 His name was Robin Hood and he lived in
Sherwood.
Слайд 19 Question 10
What is in the
box?
This thing lies on the chair of the
Lord Chancellor. Inside this thing there is something which made England a rich country.
?
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The Lord Chancellor sits on
a woolsack covered with red cloth.
This lake is visited be scientists and tourists
from many countries. Many businessmen became rich by building hotels and restaurants near it.
Why are people so interested in visiting the place?
What do they hope to see there?
Слайд 23 People hope to see Loch
Ness Monster
Which proverb is better to use in the situation?
I caught the train by the skin of my teeth but I had to stand all the way to Birmingham. And there was Bill enjoying himself in a corner seat. He smiled and said to me…
The early bird catches the worm.
Слайд 25 Question 13
There is
a town not far from London. The name of the
town is known in the whole world. There is a building famous in the whole world. There is a clock in the building which sets time for all the clocks in the world.
Name the town and the building.
turn a blind eye to something
If you
turn a blind eye to something you ignore it intentionally.
the apple of your eye
That
means that you like it very much.
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Where can we see the tombs of British
kings, queens, writers, politicians and other famous people?
In the Westminster Abbey