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Used resources: Texts: Bank of England [Electronic resource]. - Mode of access: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/current-banknotes/. - Date of access: 15.10.2021. Brightworldguardianships [Electronic resource]. - Mode of access: https://www.brightworldguardianships.com/en/guardianship/british-education-system/. - Date of access: 11.10.2021. Britannica [Electronic resource]. - Mode of access: https://www.britannica.com/topic/ruble/. - Date of access: 10.12.2021. Britannica [Electronic resource]. - Mode of access: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Harry-Potter. - Date of access: 09.12.2021. British Council. Learn English Teens [Electronic resource]. - Mode of access: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/. - Date of access: 20.11.2021. Getoutside.ordnancesurvey [Electronic resource]. - Mode of access: https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/guides/7-unusual-sports-played-in-great-britain/ . - Date of access: 07.10.2021. 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Издательство «Лицей» [Электронный ресурс]. – Режим доступа: https://licey.net/. – Дата доступа: 24.09.2021. Образовательный портал «Инфоурок» [Режим доступа]. – Дата доступа: https://infourok.ru/sochinenie-po-angliyskomu-yaziku-velikobritaniya-i-ee-geograficheskoe-polozhenie-2260166.html/. - Date of access: 20.12.2021. Videos: Badmintonsch. (2020, August13). Badminton School - One Story, Four Chapters [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/GpdKFP1qWJY BeatlesStory1. (2009, October 26). The Beatles Story [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/gAEuOAwEoNI Begrepen be. (2018, August 28). Studying English: the British Isles [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ1mg6vikvs Dunoon. (2018, April 9). Yesterday | The Beatles (LYRICS ON SCREEN / ORIGINAL) [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/WSuVCyT63II Ege GVO English Fethiye. (2020, November 7). Fun Facts - The Union Jack (Fact #1) [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/md3TDrskVAo Elaine Wise VOICE OVER - VOICE ACTOR – NARRATOR. (2021, February 14). British Council ELT - MYTHS & LEGENDS Loch Ness Monster [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U75ZquhHwK8 Emily GUSSE. (2020, May 5). Making a Union Jack [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmk6AaaOTSg English Portal. (2021, August 31). Eton College - educational video. A1-A2 ESL video [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/il33e16ma-o Epic Phonics. (2016, February 7). Money Song for Children UK [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFzAU3u06Ps Free School. (2017, October 12). The Giant's Causeway and its Legend for Kids: Famous Landmarks for Children [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHygfkHD5TE Loescher Editore video. (2010, April 13). English - Sport in the UK (A1 - A2 with subtitles) [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/is1TnRNVJFc Long Nguyen. (2013, December 25). Window on Britain School [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/xCS_ZQZ_7hQ MatholiaChannel. (2018, June 13). Coins of the United Kingdom [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4VUZZfh2TE Nuni. (2016, February 1). Sonnet 18 - Shakespeare (David Gilmour/Taylor Swift) [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/Yu1Olb8oZaM Piotr Janasz. (2015, May 25). Legend of Giants Causeway [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkrVnbbom3A Ritika's world. (2021, July 22). London Bridge is falling down [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SDxBY7pEdo The Things You Should Know. (2016, May 4). British Literature [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/JST1lcSvVGU TheHackmo. (2011, November 18). My heart's in the Highlands [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i15gMKjWD84 Top10Bucket. (2017, September 8). Top 10 Schools in UK (London) that are hardest to get into [Video File] Retrieved from https://youtu.be/rJQZuRa-NgU Twinkl Kids' TV. (2019, November 8). UK Notes Explained for Kids - Maths Money Learning Video [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DDI_RlZB0c VisitScotland. (2016, May 20). Edinburgh Castle | 360 Video [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu-KVWSqJlI WatchMojo.com. (2014, September 21,). Top 10 UK Actors Of All Time [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/eZf_2o6X6UY WatchMojo.com. (2018, March 1). Top 10 British Oscar Winners [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/BmW_G8UuV1Q WatchMojo.com. (2014, July 6). Top 10 Harry Potter Characters [Video File]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/biNkIUrtR2g wikiHow. (2019, November 5). How to Play Cricket [Video File] . Retrieved from https://youtu.be/VwII4y5vpyU 尼采留學. (2017, March 17). Harrow school. [Video File] Retrieved from https://youtu.be/kDOL46oJj-s
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Authors: Y. A. Teterya, A.N. Tabolich. In this project you can learn the general information about the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and improve your English skills. There are a lot of interesting interactive tasks to do. You can also find some gripping and even unusual facts about British culture.
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Let`s learn new words Wizard /ˈwɪz.əd/ a man who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people Exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ to use something in a way that helps you Enormously /ɪˈnɔː.məs.li/ extremely or very much Guardian /ˈɡɑː.di.ən/ a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents have died Perish /ˈper.ɪʃ/ to die, especially in an accident or by being killed, or to be destroyed Rival /ˈraɪ.vəl/ a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area Scar /skɑːr/ a mark left on part of the body after an injury, such as a cut, has healed Multiple /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pəl/ very many of the same type, or of different types Emerge /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/ to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something Struggle /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/ to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something Legacy /ˈleɡ.ə.si/ money or property that you receive from someone after they die Muggle /ˈmʌɡ.əl/ a person who does not have a particular type of skill or knowledge Lexicon /ˈlek.sɪ.kən/ (a list of) all the words used in a particular language or subject, or a dictionary Merchandise /ˈmɜː.tʃən.daɪs/ goods that are bought and sold Franchise fræn.tʃaɪz/ a right to sell a company's products in a particular area using the company's name
Read the text carefully and answer the question. What is this story about? Harry Potter fictional character Harry Potter, fictional character, a boy wizard created by British author J.K. Rowling. His coming-of-age exploits were the subject of seven enormously popular novels (1997–2007), which were adapted into eight films (2001–11); a play and a book of its script appeared in 2016. Series summary Harry Potter was first introduced in the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997; also published as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), as an orphan who is mistreated by his guardian aunt and uncle and their son. On his 11th birthday Harry discovers that his parents were a witch and a wizard and that he, a wizard himself, has been invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He also learns that his parents had not perished in a car accident, as his aunt and uncle had told him, but that they instead had been murdered by an evil wizard named Voldemort. Harry was the only person to have ever survived an attack by Voldemort—by somehow rebounding the latter’s “killing curse”—which left him with a lightning-bolt-shaped scar on his forehead. Indeed, Harry’s mysterious survival had all but killed Voldemort, who was left disembodied, and the young boy was thus already a celebrated figure in the “wizarding” community. At Hogwarts Harry becomes fast friends with classmates Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and finds a rival in Draco Malfoy. He is taken under the wing of the school’s headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. These relationships persist throughout the series, especially as the young wizards and witches grow older and are called upon to take sides in a growing wizard war. Unbeknownst to Harry, and to much of the wizarding world in general, Voldemort is planning a return to power. Although at first feeble and living as a parasite in a follower’s body, Voldemort makes attempts on Harry’s life beginning in the first book and continuing throughout the series. In the fourth volume, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000), Voldemort regains his body and former strength through a magic ritual, and thereafter his army greatly increases in number. Harry and those who side with him—including some of his teachers, several classmates, and other members of the wizarding community—are forced on multiple occasions to battle Voldemort and his disciples, including the Malfoy family. The epic saga culminates with Harry accepting his role as the iconic “boy who lived” and facing almost certain death in the struggle against the evil wizard. With help from those who love him and believe in him, he is able to emerge victorious. Harry’s story continued in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which premiered in 2016. In the production, which was based on a story cowritten by Rowling, Harry is married to Ginny Weasley, and they are the parents of James Sirius, Albus Severus, and Lily Luna. Although working for the Ministry of Magic, Harry continues to struggle with his past, while Albus must contend with his father’s legacy. Influence The Harry Potter series proved incredibly popular with both children and adults worldwide. All the books were best sellers, available in more than 200 countries and some 60 languages. The phenomenon introduced new terms—such as a new definition for the word muggle, a person who possesses no magical powers—into the common lexicon. The books were transformed into a blockbuster series of eight films (the final book, some 750 pages long, was adapted into two films) released over 10 years, which grossed more than $7 billion worldwide. Together, the book and movie series spawned a huge amount of related merchandise, and in 2010 a theme park inspired by the franchise opened in the United States. Books in the Harry Potter series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997; also published as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; film 2001, also released under both titles) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998; film 2002) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999; film 2004) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000; film 2005) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003; film 2007) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005; film 2009) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007; film part 1 2010, part 2 2011) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (2016; play 2016); although a script and not a novel, it was advertised as the eighth story in the series On film Harry Potter was portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, at the time a relatively unknown child actor. His friends Ron and Hermione were played by Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, respectively. Irish actor Richard Harris assumed the role of Dumbledore for the first two films and was replaced after his death by Michael Gambon for the remainder of the series. Voldemort was played by Ralph Fiennes, and his followers included Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy and Helena Bonham Carter as the mad witch Bellatrix Lestrange, among others.
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Read the text and answer . What are the main parts of the british education? An introduction to the British education system The education system in the UK is divided into four main parts, primary education, secondary education, further education and higher education. Children in the UK have to legally attend primary and secondary education which runs from about 5 years old until the student is 16 years old. The education system in the UK is also split into "key stages" which breaks down as follows:
- Key Stage 1: 5 to 7 years old
- Key Stage 2: 7 to 11 years old
- Key Stage 3: 11 to 14 years old
- Key Stage 4: 14 to 16 years old
Let's learn new words: split into /splɪt/ to divide into smaller parts or groups, or to divide something into smaller parts or groups examination sessions /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən /ˈseʃən a period during which you do one activity( examination) transition /trænˈzɪʃən/ a change from one system or method to another, often a gradual one relevant /ˈreləvənt/ related or useful to what is happening or being talked about admission /ədˈmɪʃən/ the money that you pay to enter a place multitude /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ a large number of people or things managerial /ˌmænəˈdʒɪəriəl/ relating to a manager or management the tutor /ˈtjuːtər/ someone who teaches one person or a very small group of people
Read the text and say. Are the sentences true or false? 1) The education system in the UK is divided into four main parts, primary education, secondary education, further education and higher education 2) The Junior age range (Key Stage 2) is from age 7 to 10 3) Under the UK school system, all students study English, Maths, Sciences, a Humanity and a Modern Fashion 4) At the end of the 2 year GCSE programme, following the examinations on each studied subject, students receive their GCSE Certificates. 5) Those who would like to study more than 3-4 subjects, may continue their studies in a broader number of subjects with the International Baccaularete Diploma Programme, offered by some independent schools 6) Both offer GCSE and A level courses for students from the age of 17 7) Some private tutorial colleges offer a one year diploma programme which is equivalent to year 1 of university 8) A master's degree typically takes 10 months to complete, for example an MA - Master of Arts and an MEng - Master of Engineering. 9) The government pays for the education as it would at any other state school in England 10) Many of the independent private sixth form colleges in Oxford, Cambridge and London work on a 'tutorial system' and are often referred to as 'tutorial colleges'.
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- Most children start primary schools at the age of 8.
- About 20% of 18 – year – olds go to universities.
- At most schools students wear a uniform.
- There are about 22 students in a secondary school class.
- Students begin learning a foreign language at 15.
- Most parents in Britain pay for their children’s education
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Watch, read and say. What school would you like to study? Why? The 10 non-public schools that are hardest to get into in the UK 10. Tonbridge School Area: Tonbridge, Kent Yearly charges: £37,539 Number of understudies: 789 Sort: All young men Tonbridge School in Kent emerges for its great looking Victorian structures and 150 sections of land of playing fields. There's a solid concentrate on scholastics, and the school accomplished its best-ever GCSE brings about 2014 with 94% of understudies accomplishing A* or An evaluations. Tonbridge's playing fields were perceived as an Olympic preparing setting in 2012. 9. Stowe School Area: Stowe, Buckinghamshire Yearly expenses: £33,000 Number of understudies: 769 Sort: Mixed Sir Richard Branson broadly left Stowe School without any capabilities at 16 years old. Understudies take a typical placement test as a component of their application, and must apply three years ahead of time. 8. Benenden Area: Cranbrook, Kent Yearly charges: £34,455 Number of understudies: 544 Sort: All girls Benenden is the main young ladies' all-life experience school in the UK, and considers Princess Anne one of its previous understudies. A four-year holding up rundown to go to influences this an intense to place to get into. There are around three applications for each place accessible. 7. Charterhouse School Area: Godalming, Surrey Yearly charges: £36,774 Number of understudies: 788 Sort: Mixed Established by Thomas Sutton in 1611, Charterhouse School moved in 1872 from London to Godalming, where the new school was worked in 200 sections of land of finished grounds. Well known graduated class incorporate TV moderator Jonathan Dimbleby, and wellbeing secretary Jeremy Hunt. Understudies apply three years ahead of time, with guardians paying a £250 enlistment charge. 6. Ampleforth Abbey and College Area: Ampleforth, Yorkshire Yearly expenses: £32,733 Number of understudies: 607 Sort: Mixed Ampleforth College is the main Catholic full-live-in school in the UK. Over 70% of the understudy body is comprised of rehearsing Catholics, yet the school respects all religions. The school exhorts on its site that "kids who originate from Christian families are well on the way to profit by an Ampleforth instruction." 5. The City of London School Area: London Yearly charges: £14,886 Number of understudies: 920 Sort: All young men The City of London School is appropriate in the core of the capital on the stream Thames. It doesn't offer boarding, however has a solid scholastic notoriety, with around 10 candidates for each place in year six, as per Tatler. Daniel Radcliffe examined here while featuring in the Harry Potter films, and there is additionally a sister-school for young ladies. 4. Winchester School Area: Winchester Yearly expenses: £36,678 Number of understudies: 690 Sort: All young men Winchester is a young men just life experience school in Hampshire. 35% of graduating understudies won spots at Oxford and Cambridge a year ago, with 10 enlisting at Ivy League colleges. 3. Westminster School Area: London Yearly charges: £36,462 Number of understudies: 741 Sort: Mixed Westminster School sits appropriate alongside Parliament and Westminster Cathedral. Week by week gatherings are held in "Westminster Latin" — a vernacular that is novel to the school. Planned understudies wanting to select in year nine take a"pre-test" in year six, and should enlist three years ahead of time. 2. Harrow School Area: London Yearly expenses: £37,350 Number of understudies: 825 Sort: All young men London's Harrow School was established in 1572, however some confirmation young men were educated on the site as right on time as 1243, as indicated by Christopher Tyerman's book, "A History of Harrow School 1324 - 1991." The foundation is well known for its solid scholastic record, wild contention with Eton College, and boater caps. 1. Eton College Area: Windsor, Berkshire Yearly charges: £37,602 Number of understudies: 1,300 Sort: All young men A most loved of the regal family, Eton College is the UK's best-known tuition based school. The two Princes Harry and William are previous understudies, and in addition David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Eddie Redmayne. It's famously focused, with around 23% of candidates gaining a place.
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Let's learn new words: to boast [bəʊst] to talk with too much pride about what you have done or what you own a mould [məʊld] a green or black substance that grows in wet places or on old food to evolve [ɪˈvɒlv] to develop from other forms of life over millions of years revival [rɪˈvaɪvəl] a situation in which something becomes popular again to distinguish [dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ] to recognize the differences between two people, ideas, or things secular [ˈsekjʊlə] not religious or not controlled by a religious group sacred [ˈseɪkrɪd] relating to a religion or considered to be holy distinct [dɪˈstɪŋkt] different and separate medieval [ˌmedɪˈiːvəl] relating to the period in Europe between about AD 500 and AD 1500 limelight [ˈlaɪmlaɪt] attention from the public notable [ˈnəʊtəbəl] If someone or something is notable, they are important or interesting
Read the text and say. What music genres are there in the UK? England boasts rich culture of music. Music in England has evolved significantly from ancient times to the modern era. We may distinguish secular and sacred music, which include popular and elite renditions in Britain. However, music in Great Britain is made up of different forms influenced by varied nationalities, which entered Britain. The mixture is now visible in its various genres featured prominently due to globalism. The classic British Music has been a mixture of Ars Nova polyphony of the early stages of music in Europe. Early music forms in Britain included highly distinct music forms such as Contenance Angloise, antiphons, carol, Celtic chant and medieval music. In the 16th century British music was significantly influenced by religious, mainly Catholic, music. In the early era of Baroque, Opera music became the limelight in Britain. The royal court music also played one of the leading roles in British music in the 17th century. So it integrated to the wider European music culture. Between the Medieval and Renaissance eras, the Baroque music forms came to the fore with more distinguished orchestral classical music forms. New music instruments took the stage with operas. Within the Stuart Monarchy, music was more of a kind of court music. The Modern Classical Music of Britain takes inspiration from the contemporary European music genres. The Baroque period was a mix of traditional and international music trends. In this period, the most notable British Baroque composer was a German-born George Frideric Handel (1685–1759). He moulded the future of classical music in Britain and became very well known for his famous oratorios, operas, organ concertos and anthems. The 19th century produced many well-known composers such as Gustav Hoist, Arthur Sullivan, Hubert Parry, Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar, to name a few. Along with classical music, music related to folk songs also was popular. The immigrants from commonwealth countries brought folk music from their countries, which became integral part of the music of Great Britain. Folk music revivals in the 19th century with many brass bands taking the stage influenced the overall music in Great Britain to a great extent. Today, there are many genres of music in England. They include rock, pop, jazz, rap, hip hop, folk music, etc. These music forms have combined music genres from other countries like Australia, the United States, South Africa, and most of the Asian, Latin, African and European countries. No doubt, Great Britain’s musicians have created many music genres. These include electric folk, acid jazz, heavy metal, blues rock, hard rock, Bhangra, drum and bass, dubstep, Britpop and punk rock amongst others. Today, thousands of foreign students study music in England. Famous universities with the subjects in music include Bristol University, Birmingham University, Canterbury Christ Church University, Edinburgh Napier University, Manchester Midi School, are just a few from a long list. However, music in Britain today is a mix, which has embraced almost all the music forms in the world
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Let's learn new words: Estimate /ˈes.tɪ.meɪt/ to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something: Manuscript /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt the original copy of a book or article before it is printed Additional /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/ extra Bidding war /ˈbɪd.ɪŋ ˌwɔːr the situation in which two or more companies or people compete against each other in order to buy something Sorcerer /ˈsɔː.sər.ər/ in stories, a man who has magical powers and who uses them to harm other people Consecutive /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/ Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption Installment /ɪnˈstɑːl.mənt/ one of several parts into which a story, plan, or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached Prisoner /ˈprɪz.ən.ər/ a person who is kept in prison as a punishment Accomplishment /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ something that is successful, or that is achieved after a lot of work or effort Distribute /dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/ to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something Unleash /ʌnˈliːʃ/ to suddenly release a violent force that cannot be controlled
Read the text and answer the question. What are the names of Harry Potter`s Books ? Harry Potter. History of the books Series Overview Collectively, the seven Harry Potter books have sold nearly 500 million copies since the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1997, making Harry Potter the bestselling book series of all time. Some estimates suggest that only The Bible and The Red Book have sold more copies than the series. The books have been translated into more than 70 languages, making them some of the most translated works of literature in history. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone J.K. Rowling finished the manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 1995. Represented by Christopher Little, the manuscript was rejected by dozens of publishers. Editors cited the story’s length and politically incorrect focus on boarding school as reasons for rejection. Bloomsbury eventually acquired the manuscript and ordered an initial print run of 500 hardback copies. Two hundred copies hit store shelves in June of 1997 with the remaining 300 sent to libraries. Later that year, the book earned the UK’s National Book Award and a gold medal in the Nestle Smarties Book Prize. These awards, along with positive reviews and word of mouth, made the book well-known in a matter of months – ensuring it would receive larger additional printings. Within two years of its publication, Philosopher’s Stone had sold more than 300,000 copies in the UK alone. Before Philosopher’s Stone even began to appear in bookshops, several U.S. publishers engaged in a bidding war for its American publishing rights. In April of 1997, Arthur A. Levine from the Scholastic Corporation won the rights for $105,000 – more than Levine had ever paid any author, let alone a first-time novelist. Scholastic replaced the word “philosopher” to “sorcerer” in the title, fearing that American children might be put off by the former. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone debuted in the United States in October of 1998. In December, the book appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for the first time. It remained there, generally in one of the top three slots for 82 consecutive weeks, until the Times created a separate list for children’s book list in 2000. The novel garnered numerous honors in the U.S. including Publisher’s Weekly’s Best Book of 1998 award. As of 2012, Philosopher’s Stone has been translated into 74 languages, including Latin and Ancient Greek. More than 107 million copies of the novel have been sold worldwide. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets The second installment in the Harry Potter series was published on July 2, 1998 in the United Kingdom and June 2, 1999 in the United States. It quickly rose to the top of bestseller lists in both countries and has since been translated into 65 languages. Like its predecessor, Chamber of Secrets won the Nestle Smarties book prize as well as several other honors including the American Library Association’s Best Book for Young Adults, and the first-ever children’s book award from the Scottish Arts Council. As of 2012, the book has sold 77 million copies worldwide and been translated into 72 languages. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Prisoner of Azkaban was published in July of 1999 in the United Kingdom, and three months later in the United States. After the book sold more than 68,000 copies on the first day of its release in the U.K., American publisher Scholastic ordered an initial print run of half a million copies. The novel quickly took the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. This accomplishment meant that, for the first time, a third of the prestigious list consisted of children’s books, with Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets finishing out the top three slots. Along with other honors, Prisoner of Azkaban was named the Whitbread Book of the Year for 1999. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Goblet of Fire was released in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 8, 2000. J.K. Rowling originally intended to call the book “Harry Potter and the Doomspell Tournament” but changed the title some months before publication. Hundreds of bookstores in both countries stayed open until midnight to distribute the book to eager crowds, setting a precedent that would continue with all subsequent Harry Potter novels. With a combined first print of almost five million copies, Goblet of Fire smashed sales records by selling over three million copies in the first two days of its release. In 2001, the novel won the Hugo Award for Best Novel. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix The fifth book in the Harry Potter series, Order of the Phoenix, debuted in the United State, United Kingdom and Canada at midnight on June 21, 2003. The three year gap between the fourth Harry Potter novel and Order of the Phoenix was the longest space between any two books in the series. The book broke the previous record for fastest selling novel of all time, held by Goblet of Fire, when it sold five million copies in the first 24 hours alone. Order of the Phoenix was named the American Library Association’s Best Book for Young Adults in 2003. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released at midnight on July 16, 2005 in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. J.K. Rowling revealed the title to fans via her new website on June 24, 2004 and later used the site to unleash several more clues about the content of the novel. Half-Blood Prince sold a record-breaking 11 million copies on the first day of its release, beating the previous record held by Order of the Phoenix. It won the British Book of the Year award for 2005, along with several other prizes and honors. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows The long-awaited final installment in the Harry Potter series was released on July 21, 2007. Prior to its public release, copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows were kept well guarded, with publishers spending millions of dollars on security to protect details about the plot from leaking. Bookstores were legally forbidden to open boxes containing the books until midnight. Despite the high security, there were several leaks of the books content – including photos of every single page appearing on illegal file sharing sites. However, the leaks did nothing to dent the books popularity, as over 15 million copies were sold worldwide. Once again, the series had absolutely smashed its own record for a final time.
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Let's learn new words: Cross /krɒs/ a mark or an object formed by two lines crossing each other Background /ˈbækɡraʊnd/ the part of a picture, photograph or view behind the main objects, people, etc. the patron saint /ˌpeɪtrən ˈseɪnt/ a Christian saint who is believed to protect a particular place or group of people Wound /wuːnd/ to hurt Pin /pɪn/ to fasten with a pin Apostle /əˈpɒsl/ any one of the twelve men that Christ chose to tell people about him and his teachings X-shaped – a cross in a shape of a “X” Defence /dɪˈfens/ the act of protecting somebody/something from attack, criticism, etc. Convert /kənˈvɜːt/ to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another the doctrine /ˈdɒktrɪn/ a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, a political party, etc. unicorn /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ an animal like a white horse with a long straight horn on its head mythical /ˈmɪθɪkl/ existing only in ancient myths horn /hɔːn/ hard pointed part that grows, usually in pairs, on the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cow purity /ˈpjʊərəti/ the state or quality of being pure anthem /ˈænθəm/ song that has a special importance for a country, an organization or a particular group of people, and is sung on special occasions
Read the text and answer. What are the national emblems of the UK? National emblems of the UK The flag of the United Kingdom is known as the Union Jack. "Jack" is an old word which means "sailor". It explains the name of the flag. King James III (1566-1622) ordered the Union Flag to use on all British ships, except for the ships of war. So the flag was flown at the front of the ships. The Union Jack is made up of three flags on top of each other: St George’s flag of England, St Andrew’s flag of Scotland and St Patrick’s flag of Northern Ireland. St. David's flag of Wales is called the Welsh dragon. The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. This is because when the first Union Flag was created in 1606, Wales by that time was already united with England. The Red Cross on a white background is the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England. He was a famous soldier who saved the Princess Cleolinda from a dragon. He wounded the dragon and took it back to the city of Silene. St. George's Day is celebrated on 23 April and is regarded as England's national day. On this day some patriotic Englishmen wear a rose pinned to their jackets. A red rose is the national emblem of England from the time of the Wars of the Roses (15th century). The white diagonal cross on a blue background is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. Saint Andrew, a fisherman, was one of the 12 apostles who followed Jesus Christ. Paintings of Saint Andrew often show him being killed on an X-shaped cross. Saint Andrew’s Day is celebrated on 30 November. It is Scotland's national day. On this day some Scotsmen wear a thistle. As a national emblem of Scotland, thistle first used in the 15th century as a symbol of defence. The red diagonal cross on a white background is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. He was born about AD 390. He converted the Irish to Christianity and is supposed to have got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on 17 March. It is a national day in Northern Ireland and an official bank holiday there. The national emblem of Ireland is shamrock. According to legend, it was the plant chosen by St. Patrick to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to the Irish. The Welsh flag, called the Welsh dragon, shows a red dragon on a white and green background. Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, started a number of monasteries in the country. Paintings of Saint David normally show him with a dove on his shoulder. Saint David’s Day is celebrated on 1 March. The day is the national holiday of Wales, although it is not an official bank holiday. On this day, however, many Welshmen wear either a yellow daffodil or a leek pinned to their jackets, as both plants are the national emblems of Wales. The Royal Arms is encircled by a lion and a unicorn. The lion has been used as a symbol of national strength and of the British monarchy for many centuries. The unicorn, a mythical animal that looks like a horse with a long straight horn, and is a symbol of purity. People all over the world know the first line of the national anthem of Great Britain which is called "God Save the Queen". It was adopted after the War with Napoleon. God save our gracious Queen Long Hue our noble Queen God save the Queen! Send her victorious Happy and glorious Long to reign over us God save the Queen! Read the text again. Answer the following questions: 1. What is the name of the national flag of the UK? Why is it so called? 2. What flags is the Union Jack made up of? 3. What flag is not a part of the Union Jack? Why? 4. What patron saint was a famous soldier who saved the Princess from a dragon? 5. When and where do people celebrate St. Andrew’s Day? 6. What patron saint used a shamrock to illustrate the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to the Irish? 7. When do people wear a yellow daffodil or a leek? 8. What is the flag of Northern Ireland? Why? 9. What animals are on the Royal Arms? 10. What is the name of the national anthem of the UK?
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What are the public holidays in your country? Does your family celebrate them? What’s your favourite holiday? Why?
List of words: Sit out/sɪt ˈaʊt/to stay in a place and wait for something unpleasant or boring to finish Sit in/ˈsɪtɪn/attend a meeting or discussion without taking an active part in it. Mistletoe/ˈmɪzltəʊ/a plant with small shiny white berries that grows on other trees and is often used as a decoration at Christmas Select/sɪˈlekt/to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system Jesus Christ /ˈʤiːzəs kraɪst/the man that Christians believe is the son of God and on whose teachings the Christian religion is based Sraight away/ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ/immediately; without delay Servant/ˈsɜːvənt/a person who works in another person’s house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them Love-token/ lʌv ˈtəʊkən /a gift that is symbolic of a love relationship Guess /ɡes/to try and give an answer or make a judgement about something without being sure of all the facts Fast/fɑːst/to eat little or no food for a period of time, especially for religious or medical reasons Lent/lent/in the Christian religion, the 40 days before Easter, a periodduring which, for religious reasons, some people stop doing particular things that they enjoy Shrove Tuesday/ˌʃrəʊv ˈtjuːzdeɪ/(in the Christian Church) the day before the beginning of Lent Lantern/ˈlæntən/a lamp in a clear case, often a metal case with glass sides, and often with a handle, so that you can carry it outside Barrel/ˈbærəl/a large round container, usually made of wood or metal, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides Gunpowder/ˈɡʌnpaʊdə(r)/explosive powder used especially in bombs or fireworks Blow upto explode; to be destroyed by an explosion Dummy/ˈdʌmi/a model of a person, used especially when making clothes or for showing them in a shop window
Holidays in Britain In Great Britain there are public holidays that are called "bank holidays". The term "bank holiday" dates back to the 19th century. At that time all the banks were closed on these holidays. Now this term is no longer refered only to banks. Many other firms and offices are closed too. Among these are eight holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May Day Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Late Summer (August) Bank Holiday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. New Year's Eve (December 31st) is more special for Scottish people, who celebrate it with their families. They sit the Old Year out and the New Year in. At midnight Scottish people hold their hands in a large circle and sing the song "Auld lang syne" by Robert Burns. That is how they celebrate the coming of a new year. But it does not mean that New Year's Eve is not so popular throughout the country. People decorate their houses with bouquets of mistletoe. Friday before Easter is called "Good Friday". People usually make special buns which are marked with a cross on top. On this day the Church marks Jesus Christ's death. Easter Monday is the first Monday after Easter Day. May Day Bank Holiday is celebrated on the first Monday after May Day (May 1st). People celebrate the coming of spring. They also select the most beautiful girl on this day, who becomes May Queen. Sometimes May poles are constructed with long coloured ribbons and children dance around these poles holding the ends of these ribbons. Spring Bank Holiday is marked on the last Monday in May. August Bank Holiday is the last Monday in August. British people usually go on picnics on spring and summer bank holidays. The most popular bank holiday is Christmas Day. It is celebrated on December 25th. Christmas symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ. On this day many people go to Churches, get Christmas presents and make a traditional Christmas dinner (roast turkey and pudding). On this day children wait for a special person who will come down the chimney during the night and will bring them presents. It is Father Christmas. However, Santa Claus is used synonymously with Father Christmas. Children usually hang long socks or stocks on their beds and hope that Father Christmas will put his presents in them. Christmas trees are set in the living-rooms and are decorated with toys by children. Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th. It comes straight away after Christmas Day. This is an old tradition, when in old times rich people used to give their servants money or "Christmas boxes". Now it is the day when people simply have rest or visit their friends. Besides bank holidays, there are also different festivals reflecting interesting traditions and customs. Among them are: St. Valentine's Day, Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day), April Fool's Day, Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday), Father's Day, Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night. St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th. On this day people send Valentine cards and get presents and "valentines" from their sweethearts. A valentine is a colourful card with tender love words composed by the sender. It is a kind of a love-token. Valentine cards are usually not signed. Those who get them must guess who the sender is. Shrove Tuesday is the last day when you can eat and do everything before the fasting of Lent. It also has a popular name "Pancake Day" because many people traditionally eat pancakes on this day. Christians usually go to the church and confess their sins to a priest on Shrove Tuesday. Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in Lent in March. On this day mothers get presents from their sons and daughters. And all children despite their age return to their homes. On April Fool's Day people play jokes and tricks on each other. In June there is Father's Day. On this day fathers get gift cards and a lot of attention from their children. Halloween is a holiday that is on October 31st. The most memorable symbol connected to this holiday is a lantern made of a pumpkin. A pumpkin is cut like a face and a candle is put inside of it. So it looks like a face with burning eyes. Usually people dress in colourful costumes of witches and ghosts and go to fancy dress parties. Children go from one house to another and say: "Trick or treat". If people do not refuse to give them something they sing. If they do refuse children play tricks. Halloween is on the eve of All Saints' Day. The word "halloween" means "holy evening". The tradition of Halloween goes back with its roots to a time when people believed in evil spirits. Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated in the UK on November 5th. This tradition comes from old times when King James I was on the throne. He was a Protestant that is why Roman Catholics did not like him because of the religious differences. In 1605 Roman Catholics made a plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament. They placed barrels with gunpowder under the House of Lords. The man called Guy Fawkes was one of those people. Nevertheless, they did not have a chance to blow up the Parliament because the King discovered their plan, his soldiers found Guy Fawkes and executed him. This happened on November 5th. Since then British people mark this day by burning a dummy made of straw and old clothes on a bonfire. They call this dummy simply "a guy". Alongside public holidays there are not least important holidays celebrated in the UK. They are the patron saint days: St. David's Day on March 1st (in Wales), St. George's Day on April 23d (in England), St. Andrew's Day on November 30th (in Scotland) and St. Patrick's Day on March 17th (in Northern Ireland). The only national holiday from this list is St. Patrick's Day for the Irish. Answer the questions: 1. What is a bank holiday? 2. What are the bank holidays in the United Kingdom? 3. What dates do public holidays fall on? 4. What is the origin of most of these holidays? 5. How are bank holidays celebrated? 6. What other holidays are there in the United Kingdom, except bank holidays?
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Let's learn new words: weird /wɪəd/ very strange spectator /spekˈteɪtər/ someone who watches an event, sport, et tin bath /tɪn a metal container in which food is sold harbour /ˈhɑːbər/ an area of water near the coast where ships are kept and are safe from the sea bog /bɒɡ/ an area of soft, wet ground snorkel /ˈsnɔːkəl/ a tube that you use to help you breathe if you are swimming with your face under water credential /krɪˈden.ʃəl the abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity, or proof of someone's abilities and experience to toss /tɒs/ to throw something carelessly caber /ˈkeɪ.bər/ a long, heavy wooden pole that is thrown as a test of strength in traditional sports competitions in Scotland underarm /ˈʌn.də.rɑːm/ of or for use in the armpit (= hollow place under the arm where the arm joins the body): toe-cap /ˈtəʊ ˌkæp/ a hard covering to protect the toes in a shoe or boot connotations /ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/ a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word's meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation: savoury /ˈseɪ.vər.i/ Savoury food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste breakages /ˈbreɪ.kɪdʒ/ something that has been broken
Read the text and answer. What championship would you like to take part in and why? Explain your choice. Britain is home to some weird and wonderful sports over the summer months and offers some interesting alternatives to traditional summer sports and activities, like tennis and cricket 1. Tin Bath Racing - Isle of Man The annual World Tin Bath Championship was started in 1971. It takes place in Castletown Harbour with nearly a hundred competitors and thousands of spectators. Being the only race of its kind, the event draws eager tin bath racers from across the world into the cold harbour waters. The winner is the first to finish the course or the one who covers the furthest distance without sinking. The event on 9 July 2016 is the 45th annual Tin Bath championships 2. Bog Snorkelling – Wales The World Bog Snorkelling Championship, first held in 1985, takes place annually every August Bank Holiday at the dense Waen Rhydd peat bog, near Llanwrtyd Wells in mid Wales. Participants with a range of fitness levels negotiate 120 yards of pitch-black, freezing cold, smelly water armed with a pair of flippers and a snorkel for survival. Wetsuits are permitted but the extremely foolhardy wear speedos or fancy dress. Under the rules of bog snorkelling you are not allowed to use a recognised swimming stroke; but it is conventional to kick wildly with your feet, scream into your snorkel and hope for the best. Think that this sounds too easy? Try participating on your mountain bike or in the Triathlon (120-yard swim, 19-mile bike, and a 7.5-mile run) to earn your bog credentials. 3. The World Snail Racing Championships - England The annual "World Snail Racing Championships" started in Congham, Norfolk in the 1960s after founder Tom Elwes witnessed the event in France. Snail races usually take place on a circular track with the snails starting in the middle and racing to the perimeter. The track usually takes the form of a damp cloth atop a table. The radius is traditionally set at 13 or 14 inches. Racing numbers are painted on the shells or small stickers or tags are placed on them to distinguish each competitor. 4. Cheese Rolling - England From the top of Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire, a 9 lb round of Double Gloucester cheese is rolled, and competitors race down the hill to catch it. The first person over the finish line at the bottom of the hill wins the cheese. This isn't as easy as it sounds as the cheese has been known to reach speeds of 70mph! 5. Caber Toss - Scotland One of the most iconic images from the Highland Games, the aim of the competition is simply to toss the caber so that it turns end over end. The caber is usually made from a Larch tree and is typically 19 feet 6 inches (5.94 m) tall and weighs 175 pounds (79 kg). Ideally it should fall directly away from the tosser in the "12 o'clock" position. The distance thrown is unimportant. In competition, tossers are normally allowed three attempts each at tossing the caber. 6. Welly-Wanging - England Sometimes called the ‘welly toss’ or ‘welly throw, the principle of the game is very simple – all competitors have to do is wang (Yorkshire for throw) a Wellington boot as far as possible within the boundary lines. Competitors can throw their welly over-arm or underarm and from a standing or running start. The competition is an annual event held in Upperthong Village. The rules are firm including no tampering with your wellies, especially by adding lubricants and polish. The standard welly is a green, size 9, non steel toe-cap but competitors can choose the left or right boot. 7. Dorset Knob Throwing - England Are you laughing yet? This is definitely an event that will be open to interpretation depending on where you live in the country. Despite the connotations of the name, the Dorset Knob is actually a hard, dry savoury biscuit typically eaten with cheese or soaked in sweet tea. Dorset Knobs were said to have been a favourite food of local author Thomas Hardy. The rules of Knob throwing are simple. Competitors get provided with three knobs and have to throw them the furthest. Be careful of breakages!
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Answer the questions: 1. How do the British feel about sports? 2. Where do British prefer to spend their free time? 3. Which stereotype is out-of-date? 4. Why Britain is considered as a "the land of tradition"? 5. Why do people in Britain drive on the left side of the road? 6. What is RP? 7. Who are "Bobbies and "Peelers"? 8. Why do people think that British are unfriendly?
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List of words: Multicultural society - consisting of or relating to people of many different nationalities and cultures. Peculiarities/pɪˌkjuːliˈærəti/ a strange or unusual feature or habit Idealized vision portrayed or represented as being ideal Duchess of Bedford is a landowner and horse breeder, and the widow of Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford, with whom she lived, at Woburn Abbey. Annual /ˈænjuəl/ happening or done once every year Precisely /prɪˈsaɪsli/exactly Lance /lɑːns/a weapon with a long wooden handle and a pointed metal end that was used by people fighting on horses in the past Knight/naɪt/(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank who had a duty to fight for his king. Knights are often shown in pictures riding horses and wearing armour. Sword /sɔːd/a weapon with a long metal blade (= sharp cutting part) and a handle Upper class /ði ˌʌpə ˈklɑːs/belonging to or typical of groups of people that are considered to have the highest social status and that have more money and/or power than other people in society Queue /kjuː/a line of people, cars, etc. waiting for something or to do something Unarmed /ˌʌnˈɑːmd/not carrying a weapon
List of words: Wig /wɪɡ/ a piece of artificial hair that is worn on the head, for example to hide the fact that a person is bald, to cover somebody’s own hair, or by a judge and some other lawyers in some courts of law Don /dɒn/to put clothes, etc. on Coif /ˈkȯif/a close-fitting cap: Descendant /dɪˈsendənt/a person’s descendants are their children, their children’s children, and all the people who live after them who are related to them Extend /ɪkˈstend/to make something longer or larger Consent /kənˈsent/permission to do something, especially given by somebody in authority Custodian /kʌˈstəʊdiən/a person who takes responsibility for taking care of or protecting something Helmet /ˈhelmɪt/a type of hard hat that protects the head, worn, for example, by a police officer, a soldier or a person riding a bike or motorbike or playing some sports Rotation /rəʊˈteɪʃn/the action of an object moving in a circle around a central fixed point Outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/a set of clothes that you wear together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose Infantry /ˈɪnfəntri/soldiers who fight on foot Milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/a very important stage or event in the development of something Ensemble /ɒnˈsɒmbl/a small group of musicians, dancers or actors who perform together Embellish /ɪmˈbelɪʃ/to make something more beautiful by adding decoration to it Agenda /əˈdʒendə/a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
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Tapescript: Here are 10 strangely cool UK traditions that are practiced to this day. In modern times many customs have been cast aside, existing only in stories about how things used to be. Not all of them, though. Here are 10 strangely cool UK traditions practiced to this day. Number 10.Wearing wigs in court. The practice of judges and lawyers donning horsehair coifs dates back to the 17th century. Not all courts and cases require them, but there are those who choose to wear them anyway. Number 9.Permission to marry. This really only applies to those who are descendants of King George the Second. For those who are, it means that a representative of the ruling monarchy must be present at the wedding to extend written consent. Number 8.Custodian helmets. As far as traditions go, this one almost didn’t make it. Even though they fell out of favor for regular use over 30 years ago, some police forces are putting them back into regular rotation. Number 7.The Guards at Buckingham Palace. Where else would you find soldiers wearing outfits as good as these? The infantry soldiers seen guarding the palace not only serve a ceremonial role, but are also elite soldiers. Number 6.Summer birthdays for the ruler. Royal celebrations often involve large parades. To boost the chances of sunny skies, birthday celebrations for the monarch are scheduled in the summer months, regardless of when they were born. Queen Elizabeth II is among those who have added an additional date. Number 5.Congratulatory messages from the monarch. Since 1917, England’s Sovereign has sent special cards and greetings to people celebrating milestones like significant birthdays and anniversaries. Number 4. The Queen of England doesn’t have a passport. As they’re all issued in her name, that she carry one is considered unnecessary. Number 3.The Duke of Wellington pays rent. Well, sort of. It’s part of a ceremony commemorating the title-holder of long ago returning victorious from Waterloo and taking up residence in a country-owned home. While the Duke hands a flag to the Queen as rent, there’s no money changing hands. Number 2.Pearly Kings and Queens. Although the charitable organization has changed names several times, they’ve been aiding the poor for around 1 thousand years. The group’s members wear black ensembles embellished with white buttons. Number 1.The State Opening. Each year when the Parliament begins its season the Queen give a government-written speech outlining the year’s agenda.
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List of words: Oriental food | ɔːrɪˈɛnt(ə)l fuːd | is Asian style cooking All around/over the world | ɔːl əˈraʊnd ði: wəːld | everywhere on earth, in every corner of the globe. A huge range | eɪ hjuːdʒ reɪn(d)ʒ |extensive in scope Flavours /ˈfleɪvə(r)z/enhance the taste of (food or drink) by adding a particular ingredient. Borough market | ˈbʌrə ˈmɑːkɪt | is a wholesale and retail market hall in Southwark, London, England. Food market | fuːd ˈmɑːkɪt | a marketplace where groceries are sold. Settler /ˈsetlə(r)/a person who moves with a group of others to live in a new country or area. High street /ˈhaɪ striːt/the main street of a town, especially as the traditional site for most shops, banks, and other businesses. Full breakfast /ˌfʊl ˈbrekfəst/a substantial breakfast including hot cooked food such as bacon and eggs. Lamb chop | læm tʃɒp | a small piece of lamb including a rib Mint hollandaise sauce /mɪnt ˌhɒləndeɪz ˈsɔːs/a creamy sauce of melted butter, egg yolks, and vinegar, served especially with fish Development /dɪˈveləpmənt/ the process of developing or being developed. Reinvent /ˌriːɪnˈvent/ change (something) so much that it appears to be entirely new. Locally sourced | ˈləʊk(ə)li sɔːsd/ obtain from a particular source Locally grown /ˈləʊk(ə)li ɡrəʊn/ refers to food and other agricultural products (for example, wool or flowers) that are grown or produced, processed and then sold within a certain area. World cuisine /wəːld kwɪˈziːn/ is a cuisine that is practiced around the world. Globalised society /ˈɡləʊbəlaɪz səˈsʌɪɪti/ is used to refer to a society that is being built in modern times in which all the people of the world have a good deal in common; An integrated world where societies from across the world are connected by the digital sharing of information and knowledge. Spice rub /spʌɪs rʌb/ is any mixture of ground spices that is made for the purpose of being rubbed on raw food before the food is cooked.
Think of as many national or typical dishes as you can: Your own country UK Other countries Which of these dishes do you eat? Do you like or dislike them?
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List of words: The Romans /ˈrəʊmənz/ members of the ancient Roman republic or empire The Saxons /ˈsæksnz/ were a Germanic tribe that originally occupied the region which today is the North Sea coast of the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. The Vikings /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/ Scandinavian people who attacked and sometimes settled in parts of north-west Europe, including Britain, in the 8th to the 11th centuries The Danes /deɪnz/ people from Denmark Arbroath Smokies is a type of smoked haddock, and is a speciality of the town of Arbroath in Angus, Scotland. Collops /'kɔləps/ is a slice of meat Burns Night /ˈbɜːnz naɪt/ the evening of 25 January, the birthday of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, on which celebrations in his honor are traditionally held in Scotland and elsewhere. York Minster /ˌjɔːk ˈmɪnstə(r)/ the cathedral in the city of York, one of the largest and best known in Britain. The Normans /ˈnɔːmənz/ the people from northern Europe who defeated the English in 1066 and then ruled the country The Crusaders /kruːˈseɪdə(r)z/ is a fighter in the Crusades in the Middle Ages Jaffa /ˈdʒæfə/ is an ancient port city in Israel. Saffron /ˈsæfrən/ a bright yellow powder made from crocusflowers, used in cooking as a spice and to give colour to food Cornwall – /ˈkɔːnwəl/ a region at the south-west tip of England. It forms a county together with the Scilly Isles Phoenicians /fəˈniːʃns/ members of a Semitic people inhabiting ancient Phoenicia and its colonies. the Middle Ages /ðə ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒɪz/ in European history, the period from about AD 1000 to AD 1450 The Tudors /ˈtjuːdə/ English ruling dynasty (1485-1603) The Far East /ðə ˌfɑːr ˈiːst/ China, Japan and other countries of East and south-east Asia the Caribbean /ˌkærɪˈbiːən/ the region consisting of the Caribbean Sea and its islands, including the West Indies, and the coasts that surround it Eccles Cake /ˈeklz keɪk/ a small flat cake made from pastry with raisins inside Puritan – /ˈpjʊərɪtən/ a person who has very strict moral attitudes and who thinks that pleasure is bad; a member of a Protestant group of Christians in England in the 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to worship God in a simple way Norfolk /ˈnɔːfək/ a county in the east of England, part of East Anglia Kedgeree /ˈkedʒəriː/ a hot dish of rice, fish and eggs cooked together Khichri /ˈkʰɪtʃɽiː/ is a dish in South Asian cuisine made of rice and lentils (dal), but other variations include bajra and mung Stinging nettles /ˈstɪŋɪŋ netl/ a wild plant with leaves that have pointed edges, are covered in fine hairs and sting (= cause you pain) if you touch them
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Do you know something about the history of British food? Read the text and say what British cuisine is. After the text do exercise. History of British Food by Ben Johnson Great Britain – three very different countries, England, Scotland and Wales, each with a rich and varied history and culture. Perhaps this explains the diversity of its culinary traditions. The history of Britain has played a large part in its traditions, its culture – and its food. The Romans for instance brought us cherries, stinging nettles (to be used as a salad vegetable), cabbages and peas, as well as improving the cultivation of crops such as corn. And they brought us wine! The Romans were prolific road builders, these roads allowing for the first time the easy transportation of produce throughout the country. The Saxons were excellent farmers and cultivated a wide variety of herbs. These were not used just for flavour as they are today but were used as bulk to pad out stews. The Vikings and Danes brought us the techniques for smoking and drying fish – even today the North East coasts of England and Scotland are the places to find the best kippers – Arbroath Smokies, for example. “Collops” is an old Scandinavian word for pieces or slices of meat, and a dish of Collops is traditionally served on Burns Night (25th January) in Scotland. York Ham is a great favourite with the British housewife. The first York Ham is said to have been smoked with the sawdust of oak trees used in the building of York Minster. The Normans invaded not only our country but also our eating habits! They encouraged the drinking of wine and even gave us words for common foods – mutton (mouton) and beef (boeuf) for example. In the 12th century the Crusaders were the first Britons to taste oranges and lemons whilst in Jaffa in 1191-2. Britain has always been a great trading nation. Saffron was first introduced into Cornwall by the Phoenicians at a very early date when they first came to Britain to trade for tin. Derived from the dried and powdered stigmas of the saffron crocus, saffron is still used today in British cooking. The importation of foods and spices from abroad has greatly influenced the British diet. In the Middle Ages, wealthy people were able to cook with spices and dried fruits from as far away as Asia. It has been said however that the poor people were lucky to eat at all! In Tudor times, new kinds of food started to arrive due to the increase in trade and the discovery of new lands. Spices from the Far East, sugar from the Caribbean, coffee and cocoa from South America and tea from India. Potatoes from America began to be widely grown. Eccles Cakes evolved from Puritan days when rich cakes and biscuits were banned. Turkeys were bred almost exclusively in Norfolk up until the 20th century. In the 17th century, turkeys were driven from Norfolk to the London markets in great flocks of 500 birds or more. Their feet were sometimes bandaged to protect them. Upon arrival in London, they had to be fattened up for several days before market. The growth of the Empire brought new tastes and flavours – Kedgeree, for example, is a version of the Indian dish Khichri and was first brought back to Britain by members of the East India Company. It has been a traditional dish at the British breakfast table since the 18th and 19th centuries. Nowadays you can sample cuisines from all around the world – Chinese, Indian, Italian, French, American, Spanish, Thai, etc., reflecting the ethnic diversity of Britain today as well as the modern ease of travel. Some would even claim ‘Curry’ to be a traditional British dish – although it bears little resemblance to the curries to be found in India! So, what is British cuisine? Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Steak and Kidney Pie, Trifle – these are the dishes that everyone associates with Britain. But like the country of Britain which is constantly changing and evolving, so is British food, and whilst today these dishes are ‘traditionally British’, in the future perhaps dishes such as the British Curry will join them! Read the text again and complete the sentences. 1. The Romans brought cherries, stinging nettles, cabbages and peas_________ 2. Herbs were not used just for flavour as they are today but ______________ 3. “Collops” is an old Scandinavian word for pieces or slices of meat, and a dish of Collops is __________________ 4. In the Middle Ages, wealthy people were able to cook with spices and dried fruits from _______________ 5. In Tudor times, new kinds of food started to arrive due to the increase in trade: _____________ 6. _____________ has been a traditional dish at the British breakfast table since the 18th and 19th centuries. 7. Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Steak and Kidney Pie, Trifle _____________
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Carmen: The Chinese introduced oriental food to Britain. But before the Chinese, immigrants from all around the world came to live in London. British people enjoy a huge range of food and flavours from other countries. This is Borough Market, London’s oldest food market. Today, you can find food here from all over the world. This is Italian cheese. Each group of settlers brought their own food and styles of cooking and people here embraced the exciting new flavours… maybe, because British food wasn’t very good. Restaurants from all around the world can be found on most British high streets. Indian, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Persian... the list goes on. But just what are the UK’s favourite dishes? On the Street: My favourite meal is Thai green curry. On the Street: One of my favourite meals is... cottage pie with peas. On the Street: My favourite food is... Chinese.. Chinese. On the Street: What’s my favourite meal? Still full English breakfast. ...... Chef: This is a full English breakfast. Tomato, black pudding, sausage, bacon, egg, mushroom. ...... A big fried breakfast might not be to everyone’s taste. But in Britain, there is something for everyone. Celia Brooks Brown is a food writer and knows all about food and the future of food in the UK, today. Mmm! It looks good. What have we got here, Celia? Celia: Well, this is a British tomato salad with a Yorkshire-made sheep’s cheese. And here we have a Barnsley lamb chop with new potatoes and a mint hollandaise sauce. Carmen: So is this a sign of developments in British cooking? Celia: Yes, people want to know where their food comes from. Chefs in restaurants like these are reinventing classic British dishes. They’re using ingredients that are locally sourced and locally grown. Carmen: So what about world cuisine? Celia: Well anything goes. Chefs love to experiment with ingredients from different cultures. And we live in a globalised society. It’s very exciting. Carmen: OK Celia, if you were cooking these dishes at home, what ingredients from different cultures would you use? Celia: Well, I might use something like this. This is a Moroccan spice mix called Ras el Hanout. Have a sniff. Carmen: Hmm. That’s really strong. Celia: Lovely, isn’t it? Now, this might make a lovely spice rub for that lamb chop. Carmen: I can’t wait to taste this. ...... The food in Britain reflects the many different cultures here. But some of the old favourites are here to stay. I’m off for my favourite, fish and chips. Want a chip?
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Let’s learn new words: Struggle /ˈstrʌɡl/ to fight against somebody/something in order to prevent a bad situation or result civil war /ˌsɪvl ˈwɔː(r)/ a war between groups of people in the same country merge /mɜːdʒ/ to combine or make two or more things combine to form a single thing rival /ˈraɪvl/ a person, company or thing that competes with another in sport, business, etc. Tudor Rose /ˌtjuːdə ˈrəʊz/ the symbol of the Tudor family Reign /reɪn/ the period during which a king, queen, emperor, etc. rules Conquer /ˈkɒŋkə(r)/ o take control of a country or city and its people by force Settle /ˈsetl/ to make a place your permanent home Defend /dɪˈfend/ to protect somebody/something from attack Assemble /əˈsembl/ o come together as a group; to bring people or things together as a group Daffodil /ˈdæfədɪl/ enlarge imagea tall yellow spring flower that is like a trumpet in shape Thistle /ˈθɪsl/ a wild plant with leaves with sharp points and purple, yellow or white flowers Leek /liːk/ a vegetable like a long onion with many layers of wide leaves that are white at the bottom and green at the top Distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ to recognize the difference between two people or things the Trinity /ˈtrɪnəti/ the union of Father, Son and Holy Spirit as one God the Holy Spirit /ðə ˌhəʊli ˈspɪrɪt/ God in the form of a spirit entity /ˈentəti/ something that exists separately from other things and has its own identity separate /ˈseprət/ not join to something else
Read the text and answer. What are the floral symbols of the UK? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of four parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each country has its own national floral symbol. A rose is the national symbol of England. It comes from the history of the country. This symbol goes back to the War of the Roses, which was the war within the country. In the 15th century two Houses were struggling for the English throne —the royal house of Lancaster and the royal house of York (the Lancastrians and the Yorkists). The red rose was the emblem of the Lancastrians and the white rose was that of the Yorkists. It was a civil war that lasted for 30 years (1455 – 1485). The war ended when King Henry VII, the Lancastrian, married Princess Elizabeth, the daughter of the Yorkist. He thus reunited the two royal houses, merging the rival symbols of the red and white roses into the new emblem of the red and white Tudor Rose. The Tudor rose takes its name from the rule of The Tudors, who reigned the Kingdom of England from 1485 to 1603. The Tudor rose is red with a white center, symbolising the joining of the House of York and the House of Lancaster, the end of the War of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor Dynasty. The Tudor rose was used as a symbol of peace and today it is used as the symbol of England. The thistle is the national floral symbol of Scotland. There is a legend that explains why it became the Scottish emblem. According to that legend, ancient Scandinavians (the Norsemen) wanted to conquer the land of Scotland and settle there. So, they landed on the east coast of Scotland. The Scots gathered their army to defend the land. They assembled behind the river Tay and made a camp to have rest after a long march. The Scots were sleeping and did not expect the enemies. When the Norsemen decided to attack the Scots, they took their shoes off not to make noise. But one of the Norsemen stepped on a thistle and screamed. The Scots woke up and fight the enemy. Since the thistle became the symbol of Scotland. Wales has got two national symbols. These are the daffodil and the leek. They are both connected to the Patron Saint of Wales. According to the legend, during a battle against the Saxons, St. David advised his soldiers to wear leeks in their hats so that they could easily be distinguished from their enemies. Another link between the leek and St. David is the belief that he had to live on bread and wild leek for several years. However, today each year on St. David's Day every soldier wears the leek in the cap badges. But outside the army, many other Welsh people have substituted the leek by the daffodil, perhaps because it looks more attractive and certainly smells a lot better. The daffodil is also associated with St. David's Day, due to the fact that it comes into blossom on that day. So there are two Welsh floral symbols: the daffodil and the leek. The shamrock is the symbol of Northern Ireland. It is connected to St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick is most famous for bringing Christianity to Ireland. The legend tells how he used the shamrock, a kind of a white clover with three leaves to explain the Holy Trinity. He used it to show how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. Since that time the shamrock became the floral symbol of Northern Ireland. Read the text again and answer the following questions: 1. What four historic parts does the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consist of? 2. What is England’s floral symbol? 3. Why did the War of the Red and White Roses start? 4. Who won the war? 5. Why did the Tudor rose become the symbol for the whole of England in 1485? 6. What is the Scottish symbol? 7. How did this plant help to save the country? 8. What are the floral symbols of Wales? 9.Why is the leek the Welsh floral symbol? 10. What is the Irish floral symbol?
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Let’s learn new words and geographical names: island /ˈaɪlənd/ a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water capital /ˈkæpɪtl/ the most important town or city of a country or region, where the government operates from kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ a country that has a king or queen as head of state (= official leader of the country) the British Isles /ðə ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ the name for the group of islands that includes Great Britain, Ireland and all the smaller islands around them The United Kingdom [juːˈnaɪtɪd ˈkɪŋdəm] = the UK [juː kei] England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ a country forming the largest and southernmost part of Great Britain and of the United Kingdom, and containing the capital, London Scotland /ˈskɒtlənd/ a country forming the northernmost part of Great Britain and of the United Kingdom Wales /weɪlz/ a сountry of Great Britain and the United Kingdom, to the west of central England Northern Ireland /ˌnɔːðən ˈaɪələnd/ a province of the United Kingdom occupying the north-east part of Ireland
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Let's learn new words: the English Channel /ði ˌɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈtʃænl/ the area of sea between southern England and northern France strait /streɪt/ a narrow passage of water that connects two seas or large areas of water Dover /ˈdəʊvə(r)/ a port in Kent, south-east England, and the nearest English town to France the North Sea /ðə ˌnɔːθ ˈsiː/ the part of the Atlantic Ocean that is next to the east coast of Britain lie /laɪ/ to be located in a particular place to be situated /ˈsɪtʃueɪt/ to be in a particular position separate /ˈseprət/ not join to something else chalk /tʃɔːk/ a type of soft white stone cliffs /klɪf/ a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or ocean include /ɪnˈkluːd/ to make somebody/something part of something mild /maɪld/ not very cold, and therefore pleasant changeable /ˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/ likely to change; often changing
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Read the text and answer. Why is the UK called an island state? The geographical position of the UK The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles and lies to the north-west of continental Europe. It is separated from the continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover in the south and the North Sea in the east. The Strait of Dover is the narrowest part of English Channel. Dover is one of the most ancient ports. If you cross the English Channel by boat you can see the white chalk cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle. The British Isles consist of two main islands (Great Britain and Ireland) and a large group of smaller islands. Great Britain is separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea. Historically the territory of Great Britain is divided into 3 parts: England, Scotland and Wales. It doesn’t include Northern Ireland. The population of Great Britain is over 60 million people. Many of them live in big industrial cities like London. The biggest cities of England are Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool (England); Edinburg, Glasgow, (Scotland). The total area is 209 000 km2 (two hundred and nine thousand square kilometers). Everyone who was born in Britain is British. People from England are English. People from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are not English. They are Scottish or the Scotts, Welsh and Irish. Everyone in Britain speaks English. But in some parts of Scotland and Wales people speak different languages as well. The Welsh are especially proud of their language. They like to speak Welsh, to sing songs in Welsh and when you travel you can see road signs in Welsh all over Wales. Everyone in the UK speaks English but they all speak it differently. The climate in Great Britain is very mild. The winter temperature is between +3° and +7°. Snow does not cover the ground very long, except on the mountains. The summer temperature is between +15° and +18°. It often rains. The English weather is very changeable. So when English people make plans for holidays they usually begin, “If the weather…” The UK is a very beautiful country with its specifics. A lot of tourists come to Great Britain every year. Read the text again and answer the questions: 1. What separates Great Britain from the continent? 2. What do we call the narrowest part of the English Channel? 3. What do we call people who were born in Britain? In Scotland? In Wales?In Ireland? 4. Is English the only language people speak in the UK? 5. What language is spoken in Scotland? In Wales? In Ireland? 6. What is the British climate like? 7. What is the English weather like? Complete the sentences about the UK: 1. The country is called … 2. It is situated ... 3. It is separated from the continent by ... 4. It consists of ... 5. The capital of ... is ... 6. The population of the country is ... 7. The area of the country is ... 8. The weather is … 9. People speak …
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Let's learn new words: Lowland /ˈləʊlənd/ an area of land that is fairly flat and not very high above sea level Midland /ˈmɪdlənd/ coming from or connected with the central part of a country, especially the central counties of England Highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ connected with an area of land that has hills or mountains the Pennines /ðə ˈpenaɪnz/ a series of hills in northern England the Cheviot Hills /ðə ˈtʃeviəts/ a range of hills that forms part of the border between England and Scotland Cumberland /ðə ˌkʌmbələnd/ a former county in north-west England Valley /ˈvæli/ an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it; the land that a river flows through Hill /hɪl/ an area of land that is higher than the land around it, but not as high as a mountain Boundary /ˈbaʊndri/ a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line Lough Neagh /ˌlɒk ˈneɪ/ the largest lake in the British Isles, near Belfast in Northern Ireland
Read the text and answer. What are the main three regions that the British landscape is made up of? British landscape The British landscape is very varied. Geographically the island of Great Britain is made up of three main regions: Lowland, Midland and Highland Britain. The Midlands occupy central counties of England. This is a region of valleys and low hills. Lowland Britain covers the territory of eastern and southern England. Highland Britain includes Scotland, most of Wales, the Pennine Chain and the Lake District in England. Scotland and Wales are the most mountainous parts of Great Britain. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest point (1343 metres). Along the western coast runs the mountain range of Cumberland. The Cheviot Hills mark the boundary between England and Scotland. The rivers in Great Britain are quite short and most of them flow in the east direction. The rivers (the Thames, the Severn, the Tweed, the Trent, the Tyne) never freeze in winter and allow all-year navigation.The longest river in the UK is the River Severn (220 mi, 354 km) which flows through both Wales and England. There are a lot of lakes in The UK. Lough Neagh (381.74 km²) is the largest freshwater lake in the whole of the UK – so large that at parts it looks like a sea. The deepest lake in the UK is Loch Morar with a maximum depth of 309 metres (Loch Ness is second at 228 metres deep). Read the text again and answer: 1. Is British landscape varied? Why? 2. What parts of the UK are the most mountainous? 3. What is the highest point? 4. What is the boundary between England and Scotland? 5. What river is the longest in the UK? 6. What lake is the deepest in the UK?
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Revise the words: Banknote /ˈbæŋknəʊt/ a piece of paper money Coin /kɔɪn/ a small flat piece of metal used as money penny /ˈpen.i/ the smallest unit of money in the UK, of which there are 100 in a pound, or a small coin worth this much pound sterling /paʊnd/ the unit of money in the UK, worth 100 pence currency /ˈkʌrənsi/ the system of money that a country uses ! Learn the difference: The plural of "penny" is "pence" when referring to an amount of money. The plural of "penny" is "pennies" when referring to a number of individual 1 penny coins.
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Let’s learn new words: Banknote /ˈbæŋknəʊt/ a piece of paper money Coin /kɔɪn/ a small flat piece of metal used as money pound sterling /paʊnd/ the unit of money in the UK, worth 100 pence ruble /ˈruːbl/ the unit of money in Russia payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ the act of paying somebody/something or of being paid originate /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/ to happen or appear for the first time in a particular place or situation money circulation /ˌsɜːkjəˈleɪʃn/ the passing or spreading of money from one person or place to another secondary /ˈsekəndri/ less important than something else currency /ˈkʌrənsi/ the system of money that a country uses issue /ˈɪʃuː/ to produce or provide something official the Duke of Wellington /ðə ˌdjuːk əv ˈwelɪŋtən/ an English soldier and politician, sometimes called the Iron Duke defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc. denominations /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/ a unit of value, especially of money
Read the text and answer. What is the national currency of the UK? British currency Today we can’t imagine our lives without money. Money is something that is given as payment for goods, services and so on. In ancient times money could be made of shell, teeth or feathers, for example. People created different money system. Modern money is a special piece of paper or a coin. The world "coin" originates from the name of goddess Juno (Juno Moneta). During more than two thousand years coins were practically the only instrument of money circulation. Then people started using paper money, so coins became secondary payment means. Even nowadays when people use e–money and credit cards, coins and paper money continue to play important role in money circulation. Different countries have different currencies. Currency is a system of money (in the form of paper or coins) usually issued by a government and used as a method of payment in a particular country. The local currency of Belarus is the Belarusian ruble. It is issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus. First coins of the Republic of Belarus were issued on December 27, 1996. Their production is the result of the making of a sovereign state. The Russian ruble is the national currency of the Russian Federation. The ruble has been used since the 13th century, making it the second-oldest national currency still in existence, behind the British pound. The ruble’s exchange rate depends on global oil prices as Russia is one of the world's top exporters of oil and natural gas. The Polish zloty is the official currency of Poland, issued by the National Bank of Poland. The currency dates back to the early 20th century. The Polish zloty’s name comes from zloto, the Polish word for gold. The currency of Ukraine is the Ukrainian hryvnia. Each hryvnia is divided into 100 kopiyka. The currency code is UAH. The official currency of the United Kingdom is the pound sterling that is equal to one hundred pence. English banknotes are issued by the Bank of England. The British currency code is GBP. The currency symbol of the British money is £. There are banknotes of the following denominations: £5, £10, £20, £50, £100. All the banknotes in the UK have a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the front. The backs of English banknotes, like many other banknotes, show portraits of different famous people. The back of the five pound note portrays the Duke of Wellington (-1769—1852), a famous Irish general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, Belgium in 1815. And the back of the twenty pound banknote shows William Shakespeare (1564—1616), the greatest playwright of all time. There are also coins of the following denomination: 1 penny, 2 pence, 5 pence, 10 pence, 20 pence, 50 pence, £1 (1 pound coin), £2 (2 pound coin). £1 = 1 Pound = 100 Pennies. Find the answers to the following questions in the text: 1. What could ancient money be made of? 2. What is modern money? 3. What is the currency of your country? Of Russia? Of Poland? Of Ukraine? 4. How many pennies are there in one pound? 5. Who issues banknotes in the UK? 6. What famous people are shown on the back of various English banknotes?
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Let’s learn new words: the Royal Standard /ˈrɔɪəl ˈstændəd/ an emblem of royal authority that is usually a flag or square banner smaller than the national flag servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ a person who works in another person’s house, and cooks, cleans, etc. for them the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard /ˌtʃeɪndʒɪŋ ðə ˈɡɑːd/ a traditional and formal ceremony that takes place in London, when one group of soldiers guarding a royal building replaces another on duty Height /haɪt/ the measurement of how tall a person or thing is Prominent /ˈprɒmɪnənt/ important or well known Damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ harmful effects on somebody/something Prehistoric /ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk/ connected with the time in history before information was written down Purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ he intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve astronomical observatory / /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkl əbˈzɜːvətri/ a special building with a telescope or other equipment that scientists use to watch the stars, the weather, etc. UNESCO World Heritage Sites /ˌwɜːld ˈherɪtɪdʒ saɪt/ a natural or man-made place that is recognized as having great international importance and is therefore protected by UNESCO Monarchy /ˈmɒnəki/ a system of government by a king or a queen Surround /səˈraʊnd/ to be all around something/somebody lush /lʌʃ/ growing thickly and strongly in a way that is attractive; covered in healthy grass and plants greenery /ˈɡriːnəri/ attractive green leaves and plants fortress /ˈfɔːtrəs/ a building or place that has been made stronger and protected against approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a task passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ having or showing strong feelings of love or of anger, etc.
Read the text and answer. What places of interests is this text about? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a beautiful country. There are many interesting sights in each of these countries and their capitals. Millions of people visit Britain every year to learn more about its places of interest. Many of them are situated in England. They are Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster, St. Paul's Cathedral, Windsor Castle, the Lake district. But the other parts of the UK have a lot of sights, too. Some of them are Stonehenge, Ben Nevis in the Highlands, Edinburgh Castle, etc. Buckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. It is located near Green Park in London. When the Queen is in the residence, the Royal Standard flies over Buckingham Palace. There are 775 rooms where members of the Royal family and their servants live. There are also rooms for guests. There are offices, a post and even swimming pool in the palace. Throughout the year right in front of Buckingham Palace the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place, attracting a lot of tourists. Big Ben is the name of the Great bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster. Nowadays this name mostly refers to the clock and the clock tower. In 2012 the tower was renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen and is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower. The height of the tower is 96,3 metres. Big Ben is the prominent symbol of the United Kingdom. Westminster is a historical area of central London with several famous landmarks. Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church, is located there. The church is a traditional place of coronation for all British kings and queens. Not far from the church there is the Palace of Westminster. The Tower of London is one of the most famous and most interesting places in the city. The Tower was once a palace, a fortress, a prison and even a Zoo. Today it is known as a historical museum. Despite being called “The Tower of London”, the place consists of 20 towers. The White Tower is the oldest of them. It was built at the time of William the Conqueror. St. Paul's Cathedral is located at the highest point of the City of London. The Cathedral was seriously damaged during the Great Fire of London. It was redesigned by Christopher Wren, a famous architect. There are three Galleries and 17 bells in the Cathedral. The largest bell is called Great Paul. Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. Huge standing stones which are 4,1 metres long and 2,1 metres wide make a ring. The real purpose of this structure is still a subject. It is believed that Stonehenge served as an ancient astronomical observatory. Stonehenge is added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Windsor Castle is a residence of the British monarchy. Windsor Castle is the largest residential castle in the world. A lot of official visits take place here. It is also open for tourists. Windsor Castle is located on a hill and is surrounded with lush greenery. The castle has been reconstructed a number of times but the location of its main buildings remains unchanged. Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which is located right in the centre of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is located on the Castle Rock. The castle has a very good strategic position and can only be easily approached from one side. Nowadays, Edinburgh Castle is one of the popular tourist attractions. Tourists, who are passionate followers of the music band “Beatles”, might want to visit Liverpool. It’s a home town of this famous band. The football fans will enjoy a trip to Manchester, which is a home city of a world-famous team Manchester United. Another attractive sight is Stratford-upon-Avon. It’s a small city in England, where the most famous English writer Shakespeare was born. Stratford-upon-Avon is not only his birthplace. He also lived and created his plays there. Lots of people come to see the Shakespeare’s house in Henley Street and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Natural attractions of Great Britain are also interesting. For example, the Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness Lake, the Lake District and some others. Read the text again and answer: 1. What is Buckingham Palace famous for? 2. What is Big Ben? 3. When was Big Ben renamed? How is it known today? 4. What is a traditional place of coronation for all British kings and queens? 5. What is the Tower of London? 6. How many towers does it consist of? 7. What cathedral was damaged by the Great Fire of London? Who redesigned it? 8. What is Stonehenge? 9. What is the largest residential castle in the world? 10. What fortress is located in the capital of Scotland? 11. Where can you see the Shakespeare’s house? 12. Are there any natural attractions in the UK?
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London has got a lot of attractions. One of them is London Tower Bridge.There is a museum inside it. Once a day Tower bridge opens up to get a way for big transport. In this video you can see it.
! Remember: Synonyms: sights = places of interest = landmarks = attractions – достопримечательности Read the definitions: landmarks /ˈlændmɑːk/ a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and that should be preserved Sights /saɪt/ the interesting places, especially in a town or city, that are often visited by tourists attraction /əˈtrækʃn/ an interesting or lively place to go or thing to do places of interest /pleɪs ɒv ˈɪnt(ə)rɪst/ It is a place which is of interest to tourists, a place famous for its scenery" There is a little difference between these words. An attraction is a thing that might be permanent or not, could move or stay, can represent people, buildings or everything that attracts many people to watch. A landmark is might be a statue, a building or everything which can't move. A landmark is usually a large geological feature or structure that can be seen on a map or from a distance. Example: We watch many attractions on the circus today. Eiffel tower is the landmark of Paris. A sight is usually somewhere or something with striking visual imagery or something worthy to see. A place of interest is a location where you can see sights or investigate activities available at the location. Example: The large history museum is a well-known landmark of the town as it stands 200 feet tall. There are many sights to see at the museum. There are several places of interest on your way to the museum.
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Let’s learn new words: Insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ to demand that something happen or that somebody agree to do something Sighting /ˈsaɪtɪŋ/ an occasion when somebody sees somebody/something, especially something unusual or something that lasts for only a short time Paparazzi /ˌpæpəˈrætsəʊ/ a photographer who follows famous people around in order to get interesting photographs of them to sell to a newspaper Explore /ɪkˈsplɔː(r)/ to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it Equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity Sonar /ˈsəʊnɑː(r)/ equipment or a system for finding objects underwater using sound waves Submersible /səbˈmɜːsəbl/ that can be used underwater Definite /ˈdefɪnət/ sure or certain; unlikely to change Explanation /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/ a statement, fact, or situation that tells you why something happened; a reason given for something Plesiosaur / ˈpliːsɪəsɔː/ a dinosaur Fake /feɪk/ not what somebody claims it is; appearing to be something it is not
Watch the video and answer. Does the Loch Ness monster exist? What the video again and answer the questions: 1. Where is Loch Ness situated? 2. What is the name of the Loch Ness monster? 3. When was the first report of Nessie? 4. Who and when saw the monster for the second time? 5. When was a photo of Nessie taken? 6. Was that photo real? 7. Why was it hard to explore the lake? 8. What equipment did some people use? 9. What are the possible explanations for what people have seen in Loch Ness?
Watch the legend. Try to guess. What has happened?
Let’s learn new words: Eruption /ɪˈrʌpʃn/ an occasion when a volcano suddenly throws out burning rocks, smoke, etc. Causeway /ˈkɔːzweɪ/ a raised road or path across water or wet ground Suspicious /səˈspɪʃəs/ feeling that somebody has done something wrong, illegal or dishonest, without having any proof Hexagon /ˈheksəɡən/ enlarge imagea flat shape with six straight sides and six angles Cliff /klɪf/ a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or ocean Spark /spɑːk/ to produce small flashes of fire or electricity Pathway /ˈpɑːθweɪ/ a track that serves as a path Giant /ˈdʒaɪənt/ very large; much larger or more important than similar things usually are Gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ extremely large Chunks /tʃʌŋk/ a thick, solid piece that has been cut or broken off something To bridge the gap - to reduce or get rid of the differences that exist between two things or groups of people Approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ to come near to somebody/something in distance or time Chase /tʃeɪs/ to run, drive, etc. after somebody/something in order to catch them or it Cradle /ˈkreɪdl/ a small bed for a baby that can be pushed gently from side to side Assume /əˈsjuːm/ to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it Rip up - to tear something into small pieces Molten /ˈməʊltən/ heated to a very high temperature so that it becomes liquid Force /fɔːs/ violent physical action used to obtain or achieve something Fissures /ˈfɪʃə(r)/ a long deep opening in something, especially in rock or in the earth Plateau /ˈplætəʊ/ an area of flat land that is higher than the land around it Contract /ˈkɒntrækt/ to become smaller or shorter, or to make something do this Splits /splɪt/ a long, thin hole in something where it has broken apart Basalt /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ a type of black rock that comes from a volcano Awe-inspiring /ˈɔː.ɪnˌspaɪə.rɪŋ/ causing you to feel great respect or admiration
Watch the video. Check your guesses: Watch the video again and answer: 1. Where is the Giant’s Causeway located? 2. How did the Giant’s Causeway appear according to the legend? 3. What explanation for rock formation have the scientists? 4. How many basalt columns does the Giant’s Causeway contain today? 5. How high are the tallest columns? 6. Would you like to see this attraction? Why?