Level 2 Уровень 2
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exercises:
London-the capital of Great Britain
London is the capital of Great Britain,
its political, economic and cultural centre. London is an ancient city. It is
more than twenty centuries old. The population of London, including its suburbs,
is more than nine million people. London is one of the biggest cities in the
world and the largest city in Europe. It is situated on the banks of the River
Thames.
The City is the financial and the business centre of
the country. There are a lot of banks and various offices here.
It is the ancient part of London. One of the greatest English churches - St
Paul's Cathedral - is here. It was designed and built by an outstanding English
architect Christopher Wren in 1710. St Paul's Cathedral is the second large
church in Europe. Admiral Nelson is buried here. Not far away is Westminster —
the administrative centre of London. The Houses of Parliament are situated
here. It is the seat of the British Government. The building is very beautiful
with its two towers and a big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey where
kings and queens are crowned is opposite the Houses of Parliament. The ancient
building was founded in the eleventh century. It was destroyed and rebuilt
several times. Many famous people are buried here, among them Newton, Darwin,
Dickens and Kipling. The West End is the part of London where the rich people
live. Fine houses, wide streets, numerous parks are to be found in this part of
the capital. The best cinemas, theatres, concert halls, famous shops,
comfortable hotels, restaurants, large museums are situated here. The most
beautiful London park — Hyde Park — is in this district too. The East End
includes the port, the docks stretching for miles and the great industrial
areas, which depend on shipping. London is famous for its outstanding places
of interest. There are many architectural, art and historic monuments in London
such as the British Museum, the Tower of London, the National Gallery,
Buckingham Palace, Nelson's Column and many others. The London Underground is
the oldest one in the world. It was opened in London in 1863.
capital —столица
economic — экономический
ancient — древний
population — население
Europe — Европа be
situated — быть расположенным
bank — 1) берег; 2) 6aнк
Thames — Темза
suburbs — окрестности crown
– короновать
Exercises:
Questions
1. Is London the capital of Great
Britain?
2. Is London also a sea port?
3. What is the most significant building in
the City?
4. Whom was it designed
by?
5. What is Westminster Abbey famous
for?
6. Do the Houses of Parliament consist of one
or more
building?
7. Is the traffic in London heavy?
8. When was the first London Tube
built?
Put the questions in
English.
1. Лондон – столица Великобритании, да? 5.
Назовите знаменитых
людей,
2. Из каких частей состоит
Лондон? похороненных
там?
3. В какой части Лондона находится порт? 6.
Кем был построен собор св.
Павла?
4. Чем знаменито Вестминстерское
аббатство?
Level 1 Уровень 1
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Places of Interest in London
The British
Museum
The British Museum was opened in 1753. It
grew out of collections of three rich men. George II gave the royal library to
the museum in 1757. The collection is enormous, and covers ancient Greece,
Rome, Egypt, China and Japan, as well as prehistoric times.
Victoria and Albert
Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum ( V&A ) is named
after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert. It grew out
of the collection of objects bought for the Great Exhibition in London in 1851.
National
Gallery
National Gallery has a collection of
Italian, Dutch, German and French pictures. The National gallery is rich in
paintings by Italian masters such as Raphael and Veronese. It has pictures of
European schools of art such as works by Rembrandt, Rubens and El Greco. The
gallery is open seven days a week and admission is free.
Tate Gallery
The Tate Gallery opened in 1897and is named after Sir
Henry Tate, who donated his collection of 65 paintings to the nation. Now it is the National Gallery of Modern Painting. There is a large
collection of European twentieth-century art there.
The Tower
The Tower of London is a very old building. It is more than 900 years old. English kings lived in it many years
ago, but now it is a museum. People who come to London like to go to the Tower.
It was a fortress, a royal palace and later a prison. The ravens are another
famous sign. The legend says that without them the Tower will fall.
The Natural History
Museum
The Natural History Museum was first opened to public
in April 1881. The museum was just a department of the British Museum.
Today, the Natural History Museum is famous throughout the world for its
beautiful galleries. The Museum is well known for its exhibition which include
"Human biology", "History of the Earth", "Discovering
mammals", etc.
Buckingham
Palace
Buckingham Palace is the London home of the
Queen. When the flag is flying on the top she is at home.
Big Ben
Ben is the name of the huge clock in one
of the tall towers of the Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament is the
largest modern building in the richest Gothic style completed in 1857. It
stands on the left bank of the river Thames and is 940
ft in length. Those who want to get a front view of the building should look
at it from a boat on the Thames. Clock Tower, overlooking Westminster Bridge
is 316 ft high and 40 ft square. People are allowed to get inside the Tower
so they can see the works of Big Ben. There is no lift and there are three
hundred and forty steps up to Big Ben. The faces of the clock are very large.
The minute hand is 14 ft long, the hour hand is 9
ft, the figures are 2 ft long.
Nelson’s
Column:
Nelson's Column is named after the greatest
admiral Lord Nelson. It is a very tall column and a figure of Nelson on top of
it. Equally famous is the general who led the army at the battle of Waterloo in
1815. This is the Duke of Wellington. His house stands at Hyde Park Corner. It
is sometimes named as Number One, London. Like Admiral Nelson, the Duke of
Wellington is buried in St Paul’s Cathedral.
1) Find the English equivalents in the text.
Королевская библиотека, огромный, древний,
доисторический, назван в честь, картина, современное искусство, крепость,
тюрьма, вороны, легенда, готический стиль, ступени, минутная стрелка, колонна,
герцог.
2) Find in the text and put the words in the correct
order.
1) gallery, open, the, days, admission, free, a week, is,
and, is.
2) London, very, building, Tower, is, a, old,
the, of.
3) flying, when, is, on, top, she, at home, the, flag, the,
is.
3) True or False
1) Victoria and Albert Museum (
V&A ) is named after Queen Victoria.
2) George II gave the royal library to the museum
in 1757.
3) National Gallery has a collection
of Italian and Dutch pictures.
4) The National History museum was
just a department of the British
Museum.
5) Buckingham Palace is the London
home of the Prime Minister.
6) Ben is the name of the huge clock
in one of the tall towers of
Buckingham Palace.
7) The legend says that without the
ravens the Tower will fall.
8) People are not allowed to get
inside the Tower.
9) Nelson's Column is named after
the Duke of Wellington.
10) The Duke of Wellington led the army at the
battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Level 2 Уровень 2
Read the text and do the
exercises:
Places
of interest in London -2
The Buckingham
Palace
The Buckingham Palace is the Royal residence. It was built in 1703 by the Duke of Buckingham. King George III bought
the palace in 1761. It is now the official home of Queen Elizabeth and the British
Royal Family. There are nearly six hundred rooms in the palace and three miles
of red carpet.
Buckingham Palace is like a small town, with a police
station, two post offices, a hospital, a bar , two sport clubs, a disco, a
cinema and a swimming pool. Two men work full-time to look after
the 300 clocks. About 700 people work for the Palace.
Westminster
The two houses of Parliament, the House of Commons and
House of Lords, meet in the Palace of Westminster. It was
designed in the Gothic style by the architect Sir Charles Barry and built
between 1840 and 1860. The original Palace of Westminster had been a home for
the Royal Family until the 16th century. Then it became the meeting place for
the Parliament. There was a terrible fire in 1834 and most the original Palace
was burnt.
Westminster Abbey was a Norman church of the
Benedictine monks in Westminster. The present building in the
English Gothic style was started in 1245 by King Henry III. Westminster Abbey
is a very important church. Nearly all the English kings and queens since
William the Conqueror (1027—1087) were crowned in Westminster Abbey. In 1952,
Queen Elizabeth was crowned there.
The Tower
of London
The Tower of London was begun by William the
Conqueror as a fortress and palace. Later kings made it larger
and stronger, and kept soldiers, armour, weapons, treasure, and sometimes
important prisoners there. For nine centuries the Tower has kept watch over
London and River Thames. It was not until 1850 that the Tower became a tourist
attraction. At the center of the Tower of London there is the White Tower
(1078). This tower is nearly 30 metres high. The walls are very strong. At the
bottom of the tower, the walls are nearly 5
metres thick.
During the reign of King Henry III (1216—1272) a wall
and more towers were built. The next king Edward I (1272—1307)
built the second wall, outside Henry III's wall, and dug the moat.
The palace at the Tower had its own Zoo. It began when Henry III was given three leopards by the German Emperor,
a polar bear by King of Norway, and an elephant by the King of France. Soon it
became a tradition that there should always be lions at the Tower, for heraldic
lions appear in the Royal arms of England.
In 1834 the Tower Zoo was closed, and some of the
animals were sent to a new London Zoo in Regent's Park. The Tower
of London has a grim history. It was a fortress, a royal house, a church, a
prison, an arsenal and a mint. For many famous people the Tower was a prison.
Thomas More, the saint and martyr, Queen Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King
Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh, the traveller and the
friend of Queen Elizabeth I, all spent time as prisoners in the Tower.
Today the Tower is home for about one
hundred and fifty people, including the Tower officers, the Yeoman Warders and
their families. In fact the Tower is rather like the traditional English
village.
The ravens are certainly among the most
important residents in the Tower, for — so the story goes — if they ever leave,
the Tower will fall and England with it.
I True or false
1) The Buckingham Palace is the museum now.
2) There are nearly eight hundred rooms in
the palace and three miles of red
carpet.
3) About 700 people work for the Palace.
4) The Buckingham Palace was designed in
the Gothic style.
5) The Palace of Westminster becomes the
meeting place for the Parliament.
6) Westminster Abbey was a Norman church of
the Benedict monks in
Belfast.
7) In 1952, Queen Elizabeth was crowned in
Westminster Abbey.
8) The palace at the Tower had its own Zoo.
9) For many famous people the Tower was a
prison.
10) Today the Tower is home for about one
hundred and fifty prisoners.
II Questions
1) What places of interest do you know in London?
2) What do you know about the history of these places?
Level 3 Уровень 3
Read the text and do the exercises:
London and Its Places of Interest
London is the capital of Great
Britain, its political, economic and commercial centre. It is the chief port of
Great Britain. It is one of the greatest cities of the world. Its population is
about 9 million people.
The origin of the city may be dated as
the beginning of the 1st century A. D, when a tribe of the Celtic family
settled near the Thames. The Roman town, LONDINIUM, grew up on the two hillocks
near St Paul's Cathedral and Cornhill, not far from the Tower of London. The
English are very proud of the long history of their capital. The city became
extremely prosperous during the 16th century. Then in 1665 and 1666 two
catastrophes occurred: the first was epidemic of plague which killed 100,000
citizens, and the second was the Great Fire which destroyed the whole of the
City, including St Paul's Cathedral. London is a real museum of architecture.
Most of the finest buildings date from the second half of the 17th century. At
the beginning of the 19th century England was at the height of her power.
During Queen Victoria's long reign (1837—1901) the construction of the
Underground began. And the first line between Paddington and Farringdon was
opened.
At the same time the City became exclusively a
commercial centre. The City is one part of London. Traditionally
London is divided into: the City, the West End, Westminster and the East End.
The City is the heart of London, its
financial and business centre. The City was described as a "busy emporium
for trade and traders” as early as Roman times. The City has within its square
mile such famous institutions as the Bank of England, the Stock Exchange, the
Royal Courts of Justice and Guildhall. The City has its own Lord Major
Corporation as well as its own police force. Few people live in this part of
London but over a million come here to work.
There's a lot of famous ancient buildings within the
City. The most striking of them is St Paul's Cathedral, Sir
Christopher Wren's masterpiece. It was built between 1675 and 1710 to replace
the 13th century cathedral which had been destroyed by the Great Fire.
The City of Westminster is one of the most famous
historic areas in London as it contains both the seat of Government and the
crowning place of kings and queens. Westminster was the first
important inhabited area outside the City.
The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
face each other across Parliament Square. Westminster Abbey is a beautiful
Gothic building. In the 11th century Edward the Confessor founded a great
Norman Abbey. But nothing is left of this church. Henry III wanted a brighter
and bigger building. Master Henry, John of Gloucester and Robert of Beverly
succeeded in the work of constructing Westminster Abbey. The work went on until
the 18th century when Nicholas Hawksmoor altered the facade and added the
towers. Almost all the monarchs since William the Conqueror have been crowned
in Westminster and many are buried there.
There are memorials of many statesmen, scientists and
writers in Westminster. Westminster Abbey is not a Cathedral. It
is a "Royal Peculiar", royal property. It is dependent directly on
the monarch.
The Houses of Parliament — the seat of
British Parliament, which is officially known as the Palace of Westminster.
The first building was constructed as
early as the 11th century ( the magnificent Westminster Hall was built between
1097—1099 by William Rufus). Most of the old palace was destroyed in a fire in
1834. The present Houses of Parliament were completed in 1865. The Houses of
Parliament comprise the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The division
of Parliament into two Houses goes back as 700 year.
The West End is the centre of
London. There are historical palaces, museums, beautiful parks, large
department stores, hotels, restaurants, theatres and concert halls in this part
of London. One of the most beautiful palaces is Buckingham Palace, the official
residence of the Queen. Palace takes its name from Buckingham House which was
built in 1703 as the home of the Duke of Buckingham and then bought by George
III in 1762. Today the Queen lives at the Palace for only part of the year and
when she is in her residence the Royal Standard is flown. Although the main
palace is not open to the public items from the Royal Collection can be seen at
the Queen's gallery. The oldest of all the royal residences in London is the
Tower of London. The Tower today bears the official title Of "Her
Majesty's Palace and fortress of the Tower of London." Founded by
William the Conqueror in 1078 the fortress was enlarged several times. Now it is a museum, which houses the national collection of armour and
the Crown Jewels. For many centuries the Tower has been a fortress, the Royal
residence, the Royal Mint, the first Royal Observatory. But it is perhaps most
famous for being a prison. The Yeomen of the Guard (Beefeaters) were originally
formed to be a body-guard for Henry VII. They still wear the Tudor uniform
chosen by the King and now give guided tours of the Tower. The ravens whose
forefathers used to live in the Tower still live there. The Yeomen Raven Master
is responsible for feeding and caring for the ravens at the Tower. There is a
legend that if the ravens disappear the Tower will fall.
The broad Mall leads from Buckingham
Palace to Trafalgar square. Trafalgar Square, named to commemorate Nelson's
great naval victory of 1805, is dominated by Nelson's Column. On its pedestal
there four bronze reliefs cast from captured French cannon, representing scenes
from the battles of St Vincent, the Nile, Copenhagen and Trafalgar. The bronze
lions at the corners of the pedestals are the work of Landseer.
From Trafalgar Square it is only a
short way to Piccadilly Circus. In the centre of Piccadilly Circus is a bronze
fountain. It was designed by Sir Alfred Gilbert in 1893.
Downing Street, 10 is the official
residence of the Prime Minister.
If you go to the east of the City,
you'll find yourself in the East End. This is an industrial part of London. The
Port of London is also in the East End. A great amount of space in London is
devoted to parks and gardens. Most of them used to be private gardens or
hunting forests of kings and queens. Later they were transformed into their
present design. Today nothing could be more relaxing and peaceful than a walk
in a beautiful park.
Exercises
I. Answer the questions
1) What is the population of London?
2) What parts does London consist of?
3) What part of London can be called its
centre?
4) What masterpieces of architecture in London
do you know?
5) Who is the architect of St Paul’s
Cathedral?
6) What is the historical value of the Tower of
London?
7) What is the residence of the Queen?
8) What does the legend about the ravens in
the Tower say?
9) What events does Trafalgar Square
commemorate?
10) Where is the official residence of the
Prime Minister?
II. Choose the right answer.
1. London became extremely prosperous during …
a) the reign of King Alfred.
b) the 16th century
c) the 19th century
2.The construction of London Underground began
…
a) in the 18th century
b) in the 20th century
c) during Queen Victoria’s reign
3. The heart of London is …
a) Westminster
b) the West End
c) the City
4. Westminster’s construction was completed in
…
a) the 10th century
b) the 13th century
c) the 18th century
5. The official residence of Queen is...
a) Kensington Palace.
b) Buckingham Palace.
c) the Tower of London.
6. The oldest royal residence is…
a) Buckingham Palace.
b) the Tower of London.
c) Westminster Abbey.
7. The ravens in the Tower of London are taken
care of because …
a) they are very old.
b) they are very rare.
c) of a legend.
Read, translate and act the dialogue:
Dialogue
“The history of London”
- What awful events did London survive?
- London survived the Plague, which killed nearly 100,000
people, and the Great
Fire which followed.
- Were there many changes in the rebuilding of London after that?
- The rebuilding of London followed the medieval street
plan, but the old wooden
houses were replaced by buildings
of brick to reduce the future fire risk.
- What was the main course of tremendous destruction of London?
- World War II was. Large areas of London were
destroyed by bombs during
World War II.
- What is the name “West End” associated with?
- The name “West End” associated with wealth, luxury and
goods of high quality.
- What best-known streets are in the West End?
- The best- known streets are: Whitehall with important
government offices,
Downing Street, the residence of
the Prime Minister and Fleet Street which
stands for the press.
- What is there in the East End?
- The port of London is in the East End. It is
an area of docks, unattractive in
appearance, but very important in
the country's commerce.
- What does Trafalgar Square look like
as a rule?
- When the square is not used for demonstrations, it is
full of visitors feeding the
pigeons or watching the traffic.
- Why is Trafalgar Square so
named?
- The square was so named to commemorate Nelson's victory
at the Battle of
Trafalgar in 1805, and the monument
in the centre, known as Nelson's Column,
is surmounted with a statue of
Nelson 16 feet high. The pedestal of the Column
is decorated with basreliefs
representing Nelson's most familiar victories. At the
base of Nelson's Column are four
lions.
- Who is the security of Tower ensured by?
- The security of the Tower is ensured by a military
garrison arid the Yeoman
Warders, or "Beefeaters” who
still wear their picturesque Tudor uniform.
- What else is Abbey known for?
- The Abbey is also known for its Poets’ Corner. Graves
and memorials to many
English poets and writers are
clustered round about.
- Where does the Unknown Warrior lie?
- Near the West Door of the Abbey the Unknown Warrior lies
in a simple grave
commemorating the men who died in
the First World War.
- Has the Tower of London been built and extended?
- Since the times of William I (the Conqueror) various kings
have built and
extended the Tower of London.
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The London Underground
The London Underground is the oldest one in the world.
The first line was opened in 1870. It was like a tube, that's why
it was called the Tube. English people call the old lines the Tube, the new
lines — the Underground.
One can see the word "Underground"
across a large circle. It shows you where the stations are. When you want to
find the metro stations in Moscow you look for the letter "M".
The old Tube runs across the centre. It
has got many stations. The London Underground is long. It is about 300
kilometres long and it has got almost 300 Underground stations. Some of them
are closed on Sundays. The other stations are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Many
stations of the London Underground have got «Car Park». The price
of tickets is not low. It depends on the distance. There are comfortable seats
in the carriages at the Underground. The walls are white or grey. There are a
lot of advertisements everywhere in the Underground in London. You can see
escalators and also lifts at some stations. Only half of the Underground trains
in London go under ground, new lines that connect London with the country go
over ground.
Questions:
1) When was the tube opened?
2) How do English people name the old and the new lines?
3) How many stations has the London Underground got?
4) What do you know about the price of tickets in the London
Underground?
5) Does the price of tickets depend on the distance?
6) Is the price of tickets high or low?
7) What kind of seats are there in carriages?
8) What can you see everywhere in the London Underground?
9) Are there any lifts in the London Underground?
Read the text and do the exercises:
System of Government
Britain is a parliamentary democracy
with a constitutional monarch - Queen Elizabeth II - as a head of State.
Today the Queen is not only head of
State but also an important symbol of national unity. The royal title in
Britain is:
"Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of
God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her
other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the
Faith." In law the Queen is head of the executive, an integral part of the
legislature, head of the judiciary, the Commander-in-chief of all the armed
forces of the Crown and the Supreme Governor of the established Church of
England.
The Queen and the royal family
continue to take part in many traditional ceremonies. They visit different
parts of Britain; they are involved in the work of many charities. In practice
the monarch has no actual power: they say, the monarch reigns but doesn't
rule. Queen's power is limited by the Parliament. Parliament is the supreme
legislative authority in Britain and the Prime Minister is the virtual ruler of
the country.
Parliament comprises the House of
Commons, the House of Lords and the Queen in her constitutional role. The Queen
summons, prorogues and dissolves Parliament. She opens each session with a
speech. It is her duty to make appointments to all important state offices. The
Queen must see all Cabinet documents. She has the power to conclude treaties,
to declare war and make peace.
The Commons has 651 elected Members of
Parliament (MPs).
The Lords is made up of 1,185
hereditary and life peers, and the two archbishops and the 24 most senior
bishops of the established Church of England. The centre of parliamentary power
is the House of Commons. The leader of the party that obtains a majority in the
House of Commons is the Prime Minister. The party which has majority of the seats
in the House of Commons is called the Government, and the other is the Opposition.
The Government may hold office for five years.
All the affairs of the State are
conducted in the name of the Queen, but really the Prime Minister is responsible
for every measure submitted to Parliament. As a head of the Government the
Prime Minister appoints about 100 ministers, of whom about 20 are in the
Cabinet (the senior group which takes major policy decisions). Ministers are
responsible for government decisions and individually responsible for their own
departments. The Opposition has a duty to challenge government policies and to
present an alternative programme.
Exercises
I. Answer the questions.
1. Is Britain a monarchy?
2. Who is the Commander-in-chief of all the
armed forces of the Crown?
3. What are the duties of the Queen?
4. Who rules the country?
5. What is the supreme legislative authority in Britain?
6. How is the Government formed?
II . Explain the meaning of the following words and
expressions.
1. The head of State -
2. The power is limited -
3. The leader of the party -
4. Majority of the seats -
5. To hold office for five years –
6. To be responsible for -
7. To present an alternative programme -
III. True or
false?
1. Britain is a parliamentary monarchy.
2. The Prime Minister is head of State.
3. The Queen only takes part in traditional
ceremonies.
4. Queen's power is limited by the Parliament.
5. The Parliament is the supreme legislative authority.
6. The Lords are elected members of
Parliament.
7. The centre of parliamentary power is the
House of Commons.
8. All affairs of the State are conducted in
the name of the Queen.
9. The Prime Minister declares war and makes
peace.
10. Ministers are responsible for their own
departments.
Read the text and do the exercises:
Parliament
The British Parliament works in a
large building called the Palace of Westminster (The Houses of Parliament). It
contains offices, committee rooms, restaurants, libraries and even some places
of residence. It also contains two large rooms. One is where the House of Lords
meets, the other is where the House of Commons meets. The British Parliament is
divided into two Houses and its members belong to one or other of them. (Only
members of Commons are known as MPs — Members of Parliament.) The Commons is
more important of the two Houses.
The person who chairs and controls discussion
in the House of Commons is the Speaker. He (or she) decides which MP is going
to speak next and makes sure that the rules of procedure are followed. In fact,
Speaker is, officially, the second important "commoner" in the
Kingdom after the Prime Minister. In 1992 for the first time a woman was pointed
Speaker, so nowadays MPs address her "Madam Speaker".
Traditionally, MPs were not supposed
to be professional politicians. They were supposed to be ordinary people,
bringing their experience into Parliament. They were not even paid until the
beginning of this century. They were supposed to be doing a public service. But
that meant that only rich people could be MPs.
Politics in Britain in the last forty
years has become professional. Most MPs are full-time politicians and do
another job (if at all) only part-time.
Traditionally the House doesn't sit
in the morning. It starts its business at 2.30 p. m. (only on Friday it starts
in the morning). MPs’ mornings are devoted to committee work, research,
preparing speeches. Weekends are not free for MPs.
The House of Commons is made up of 650 elected
members. MPs sit on two sides of the hall, one side for the governing party and
the other for the opposition. The first two rows of seats are occupied by the
lead members of both parties (frontbenches).
Each session lasts for 160—175 days. A
proposed law (a bill) has to go through three stages (readings) to become an
Act of Parliament. If the majority of MPs vote for the bill, it is sent to the
House of Lords. When the Lords agree it is taken to the Queen for Royal assent.
Unlike MPs, members of the House of
Lords ("peers") are not elected. They are holders of an inherited
aristocratic title. The House of Lords is therefore a relic of earlier times.
The House of Lords has more than 1,000 members, but only about 250 take an
active part in the work of House. The House of Lords has little real power
nowadays. The power to refuse a proposal for a law (which has been agreed by
the Commons) is limited.
The modern House of Lords is a forum
for public discussions. The division of Parliament into two Houses dates back
as 700 years. Today the elected House of Commons has real political power,
although members of the House of Lords occupy important posts.
Exercises
I Answer the questions.
1.What is the official name of the Houses of
Parliament? .
2.Who is the second important person in the
Kingdom after the Prime Minister?
3.When was a woman appointed Speaker for the
first time?
4.Who has more real power: the House of Lords or the House
of Commons?
5.How are the first two rows of seats in the House of
Commons called?
6. How many readings has the bill to pass?
II Explain the meaning of the following words and expressions.
1. MPs
- 4. Royal assent -
2. The Speaker -
5. Full-time politicians -
3 frontbenches -
6. A relic of earlier time -
III. Complete the sentences.
1. The British Parliament works in a large
building, called ....
2. The British Parliament is divided into two
....
3. The Speaker makes sure that the rules....
4. In ... a woman was
appointed....
5. The House of Commons is made up of ...
members.
6. When the Lords agree the bill is taken to ... for ....
7. The House of Lords has more than ... members.
8. Members of the House of Lords are holders of....
9. The division of Parliament into two Houses dates back as
....
10. Today the ... has real political power.
IV Вопросы для опроса по теме
«
Великобритания. Лондон.»
List 1
1. What is the capital of the UK?
2. Where is Trafalgar Square?
3. Who was Nelson?
4. Where does the Queen live?
5. What's the capital of Northern Ireland?
6. People who live in Scotland are called ...
7. What are the main colours of the British
flag?
8. What food is traditional at Christmas?
9. When is Halloween celebrated?
10. Name the river London is situated on.
11. What is St. Paul's Cathedral?
12. Name any English holiday.
13. Who is Agatha Christie?
14. Name any members of the Queen's family
15. What sea is the UK washed by?
16. What is the population of the UK?
17. Who does the real power in Great Britain
belong to?
18. Where did the great Fire of London begin:
in the house of the King's butcher or
the King's baker?
19. What animal is the symbol of the English
might or strength?
20. Name the member of the English royal family
who lived to be more than 100
years old.
21. Name any national English game.
22. What was the Tower of London in the past?
23. What plant is the symbol of Ireland?
24. Where did William the Conqueror come
from?
25. Where is the political centre of London?
List II
1.Where do English people keep the Queen's
crown: in the Tower of London or in
Westminster Abbey?
2. How many years did it take Sir
Christopher Wren to build St. Paul's Cathedral: 35
years or 15 years?
3. Name any places you'd like to visit in
London.
4. What is the Tower of London now?
5. What parts does the UK consist of?
6. What is Buckingham Palace?
7. Give the Russian equivalent of the English
proverb “An Englishman's house is his
castle".
8. When did William the Conqueror come to
London?
9. What is Robert Burns famous for?
10. Where does the British Prime Minister live:
at 10, Downing Street or at 12,
Whitehall?
11. Name any famous English person.
12. Where is the business centre in London?
13 People who live in Ireland are called ...
14. What is the capital of Wales?
15. How many crosses does the British flag consist of?
16. What is the traditional children's food on Easter
Sunday?
17. When is April Fool's Day celebrated?
18. What is the most democratic park in London?
19. The Houses of Parliament consist of 2 Houses. What are they?
20. What ocean is the UK
washed by?
21.What is the name of the House of Parliament whose
members are permanent?
22. What are the names of the Queen's daughters?
23. What are the names of the British Saints?
24. What plant is the symbol of Scotland?
25. Do English people have а good
sense of humour?
List III
1. What is Londinium?
2. When is Christmas celebrated in Britain?
3. What parts does Britain consist of?
4. Who built Londinium: the Scots or the Romans?
5. What is the capital of Scotland?
6. People who live in Wales аre called ...
7. What is the name of the British flag?
8. Who built London bridge: the Romans or the Irish?
9. What is celebrated on February, 14?
10. Who built St. Paul's Cathedral: Sir
Christopher Wren or Sir David Copperfield?
11. Name any English holiday or tradition.
12. What plant is the symbol of England?
13. How many sons does Prince Charles have?
14. What is the name of the Queen?
15. What separates the UK from the
continent of Europe?
16. Name any sports developed in Britain
17. What bird do English people take care of?
18. What is cricket?
19. What are the biggest industrial cities of the UK?
20. What is William Shakespeare famous
for?
21. Who is the Official Head of State in Britain?
22. What is the name of the biggest clock in London?
23. What place in London is usually visited by tourists?
24. When do English children go from house to house and
say: "Trick or Treat”
25. What is the most popular English holiday?
V Ключи к упражнениям
Keys to the questions:
List 1
1 London 14 her
husband Prince Philip, her sons Prince
Charles,
Prince Andrew and Prince Edward,
her
daughter Princess Аnne and Princess
Margaret
2 in London
15 the North Sea
3 а British
admiral 16 more than 56
m people
4 in Buckingham Palace 17 Parliament
5 Belfast 18
in the house of the King’s baker
6 the
Scots 19 the Lion
7 red, blue,
white 20 the Queen mother
8 roast turkey 21
football, rugby, cricket
9 October, 31 22 а fortress, а palace, а
prison, the King's Z00
10 the Thames 23 the
shamrock
11 а
church 24 Normandy, France
12
25 Westminster
13 а detective story writer
List II
1 in the Tower of
London 14 Cardif
2 35
years 15 3 crosses
3 16
Chocolate eggs and rabbits
4 а
museum 17 April, 1
5 Great Britain and Northern Ireland 18
Hyde Park
6 the Queen's residence 19
the House of Lords and the House of
Commons
7 Дом англuчанuна - его крепость 20
the Atlantic Ocean
8 1066 21
the House of Lords
9 Scottish national
poet 22 Anne and Margaret
10 at 10, Downing Street 23
St. George, St. Aпdrew, St. Patrick, St. David
11 24
the thistle
12 the
City 25 Yes, they do
13 the 1rish
List III
1 London
12 the rose
2 Deceтber,25
13 2 sons: William and Harry
3 England ,Scotland, Wales 14 Elizabeth II
4 the Romans 15
the English Channel and the Straight
of Dover
5
Edinburgh 16 golf, cricket,
football, hockey, rugby
6 the
Welsh 17 the raven
7 the Union
Jack 18 а national game
8 the Romans 19
Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham,
Leeds, Newcastel
9 St. Valentine’s Day 20
а poet, а playwright
10 Sir Christopher
Wren 21 the Queen
11 22
Big Ben
23 the
Tower
24 on Halloween
25 Christmas
Keys to the text “London” (Level 2)
Answers to the questions:
Yes, it is. It is one of the largest and most
interesting cities in the world, isn't it?
2. Yes, it is the largest port of the world.
3. It is St Paul’s Cathedral. It is the
second biggest cathedral of the
world.
4. It was designed by Christopher Wren. The
construction of the cathedral lasted 35 years
— from 1675 till 1710.
5. It's an important place. Many of the kings
and queens have been crowned in this church,
and many outstanding people have been
buried here.
6. There is only one building (a part of the
Palace of Westminster), but it is called "the
Houses" because it is divided into
two chambers — the House of Commons and
the House of Lords.
7. Yes, it is very heavy, especially during
rush hours, except the City. Due to the
narrowness of its streets the traffic in
the City is slow.
8. The first Tube was opened in 1863
The translations in English:
1. London is the capital of Great Britain,
isn't it?
2. What parts does London consist, of?
3. What part of the city port is situated in?
4. What is Westminster Abbey famous
for?
5. Can you name famous people which were
buried there?
6. Who was St Paul's Cathedral built by?
Keys to the text “ Places of interest in
London” (Level 1)
The royal library, enormous, ancient,
prehistoric, is named after, paintings, modern painting, a fortress, a prison,
the ravens, the legend, Gothic style, steps, the minute hand, column, Duke.
The gallery is open days a week and admission
is free.
The Tower of London is a very old
building.
When the flag is flying on the top
she is at home.
3) 1) -, 2) +, 3) -, 4) +, 5) -, 6) -, 7) +,
8) -, 9) -, 10) +.
Keys to the text “ Places of interest in
London ” (Level 2)
I True or false : 1) - , 2) - , 3) + , 4) - ,
5) +, 6) -, 7) +, 8) +, 9) + 10) - .
Keys to the text “ Great Britain” (Level 3)
II 1. geographical; 2. the North Sea; the
Atlantic Ocean;3. 242.534 sq. km; 4. Dublin; 5. 1801; 6. 300; 7. Cardiff; 8.
the Cheviot Hills; 9. the Vikings; 10 Belfast, III l.b;2.c
Keys to the text “System of Government” III.
1.T; 2. F; 3.T; 4.T; 5.T; 6.F; 7.T; 8.T; 9.F;
10.F.
Keys to the text “ Parliament”
III. 1. the House of Parliaments; 2. Houses;
3. are followed; 4.1992; Speaker; 5. 650; 6. the Queen; Royal assent; 7.1,000;
8. an inherited aristocratic; 9. 700 years; 10 elected House of Commons.
Keys to the text “ London and its places of
interest” : II 1b, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5b, 6b, 7c
Список
использованной литературы:
1) Е. М. Базанова, И.
Ю. Баканова: «600 устных тем по англ. яз.», М., «Дрофа»,
2002.
2) Ю. В. Куреленко: «400 тем по английскому
языку для школьников, абитуриентов, студентов и преподавателей», М., БАО-ПРЕСС,
2004.
3) Ж. Г.
Степанова: «Английский язык. Самые распространенные разговорные темы», М., АСТ:
Восток – Запад, 2007.
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Градская, В. В. Сюбаева: «Путешествие за рубеж», М., АСТ: Восток – Запад, 2007.
Федеральное агентство по образованию
ФГОУ
СПО «Моршанский текстильный техникум»
Учебная дисциплина:
английский
язык
МЕТОДИЧЕСКАЯ РАЗРАБОТКА
на тему:
«Страноведение на уроках английского языка.
Великобритания.»
(
Сборник текстов и упражнений)
Выполнила:
преподаватель
английского языка
Скаткова В.А.
2007
Доклад одобрен
предметной (цикловой) комиссией
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РЕЦЕНЗИЯ
на
методическую разработку на тему:
«Страноведение
на уроках английского языка. Великобритания»
Преподавателя
английского языка Моршанского
текстильного
техникума Скатковой В.А.
В методической
разработке рассматриваются вопросы обучения страноведению на уроках английского
языка. Большое внимание уделено Великобритании.
В разработке
приводится примеры текстов и разнообразных упражнений для обучения различным
видам чтения: поисковому, изучающему, ознакомительному.
Методическая
разработка предназначена для использования преподавателями английского языка,
чтобы побудить студентов к активному использованию языка для осуществления
успешной практической деятельности.
Описанные в
данной разработке приемы значительно облегчают учебную задачу. Тексты и
упражнения могут быть использованы на занятиях групп второго курса со
студентами разного уровня знаний.
Рецензент:
Ушакова Е. В.
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