Разработка конкурсов для викторины "Holidays of Great Britain"

                                                                              ‘’ Quiz Holidays’’

There are names of holidays on the blackboard.

1.       Christmas                3. St. Patrick’s Day     5. Mother’s Day

2.       New Year’s Day      4. April Fool’s day      6. St. Valentine’s Day

The students should raise a card with a certain number of a holiday after the question has been asked.

1.       Which holidays are not widely celebrated in Russia?

2.       In Russia these holidays have different dates of observance.

3.       America holyday with gift under fir- trees.

4.       Russian  holiday with gifts under fir- trees.

5.       Which is the most affectionate holiday?

6.       Which is a holiday for playing tricks and jokes?

7.       Which holiday is very similar to the 8^th of March in Russia?

8.        On which holiday is everything green?

9.       For which holiday is the famous Tournament of Roles held?

10.   We say “ trick or treat “ on this holiday.

Part ǁ2

There are symbols of holidays on the blackboard:

1.       Jack-o’- Lantern      3. American flag        5. a leprechaun, shamrock

2.       Coloured eggs         4. Turkey                     6. Red heart

1.       Which symbol(s) belong(s) to Russian holidays?

2.       Which symbol(s) is/are for St. Patrick’s Day?

3.       Which symbol is for scaring people on Halloween?

4.       Which symbol is U.S. Independence Day?

5.        Which symbol is for St. Valentine’s Day?

6.       Which symbol is for Thanksgiving?

7.       Which ones symbolizes Easter?

8.       It is eaten with mashed potatoes and cranberry jelly.

Part ǀǀ3ǀ

                                                                               The Dates

1.       July 4             4. 3^rd Thursday,  November

2.       February       5. March 17

3.       October 31   6. December 25

1.       The Irish national holiday is celebrated on this day.

2.       U.S. Independence Day.

3.       The most frightening holiday.

4.       St. Valentine’s Day.

5.       The Western  Christian date of birth of Jesus Christ.

6.       People gather with family and have dinner in this date.

Part l V

                                                               Folklore

There are 6 songs,  one for each holiday:

1.       Silent Night                              1. St. Valentine’s Day

2.       Love Me Tender                      2. St. Patrick’s Day

3.       Yankee Doodle                         3. Halloween

4.       Witches’ Brew                          4. Thanksgiving

5.       Over the River                          5.Independence Day

6.       The Wearin’ of the Green      6. Christmas

Part V

                                                                               History

1.       Halloween                          4. Independence Day

2.       St. Valentine’s Day            5. April Fool’s Day

3.       St. Patrick’s Day                 6. Thanksgiving

1.       Which holiday celebrates the death of Ireland’s patron saint?

2.       Which holiday originally was a new year in France?

3.       Which holiday originally was the Celtic new  year?

4.       Which holiday honors two early Christian martyrs?

5.       Which holiday dates back to the ancient Roman festival called “Lupercalia”?

6.       Which holiday is celebrated as a result of the American War of Independence?

7.       Which holiday originated as a feast to thanks God for his protection?

8.       Which holiday is the oldest one?

1. When is Halloween celebrated?

A) December 25-th
B) February 14-th
C) October 31-st

2. What colors are associated with Halloween?

a) Red and green
b) Orange and black
c) Yellow and blue

3. Who can walk through the walls?

a) Witches
b) Goblins
c) Ghosts

4. What is worn around the neck to keep vampires away?

a) Garlic
b) Onion
c) Pepper

5. How many bones are there in the human skeleton?

a) About 50
b) Over 200
c) Over 1000

6. What does a witch use for transport?

a) A hat
b) A broomstick
c) A motorbike

Answer the questions:

Moon, Bat,  Jack-o-lantern, Witch, Cat,  Ghost, 

1. I flight at night because I don't like light
2. I'm scary and white. I come out at night. Who am I?
3. I've got soft black fur. When you hold me I purr. Who am I?
4. I'm round on all sides. I've got a light inside. Who am I?
5. I've got a black cat and a big pointed hat. Who am I?
6. I’m yellow or white. I smile on Halloween night. Who am I?

The Final

1.       Make up many words out of these letters ; the longest word will win.

N T S R A E F G

2.       Make as many words as you can  of the following words:

LEPRECHAUN                            ANNIVERSARY                 THANKSGIVING

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Данный материал разработан для учащихся 10-11 классов.

Конкурс проводился в рамках недели английского языка, посвященной празднованию Дню святого Валентина.

В конкурсе проверялись знания обучающихся по страноведению Англии, знание традиций, обычаев национальностей Великобритании. Задания раздавались по классам и ответы принимались до конца учебного дня.