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Далеко Австралия, и Британия, и США, Но мы точно встретимся – ждите в гости нас, друзья! Если встретим трудности, сможем с ними справиться. Мы английский выучим, чтобы в путь отправиться! Мы английский выучим - и в путь (3 раза) Что нам стоит землю обогнуть! (3 раза)
Officially Speaking Pages from History Map Gap What a personality! Traditions differ! HOLY – DAY Cultural Life Do you speak English? Not only about nature Your porridge, Sir!
Officially Speaking MATCH THE COUNTRY AND ITS FLAG Canada India Northern Ireland Wales Scotland Britain Australia New Zealand England USA
Officially Speaking What animals are on the coats of arms of these countries? Britain Australia The USA
Officially Speaking Распределите государства и их столицы Canada Britain India Australia Northern Ireland New Zealand Wales England Scotland USA Ottawa London Delhi Canberra Belfast Wellington Cardiff London Edinburgh Washington
Pages from History1010 Two catastrophes, one after another, swept through London in the middle of the 17 th century. Yet, London literally came back from ashes. What were the two catastrophes? The Great Plague The Great Fire
Pages from History3030 At the time when the Declaration of Independence was signed, there were only 13 states. How is this fact commemorated on the flag of the USA today?
Pages from History5050 This city began with the purchase of an island which is now the heart of the city. The head of the Dutch colony bought it from the Indians for just $24. What city is meant? New York
What are Mayfair, Chelsea, Westminster the names of? How are they connected with London today?
221b Baker Street – this address is familiar to every lover of detective stories. There is a museum there now in honour of a popular book character. In fact, the address is a fake. Whose spirit haunts the museum? Sherlock Holmes
This building has an absolutely striking architecture. At the opening ceremony Queen Elizabeth II was present. Where is this building? Opera House, Sydney, Australi a
What a personality! He was born in the family of a middle-class merchant, finished school, got married and had three children. But his fame awaited him I London where he joined a theatre and played the ghost in his own play. Who is this person? William Shakespeare
What a personality! This person had always wanted to be the King of England. He used his chance in a battle with the help of Frenchmen in Who is he? William the Conqueror
What a personality! Mount Rushmore (South Dakota, USA) has been turned into a memorial. Right in the rock four portraits are carved. They can be seen 80 km away. What were the jobs of the people whose stone portraits are in the mountain? US Presidents: Джордж Вашингтон Томас Джефферсон Авраам Линкольн Теодор Рузвельт
Traditions differ! In the picture you can see a girl wearing traditional clothes. What country is she from? Wales
Traditions differ! Family names ending in –son mean that one of the ancestors had this name. family names beginning with Mc- are common in Scotland. Where do people whose family names begin with O come from? The Irish
Traditions differ! Caber-tossing, tug-of war, hammer throwing, singing and dancing, playing traditional musical instruments are favourite games of people in this part of Britain. Which part is it? Scottish Highlands games
HOLY – DAY 1010 An egg as a popular Easter symbol stands for the beginning of new life. Who brings baskets full of chocolate eggs to British and American Children? Easter Bunny
HOLY – DAY 3030 Two traditional plants for this holiday are holly and mistletoe. A kiss under the hanging branch of mistletoe brings luck to the kisser. When is the proper time for lucky kisses? Holly остролист Mistletoe омела Christmas
HOLY – DAY 5050 Auld Lang Syne is a traditional Scottish song. its author is the famous poet Robert Burns. When does the good old time arrives?
Cultural Life This London museum is the first of its kind in the world. Its founder was a Frenchwoman who made the first items herself. Today almost all celebrities in the world would like to find themselves in the museum. What museum is this?
Cultural Life This name entered thee world history as a tragedy and the world cinematography as a triumph. How passionate were Leonardo and Kate as Jack and Rose! What is the name?
Cultural Life This kind of sport is not only the most English but also the most royal. Every year the Royal Family come to Ascot. Men make bets and ladies show off their gorgeous hats. What sport is it? Horse races Royal Ascot
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? 1010 He laughs best who laughs last Diamond cuts diamond Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow Клин клином вышибают Лучше синица в руках, чем журавль в небе Хорошо смеётся тот, кто смеётся последним.
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? 3030 Say the following tongue-twisters How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? I wish to wish the wish you wish to wish Double bubble gum bubbles double bubbles
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH? 5050 What word is meant? 1/ This word consists of two elements which mean «ветер» and «глаз», the whole word means a part of a house. 2/ Once there lived an earl who was an ardent card-player. He could play day and night without a stop, sometimes without a lunch-break. He is believed to have invented a snack that he could eat while playing cards.Today we call this snack by the name of the earl. 3/ English farmers used to call their horses Robbin, Dobbin, Hobbin. A shorter form of one of these names was used to call childrens toy-horse. What does this word mean today? window sandwich hobby
Not only about nature What plants are symbols of each part of Britain? England Scotland Wales Ireland the red rose the thistle the daffodil the shamrock
Not only about nature On the American-Canadian border there is a fantastic cite which attracts millions of tourists. Its noise can be heard 25 km away. What is it? Niagara Falls
Not only about nature This American national park protects swamps and marshlands as well as water animals and birds. The place is called The everglades. What state is it in? Florida