Aims If you watch this presentation you will be able to discuss these questions: - Geographical position of the UK Geographical position of the UK Geographical position of the UK - Countries and capitals Countries and capitals Countries and capitals - The political system The political system The political system - Londons places of interest Londons places of interest Londons places of interest - British traditions and holidays British traditions and holidays British traditions and holidays

Geographical position The UK is the official name of the state which is situated in the British Isles. Thus, Great Britain, the main island, is often the same as the UK. It consists of four countries which are England, Scotland and Wales (in Great Britain) and Northern Ireland ( in Ireland). The UK is separated from the continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover.

Countries and capitals - England is the largest part. London is its capital. England - Scotland takes up one third of the territory of Great Britain. Edinburgh has been the capital since the 15 th century. Scotland - Wales became part of England in The capital of Wales ( or Cymry as they call themselves) is Cardiff. Wales - Northern Ireland is the smallest part. It occupies the northeast of the island of Ireland, only one- sixth of its territory. Its capital city is Belfast. Northern Ireland Northern Ireland

Political system The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. This means that it has a monarch (a king or a queen) as its Head of State. The monarch reigns with the support of Parliament. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy. This means that it has a monarch (a king or a queen) as its Head of State. The monarch reigns with the support of Parliament.

ELIZABETH II Born in Windsor on 21 April1926 Born in Windsor on 21 April1926 Came to the throne in 1952 Came to the throne in 1952 Was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 Was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953 Has four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward Has four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward

London London is the capital of England and the UK and it is one of the largest cities in the world. London is the capital of England and the UK and it is one of the largest cities in the world. It is situated upon both banks of the River Thames. It is situated upon both banks of the River Thames. The City is the heart of London. It is the financial centre of the UK with many banks, offices and the Stock Exchange. The City is the heart of London. It is the financial centre of the UK with many banks, offices and the Stock Exchange. The West End with its historical palaces and parks and the East End with a famous port are the other parts of London. The West End with its historical palaces and parks and the East End with a famous port are the other parts of London.

CITY OF LONDON

England

Scotland

Wales

Northern Ireland

British traditions and holidays

Christmas The 25 th of December is Christmas Day The 25 th of December is Christmas Day Most families decorate Christmas Tree Most families decorate Christmas Tree Children leave long socks or stockings for presents, fruit and nuts Children leave long socks or stockings for presents, fruit and nuts

Easter Although the Christian religion gave the world Easter as we know today, the celebration owes its name and many of its customs and symbols to a pagan festival called Eostre. Eoster, the Anglo- Saxon goddess of springtime and sunrise. Although the Christian religion gave the world Easter as we know today, the celebration owes its name and many of its customs and symbols to a pagan festival called Eostre. Eoster, the Anglo- Saxon goddess of springtime and sunrise.

Halloween Halloween means holy evening, and takes place on 31th October. Halloween means holy evening, and takes place on 31th October. At parties people dress up in strange costumes and pretend they are witches. At parties people dress up in strange costumes and pretend they are witches. They cut horrible faces in vegetables and put a candle inside They cut horrible faces in vegetables and put a candle inside Children dressed in white sheets knock on doors and ask if you would like a trick or a treat. If you give them something nice they go away, but if you dont… Children dressed in white sheets knock on doors and ask if you would like a trick or a treat. If you give them something nice they go away, but if you dont…

Guy Fawkes night This day the English traditionally celebrated 5th November by burning a dummy, made of straw and old clothes, on a bonfire, at the same time letting off fireworks.

Eisteddfods The annual National Eisteddfod is certainly the most picturesque and most moving ceremony in Wales. Here the love of song and poetry of the Welsh is organized to make a spectacle unique in the world.

Answer the questions 1.How many countries does The UK consist of? Name them 1.How many countries does The UK consist of? Name them 2. What countries does Great Britain include? 2. What countries does Great Britain include? 3. What is the capital of Wales ? 3. What is the capital of Wales ? 4. What is the capital of England ? 4. What is the capital of England ? 5. What is the official name of the whole country ? 5. What is the official name of the whole country ? 6. What is the official language of the whole country? 6. What is the official language of the whole country? 7. What is the biggest part of Great Britain? 7. What is the biggest part of Great Britain? 8. Is Great Britain smaller and bigger than France? 8. Is Great Britain smaller and bigger than France? 9. What is the name of the British national flag? 9. What is the name of the British national flag? 10. What is the name of the Welsh national flag? 10. What is the name of the Welsh national flag? 11. When is the national day of Wales ? 11. When is the national day of Wales ? 12. When is the national day of England? 12. When is the national day of England?

-What flower is the national symbol of Northern Ireland ?

a daffodil

- What flower is the national symbol of Scotland ? a thistle

- What flower is the national symbol of England ?

Complete the sentences 1.The ……………..of Great Britain is changeable. a)nature b) climate c) custom d) language 2 2. ……….. is the highest mountain in Wales. a) Ben Nevis b) Showdown c) Scafell Pike d) Alps 3. What is the capital of Northern Ireland. a) Cardiff b) Dublin c) Belfast d d) London

4. Great Britain is divided into…. a) 2 parts b) 3 parts c) 4 parts d) 5 parts 5. Britain is famous for ……….. a) its rains b) its winds c) its fogs d) its cold 6 6. ……….. is the most popular drink in Britain. a) apple juice b b) tea c) milk d) coffee

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