© Лаевская Е.Д., учитель английского языка, почетный работник общего образования, Гимназия 56, Июнь 2007 года
Данная работа является иллюстративным и дидактическим пособием к книге для домашнего чтения по английскому языку English-Speaking Countries Texts for Reading автор-составитель М.А.Веселова, вышедший в Гимназии 56 в 2005 году в серии «На каждую парту». Целью данной работы является контроль выполнения домашнего задания раздела «Чтение». Работа рассчитана для использования на уроках домашнего чтения, начиная со второго урока. Работа состоит из пяти разделов, каждый из которых представляет иллюстративный материал и краткое содержание соответствующего раздела книги. Данная работа может быть использована всеми учителями, работающими с данным изданием для проверки понимания прочитанных текстов и расширения кругозора учащихся.
Oliver Cromwell s activity in Parliament was mostly directed against the oppression of people. He organized the Parliamentary army. During the short period of protectorate he ruled the country.
The summer of 1666 was very hot and dry in London. One Sunday in September a great fire broke out in the city. Thirteen thousand houses were destroyed. But the fire did great good, it burnt dirty narrow streets. Wide streets and brick houses appeared in London after The Great Fire of London.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a parliamentary monarchy. The British Parliament consists of two houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The executive power is realized by Prime Minister.
This tradition marks the beginning of the new parliament year. The Queen travels from the Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament in a gold carriage. During the opening the Queen sits on a throne in the House of Lords and reads the Queens Speech.
Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, She has been on the throne since 6 February, She is the United Kingdoms Head of State. She is also the queen of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the head of the Commonwealth.
Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, have four children: HRH Prince Charles, HRH Prince Andrew, HRH Prince Edward and HRH The Princess Royal Anne. Prince CharlesPrince AndrewPrince EdwardPrincess Anne
Their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William of Wales, Prince Henry of Wales
His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex
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The flag of Great Britain is called Union Jack. It is a combination of the banners of England, Scotland and Ireland. The flag was approved in The flag of EnglandThe flag of Scotland The flag of Ireland
The national flower of England is the rose.
The national flower of Wales is the daffodil.
The national flower of Ireland is the shamrock..
The national flower of Scotland is the thistle.
The flag of England is St..Georges flag has a horizontal red cross on a white field.
The flag of Scotland is St.Andrews flag has a white cross on a blue background.
The flag of Ireland is St.Patricks flag has a red cross on a white field.
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