England Tutor Puchina Irina Georgievna Pupils Natasha Radus Grigory Pasechnick Andrew Storozhko Alex Chistyakov Anton Voitseshko Anna Makeeva Kristina. - презентация

1 England Tutor Puchina Irina Georgievna Pupils Natasha Radus Grigory Pasechnick Andrew Storozhko Alex Chistyakov Anton Voitseshko Anna Makeeva Kristina Chubarkina Eugeny Lopaiko

2 A Little Bit of History and Names The name of the country comes from the Old English Engla land (the land of the Angles). The Angles were a Germanic tribe who invaded Britain in the 5th century. After settling in Britain they established their kingdoms of the East Anglia, Mercia, Northumbria, etc. In Ukraine the term England is often used to refer to entire Great Britain.

3 United Kingdom (UK) This name was adopted on 1 January 1801 when Great Britain and Ireland were united. The national banner of Great Britain and Ireland, the so-called Union Jack, consists of three united crosses (St. George standing for England, St. Andrew for Scotland and St. Patrick for Ireland). The union of the Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland came to an end in Now, only Northern Ireland remains in the UK.

4 Some of the National Symbols The most famous roses of England are the Red Rose which served as the symbol of the House of Lancaster in their claims for the royal throne as opposed to the White Rose standing for the House of York.

5 The Southeast Industry Industry London London Heathrow Airport Heathrow Airport The County of Kent The County of Kent Resorts Resorts Resorts

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7 The Southwest Farms and dairy products Farms and dairy products Pirates Pirates Stonehenge Stonehenge Stonehenge Lands End Lands End Lands End Lands End Bath and Bristol Bath and Bristol

8 Stonehenge Stonehenge is probably the most recognizable and enigmatic stone circle in Britain. The structure has fascinated people for centuries, and there are many theories as to what purpose it was put to by ancient man. Stonehenge has suffered over the years from trophy hunters, and the wear and tear of many visitors. Stonehenge is probably the most recognizable and enigmatic stone circle in Britain. The structure has fascinated people for centuries, and there are many theories as to what purpose it was put to by ancient man. Stonehenge has suffered over the years from trophy hunters, and the wear and tear of many visitors.

9 History of Stonehenge The heel stone is said to have been thrown by the Devil at a monk who was spying on him between the stones. The stone pinned the unfortunate clergyman to the ground by his heel. Other folklore suggests that the stones are uncountable, a baker tried to count them by placing a loaf of bread on each stone. He came up with a number but then made the mistake of going through the whole process again, and could never get the sets of numbers to tally. The heel stone is said to have been thrown by the Devil at a monk who was spying on him between the stones. The stone pinned the unfortunate clergyman to the ground by his heel. Other folklore suggests that the stones are uncountable, a baker tried to count them by placing a loaf of bread on each stone. He came up with a number but then made the mistake of going through the whole process again, and could never get the sets of numbers to tally.

10 LANDS END LANDS END Visible from Land's End is the Longships Lighthouse. Longships is the name given to a group of rocks situated 1.25 miles to the west of Land's End. A lighthouse is situated at Longships. It was built in 1795 on the highest point of the largest rock.

11 East Anglia Cambridge Cambridge Cambridge The Fens The Fens Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell

12 Cambridge Cambridge Cambridge is situated at a distance of 70 miles from London. The greater part of the town lies on the left bank of the River Cam crossed by several bridges. Cambridge is situated at a distance of 70 miles from London. The greater part of the town lies on the left bank of the River Cam crossed by several bridges. Cambridge is one of the loveliest towns of England; it is not a modern industrial city and looks much more a country town. Cambridge is one of the loveliest towns of England; it is not a modern industrial city and looks much more a country town. The University trains about 7,000 students in different specialities. You study at the University for 4 years, 3 terms a year. The long vacation lasts three months. You are trained by a tutor has students reading under his guidance. There are many libraries at Cambridge; some of them have rare collection of books. In one of them among the earliest are books by Shakespeare and other ancient specimen of literary art. The University trains about 7,000 students in different specialities. You study at the University for 4 years, 3 terms a year. The long vacation lasts three months. You are trained by a tutor has students reading under his guidance. There are many libraries at Cambridge; some of them have rare collection of books. In one of them among the earliest are books by Shakespeare and other ancient specimen of literary art.

13 The Midlands The heart of England The heart of England The largest industrial part The largest industrial part Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham Manchester Liverpool Manchester Liverpool Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Oxford Oxford Oxford

14 Liverpool Liverpool Football Club is one of the most famous teams in the UK. Its stadium is called Anfield, named after the area where it is located. The stand behind one of the goals - where the Liverpool supporters normally sit - is called The Kop. Liverpool Football Club is one of the most famous teams in the UK. Its stadium is called Anfield, named after the area where it is located. The stand behind one of the goals - where the Liverpool supporters normally sit - is called The Kop. The Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - all grew up in Liverpool. The Beatles - John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - all grew up in Liverpool.

15 Manchester Manchester is a relatively new city; born of the Industrial Revolution, it took the lead in the world's textile manufacture and production in the late 18th century, a position it held until its decline in the 1960s. Manchester is a relatively new city; born of the Industrial Revolution, it took the lead in the world's textile manufacture and production in the late 18th century, a position it held until its decline in the 1960s. Manchester is one of the largest metropolitan conurbations in the United Kingdom, justly proud of its history and heritage, its culture, enterprise and its entrepreneurial spirit. Manchester is one of the largest metropolitan conurbations in the United Kingdom, justly proud of its history and heritage, its culture, enterprise and its entrepreneurial spirit.

16 Oxford The University of Oxford may be said to date from when the first charter was granted by the Pope, but long before this date there had existed in the town a number of religious communities and these were the real beginning of the University. The University of Oxford may be said to date from when the first charter was granted by the Pope, but long before this date there had existed in the town a number of religious communities and these were the real beginning of the University. The college corporate institutions with special rules and privileges came into being during the Middle Ages, but at only graduates were full members of them and it was not the 16th century that all undergraduates were admitted to them. The college corporate institutions with special rules and privileges came into being during the Middle Ages, but at only graduates were full members of them and it was not the 16th century that all undergraduates were admitted to them.

17 Oxford Oxford is international because people from many parts of the world come to study at its university. Oxford is old and historical. It has existed since 912. You can see the charm of Oxford in the green fields and parks which surround the city and you can see it in the lawns and gardens which surround the colleges. You can see the charm of Oxford in the River Thames and its streams which pass near the city. Oxford is international because people from many parts of the world come to study at its university. Oxford is old and historical. It has existed since 912. You can see the charm of Oxford in the green fields and parks which surround the city and you can see it in the lawns and gardens which surround the colleges. You can see the charm of Oxford in the River Thames and its streams which pass near the city. Oxford is like London: it is international, it is very old, it has great charm. In addition there have been numerous academic halls. Most of there colleges began as hostels opened by charitable individuals and groups to provide lodging, care, and general supervision of students. In addition there have been numerous academic halls. Most of there colleges began as hostels opened by charitable individuals and groups to provide lodging, care, and general supervision of students.

18 Academic life in Oxford Academic life in Oxford is full and varied. Every college of the University has its own Library, and many of them are very large and comprehensive. The principal museums of Oxford are the Ashmolean and the University Museum. Academic life in Oxford is full and varied. Every college of the University has its own Library, and many of them are very large and comprehensive. The principal museums of Oxford are the Ashmolean and the University Museum. Oxford Brookes is recognized as one of the country's leading schools. A recent survey of UK architecture schools in 2006 conducted by The Architect's Journal ranked Oxford Brookes as the best school outside London and the runner-up in the UK overall. Oxford Brookes is recognized as one of the country's leading schools. A recent survey of UK architecture schools in 2006 conducted by The Architect's Journal ranked Oxford Brookes as the best school outside London and the runner-up in the UK overall.

19 Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon is a town, small in size but large in history and interest. The town sits proudly on the River Avon which flows through the middle of town, once a key factor as trade route and enhanced by linking with the British Waterways Canal network for the Midlands, the River is now used mainly for leisure activities.

20 Stratford-upon-Avon Its the birthplace of great William Shakespeare.

21 The North of England Coal Coal The Lake District The Lake District The Lake District The Lake District York and Newcastle-upon-Tyne York and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hadrians Wall Hadrians Wall Hadrians Wall Hadrians Wall

22 Hadrians Wall Hadrian's Wall was built following a visit by Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD 76– 138) in AD 122. The original construction took six years to complete, during which time plans were altered several times. The building was done by members of three auxiliary legions working from east to west, and it has been estimated that they used more than a million cubic meters of stone in its completion.

23 The Lake District Cumbria – The Lake District is an inspiring area of natural beauty that offers an enormous range of relaxing and rejuvenating experiences. Cumbria – The Lake District is an inspiring area of natural beauty that offers an enormous range of relaxing and rejuvenating experiences. With breathtaking mountains and 16 sparkling lakes, Cumbria – The Lake Districts unsurpassed scenery has inspired the works of many writers and poets, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. With breathtaking mountains and 16 sparkling lakes, Cumbria – The Lake Districts unsurpassed scenery has inspired the works of many writers and poets, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

24 The Lake District The central and most-visited part of the area is contained in the Lake District National Park one of fourteen National parks in the United Kingdom The central and most-visited part of the area is contained in the Lake District National Park one of fourteen National parks in the United Kingdom

25 How superbly brave is the Englishman in the presence of the awfullest forms of danger and death; and how abject in the presence of any and all forms of hereditary rank. M. Twain ( ), U.S. author You know what the Englishman's idea of com­promise is? He says, some people say there is a God. Some people say there is no God. The truth probably lies somewhere between these two statements. W. Yeats ( ), Irish poet English Gentleman