The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Basic information Prepared by Jana Bártová

2. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland • What are the four parts of UKand their capitals? • What is the name of the UK flag?

3. Parts of UKand their capitals • England – London • Scotland – Edinburgh • Wales – Cardiff • Northern Ireland – Belfast Flag – called ‘Union Jack’

4. England B i g c i t i e s • London • Oxford • Cambridge • Brighton • Liverpool • Manchester What are these cities famous for?

5. England B i g c i t i e s • London – capital city • Oxford - university • Cambridge - university • Brighton – beaches, recreational area • Liverpool – industry, football team • Manchester – industry, football team

6. Scotland What is typical for this part of UK? Look at these pictures and tell me

7. Scotland Loch Ness Monster • Lives in lake Loch Ness • Is called ‘Nessie’ Bagpipes • It is a musical instrument • Bagpipers wear kilts (it is a skirt for men)

8. Wales It is a land full of mystery and beauty: • Many castles • Snow-capped mountains • Green valleys • Sea resorts

9. Northern Ireland • Beautiful countryside BUT • Fights Protestants against Catholics

10. Political system of UK UK is the monarchy – It means that the head of the country is the KING or QUEEN. Who is the head of the country now?

11. Political system The head is: Elizabeth II She lives in Buckingham Palace in London

12. Famous People Do you know these people? What is (was) their job? • William Shakespeare • J.K. Rowling • Elton John • Orlando Bloom • David Beckham • Lewis Hamilton

13. Famous People • William Shakespeare – dramatist and writer • J.K. Rowling – writer, author of Harry Potter • Elton John - musician

14. Famous People • Orlando Bloom – actor • David Beckhem – footballer • Lewis Hamilton – formulae 1 driver

15. Sport Which sports have their origin in UK? • Football • Rugby • Hockey • Cricket • Golf • Boxing • Lawn tennis

16. Sport The answer is: ALL OF THEM!!! (The rules were codified in UK)

17. Sport Every year in June there is one famous tennis grand slam tournament. Do you know its name? Hint: The viewers eat strawberries and cream

18. Sport • Wimbledon

19. Holidays Look at these pictures and name 3 typical English holidays:

20. Holidays • Halloween

21. Holidays • Guy Fawkes Night

22. Holidays Christmas

23. Food and drink What food is typically British? Guess: fish and chips

24. Food Ham and eggs

25. Food Afternoon tea

26. Food Whiskey

27. Fashion What was first made in UK? • Nylon stockings • Miniskirts • Purses Correct Answer b)

28. What do you remember? 1) What is the official title of this country? The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 2) What is the capital city of Scotland? Edinburgh 3) What is Brighton famous for? Beaches, recreational area

29. What do you remember? 4) What are bagpipes? Musical instrument 5) Where does the Queen live? In Buckingham Palace 6) Who is Elton John? Musician

30. What do you remember? 7) What do viewers eat at Wimbledon? strawberries and cream 8) What do British drink at 5pm? tea (with milk and have a cake) 9) What piece of fashion was first made in UK? miniskirts

31. Sources Escott, J: Factfiles of England. OUP 2008 Odehnalova,J.: Reading about English Speaking Countries. Praha rok neuveden www.google.pictures My own pictures and knowledge

32. The End Thanks for your kind attention.

33. Your project • The Royal family • Scotland • Big cities • Famous people • Music, musicians, bands • Films, actors, directors • Sport and games • Food • Christmas • Other holidays

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