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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Basic information Prepared by Jana Bártová. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. What are the four parts of UK and their capitals? What is the name of the UK flag?. Parts of UK and their capitals.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Basic information Prepared by Jana Bártová
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?
Parts of UKand their capitals • England – London • Scotland – Edinburgh • Wales – Cardiff • Northern Ireland – Belfast Flag – called ‘Union Jack’
England B i g c i t i e s • London • Oxford • Cambridge • Brighton • Liverpool • Manchester What are these cities famous for?
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
Scotland What is typical for this part of UK? Look at these pictures and tell me
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)
Wales It is a land full of mystery and beauty: • Many castles • Snow-capped mountains • Green valleys • Sea resorts
Northern Ireland • Beautiful countryside BUT • Fights Protestants against Catholics
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?
Political system The head is: Elizabeth II She lives in Buckingham Palace in London
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
Famous People • William Shakespeare – dramatist and writer • J.K. Rowling – writer, author of Harry Potter • Elton John - musician
Famous People • Orlando Bloom – actor • David Beckhem – footballer • Lewis Hamilton – formulae 1 driver
Sport Which sports have their origin in UK? • Football • Rugby • Hockey • Cricket • Golf • Boxing • Lawn tennis
Sport The answer is: ALL OF THEM!!! (The rules were codified in UK)
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
Sport • Wimbledon
Holidays Look at these pictures and name 3 typical English holidays:
Holidays • Halloween
Holidays • Guy Fawkes Night
Holidays Christmas
Food and drink What food is typically British? Guess: fish and chips
Food Ham and eggs
Food Afternoon tea
Food Whiskey
Fashion What was first made in UK? • Nylon stockings • Miniskirts • Purses Correct Answer b)
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
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
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
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
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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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