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The document provides information about Great Britain through a series of questions about its history, geography, art, literature, and traditions. Some key facts covered include: - The national emblems of England (rose), Scotland (thistle), Wales (leek), and Northern Ireland - London as the capital and residence of Queen Elizabeth - London's underground transit system being nicknamed "The Tube" - Traditions like drinking tea, Christmas meals including turkey and pudding, New Year's resolutions, and Norway gifting Christmas trees.
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My Favourite Travel Destination PPT/Speech
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom located on the River Thames. It has a long history dating back to its founding by the Romans in 50 CE and has grown to be a global city with a population of over 8 million. London has a diverse culture seen in its many museums, theaters, festivals and cuisine influenced by its international community. Some of the most popular tourist attractions include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the London Eye Ferris wheel and sites from the Harry Potter books which are spread throughout the city.
England day
England is part of the United Kingdom located in Europe. Some key facts are that England's capital is London, its currency is the pound, and the primary language is English. The document goes on to discuss important cities like London and Oxford, famous English people such as William Shakespeare and the Royal Family, and aspects of English culture such as food, sports, and sites related to the Harry Potter books.
London
This document provides information about sights to visit in London, England. It includes descriptions of landmarks like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, and Trafalgar Square. It also presents rhymes, questions, and games related to London sights and asks readers to identify places on maps. Quizzes test knowledge of British geography, history and culture.
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The United Kingdom is an island country located off the northwest coast of Europe composed of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a population of over 64 million and a constitutional monarchy form of government. London is the capital and the official languages include English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic and Irish. British culture has significant influence worldwide in areas like literature, music, art and science. Popular festivals in the UK include various music festivals as well as the unique Cheese Rolling Festival in Gloucester. British cuisine has been influenced by its history and includes well-known dishes like Sunday roast, fish and chips and Scottish haggis.
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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and is considered Britain's greatest playwright, writing over 30 plays as well as sonnets. He is commemorated through places like his birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. England was also home to other famous writers such as Charles Dickens, the Brontë sisters, Lewis Carroll, Agatha Christie, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Many British authors like Jane Austen, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Robert Burns wrote works that have become classics of English literature.
British culture 1
The document provides information about various aspects of British culture, including:
- The flag of the United Kingdom combines the crosses of the patron saints of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- The capital cities are London for the UK and England, Edinburgh for Scotland, Cardiff for Wales, and Belfast for Northern Ireland.
- The Royal Family includes Queen Elizabeth II and the national anthem is "God Save the Queen."
- Other topics covered include education, foods, sports, famous musicians and authors from the UK like The Beatles, Queen, Shakespeare, Churchill, and J.K. Rowling.
welcome_to_britain_-_astly_o.pdf
This document provides an overview of Britain and its regions. It begins with an introduction to Great Britain and its constituent countries - England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It then provides 3 sentences or less summaries of sections on London, England, and the north-south divide in England.
Туманный Альбион (викторина для старшеклассников)
This document contains a quiz about facts related to Great Britain, its capital London, traditions, and culture. It includes questions about British monarchs, landmarks, universities, sports, and more. Multiple choice and short answer questions are asked about topics like the official language, capital, holidays, and other significant people and places in Great Britain.
Этот туманный Альбион (викторина для старшеклассников)
This document contains a quiz about facts related to Great Britain, its capital London, traditions, and culture. It includes questions about British monarchs, landmarks, universities, sports, and more. Multiple choice and short answer questions are asked about topics like the official language, longest river, capital city, royal family, and famous sites like Big Ben, Stonehenge, and Buckingham Palace. Scores are tracked throughout the quiz.
Quiz England and Wales
The document contains questions and answers about England, Wales, and their history and culture. Some of the questions covered are: Guy Fawkes Night being celebrated in November in England; Shakespeare's birthplace being Stratford-upon-Avon; the White Horse of Uffington being located in Oxfordshire; and cream tea consisting of tea, a scone with clotted cream and jam. The questions also cover topics like the Norman Conquest of 1066; Hadrian's Wall being built by Romans; and the Lake District being located in England.
Zakhid britania (1)
The document describes an after-school activity in English about a quiz on the United Kingdom. It includes the goals of reviewing vocabulary and developing speaking skills. The activity involves dividing students into two teams and having them complete tasks like answering questions, explaining places of interest, translating between British and American English, unscrambling cities, and identifying London landmarks from descriptions. The teams earn points for correct answers. At the end, the results are announced and the winning team receives awards. The overall purpose is to review material learned about the UK's culture and language in an engaging competition format.
Welcom to London
This document provides information about a presentation on London, England. It includes rhymes, questions, and facts about various landmarks and places of interest in London such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and more. Pictures are included along with questions to test comprehension. The presentation aims to teach others about the capital city of London and what it has to offer visitors.
Homework for easter
The document is a homework assignment from a Spanish class asking students to answer 35 multiple choice questions about British culture. The questions cover topics like geography, cities, landmarks, traditions, holidays, food and more related to the culture and history of the United Kingdom. Students are asked to hand in their answers on April 2nd.
Uni lecture about England
The document provides an overview of life and culture in England, including:
1) Key aspects of English culture like a love of tea, queues, football, cricket, and discussing the weather.
2) Historical details on the origins of England's name from the Angles people and the formation of the United Kingdom over time.
3) Important national symbols and landmarks in England like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Stonehenge.
4) Aspects of daily life like the education system, popular foods, places to visit, and bank holidays.
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Do you know_great_britain_prezentacija
- 1. Do you know Great Britain?Do you know Great Britain? Do you know GreatDo you know Great Britain?Britain?
- 3. What is the national emblem of England?
- 4. What is the national emblem of Scotland?
- 5. What is the national emblem of Wales?
- 6. What is the national emblem of Northern Ireland ?
- 7. What is the nickname of the flag of the UK?
- 8. What is the name of the London residence of the Queen Elizabeth
- 9. What is the nickname of London’s underground?
- 10. What is the seat of the British Government?
- 11. What was the first name of London?
- 12. Who is the symbol of the typical Englishman?
- 13. Where is Nelson’s column?
- 14. What is the national costume of the Scottish bagpiper?
- 15. Who helps schoolchildren to cross the street near their school? Who helps schoolchildren to ross the street near their chool?
- 17. What does the word «Albion», the poetic name of Great Britain?
- 18. What is the capital of England?
- 19. What is the capital of Scotland?
- 20. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
- 21. What is the capital of Wales?
- 22. How many bridges cross the Thames?
- 23. What is the biggest city in Scotland?
- 24. What is the highest mountain in Scotland?
- 25. How many parts does Great Britain contain?
- 26. What is the river in London?
- 27. What is the most expensive part of London?
- 28. Where is the UK situated? Where is the UK situated?
- 29. 33 round Art and literature
- 30. Where can you see wax figures of many famous people?
- 31. What is the largest museum in London?
- 32. What is the first British pop-group from Liverpool?
- 33. Where is the Britain’s National Railway museum?
- 34. What is the name of the first stamp in the world?
- 35. When was the Shakespeare born?
- 36. How many plays and sonnets did Shakespeare write?
- 37. Where was Shakespeare born?
- 38. Was Shakespeare an actor or a poet and playwright?
- 39. Who is the author of Robinson Crusoe?
- 41. How do English people prefer their tea?
- 42. Name two most typical components of a traditional Christmas meal.
- 43. Name a typical Christmas prese
- 44. What is the name of the special New Year’s Eve song?
- 45. What are the New Year resolutions?
- 46. Who receives the name «the first food»?
- 47. What is Stonehenge used for?
- 48. What kind of presents do British people receive from Norway before Christmas?
- 49. What is «to trick or treat»?
- 50. t is the name for London taxi?
- 51. GOOD OF YOU ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !