Open lesson in 7 Open lesson in 7 “A” class.“A” class.

““Experts”Experts”

Our motto:Our motto:

““If you know English If you know English very well, you very well, you

understand the understand the World”.World”.

““Good boys and girls”Good boys and girls”

Our motto:Our motto:

““If you know English, If you know English, you find new you find new

friends”.friends”.

““Allknowers”Allknowers”

Our motto:Our motto:

““If you know If you know English, you learn English, you learn something new”.something new”.

““Pathfinders”Pathfinders”

Our motto:Our motto:

““If you know English, If you know English, you investigate you investigate

culture and traditions culture and traditions different countries”.different countries”.

““The History of The History of Great Britain”Great Britain”

St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most famous St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most famous buildings in the world. The clock tower on the West buildings in the world. The clock tower on the West Side has the bell known as Great Paul. At three Side has the bell known as Great Paul. At three meters in diameter, it is the heaviest swinging bell meters in diameter, it is the heaviest swinging bell in the country. You will find interesting is the in the country. You will find interesting is the Whispering Gallery, where you can whisper at one Whispering Gallery, where you can whisper at one wall, and then hear your voice on the opposite wall. wall, and then hear your voice on the opposite wall.

One of the most ancient buildings of London is the One of the most ancient buildings of London is the Tower. It is situated on the north bank of the Tower. It is situated on the north bank of the Thames. It was founded in the 11th century by Thames. It was founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. It comprises 20 towers. The William the Conqueror. It comprises 20 towers. The oldest of which is the White Tower. The Tower is oldest of which is the White Tower. The Tower is famous as home of the Crown Jewels. famous as home of the Crown Jewels.

Westminster Abbey is a Gothic building, which is situated Westminster Abbey is a Gothic building, which is situated opposite the Houses of Parliament. It is a great work of many opposite the Houses of Parliament. It is a great work of many people of different centuries. The oldest part of the building people of different centuries. The oldest part of the building dates from the 8th century. Abbey is wonderful with its Chapel dates from the 8th century. Abbey is wonderful with its Chapel of Henry VII. The Chapel is made of stone and glass. Here in of Henry VII. The Chapel is made of stone and glass. Here in the Abbey there are tombs and memorials of almost all the Abbey there are tombs and memorials of almost all English monarchs, many statesman, famous scientists, writers English monarchs, many statesman, famous scientists, writers and musicians. And also there is the Tomb of the Unknown and musicians. And also there is the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.Warrior.

The capital of Wales is Cardiff, the largest city of The capital of Wales is Cardiff, the largest city of Wales. Cardiff is situated near the mouth of the Taff Wales. Cardiff is situated near the mouth of the Taff River. It is an important industrial city and a port. It River. It is an important industrial city and a port. It is also an administrative and educational centre. is also an administrative and educational centre. The Welsh people are fond of folk music, poetry and The Welsh people are fond of folk music, poetry and drama. Welsh literature is one of the oldest in drama. Welsh literature is one of the oldest in Europe. Europe.

““The Geography of Great The Geography of Great Britain”Britain”

The British Isles are a group of islands lying off the north-west The British Isles are a group of islands lying off the north-west coast of the continent of Europe. The largest islands are Great coast of the continent of Europe. The largest islands are Great

Britain and Ireland.Britain and Ireland.England, Wales and Scotland are in Great Britain; Northern England, Wales and Scotland are in Great Britain; Northern Ireland is situated in the north-eastern part of Ireland. The Ireland is situated in the north-eastern part of Ireland. The

larger part of Ireland is the Irish Republic.larger part of Ireland is the Irish Republic.There are no high mountains on the British islands. There are no high mountains on the British islands.

The highest mountain in Wales is Snowdon. The highest mountain in Wales is Snowdon. It is 1,085 meters high. In Ireland much of It is 1,085 meters high. In Ireland much of the land is low, but there are green hills and the land is low, but there are green hills and low mountains.low mountains.

The British Isles have many rivers, but they The British Isles have many rivers, but they are not very long. The Severn in England is are not very long. The Severn in England is

the longest river. It is 350 kilometers long. It the longest river. It is 350 kilometers long. It flows south-west into the Irish Sea.flows south-west into the Irish Sea.

There are many beautiful lakes, but no great forests There are many beautiful lakes, but no great forests in the British Isles today. The lakes are mostly in in the British Isles today. The lakes are mostly in

Scotland and north-west England. The sea is Scotland and north-west England. The sea is naturally most important to the British Isles and naturally most important to the British Isles and

seaports play a great part in the life of the country. seaports play a great part in the life of the country.

Wastwater Lake, UK

You should complete the sentences, using the right You should complete the sentences, using the right expression.expression.

The British Isles are a group of islands The British Isles are a group of islands lying off …of the continent of Europe. lying off …of the continent of Europe. The largest islands are … The largest islands are … Northern Ireland is situated in the … Northern Ireland is situated in the … Ben Nevis is in … Ben Nevis is in … It is … It is … The northern part of Scotland is The northern part of Scotland is called… called… The highest mountain in Wales is … The highest mountain in Wales is … It is … It is … The Severn is the longest river. It is … The Severn is the longest river. It is … long. long. It flows south-west into the … It flows south-west into the …

London!!!London!!!

You have cards with different places, you should write You have cards with different places, you should write down the names of each place.down the names of each place.

1. It is a place where the queen lives when she is in 1. It is a place where the queen lives when she is in London. London. 2. It is a famous bridge across the Thames. 2. It is a famous bridge across the Thames. 3. It is the central square of London. 3. It is the central square of London. 4. It is a clock in the tower and it’s a big bell. The 4. It is a clock in the tower and it’s a big bell. The English can hear it every hour. English can hear it every hour. 5. You can see it from the river Thames. It is very 5. You can see it from the river Thames. It is very old. It was a fortress, a prison, a palace and now it old. It was a fortress, a prison, a palace and now it is a museum. is a museum. 6. It is a symbol of England. The coronation of all 6. It is a symbol of England. The coronation of all British kings and queens took place there. A lot of British kings and queens took place there. A lot of famous people are buried there. famous people are buried there. 7. It is a place where the British Government sits. 7. It is a place where the British Government sits. 8. You can see the national collection of British 8. You can see the national collection of British painting of all periods, and the national collection of painting of all periods, and the national collection of modern sculpture, both British and foreign there. modern sculpture, both British and foreign there. 9. It is a square in the central part of London. 9. It is a square in the central part of London.

““The Literature of The Literature of Great Britain”.Great Britain”.

The English playwright, actor and poet William The English playwright, actor and poet William Shakespeare. he was an actor, playwright and Shakespeare. he was an actor, playwright and member of the acting company called the member of the acting company called the "Chamberlain's Men", who were known as the "Chamberlain's Men", who were known as the "King's Men" from 1603. He built the famous Globe "King's Men" from 1603. He built the famous Globe Theatre.Theatre.

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (22 May Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish physician 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish physician (doctor) and writer, most noted for his (doctor) and writer, most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes.stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes.

Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie (15 September 1890 – Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie (15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was a British crime writer of 12 January 1976) was a British crime writer of novels, short stories, and plays. This person has the novels, short stories, and plays. This person has the distinction of being the world’s best selling writer.distinction of being the world’s best selling writer.

And right now make a task: And right now make a task: you should match authors with you should match authors with their works.their works.a) William Shakespearea) William Shakespeareb) Agatha Christieb) Agatha Christiec) Arthur Conan Doylec) Arthur Conan Doyle1. He was a writer and a doctor.1. He was a writer and a doctor.2. This person has the distinction 2. This person has the distinction of being the world’s best selling of being the world’s best selling writer.writer.3. He built the famous Globe 3. He built the famous Globe Theatre.Theatre.

““The Royal The Royal Family”. Family”.

Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was queen of England and Ireland from 17 was queen of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called November 1558 until her death. Sometimes called The Virgin Queen, Gloriana, or Good Queen Bess, The Virgin Queen, Gloriana, or Good Queen Bess, Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Elizabeth was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. She introduced tobacco and potato Tudor dynasty. She introduced tobacco and potato to Europe.to Europe.

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is the constitutional monarch of 16 states, 1926) is the constitutional monarch of 16 states, head of the 54 member Commonwealth of Nations, head of the 54 member Commonwealth of Nations, and, in her role as the British monarch, Supreme and, in her role as the British monarch, Supreme Governor of the Church of England. She visited Governor of the Church of England. She visited Russia in 1994.Russia in 1994.

Elizabeth met her future husband, Prince Elizabeth met her future husband, Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, in 1934 and Philip of Greece and Denmark, in 1934 and 1937. They married on 20 November 1947 1937. They married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey.at Westminster Abbey.

Answer this questions.Answer this questions.1. Who introduced 1. Who introduced tobacco and potato to tobacco and potato to Europe? Europe? 2. Who did the State visit 2. Who did the State visit to Russia in 1994? to Russia in 1994? 3. What do you know 3. What do you know about husband of the about husband of the British queen, Queen British queen, Queen Elizabeth Elizabeth II? II?

Check 4 Check 4 brochures…brochures…

Homework on Homework on Tuesday:Tuesday:

Make a crossword Make a crossword about Great about Great

Britain on a small Britain on a small sheet of paper.sheet of paper.

The Lesson is The Lesson is Over!!!Over!!!

You were good You were good today.today.