LAST DAY:

Today is the last day of English Project and I'm going to tell you some things we've learned.

In all of the quizes I've learned about some interesting things of Britain and America. For example I've learned about the royal family, some tradicional sports, british miths and legends...


And in the DVD's I've learned things about supermarkets, computers, soap opera, horror histories... The best DVD for me is Horror Histories. Here's a video about Dracula:

DVD 9: HEALTHCARE

If you feel ill, you can go to the chemist to buy cough mixture or headache pills. For more powerful drugs, you need to get a prescription from a doctor. Doctors work in surgeries and healthy centres. There is also a phone service , called NHS Direct. With NHS Direct you can talk to a trained nurse. Some people prefer to use alternative medicine like Chinese herbs, acupunture or osteopathy. If you exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, you shouldn't need to use the healthcare system.

DVD 8: COMPUTERS

Computers are now a very important part of life in Britain. Many people have got a private computer (PC). Young people love playing computer games. Computers will control the way we live, in "smart homes". They will adjust the temperature when it's hot. When it gets dark, the computer will switch on the lights. The 44% of young people said their computer was a trusted friend. Some young people spend so much time sending e-mails that they haven't got time to play computer games. Are computers taking over our lives?

DVD 7: TRANSPORT IN LONDON

There are many types of transport in London. 1,8 million people travel into the centre of London by train every day. There's a special kind of train called The Docklands Light Railway. These are computer-controlled trains with no drivers.
The underground of london or tube was the first in the world when it opened in 1863. There's also very famous the double-decker bus. The tranport that isn't very good in London is the car.

DVD 6: MARITIME HISTORY

Ships and the sea are very important in Britain. Britain once had the biggest navy in the world. Now it's smaller, but many other ships are used for importing and exporting goods. The ships used only sails and achieved very high speeds. Young men had to climb the rigging to put up the sails. Some people also travel by ship to go on holiday. The Queen Mary 2 is a very big sailing ship. You can visit a museum of maritime history in Liverpool. It's got several ships in the docks outside.

DVD 5: HORROR STORIES

Two of the most famous British horror stories are Dracula and Frankenstein. Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein in 1818. Bram Stoker, the Irish writer, created Dracula in 1897. There are many films wich feature these two horror characters. Stoker tought of his story when he was sitting in Highgate cemetery. He wondered what would. happen if sunlight could wake up a dead body in a tomb. Now visitors to London can go on special guided Dracula tours. British people love to be scared!

DVD 4: THE LAW

The most famous police station in Britain is Scotland Yar. They've got all a blue light outside to show they are police stations. For most people the police are the face of the law. They can arrest people, but they also give information. When a person is arrested, he goes to the police station. He must hand over everything he's carryng, Next they take fingerprints. The next day three magistrates listen to the evidence and decide if he's suspect or guilty.

DVD 3: SUPERMARKETS

A lot of people in Britain buy in supermarkets. The most famous supermarkets are Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's. Eighty per cent of all food and drink comes from the five biggest supermarkets. Tesco has got nearly two thousand shops in Britain. It is the third biggest supermarket in the world. Most people in Britain buy their clothes from the supermarkets too.
Actually, small shops are closing because the supermarkets sell the same things cheaper.

DVD 2: SOAP OPERA

Many people in Britain love watching soap operas. The most famous soap operas are these: Eastanders, Coronation Street and Emmerdale. They appear several times a week and millions of people watch them.
Fans of the shows can also buy special soap opera magazines every week. In the magazines, they can read previews of the next week's shows. There's also a special website for some soap operas.

DVD 1: SCOTLAND

Scotland is one of the four regions in Britain. The capital of Scotland is Glasgow. Most of the people in this country live in the two main cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. There are both modern and historic buildings here.
Scotland has got some very special tradicions. One of these tradition is the special sports event called the Highlands Games. You can see some unusual sports there. Scotland is also famous for its Whiski. Whiski is a drink made from barley, yeast and water.

QUIZ 10: BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

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Questions:

1- These are called "biscuits" in the UK, but what do Americans call them (point to picture 1)?

- Cookies -

2- These are called "trousers" in the UK, but what do Americans call them (point to picture 2)?

- pants -

3- What do British and American people call these (point to pictures 3 and 4)?

- British: picture 3: chips, picture 4: crisps -

- American: picture 3: French fries, picture 4: chips -

Bonus Question:

What is the name of the American flag?

- The Stars and Stripes -

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QUIZ 9: BRITISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS

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Questions:

1- Name these famous characters from British Legends.

- In order: Robin Hood, the Loch Ness monster and King Arthur -

2- In wich country does this animal (point to Loch Ness Monster) supposedly live?

- Scotland -

3- What city do you associate wit this character (point to Robin Hood)?

- Nottingham -

Bonus Question:

Name another person connected to this character (point to King Arthur)?

- Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot, the Wizard Merlin, Sir Galahad... -

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QUIZ 8: NATIONAL SYMBOLS

RoseLeek


Thistle

Shamrock

Questions:

1- Match each symbol with its country.

- rose: England / Leek: Wales / Thistle: Scotland / Shamrock: Ireland -

2- Wich animal represents England?

- Lion -

3- What mythical creature can you see on the Welsh flag?

- a dragon -

Bonus Question:

The flag of the UK has a special name. What is it called?

a) Big Jack

b)Jack Frost

c)The Union Jack

- The Union Jack -

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QUIZ 7: PLACES OF INTEREST

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Questions:

1- These are the two most famous universities in the UK (point to pictures 1 and 2). Name them.

- Oxford and Cambridge -

2- This is Buckingham Palace, the official home of the Queen (pont to picture 3). How do you know when the Queen is at home?

a) A guard is on duty

b) A flag is flying

c) A light is on

- A flag is flying -

3- This mountain is the highest in the UK. It is called Ben Nevis (point to picture 4). Wich country is it in?

- Scotland -

Bonus Question:

What kind of race do Oxford and Cambridge University have every year?

- a boat race -

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QUIZ 6: SPORT

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Questions:

1- Name each sport.

- In order: Cricket, golf, basketball and rugby -

2- Wich sport was not invented in the UK?

- Basketball -

3- How do you say nought in football and tennis?

- football: nil, tennis: love -

Bonus Questions:

How many times have England won the football World Cup?

- Once (1966: England 4, West Germany 2) -

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QUIZ 5: FAMOUS PEOPLE

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Questions:

1- Name these people.

- In order: Ewan McGregor, Jude Law and Catherine Zeta Jones -

2- Each person comes from a different country. Can you say wich?

- Ewan McGregor (Scotland), Jude Law (England) and Catherine Zeta Jones (Wales) -

3- This actress (point to Catherine Zeta- Jones) married a famous American actor. What is his name?

- Michael Douglas -

Bonus Question:

Jones is a very common Welsh surname. Name a famous Welsh pop singer called Jones.

- Tom Jones -

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QUIZ 4: MUSIC

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Questions:

1- Name each band.

- In order: Queen, Coldplay and Oasis -

2- This band (point to Oasis) was formed by two brothers. What are their names?

- Liam and Noel Gallagher -

3- Who was the original singer of this band (point to queen)?

- Freddie Mercury -

Bonus Question:

Wich song by this group (point to Queen) do you hear at football matches?

- We Are the Champions -

QUIZ 3: LITERATURE

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Questions:

1- Name the four characters.

- In order: Robinson Crusoe, Oliver Twist, Dracula and Frankestein -

2- All four have been made into films. Wich character has appeared in the most films?

- Dracula -

3- Harry Potter is a popular modern story. What is the name of the school he goes to?

- Hogwarts -

Bonus Question:

This book(point to picture of Oliver Twist) was written by Charles Dickens. Name another book written by this famous author.

- A Christmas Charol, David Copperfield, A tale of Two Cities... -

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QUIZ 2: THE ROYAL FAMILY

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Questions:

1- Who are these kings and queens?

- In order: Elizabeth II, Henry VIII and Victoria -

2- How many wives did this king (point to King Henry VIII) have? And how many were Spanish?

- Six, one(Catherine of Aragon) -

3- This woman is the Queen of England today(point to Queen Elizabeth II). Who will be the next king or queen?

- Prince Charles -

Bonus Question:

Where does the Queen live when she is in London?

- Buckingham Palace -

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QUIZ 1: GEOGRAPHY

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Questions:

1- Name the four countries of the United Kingdom.
- England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland -

2- Name the four capitals of the UK countries.
- London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast-

3- What is the name of the sea that seperates the UK from France?
- The English Chanel -

Bonus Question:

What is the population of the UK?

a) 20 million
b) 40 million
c) 60 million

- 60 million -

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT

The word parliament comes from the French verb parler, to talk. The British have used this name since the 13th century. It represents the idea that the monarch should talk with and listen to ordinary people.

The British Parliament has developed over hundreds of years. It started with a group of nobles to advise the king. Today it consists of the monarch and two houses of Parliament - the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Commons has got 646 members, known as Members of Parliament (MPs). Local residents vote for an MP to represent them. The House of Lords consists of noblemen. Until recently, membership to the House of Lords passed from father to son - when a nobleman died, his eldest son took his place in the House.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the monarchy and the House of Lords began to get weaker. In 1999, the House of Lords Act changed the parliamentary sistem so that most nobles lost their right to sit and vote in the House. Instead, people receive titles from the Queen for their contribution to society and it isn't and hereditary honour any more to sit in the House.

Over the years, Parliament has become more representetive of the people. Today, everyone over the age of 18 has got the right to vote for an MP to represent them in Parliament.

1 - Answer the questions.

1- What is the root of the word parliament?

- is a French verb (parler) -

2- What was the job of the earliest parliament?

- It represents the idea that the monarch should talk and listen with ordinary peoples-

3- How does someone become an MP?

- The local residents vote for an MP to represent them -

4- How did the House of Lords Act change the parliamentary sistem?

- People receive titles from the Queen for their contribution to society and it isn't a hereditary honour any more to sit in the House -

5- From what age can people in Britain vote?

- From eighteen -

2- Why do you think the government changed the law for membership of the House of Lords?

- because the people change they mind , and they want vote -

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SOCIAL SCIENCE

READING A MAP

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

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1- Look at the map of the United Kingdom and answer the questions, using the key to help you.

1- Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

- Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales -

2- Which country is north of England?

- Scotland -

3- In which country is Mount Snowdon?

- in Wales -

4- What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

- Is Belfast -

5- Name a river in London.

- R.Thames -

6- Which islands are north of Scotland?

- Outer Hebrides and Orkney Islands -

7- Which sea separates England from Ireland?
- The Irish Sea -

8- Name a city in Scotland.
- Edinburg -

2- Circle the correct answer.

1- Wales is north/south/east/west of England.
- west -

2- The English Chanel is north/south/east/west of England.
- south -

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