English Project 2

dimecres, 20 de febrer del 2008

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... -

QUIZ 8: NATIONAL SYMBOLS

Rose

Leek

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 -

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 -

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) -

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 -

dilluns, 18 de febrer del 2008

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 -

dijous, 14 de febrer del 2008

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... -

dimecres, 13 de febrer del 2008

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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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 -

dimecres, 6 de febrer del 2008

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 -

SOCIAL SCIENCE

READING A MAP

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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 -