LAST DAY :)

In this english project I learned about some diferent things of England's colture. I like a lot English soap operas. The most popular soap operas in England are East Eanders and Coronation Street. There're some megazines and web sites of this soap operas and people love them. These are a chapter of a soap operas.

THE GOLDEN COMPASS

A young girl named Lyra belaquea lives in Oxford, England. The children there have been mysteriously disappearing. When Lyra's best friend Roger disappears, Lyra decides to go North to find him. She finds herself in a terrible and dangerous adventure. This is a the first par of His Dark Materials, the trilogy by Philip Pullman

SUMMAYR: HEALTHCARE

Sometimes, we just don't felt well. What happens then? Some people have medical insurance but most people can't afford it and reply on the National Helath Service, the NHS. This is provided gobernement in Britain. The NHS has send everybody in Britain a Self-Help Guide. This will help you diagnose what is worng and find the best treatment.

SUMMARY:COMPUTERS

Computers are a very important part of our lifes. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains analyse evidence and control buldings.

Did you know that 60 % of homes in Britain have got a PC ?

In the computers you can also palay a computer games and wiew films. Polices agences and schools use this fantastics machintes too.

SUMMARY: TRANSPORT

In London there're some diferents transports: bike, train, motorbike, cars, bus...

Some people in london use trains and buses to travell to their works.

London underground, usually called The Tube was the first on the world when it opened in 1863.

The different kinds of transport link up pretty well but sometimes you have to talk from one point in the journey to the next.

SUMMARY: MARITIME STORY

Britain has very important history of ships and the sea. The British Navy was the biggest nave in the world at one time. Now it is smaller, but many other ships are still used for importing and exporting goods and for taking people on business or holiday. In Liverpool there is a great museum of maritime story. Inside it shows what it was like to be on some of the ships. The ships used only sails achived very high speeds.

SUMMARY: HORROR STORIES

People like to be scared. They love readin horror stories and watching horror movies. Some of the most famous horror stories were written by British writers.

Ther first was published by Mary Shelley in 1818- Frankenstein. There ares some films about Frankenstein. Other popular horror character is Dracula, it was a vampire created in 1897 by the Irish writer Bran Stoker

SUMMARY: THE LAW

The most famous police station in Britain is New Scotland Yeard, in London. But there are police stations all over the country. They have all got a blue ligth outside to show they are police stations. Lewisham is a new police station in south-east London. Suspects can be kept in the cells at the police station for several hours. In the court three magistrates listen to evidence from the police and witnesses. They then decide if the person is guilty or not guilty. Police officers go out on horses every day.

SUMMARY: SUPERMARKETS

Supermarkets are an important part of daily life in Britain. The 80% of all food and drink comes from the five biggest supermarkets. Tesco has got nearly 2000 shops in Britains. It is the five biggest supermarket in the world. Most people in Britain buy their clothes from two of the big supermarkets. Other inportants supermarkets are Sinsuburs and Asada.

In the larger supermarkets you can buy just about anything: food and drink, sport equipment, gammes, books, toys and some interesting things

SUMMARY: SOAP OPERA

The most popular British soap operas are the EastEnders, Coronation Street and Emerlde . Coronation Street is the older soap opera.

This soapo operas are a popular dramas about the live of diferent people.

Some people buy a soap opera megazine, there are also web sites for all the main soap operas.

In this sites, you can see the nexts episodes and read important informations.

SUMARY: SCOTLAND

There are four main regions in Britain: Englan, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

Scodland is in the nord of Britain. There're some lakes and mountains in Scotland but also there're modern shops and museums.

Ther majority of scotish people live in Edinburg and Glasgow and the sport is bery inportant for them. The most popular sports are golf, criket and beaseball.

BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1-These are called "biscuits" in the UK, but what do Americans Call them)

-cookies-

2- These are called "trousers" in the UK but what do Americans call them

-pants-

BRITISH MYTHS AND LEGENDS

1- Name these famous characters from British legends



-Robin Hood, The Loxh Ness Monster and King Arthur -



2- Inwhich country does this animal supposedly live?



-Scotland-



3- What city do you associate with this character



-Nottingham-



DID YOU KNOW?



The first sighting of the Loch Ness monster was over 1,500 years ago. So if it exists, it is either very old or there is an entire family of monsters !

NATIONAL SYMBOLS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1-Match each synbl with its country

1-rose:-England- 2:leek:-Wales- 3:thistle-Scotland- 4:shamrock-Ireland-

2-Which animal represents England?

-lion-

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

-a dragon-

BONUS QUESTION

The flag of te UK has a special nam. What is it called?

-the Union Jack-

DID YOU KNOW

Scotland,Wales and Ireland have got their own lenguages, but very few peoplw speak them. 300000 people speak Welsh, 100000 people speak Irish Gaelic and only 58000 people speak Scottish Gaelic.

PLACES OF INTEREST

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1- These are the two most famous universities in the UK

1-Oxford- 2-Cambridge-

2- This is Buckingham Palace, The official home of the Queen? How do you know when the Queen is at home?
a) -Aguard is on dut- b)-a flag is flying- c)- a light is on

-B) a flag is flying-

3- This mountain is the highest in the UK. It is called Ben Nevis.Which country is it in?
-Scotland-

BONUS QUESTION

What kind of race do Oxfor and cmbridge University have every year?

-a boat race-

DID YOU KNOW?

Ben Nevis, the highest mountain inthe Uk at 1,343 metres, is very low compared to the highest Spanish mountains.

QUIZ 6 SPORT

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1- Name each sport

1-cricket-2-golf-3-basketball-4-rugby-

2-Which spprt was mpt omvemted in the UK?

-basketball-

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

fotball:-nil- tennis:-love-

BONUS QUESTON

How many times have England won the football World Cup?

-Once-

QUIZ 5 FAMOUS PEOPLE

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1- Name these people

1-Ewan McGregor- 2-Jude Law-3-Catherine Zeta-Jones-

2-Each person comes from a different country

can you say which?

1-Ewan McGregor-Scotlank-

2-Jude Law-England-

3-Caterine Zeta-Jones-Wales -

3-This actress married a famous American actor. What is his name?

-Michael Douglas-

BONUS QUESTIONS

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

-Tomb Jones-

DID YOU KNOW?

Catherine Zeta-Jones' birthday is on 25th September, the same date as her husbands'

QUIZ 4 MUSIC

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1 Name each band

1- Oasis- 2- Coldplay-3-Queen -

2. This band was formed by two brothers. What are their names ?

-Liam and Noel Gallagher-

3-Who was the original isnger of this band

-Freddie Mercury-

BONUS QUESTIONS

Which song by this group do you hear at football matches?

- We are the Champions-

DID YOU KNOW?

Liverpool's airport is called John Lennon Airport, after one of the Beatles

QUIZ 3 LITERATURE

Questions and answers

1-Name the four characters

1- Oliver Twist- 2 - Dracula- 3-Frankenstein- 4-Robinson Crusoe

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

- Dracula-

3- Harry Potter is a popular moderns story. What is the name of the schoo 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 Acrol, david copperfield and a tale of two cites-

QUIZ 2 THE ROYAL FAMILY

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Who are these kings and queens? (1 point each)

1. Victoria 2. Henry VIII 3. Elizabeth II

2. How many wives did this king ( point to King Henry VIII) have? And how many were Spanish? (1 point each)
-six, one- (Catherine of Aragon)

3.This woman is the Queen of ENgland today((1 point to Queen Elizabeth II). Who will be the next king or queen? (1 point)

-Prince Charles-

QUIZ 1 GEOGRAPHY

1. Name the four countries of the United Kingdom. ( 1 Point each)
1-ENGLAND 2-SCOTLAND 3-WALES 4-NORTHERN IRELAND
2. Name the four capitals of the UK countries. ( 1 Point each)
1-LONDON 2-EDINBURGH 3-CARDIFF 4-BELFAST
3. What is the name of the sea that separates the UK from France?
- THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

BONUS QUESTION

What is the population of the UK ( 1 Point each)

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

DID YOU KNOW ...?

Spain is more than twice the size of the UK, but has 20 millon FEWER people.
(Spain: 500,00Km2/ Uk: 245,000 km2 Spain:40 million/ Uk: 60 million)

SOCIAL SCIENCE

THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. QUIZ 1



The word parliament comes from the French verb parler, to talk. Ther 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 wver hundreds of years. It started with a group of the nonarch 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 residets vote for an MP to represent them. The House of Lords consists of noblemen. Until recently, membership to the House of Lors passed from father to son- when a nobleman died, his place in the House. At the beginning of the 20th century, the monarchy and the House of Lords began to get weaker. In 199, the House of Lords Act changed the parliamentary system 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 a hereditary honour any more to sit in the House.Over the years, Parliament has become more representatives of the people. Today, everyone over the age of 18 has got the right to vote for an MP to represent them in Parliament.

Answer the questions.

1. What is the root of the word parliament?

-The french verb parler

2.What was the job of the earlist Parliament?- Advise the King3.How does someone become an MP ?- The local residents vote MP

4.Hoe did the House of Loards Act change the parliamentary system?
- Most nobels last their right to sit and vote in the house
5.From what age can people in Britain vote?
- At the age of 18.

SOCIAL SCIENCE

READING A MAP

Look at the map of the United Kindom and answer the questions using the key to help you.(click the spaces to know the answer)

1Whitch countries make up the United Kingdom?
-Scotland,Wales,England, Nothen Ireland-
2- Whitch country is north of England?
-Newcastle-
3-In which countruy is Mount Snowdon?
-In Wales-
4-What is the capital city of Northen Ireland?
-Belfast-
5-Name a river in London
-River Thames-
6-Which islands are north of Scotland?
-Outer Hebrides, Orkney Island-
7-Which sea separates England from Ireland?
-Irish sea-
8-Name a city in Scotland
-Edinburgh-


Circle the correct answer

1- Wales is - west- of England
2- The English Chanel in-south- of England