Project 2

                      PART 1
1. How many independent countries are there in the British Isles? 
Write their names.

 

2. United Kingdom comprises four nations. 
Could you name them and their capitals?

3. Which important river goes along Oxford and London? 
Where is it wider? Why?

Is the river Severn. Because 

4. Where can you find these things? . 
Match them with these museums:
Natural History Museum /National Gallery/British Museum

    1. Egyptian mummies
    2. Dinosaurs
    3. Pictures by famous painters 

5.Where is the Lake Ness? Why is it famous?

Is the lake on Scotland. Is important because are the monster. Her name is Nessie.

6.Which is the political system in the two countries of the British Isles?

1.United Kingdom ( _______________Monarchy______________________ )

2.Ireland ( ____________________Republic_______________ )

7.Can a person swim from Great Britain to France? How far is it? (3 / 30 / 300 km)

8.Can you find three similarities and three differences between Britain and Spain?  The two are in the Europe,  the two are a Monarchy,  and the two

                PART 2

1. List five traditional British dishes

Fish and chips, puding,

2. What currency would you use if  you were living in London?

3.  As you know, one of the most representative monuments of England is “Big Ben”,  could you mention at least five more?

London eye, square and a principal museum.

4. What sports would you play if  you were living there? What do they consist on?

Football. Consit the put the ball becose have a GOOL.

5. As we all know, British  are the only people driving on the left. Can you explain why?

Because the feudal lords rode to the left, the same side that bore his sword. So, passing by an enemy, and defend could draw his right hand and Napoleon forced his subjects to driving on the right.

6. What are the main differences between British and American  English? Give at least five examples

British English has a tendency to respect the pronunciation of many words of French origin. Americans often take away points ''that are not necessary'' and usually do not respect the pronunciation of words of French origin to give a pronunciation more '' American''. Here are some exemples:

- Colour -Color
- Centre - Center
- Honour - Honor
- Analys - Analyze
- Fulfill - Fulfil

7. Could you mention the most famous  kings and queens of England? Could you add some dates?

Isabel II- 1952

Henry VIII-1910-1936

Eduard VII-1901-1910

Isabel I-1558-1603

8. Is Great Britain  a Republic or a Monarchy?

is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional Monarch as Head of State.

9. Why do you think it is called “Great Britain”  instead of “Britain”?

Great Britain is an island lying off the western coast of Europe, comprising the main territory of the Unit Kingdom

10. List the name of five rivers placed anywhere within  Great Britain.

 River Severn, River Thames, River Trent, River Wye and River Spey.