„EU peníze středním školám“
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Moderní škola
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Název aktivity
III/2 Inovace a zkvalitnění výuky
prostřednictvím ICT
Název vzdělávacího materiálu
Reálie
Číslo vzdělávacího materiálu
VY_32_INOVACE_05_16 – United
Kingdom
Jméno autora
Jaroslava Čejková Tegerová
Název školy
Střední škola živnostenská Sokolov,
příspěvková organizace
The United Kingdom
of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Many people do not know what the difference
between Great Britain and the United Kingdom is.
Great Britain is the name
of the largest British Isle,
where England,
Scotland and Wales
are located.
The United Kingdom includes
all four parts -England,
Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland, as well
as about 800 small islands
surrounding Great Britain.
From a geological point of
view, the British Isles are
mostly hilly. The Pennines
runs through a
considerable part of
England.
Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, is located in the West
Grampians which is a part of the Scottish Highlands. The Cambrian
Mountains, in Wales, is a source of the longest British river – the
Severn. Except for the Thames, which goes through London, there are
other important rivers e.g. the Mersey flowing through Liverpool and the
river Clyde in Edinburgh. The British Isles are generally rich in water
resources – rivers, streams, as well as lakes. Loch Neagh is the largest
– not only in Northern Ireland but in the UK, too. Scotland`s largest
lake is called Loch Lomond. Lake Windermere , the largest lake in
England, is very popular with tourists in the Lake District.
Ben Nevis (1344 m)
In winter, this place is a favourite ski resort.
The Tower Bridge
One of the famous
landmarks over the
river Thames in
London was
opened on 30 June,
1894.
A hydraulic system
raises the jibs in the
middle of the
bridge so that big
ships have access to
the Port of
London.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a
prehistoric monument
dating from 2000 – 3000
BC. The remains of a ring
of standing rocks were
added to the UNESCO
list in 1986.
This sacred place was
built with two kinds of
stones, which were
brought from stone-pits
hundreds of miles distant
Stonehenge is about 8
miles from Salisbury, in
the county of Wiltshire.
At the time of Solstices, Celtic rituals take place here.
The Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
The Edinburgh Castle is
considered to be the most
haunted castle in Scotland.
It was built on the top of
an extinct volcano in the
12th century.
The legend says , there is a
secret passage leading from
the castle down the Royal
Mile and finishes at the
Holyroom House so that
the Royal family could
escape to a safe place.
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
Giant‘s Causeway, Northern Ireland
The Giant‘s Causeway is an
area of 40.000 basalt
columns in Northern
Ireland as a result of
volcanic activity.
It was declared a World
Heritage
Site by UNESCO in 1987.
Every year a large number
of tourists visit this place.
A similar basalt formation is
possible to see in Rotava,
10 km far from Sokolov or
Kamenický Šenov in ČR.
Shakespeare‘s Birthplace, Stratford on
Avon
Stratford on Avon in Central
England is one of the most
popular tourist destinations and
about 3 million tourists from
all over the world visit every
year.
Visitors are interested in
Shakespeare‘s birthplace (in the
picture), Anne Hathaway's
Cottage at Shottery and
Stratford's Swan Theatre. All
year round, every evening, you
can see one of Shakespeare‘s
plays.
If you decide to stay over night in a hotel,
your rooms will not be numbered, but
named after Shakespeare‘s characters.
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital and the largest city of Wales. In 1081 William I, King of England, built the
castle where an old Roman fort stood before .
Cardiff Bay played an important role in the city`s development. From this place coal from South
Wales was exported to the rest of the world. The Pierhead Building, built in1897, (the red one in
the photo) is an iconic landmark of Cardiff Bay.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland…
… is divided into four
parts with these capitals:
St. George Cross
St. Andrew Cross
ENGLAND – London
SCOTLAND – Edinburgh
WALES – Cardiff
NORTHERN IRELAND –
Belfast
The flag – Union Jack- was
put together from English,
Scottish and Irish crosses.
St. Patrick Cross
Flag od Wales
The political system in the UK is called a „constitutional
monarchy“. The head of the country is Queen Elizabeth II, who
celebrated her „Diamond Jubilee“ in 2013. It means, 60 years
on the throne. Her portrait is on banknotes and stamps.
Buckingham Palace, home of the Royal Family and 10
Downing Street, the seat of the British Prime Minister,
are the most important addresses in London.
The National Park Lake District is located in the North-West of
England. Beautiful lakes and valleys offer an amazing view of the
landscape. This area is connected to some poets e.g. William
Wordsworth and the writer and painter of children‘s books, Beatrix
Potter.
Loch Ness is a deep and the second largest freshwater lake in Scotland. It is said, that
the pre-historic monster „Nessie“ lives in the lake‘s depth. The Gaelic word „loch“
means „lake“ in English.
On the bank there is a ruin of Urquhart Castle, which played a role in the Wars of
Scottish Independence in the 14th century.
Liverpool …
… is on the river Mersey. It is the hometown to the pop group „The Beatles“.
The city is home to two Premier League football clubs, Liverpool F. C. and Everton F. C.
By the early 19th century, 40% of the world's trade passed through Liverpool's docks.
York is a city in the north of England, and the capital of the county
of Yorkshire. The Jorvik Museum depicts the Viking origin of the
city. The cathedral, which you can‘t miss, is called York Minster.
York is also the hometown of the novel character, Robinson
Crusoe.
Nottingham and Sherwood are localities in the East Midlands in
England. The city is linked to the legendary Robin Hood.
The city is known for lace-making, tobacco and the bicycle
industry.
Comprehensive questions
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Describe Great Britain‘s surface.
What is the highest mountain of the UK and where is it located
Name at least three UK rivers and say what cities they flow through.
What can you say about Stonehenge?
What is the basalt formation in Northern Ireland called? Where can
you see similar ones in the Czech Republic?
Except for the Nessie Monster, what else can you say about Loch
Ness?
What city is the birthplace of „The Beatles“? For which other
reason(s) is it an important city?
What is the origin of the city of York? Whose adventures started there?
What legendary character is Nottingham linked to?
Sources
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AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Loch Ness [online]. [cit. 31.8.2013]. Dostupný na WWW:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_ness
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AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Liverpool [online]. [cit. 31.8.2013]. Dostupný na WWW:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool
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AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Lake District [online]. [cit. 31.8.2013]. Dostupný naWWW:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_DistrictAUTOR NEUVEDEN. Tower Bridge [online]. [cit. 31.8.2013].
Dostupný na WWW: hhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_Bridge
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AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Stonehenge [online]. [cit. 31.8.2013]. Dostupný na WWW:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge
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AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Edinburgh Castle [online]. [cit. 31.8.2013]. Dostupný na WWW:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_castle
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AUTOR NEUVEDEN. Giant's Causeway [online]. [cit. 31.8.2013]. Dostupný na WWW:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant's_Causeway