Визначні місця Великої Британії. Розвиток навичок читання 9-Б 04.04.23

Good morning! Let’s start our lesson.

Aim and topic of the lesson

Look at the pictures and try to guess the theme of our lesson.

The topic of our today’s lesson is Great Britain. 

Today we are going to learn more about Britain, some facts about this country and find out more about famous places.

Interesting facts:

1.The nickname of the British policemen – Bobbies

2.The Tower of London was – a prison

3.Name of the famous London’s bus – Double-decker

4.What is the famous taxi in London – cab

5.Nickname for the traditional English breakfast – fry-up

6.What is the capital of  Wales- Cardiff

7. What is the capital of  Northern Ireland –Belfast

8.The brolly is an – umbrella

9.The currency of Britain - pound

Read the sentences. What would you tell in such situations?

Use indirect questions and modal verbs.

1.You think it was possible to  get to Buckingham Palace by this tram.

2. You think it wasn’t good idea to ride London Eye because you are afraid of height.

3.You need to get to the Globe Theatre. Ask for direction.

4. You are sure that your friend saw the wax figure of Sherlock Holmes in Madam Tussaud’s Museum.

5.You are sure that your friend didn’t see Buckingham Palace in Paris.

6. You think it was possible to see the wax figures in Madam Tussaud’s Museum.

7.You regret you didn’t visit London Zoo.

8.You need to get to the Hyde Park. Ask for direction.

Finish the sentence.
Today we have learned…
We have done….
We have known…

1)Read the true/false statements. If the statement is false, give the correct one.
1.    The landscape of Great Britain is mostly mountains. 
2.    Scotland , Wales and Ireland are completely independent countries.
3.    Most of the British population live in cities: rural life does not attract people.
4.    Nowadays the British live longer because of better living conditions
5.    Sports are extremely popular in Great Britain.
6.    The British are not fond of press. They read papers from time to time.

2)Surf the internet and find some interesting facts about Great Britain to make a project Curiosity about Unknown Great Britain. Share your idea with your classmates. (9 sentences.)