BRITISH CULTURE???
PART 1
Answer the questions. Write the answers in your project's 2 blog.1. How many independent countries are there in the British Isles?
Write their names. Ireland, Scotland, Whales and England
2. United Kingdom comprises four nations.
Could you name them and their capitals? Ireland- Dublin, Scotland- Edinburgh, Whales- Cardiff, England- London.
3. Which important river goes along Oxford and London? Where is it wider? Why?
The river Tames.
4. Where can you find these things? .
Match them with these museums:
Natural History Museum /National Gallery/British Museum
1. Egyptian mummies- British Museum
2. Dinosaurs- Natural History Museum
3. Pictures by famous painters- National Gallery
5.Where is the Lake Ness? Why is it famous?
In Scotland, because there live a Monster call 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)
Yes the first to do it was Matthiew Webb, his far is it 30km
8.Can you find three similarities and three differences between Britain and Spain?
differences: the food, the weather and the currency
similarities: Pertain in the UE, have kings and queens and the main religion is the cristianism.
You can look for information about history, political system, lifestyle, etc.
LINKS TO HELP YOU:
wikipedia britannia the united kingdom
click the link and answer the questions in your blogs
BRITISH CULTURE TREASURE HUNT
PART 2
Answer the questions. Write the answers in your project's 2 blog.
Get to know geography, points of interest, gastronomy, currency, sports...
1. List five traditional British dishes
-fish and Chips
- Bacon roly podi
- Roast beef
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?
4. What sports would you play if you were living there? What do they consist on?
5. As we all know, British are the only people driving on the left. Can you explain why?
6. What are the main differences between British and American English? Give at least five examples
7. Could you mention the most famous kings and queens of England? Could you add some dates?
8. Is Great Britain a Republic or a Monarchy?
9. Why do you think it is called “Great Britain” instead of “Britain”?
10. List the name of five rivers placed anywhere within Great Britain.
