30.03.2020
Let's travel a little and watch the video about Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
01.04.2020
Do the quiz about the UK.
1. What does the United Kingdom consist of?
a) England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
b) England, Scotland and Wales
c) Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
d) England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
2. The name of the clock in the Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament is …
a) Big Sam
b) Big Ned
c) Big Ben
d) Big Mac
3. What river is London situated on?
a) Thames
b) Tyne
c) Clyde
d) Severn
4. What are the oldest universities in Great Britain?
a) Edinburgh and London universities
b) Oxford and Cambridge universities
c) Reading and Glasgow universities
d) Harvard and Yale universities
5. From the European Continent the British Isles are separated by …
a) the North Sea and Irish Sea
b) the North Sea and the English Channel
c) the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean
d) the Irish Sea
6. The United Kingdom is a …
a) parliamentary monarchy
b) constitutional monarchy
c) parliamentary republic
d) constitutional republic
7. The administrative unit of the United Kingdom is a…
a) state
b) province
c) canton
d) county
8. The climate of Great Britain is generally …
a) mild
b) frosty
c) cold
d) freezing
9. Which is the most popular drink in Britain?
a) tea
b) coffee
c) juice
d) vine
10. Where are the Metropolitan Police headquartered in London?
a) Westminster Abbey
b) the Houses of Parliament
c) the Tower
d) Scotland Yard
11. Who founded the waxwork museum in London?
a) Madam Bovary
b) Madam Tussaud
c) Madam Curie
d) Madam Butterfly
12. The official residence of Queen is …
a) Whitehall
b) the Barbican Center
c) Buckingham Palace
d) St. James’s Palace
08.04.2020
Let's revise the Past Simple/ Continuous/ Perfect tenses with the help of the video.
Do Ex. 2 on p. 192 and Ex. 3 on p. 193 in writing.
13.04.2020
Read the following text and do Ex. 1 a, b on p. 207
There's so much more to the UK than London. Yes, London is an amazing city but the UK has many different beautiful and exciting cities. It seems right to put a list of some of the UK's amazing cities that you definitely need to visit.
Edinburgh: This is the second most visited city outside of London and is a city that is truly defined bt its beautifully preserved historic buildings, strong and rich culture, food and people. Edinburgh is the perfect city in that there is so much more to see and do here.
Cardiff: The Welsh capital city is one of those cities you would expect to be quiet. It is one of the busiest cities to visit. Cardiff is a good point for anyone who's never experience Welsh life and hospitality. But what will keep you in Cardiff long is the openness and warmth of its people!
Nottingham: You may about the city of Nottingham if you know the legend of Robin Hood and the name of Sheriff of Nottingham. The city has ties to the fable and the whole country can show the Robin's oak in Sherwood Forest. Popular tourist route includes the historic Lace Market,bars and restaurants, and of course "Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem" the oldest pub in England.
Londonderry: historically Derry, is a cityin the Northern Ireland. Centered on a hill on the west bank of the River Foyle, the old city is partially contained by well-preserved city walls. City Walls is a historic walking area which contains the parts of medieval castle walls. Peace Bridge is a unique structure, especially with its twists and turns. It's definitely a great addition to the city.
22.04.2020
Fill in a, an or the – where necessary.
(1) … British Isles are (2) … group of (3) … islands in (4)… North Sea on (5) … Atlantic coast of (6) … Europe. (7) … two largest islands are called (8) … Britain and (9) … Ireland. (10) … Ireland is divided into (11) … two countries: (12) … Irish Republic and (13) … Northern Ireland which is part of (14) … United Kingdom. (15) … two islands are separated by (16) … Irish Sea.
Do Ex. 1 p. 217 in writing.
04.05.2020
Do Ex. 1 p. 226. Watch the video and read about Lviv in Ex. 2 p. 226 and do the task and do Ex. 3 p. 232 in writing.
06.05.2020
Read the text and fill in the gaps with the appropriate words: war, offered, spectacular, dream, walking, stunning, promenade, governor’s, beneath, sure.
ODESSA
Odessa is ideal for (1) … . Begin at the Potemkin Stairs where you can enjoy a (2) … view of the bay. From there you can (3) … along Primorski Boulevard where you will see the mountains related to the Crimean (4) … . Westward you will arrive at the (5) … palace. Beside the palace you will discover the Tyoschin Most, a (6) … foot bridge across the gorge. (7) … Odessa is over 400 km of catacombs, which through the centuries have been used by smugglers, partisans, and resistance fighters. Bus tours are (8) … to this interesting attraction in Ukraine. Be (9) … to check out the Odessa Privoz, one of the world’s largest markets. Shopaholics will find this a (10) … . From foodstuffs to clothing, from construction materials to consumer goods, this market has it all.
Answer the questions:
1. Name two the most notable sights in Odessa.
2. Which of Odessa sights was not mentioned in the text? Name one or more if you know.
3. What attracts tourists beneath Odessa?
4. What stuffs or products can you find at Odessa Privoz?
5. What facts about Odessa do you know else?