Brain Ring " English Traditions

Brain Ring

Round 1 The first contest is to recite poetry . One member of the team should recite a poem . You can have 1-5 points for the reciting .

Round 2 The second contest is to make posters and present them . You can have 1-5 points for the poster . Our jury judge you .

Round 3 The contest is “How much do you know about the English Traditions”. You have to answer the questions. For every right answer you will get 1 point to your score.

Questions When do we celebrate New Year?

31 of December

Does Christmas in Ukraine and England coincide?

no

What are the most popular holidays in Great Britain? Name them.

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, New year

What traditions are connected with Christmas in Ukraine?

singing carols

When do we celebrate Christmas?

7 of January

Could you please translate the word “carols” into Ukrainian?

колядки

How do English families prepare for Christmas holiday?

buy presents, decorate New Year Tree, bake turkey, prepare pudding

What is the symbol of England?

the red Rose

What is the symbol of Scotland?

the tristle

What is the symbol of Wales?

the daffodil

What is the symbol of Northern Ireland?

the shamrock

What is the national costume of Scotland?

the kilt

What is the emblem of Easter?

the rabbit

What is the British national drink?

tea

What is the national dish of the Britain?

pudding

The second contest is to make up a puzzle. You will be given the puzzles of flags of English-speaking countries. Please, make up the pieces of puzzles. You have 3 minutes for it. Every flag is a point for your team. Round 4

Flag of United Kingdom

Flag of Scotland

Now, let us relax a little bit and listen to the song. Teams, your task is to write down the missing words on your papers. We will hear it for 2 times, be attentive, please. Round 5

Dashing (1) … the snow (2) … a one horse open sleigh (3) … the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells (4) … bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is (5) … laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is (6) … ride … a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh JINGLE BELLS A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated (8) … my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got (9) … a drifted bank And then we got upset Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah

Dashing (1) through the snow (2) In a one horse open sleigh (3) Over the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells (4) on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is (5) to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is (6) to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated (8) by my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got (9) into a drifted bank And then we got upset Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah

Round 6 the seventh contest is to guess the holiday. You will be shown some photos and your task is to tell me what is the name of the holiday. Every right answer will give you one point.

Round 7 The next contest for you is a test. You have questions and answers. Circle the right answer . You have only 3 minutes to do it. You can have 1 point for answer

What is the name for New Year’s Eve in Scotland? -Cocney  -Hogmanay -Christmas -the evening before New Year What do the children usually do at Halloween? -“trick or treat” -“sing or dance” -“give or take” -“cry or laugh”  Which holiday is usually celebrated on the 5th of November in the UK? -Easter  -Guy Fawkes Day  -Halloween -New Year

What is a “bank holiday”? -the holiday on the bank of the river  -week-end -public holiday  -summer holiday What is the traditional Christmas song called in Britain? -“Anthem”  -“Auld Lang Syne”  -“Imagine”  -“Jingle Bells” When is Halloween celebrated in the UK? a) on 31st October  b) on 31st November c) on 31st September  d) on 31st January Scottish surnames begin with….. a) O`  b) Mac or Mc  c) de  d) La

Round 8 The last contest for you is to make national English dish . You have 1-5 points

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