Тематична робота "Amazing Britain"

“Amazing  Britain”                         Variant 1

I. Translate into English.

II. Match the words and  phrases  with their definitions.

1. To avoid                        a) to be successful when you get involved in something;

2. To familiarize               b) having the powerful personal quality to attract

            and impress other people;

3. To be ignored               c) to try not to do something;

4. Genuine                        d) to teach somebody about something, so that you

start to understand it;

5. A cheerleader               e) not to be paid any attention to;

6. Charismatic                  f) real; exactly what it appears to be;

7. To break into               g) a member of a group of girls wearing a special

                                              uniform, who encourages the crowd to cheer for their

team at a sports event.

III. Complete the sentences with the correct –ing forms of the verbs from the box (to play, to stop, to do, to read, to  visit,  to travel)

1) I enjoy … books about wonders of the world.

2) He talked without ….

3) She has always dream of… round the world.

4) I'm looking forward to ….to Italy.

5) My sister says she’s tired of …. the same task again and again.

6) You should always read the rules before … a game.

IV. Read and write what city it  is : Belfast or Cardiff.

1. This town has been known since the Bronze Age.

2. The Romans built the earliest settlement there in the mid-first century A.D.

3. This castle was built in 1177 on the steep slopes of Cave Hill.

4. In 1708 this castle burnt down.

5. There were a lot of conflicts and rebellions, during which the castle passed from one owner to another.

6. The castle has hosted a number of rock concerts and performances.

V. Write which British city you liked the most. Why?

“ Amazing  Britain”                 Variant 2

I. Translate into English.

II. Match the words with their definitions.

1.to exist                         A all humans, thought about as one large group, the human race

2. heritage                       B to be real, to be present in a place or situation, to live

3. to launch                     C an official agreement between countries or leaders

4. mankind                      D a place where a building, town etc. was, is, or will be located

5. a site                            E a raised road or a path across water or the wet ground.

6. a convention                F to write or cut words, your name, etc. onto something

7. to inscribe                   G to start an activity, especially an organized one

8. a landmark                  H a building or a place that is very important because of its history, and   that should be preserved

9. A causeway                    I the history, traditions and qualities that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character

III. Complete the sentences with the gerunds or write the correct form of the verbs from the box (to read), (to join), (to visit), (to take), (to visit), (to build).

1.I’ve always dreamt of ….. Great Britain.

2.I enjoy ….. books about wonders of the world.

3.My friends don’t mind me ….. them in a tour.

4. You cannot visit a museum without ..... a ticket.

5.I promise ….her on a trip to Scotland.

6. My parents earn their living by  …. houses.

IV. Read and write what city it is : Edinburgh or Cambridge.

1.The city got its name after the River Cam.

2. The city is the capital of Scotland and the twin city of Kyiv.

3. It’s not surprising that the old city has hundreds of ghosts.

4. The city’s population is about 110,000 (including 22,000 students).

5. The rapid development of the town started in 1845 when the railway was built there.

6. The capital is bustling with arts, sports and attractions and is famous for playing host to the world’s largest arts festival.

V. Write a composition: “I’ve always dreamt of visiting Great Britain. What cities and places would you like to visit and why?”