2.Do you find some British holidays and traditions special? Why (not)?
British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. It is not a secret that every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions.In Great Britain people give more importance to traditions and customs than in other European countries.
There are a lot of interesting holidays in Britain:
1.Harvest festival
2.Swan Upping
3.The trooping of the colour
4.The State Opening of Parlament
5.Bonfire Night
On November 5,1605, a man called Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament where the king James 1st was to open Parliament on that day. But Guy Fawkes was unable to realize his plan and was caught and later, hanged. The British still remember that Guy Fawkes' Night. It is another name for this holiday. This day one can see children with figures, made of sacks and straw and dressed in old clothes. On November 5th, children put their figures on the bonfire, burn them, and light their fireworks.

As we can see this holidays make the life of people richer and happier, make them feel proud of their country, its history and culture.

Отредактировано Egor Dovnar (2016-01-12 21:25:51)

Would you like to take part in a British holiday celebration? Why?

Yes, I would like to take part in a halloween celebration. Halloween celebrations in the United Kingdom include parties where guests are often expected to arrive in a costume to reflect the day's theme. Other people gather together to watch horror films, either at home or at a cinema. Some children go trick-or-treating. This means that they dress up and go to other peoples' houses, knocking on the door for treat of sweets or a snack. Those who do not give out a treat may be tricked with a joke instead. Also there are various symbols are associated with Halloween. The colors orange and black colours are very common. Other symbols include pumpkin lanterns, witches, wizards, ghosts, spirits and characters from horror films. Animals associated with the festival include bats, spiders and black cats. Bats, spiders and black cats are associated with this holiday as well.
I think that it's a very interesting and funny holiday it would be great to take part in its celebration.

Отредактировано Irina Melikhova (2016-01-19 19:29:03)

1. Let’s talk about Britain. What do you know about this country?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Each of these countries has its own language, its capital and its government. 
Britain’s population is over 57 million. The main nationalities are: English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish. The UK is a parliamentary monarchy: the queen is the head of state, but in fact she doesn’t rule the country, as she has no power. The real power in the country belongs to the British Parliament and to the British Government.
The territory of Great Britain is small, yet the country has a wide variety of scenery.
The climate of Great Britain is mild.  The Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf-stream affect the weather of the British Isles. The summer is usually cool and rainy. There is much rain and fog in autumn and in winter. Great Britain is a very damp country.
Great Britain is a highly industrialized country. New industries have been developed in the last three decades. The main industrial centres are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow l.
2. What are the state symbols of Great Britain?
The flag of the UK , known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses. The upright red cross on a white background is the cross of the  St. George, the patron saint of England. The white diagonal cross on a blue background is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross on a white background is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The Welsh flag, called the Welsh dragon , represents a red dragon on a white and green background.
A red rose is a flower  of England, a thistle is a flower  of Scotland, a shamrock is a flower of Northern Ireland, and a daffodil is a flower of Wales.
3. What would you like to ask a British teenager about Britain?
Are you happy to live in Britain?
What would you recommend me to visit your country?
What is your favorite place of Britain?
Can you tell me sth about the history of GB?
4. Give me a piece of advice on what sight to see in London?
There are a lot of places of interest in London. One of the oldest and the most famous buildings is connected with William the Conqueror. It is the Tower of London. He started building it in the 11th century. It was used as a fortress, a palace and a political prison. Now it is a museum. Another wonderful building is St. Paul’s Cathedral. It was built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London which took place in 1666. Another place that is certainly worth seeing is Buckingham Palace where the Queen lives. A very colorful ceremony – the Changing of the Guard takes place there every morning. Everyone should also visit the Houses of Parliament where The British Government works. Westminster Abbey is the crowning and burial place of British monarchs. It also has its world famous Poets’ Corner where many great English writers are buried. Trafalgar Square is the geographical centre of London. Nelson’s Column stands in the middle of the square. Opposite the monument one can see the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery. They contain the finest art collections in the world. So, you'll find a lot to see there.
5. Do the British differ greatly from Belarusian people in character? Why?
Of course yes. A great part of our characters is absolutely different. It is because we live in different countries, have different culture and traditions and the main thing is that we have different attitude to life and to people around us. The British are famous for their tolerance and specific sense of humour, yet they don’t always say what they think and can be intentionally rude.

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Отредактировано Irina Melikhova (2016-01-24 23:59:01)

1. Let’s talk about Britain. What do you know about this country?
To be short, I can tell you that the full name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and a great number of small islands. Their total area is over 314 000 sq. km.The island of Great Britain consists of three main parts: England, Wales and Scotland
The warm currents of the Atlantic Ocean influence the climate of Great Britain. Winters are not severely cold and summers are rarely hot. The population of the United Kingdom is over 58 million people. The main nationalities are: English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish. In Great Britain there are a lot of immigrants The main industrial centres are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow and Bristol. The capital of the country is London. The United Kingdom is a parliamentary monarchy.
2.What are the state symbols of great britain?
The flag of the UK is known as the Union Jack. It has its history. It all began in 1603 when Scotland was joined to England and Wales. The flag is made up of 3 crosses.The red rose is the national emblem of England, the thistle is the national emblem of Scotland, the daffodils and the leek are the emblems of Wales and the shamrock (a kind of clover) is the emblem of Ireland.
3.What would you like to ask a British teenager about Britain?
What is the difference between state and bank holidays in Great Britain?
What is your favourite holiday?
Are there any similar things in celebration of New Year in Great Britain and Belarus?
4. Give me a piece of advice on what sights to see in London.

There are a lot of places of interest in London. Among them there are: Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, London Bridge, the Tower of London. But I advise you to visit the following sights. The London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. You can also take a tour around the Tower of London, one of the world's most famous buildings.
5.Do the British differ greatly from Belarusian people in character? Why?
We often see other nationalities as having a set of characteristics which set them apart from others. The British are famous for their tolerance and sense of humour, yet they don’t always say what they think and can be intentionally rude. They are especially preoccupied with their houses. As the proverb says, “An Englishman’s home is his castle”. We differ a lot because of our different languages, customs, traditions and historical development. These are the factors which influence greatly on characters of people.

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Отредактировано Irina Melikhova (2016-01-25 00:08:22)

1.     Let’s talk about Britain. What do you know about this country?
To be short I can say that The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the official name of the British Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The total area of Great Britain is 244,820 square kilometres. The population of Great Britain is about 60 mln. people. London is a the capital of Great Britain. The UK is a  monarchy: the queen is the head of the UK, but in fact the real power in the country belongs to the British Parliament and the British Government.
2. What are the state symbols of Great Britain?
The flag of the UK is known as the Union Jack. It has its history. It all began in 1603 when Scotland was joined to England and Wales. The flag is made up of 3 crosses. The national anthem is “God Save the Queen”. The national currency is pound. Every country has its own national emblem. The red rose is the national emblem of England the thistle is the national emblem of Scotland the daffodils and the leek are the emblems of Wales and the shamrock (a kind of clover) is the emblem of Ireland.
3. What would you like to ask a British teenager about Britain?
1 - Have you ever ridden on a double-decker bus?
2- What is your favorite place in London?
3- Can you tell me some facts about Elizabeth II?
4- How long have you been living here?
4. Give me a piece of advice on what sight to see in London?
I can reccomend you to visit such places as The Tower of London and Big Ben.
The Tower of London is the most famous of all the historical buildings in London. It stands today almost unchanged since first it was built in the 11th century. In the past the Tower of London served both as a palace and as a state prison, but it is only a museum today. “Big Ben” is the name of the great bell which strikes the hour. It is in the clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament.
5. Do the British differ greatly from Belarusian people in character? Why?
I think, yes. Every nation have has its own customs and traditions, the manner of communication and so on. The British are famous for their tolerance and sense of humour, yet they don’t always say what they think and can be intentionally rude. Belarusians are famous for their hospitality and diligence. Belarusians are famous for their hospitality and hard work.We are hard-working.

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Отредактировано Irina Melikhova (2016-01-25 00:32:21)