5. What is the significance of the poppy and when is it worn?
6. What are Britain’s national flowers?
7. Where can we find out about British folk songs and folk tales?
8. What are Britain’s national costumes?
9. Who was Guy Fawkes?
10. Why does the Queen have two birthdays?
11. What is the significance of the poppy and when is it worn?
12. What are Britain’s national flowers?
13. What specific British holidays and traditions do you know?
14. Why do British people present gifts to each other? How do they choose them?
15. How do you think: do the holidays celebrated in Great Britain reveal the national character of British people?
Unit 8
You will read & translate a topic about travelling. Before you read, discuss in pairs the following. Do not worry if you can’t reach an agreement with your partner, but make sure that you demonstrate your ability to explain and discuss your opinions.
1. Do you like to travel? 2. Do you travel much? Can you imagine your life without travelling? 3. Was travelling a specific driving force of human development in the past? Was it extremely dangerous? 4. What do you know about the Age of Discovery? 5. What places (cities, towns, countries etc.) have you visited? What do you know about them? 6. What kind of travelling do your parents prefer?