· History of the British flag and the coat of arms;
· The Royal family (past and present);
· Industrial development of Great Britain.
Answer the following questions:
1. What do you know about the political system of England? Great Britain is a constitutional monarchy, isn’t it?
2. Does the Queen rule the country?
3. What does the legislative branch consist of?
4. What are the major political parties of Great Britain?
5. What are the functions of the British Parliament?
6. What are the two houses of the British Parliament?
7. Are the members of these houses elected?
8. How often do British people elect the members of the House of Commons?
9. What is the minimum voting age in Great Britain?
10. Are the members of the House of Lords elected?
11. What does the seat of Lord-Chancellor symbolize?
12. What do you know about the Lords Spiritual?
13. Who is the Lord Temporal?
14. Is the Shadow Cabinet the official opposition of governing political party?
15. What is the nickname of the British flag? Why?
Unit 13
You will read & translate a text about an English-speaking country. Before you read, discuss in pairs the following.
1. What English speaking countries are located in the Earth's northern hemisphere ? In the western hemisphere? 2. Who discovered America? 3. Who is the President of the USA? 4. Do you know anything about Washington DC which is situated in the eastern part of the country? 5. Would you like to go to California? Do you think California is an earthquake-prone region? 6. What is «A Big Apple»?