1P3L6 Reading and British culture

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• Studiejaar 1

English Reading

17 March 2024

17 March

Saint Patrick's Day

17 March

Saint Patrick's Day

To commemorate the death (461) of the patron saint of Ireland.

He brought christianity to Ireland

Ireland

The Emerald Isle

Famous for music, dance,  Guinness and the green countryside

Chigago

The Irish emigrants took St. Patricks Day to the USA and other countries.

Over 175 years of celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

First parade held in 1843.

Dyeing of the river since 1962, always done by the plumbers union.

Today's lesson 

Attendance

British Culture

Reading Practise

Work on your homework

What do you consider
to be typically British?

Let's start....

with some general facts about England.

- Watch the video

- Answer the questions on the board after

- Some answers are not in the video

What is the number 1 national dish in the UK?

1. Yorkshire Pudding
2. Fish and Chips
3. Tikka Masala
4. Haggis

Fish and Chips

2nd place: Tikka Masala (Indian)

What do the British drink most?

1. Coffee
2. Tea
3. Beer
4. Soda

Cup of tea with milk

What do you see when you look towards Britain from the French coast?

1. Just the sea
2. Sandy beaches
3. Green fields
4. White cliffs

White cliffs of Dover

What is the currency of the UK?

1. Euro
2. Pound
3. Dollar
4. Sovereign

British Pound

The UK consists of

1. England
2. England & Scotland
3. England, Scotland & Wales
4. England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland

Britain is a

1. Democracy
2. Dictatorship
3. Monarchy
4. Republic

Who is the head of state in the UK?

1. The monarch
2. The prime minister

What was not invented in England?

1. Light bulb
2. Steam engine
3. Chocolate bar
4. Telephone

Which are the most popular sports?

1. Hockey
2. Rugby
3. Cricket
4. Soccer

What is the national flower of England?

1. Thissle
2. Tulip
3. Rose
4. Carnation

What language family is spoken in Wales

1. Gaelic
2. Celtic
3. Latin
4. Nordic

What is the Isle of Man known for?

1. The King's summer home
2. A specific breed of cats
3. Its national dish Haggis
4. Motor races

Isle of Man TT

Manx cats

Where is Cockney spoken

1. Manchester
2. Liverpool
3. London
4. Dublin

Homework

A2 and B1: Listening 4.1 + 4.2

              Grammar ch 5

See you next week!!!

What is minimum age for drinking alcohol in the UK?

1. 5
2. 16
3. 18
4. 21

Who was Winston Churchill?

1. A British king
2. A prime minister
3. An American president

What is the minimum compulsory school leaving age in the UK?

1. 16
2. 18
3. 21
4. 15

What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

1. Dublin
2. Cardiff
3. Belfast
4. Cork

When do the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

1. 17 March
2. 25 December
3. 5 November
4. 1 January

Entry to British museums and art galleries is usually

1. Cheap
2. Expensive
3. Free

What is the British Flag called?

1. Union George
2. The Cross
3. Rule Britania
4. Union Jack

Practise reading 

Google: british council reading                              reading B1  

reading A2  Study skills tips                                 The legend of fairies