Country Study 2019-2020
Famous People
Daniel Rafton Craig (born March 2, 1968) is an English actor who became the sixth performer of the James Bond role.
In 1991, Craig graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Theater, and then starred in several episodic roles: in the television film "Sharpe's Eagle." The main role went to him for the first time in the BBC series "Our Friends in the North" in 1996. In 1997, he starred in the mystical series "Ice House".
In 1992, Craig married actress Fiona Laudon, he had a daughter, Ella. However, in 1994, the actor divorced. Craig is currently dating Japanese Satsuki Mitchell.
However, the role that brought him real success was the famous agent 007. In October 2005, the actor signed a contract with EON Productions for five films called “Bond”. The actor intended to bring more “emotional depth” to his character. Craig was the first Bond to be born after the bondian began.
The premiere of the first movie with Craig - "Casino Royale" - took place in 2006, rental fees amounted to 594 million dollars - this is the largest amount about the film Bond.
Famous People
Daniel Rafton Craig (born March 2, 1968) is an English actor who became the sixth performer of the James Bond role.
In 1991, Craig graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Theater, and then starred in several episodic roles: in the television film "Sharpe's Eagle." The main role went to him for the first time in the BBC series "Our Friends in the North" in 1996. In 1997, he starred in the mystical series "Ice House".
In 1992, Craig married actress Fiona Laudon, he had a daughter, Ella. However, in 1994, the actor divorced. Craig is currently dating Japanese Satsuki Mitchell.
However, the role that brought him real success was the famous agent 007. In October 2005, the actor signed a contract with EON Productions for five films called “Bond”. The actor intended to bring more “emotional depth” to his character. Craig was the first Bond to be born after the bondian began.
The premiere of the first movie with Craig - "Casino Royale" - took place in 2006, rental fees amounted to 594 million dollars - this is the largest amount about the film Bond.
Facts about England
1.London is the first metro city.2.The Queen of England is the only British person who travels without a passport.3.The Olympic Summer Games were held in London 3 times - in 1908, 1948 and 2012.4.Cheshire is the name of one of the oldest videos of English cheeses. It has been on the menu since Roman times.5.Over 150 cities in England bear Newtown names.6.The first public zoo opened in England. It was in London in 1829.7.Almost 87% of the population of England lives in large cities and megacities.8.The population of England is about 51.5 million people.9.Big Ben - is not the name of the entire building, but only the name of the bell inside the tower.10.25% of the inhabitants of England were born outside the country.
Interesting holidays and festivals
1.Chimney sweep festival, May 1. The British believe that meeting with a chimney sweep is a good sign that brings happiness.2.Walpurgis Night, April 30. According to giving at this time, all the witches come together and the gates to the country of the elves open.3.A large beer festival takes place at the Olympia Exhibition Center in London. Every year you can try more than 350 varieties of real English ale.
School live
Studying in England is considered very prestigious, because the educational system in this country is one of the best in the world. Today, more than 300,000 schoolchildren and students from other countries study there.
The education system in the UK is significantly different from the Russian one.
Children here go to school at 5. The first stage lasts 3 years and is called a pre-preparatory school. The goal of pre-preparatory school is to teach in school discipline and study in science.
At 8 years old, children go to primary school, where they study for 3-5 years. At the age of 11–13, school begins at a secondary school, which in England is called a secondary school. Education lasts up to 18 years. Here, children are trained to pass the GCSE exams.
Boarding schools are widespread in England - the children study there and live, coming home only during the holidays.
Symbols
I want to tell you some facts about Great Britain.There is the"Cheese race" festival in England .Every last Monday in May in England on Cooper Hill, there is a festival called Cooper's Hill
Cheese-Rolling and Wake.
This is a traditional entertainment event.Windsor Castle is the largest
royal residence in the world.
More than 30,000 people living in England are called John Smith.
In England, more than 300 languages are spoken.
The London Eye is the tallest observation wheel in the world. In Britain, children begin their
studies in 4-5 years.
The UK is a great country and I want to visit it one day!
I want to tell you about bildings in Great Brithin .
Buckingham Palace.
The official residence of the British monarchs since 1837.
Edinburgh
I want to tell you some facts about Edinburgh
1. The place with the name "Gardens of Princess Street", where the central park of the city is now located, used to be a lake.
2 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born here in Edinburgh.
3. Edinburgh castle built on a volcano.
4. In 1703 the first in the world fire station appeared in Edinburgh.
5. the author of the Harry Potter, loved to come to a local Cafe in her bad times.
6. Edinburgh is home to the world's only royal penguin knight. His name is Sir Nils Olav King Penguin.
7.James I, the first king of Great Britain, was born in Edinburgh Castle.
Royal family
The British Royal family is a group of close relatives of the monarch of great Britain.Members of the British Royal family carry the titles Of their Royal Majesty and their Royal Highness.Members of the British Royal family represented the monarch throughout the British Empire and held representative positions, now they perform ceremonial and social functions both in the UK and abroad.In the Royal family includes many people for example:Elizabeth II,Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Lady Diana,Prince Andrew,Prince Edward. Lady Diana has two sons Prince William and Prince Harry.
Facts about Elizabeth 2
1. Koroleva is able to repair equipment and shoot. 2. Koroleva acted in a short film with James Bond. 3. She has 2 birthdays. 4. She met her future husband at 8 years old. 5.During her reign, 7 popes changed. 6. Koroleva answered 3.5 million letters. 7. She wears only bright clothes. 8. She wears the same shoes. 9. During the coronation ceremony, more than 20 million people watched. 10. This is a person in the UK who is allowed to ride driving without a driver's license.
Royal traditions
1.Each other members of the royal family always give something ridiculous. As an example: one day Prince Philip got a pepper mill.2.From her very youth, Queen Elizabeth II was used to sending Christmas cards to all her relatives, friends, and political partners. Since the entire queen needs to send more than 700 cards.3.On holidays, the entire royal family goes to their estate in Sandringham.4.The royal family is never limited to gifts for relatives and friends, and always tries to make small presents to all staff discussing the palace.5.Most of the Queen’s relatives leave Sandringham on December 25, but the queen and her husband stay here until mid-February.
English holidays
1.Celebrated on October 21. On this day, you can try dozens of apple varieties, purchase seedlings. Residents have the opportunity to communicate with experienced gardeners.
2.On this holiday, the British pack the remains of a Christmas dinner in gift boxes and carry them to the poor.
3.Pancake day in the UK is a competition. At competitions, they eat or bake pancakes for speed. On a pancake day, you need to run with a griddle in your hand, at the same time tossing and catching pancake. The main task - not to drop the pancake from the pan.
English Breakfast
The tradition of a tight breakfast appeared in England in the 19th century.
The idea of eating well in the morning was also liked by ordinary residents, who quickly realized that a real English breakfast can give strength to the whole working day. And after two World Wars, it became so popular that now you can try it in every cafe, restaurant, etc.
What is the morning menu
First of all, it is fried chicken eggs.
Thinly sliced and crispy fried bacon.
Fried sausages, which include wheat crackers, which give a special taste.
Fresh or canned tomatoes.
Beans in tomato sauce.
Champignon.
Buttered toasts.
Tea, coffee, orange juice.
To cook all this variety, it will take a little time.
Since the end of the 19th century, the tradition of “Five o'clock Tea” turned into a social event: gentlemen put on costumes with butterflies, ladies put on outfits, luxurious hats, and went to drink tea at restaurants in hotels, where tables with white-white tablecloths were specially set for them .
Today, along with these dishes in English tea ceremonies, you can see cheesecake, carrot and nutty cakes, triangular sandwiches with different fillings.
And although this ritual of today's tea drinking, sustained in the traditions of the English
Geographic location
The island nation in northwestern Europe includes 4 historical national areas - England, Scotland and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland, which occupies the northeast part of Fr. Ireland. In the north and west the UK is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, in the east - the North Sea, in the west - the Irish Sea. From 1801, the year of the unification of Great Britain and Ireland until 1922, when it was founded, the country is called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The capitals of the countries are England-London, Scotland-Edinburgh, Wales-Cardiff, Northern Ireland-Belfast.
Mothers Day
Mother's Day in the UK which is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
Its roots go back to Victorian times, when children at a fairly early age worked away from home, and the money they earned was sent to the family budget. Then one day a year, children were allowed to spend at home with their parents. Usually they brought small gifts to mothers and grandmothers - bunches of flowers. Today, British children on this day give mothers flowers and do their homework for them.
Fathers Day
It is a great pleasure to celebrate Father's Day. This holiday is a symbol of the opportunity to express gratitude to your father, grandfather. This day in a special menu there is a free dessert “only for dad”. A great idea to go with the whole family to the cinema, to the exhibition, to the museum or gallery. Given that the World Cup will be different ideas, will be presented football themed or booked table next to the screen, broadcasting the match live
Industry
In the British sector of the North Sea, 133 oil fields are known. Oil production in the North Sea has been conducted since 1975 at fifty fields, the largest of which are Brent and Fortis. In 2003, it amounted to 106 million tons, of which over half was exported to the USA, Germany, the Netherlands.
Several major automobile companies produce almost all serial passenger cars. Such as "British Leyland", Retain the position of world leaders in the production of high-end cars of the company "Rolls-Royce" "Bentley", "Volkswagen."
Aircraft is one of the fastest growing branches of engineering in the UK. The largest state-owned company, British Airways, dominates this industry. She specializes in producing a wide range of different airplanes, helicopters, spacecraft, rockets.
Unique places
In the north of England, among the green Yorkshire fields, there is a unique monument - the Brimham Rocks. On an area of 20 hectares located the cliffs of the most bizarre forms. In the outlines of the stones see a toad sitting on the stones, an eagle, a turtle, an elephant and even a dancing bear. However, the pearl of Brigham Rocks is Idol-Rock - the most unusual balancing stones in the world: its height is 4.5 meters and its weight is 200 tons. This stone is also called the "Druid Desk".
Big-Ben is the symbol of London and the UK is the famous clock tower in the Palace of
Westminster.
Tower Bridge.
Not only the
world-famous engineering structure, but also an interesting museum with a
walking gallery at a height of 42 meters above the Thames
The official residence of the British monarchs since 1837.
London Eye
The London Eye is the tallest
observation wheel in the world. From a height of 135 meters you can see almost the whole of London.
Palace of Westminster.
The building on the banks of the Thames in London's Westminster district,
where meetings of the British Parliament are held. Connects with
Trafalgar Square Whitehall
Stonehenge
Listed in the World Stone Megalithic Building in Wiltshire. Located about 130 km southwest of London.Stonehenge
Edinburgh
I want to tell you some facts about Edinburgh
1. The place with the name "Gardens of Princess Street", where the central park of the city is now located, used to be a lake.
2 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born here in Edinburgh.
3. Edinburgh castle built on a volcano. 4. In 1703 the first in the world fire station appeared in Edinburgh.
5. the author of the Harry Potter, loved to come to a local Cafe in her bad times.
6. Edinburgh is home to the world's only royal penguin knight. His name is Sir Nils Olav King Penguin.
7.James I, the first king of Great Britain, was born in Edinburgh Castle.
Royal family
The British Royal family is a group of close relatives of the monarch of great Britain.Members of the British Royal family carry the titles Of their Royal Majesty and their Royal Highness.Members of the British Royal family represented the monarch throughout the British Empire and held representative positions, now they perform ceremonial and social functions both in the UK and abroad.In the Royal family includes many people for example:Elizabeth II,Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Lady Diana,Prince Andrew,Prince Edward. Lady Diana has two sons Prince William and Prince Harry.
Facts about Elizabeth 2
1. Koroleva is able to repair equipment and shoot. 2. Koroleva acted in a short film with James Bond. 3. She has 2 birthdays. 4. She met her future husband at 8 years old. 5.During her reign, 7 popes changed. 6. Koroleva answered 3.5 million letters. 7. She wears only bright clothes. 8. She wears the same shoes. 9. During the coronation ceremony, more than 20 million people watched. 10. This is a person in the UK who is allowed to ride driving without a driver's license.
Royal traditions
1.Each other members of the royal family always give something ridiculous. As an example: one day Prince Philip got a pepper mill.2.From her very youth, Queen Elizabeth II was used to sending Christmas cards to all her relatives, friends, and political partners. Since the entire queen needs to send more than 700 cards.3.On holidays, the entire royal family goes to their estate in Sandringham.4.The royal family is never limited to gifts for relatives and friends, and always tries to make small presents to all staff discussing the palace.5.Most of the Queen’s relatives leave Sandringham on December 25, but the queen and her husband stay here until mid-February.
English holidays
1.Celebrated on October 21. On this day, you can try dozens of apple varieties, purchase seedlings. Residents have the opportunity to communicate with experienced gardeners.
2.On this holiday, the British pack the remains of a Christmas dinner in gift boxes and carry them to the poor.
3.Pancake day in the UK is a competition. At competitions, they eat or bake pancakes for speed. On a pancake day, you need to run with a griddle in your hand, at the same time tossing and catching pancake. The main task - not to drop the pancake from the pan.
English Breakfast
The tradition of a tight breakfast appeared in England in the 19th century.
The idea of eating well in the morning was also liked by ordinary residents, who quickly realized that a real English breakfast can give strength to the whole working day. And after two World Wars, it became so popular that now you can try it in every cafe, restaurant, etc.
What is the morning menu
First of all, it is fried chicken eggs.
Thinly sliced and crispy fried bacon.
Fried sausages, which include wheat crackers, which give a special taste.
Fresh or canned tomatoes.
Beans in tomato sauce.
Champignon.
Tea, coffee, orange juice.
To cook all this variety, it will take a little time.
Tea Time
The tradition to pamper yourself with a cup of fragrant tea appeared among the British in 1662Since the end of the 19th century, the tradition of “Five o'clock Tea” turned into a social event: gentlemen put on costumes with butterflies, ladies put on outfits, luxurious hats, and went to drink tea at restaurants in hotels, where tables with white-white tablecloths were specially set for them .
Today, along with these dishes in English tea ceremonies, you can see cheesecake, carrot and nutty cakes, triangular sandwiches with different fillings.
And although this ritual of today's tea drinking, sustained in the traditions of the English
Geographic location
The island nation in northwestern Europe includes 4 historical national areas - England, Scotland and Wales on the island of Great Britain, and Northern Ireland, which occupies the northeast part of Fr. Ireland. In the north and west the UK is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, in the east - the North Sea, in the west - the Irish Sea. From 1801, the year of the unification of Great Britain and Ireland until 1922, when it was founded, the country is called the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The capitals of the countries are England-London, Scotland-Edinburgh, Wales-Cardiff, Northern Ireland-Belfast.
Mothers Day
Mother's Day in the UK which is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
Its roots go back to Victorian times, when children at a fairly early age worked away from home, and the money they earned was sent to the family budget. Then one day a year, children were allowed to spend at home with their parents. Usually they brought small gifts to mothers and grandmothers - bunches of flowers. Today, British children on this day give mothers flowers and do their homework for them.
Fathers Day
It is a great pleasure to celebrate Father's Day. This holiday is a symbol of the opportunity to express gratitude to your father, grandfather. This day in a special menu there is a free dessert “only for dad”. A great idea to go with the whole family to the cinema, to the exhibition, to the museum or gallery. Given that the World Cup will be different ideas, will be presented football themed or booked table next to the screen, broadcasting the match live
Industry
In the British sector of the North Sea, 133 oil fields are known. Oil production in the North Sea has been conducted since 1975 at fifty fields, the largest of which are Brent and Fortis. In 2003, it amounted to 106 million tons, of which over half was exported to the USA, Germany, the Netherlands.
Several major automobile companies produce almost all serial passenger cars. Such as "British Leyland", Retain the position of world leaders in the production of high-end cars of the company "Rolls-Royce" "Bentley", "Volkswagen."
Aircraft is one of the fastest growing branches of engineering in the UK. The largest state-owned company, British Airways, dominates this industry. She specializes in producing a wide range of different airplanes, helicopters, spacecraft, rockets.
Unique places
In the north of England, among the green Yorkshire fields, there is a unique monument - the Brimham Rocks. On an area of 20 hectares located the cliffs of the most bizarre forms. In the outlines of the stones see a toad sitting on the stones, an eagle, a turtle, an elephant and even a dancing bear. However, the pearl of Brigham Rocks is Idol-Rock - the most unusual balancing stones in the world: its height is 4.5 meters and its weight is 200 tons. This stone is also called the "Druid Desk".
Wind, water, ice and cold for thousands of years have eroded the foundations of the rocks: they are now balancing on.
Thomas William Hiddleston
Homas William Hiddleston is an English actor and producer.
Laureate of Laurence Olivier and Golden Globe Awards.
Tom Hiddleston was born February 9, 1981 in Westminster
Hiddleston played his first role in the television movie “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby”. He plays the first major role again in the television movie - in “Jane Austen's Love Misfortunes” (2008).
A real breakthrough for him was a contract with Marvel Studios for two films: “Thor” (2011) and “The Avengers” (2012), where he plays the role of Loki.
In 2016, Hiddleston played Jonathan Pine in the Night Admin mini-series, for which he won the Golden Globe Award as the best actor in the mini-series.
Hiddleston re-performed the role of Loki in the films “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) and “The Avengers: War of Infinity” (2018
Thomas William Hiddleston
Homas William Hiddleston is an English actor and producer.
Laureate of Laurence Olivier and Golden Globe Awards.
Tom Hiddleston was born February 9, 1981 in Westminster
Hiddleston played his first role in the television movie “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby”. He plays the first major role again in the television movie - in “Jane Austen's Love Misfortunes” (2008).
A real breakthrough for him was a contract with Marvel Studios for two films: “Thor” (2011) and “The Avengers” (2012), where he plays the role of Loki.
In 2016, Hiddleston played Jonathan Pine in the Night Admin mini-series, for which he won the Golden Globe Award as the best actor in the mini-series.
Hiddleston re-performed the role of Loki in the films “Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) and “The Avengers: War of Infinity” (2018
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