Презентация, доклад к уроку. Тема: Liquid History. The Thames (Водная история. Темза.)

What is the name of the river?

Слайд 1Liquid History. The Thames
Culture Corner
Аленчикова Светлана Андреевна
Учитель англ.яз.
МОУ Гимназия №16

«Интерес»
Liquid History. The Thames Culture Corner Аленчикова Светлана АндреевнаУчитель англ.яз.МОУ Гимназия №16 «Интерес»

Слайд 2What is the name of the river?

What is the name of the river?

Слайд 3It’s part of the longest river in England, it has 45

locks, is home to over 25 species of fish, boasts three areas of outstanding natural beauty and it’s the only river in Europe to have a national trail follow its entire length.

About the River

It’s part of the longest river in England, it has 45 locks, is home to over 25

Слайд 4The Historic River Thames

In 1929, John Burns, the London born radical

politician and keen historian, brilliantly described the Thames as "liquid history" Julius Caesar was held up by the river in 54BC, the Magna Carta was signed on its banks and Vikings, pirates, the Dutch navy and the Luftwaffe have all used the Thames to navigate their way into London and threaten the country.

About the River. Why is it “Liquid History”?

The Historic River ThamesIn 1929, John Burns, the London born radical politician and keen historian, brilliantly described

Слайд 5River Thames vs. Mississippi River

John Burns made his "liquid history" remark

when he defended the river after an American belittled it, finding it far inferior to the Mississippi. Burns replied that "The St Lawrence is water, the Mississippi is muddy water, but the Thames is liquid history".

About the River. Why is it “Liquid History”?

River Thames vs. Mississippi RiverJohn Burns made his

Слайд 6Interesting facts about the Thames

Interesting facts about the Thames

Слайд 7Interesting facts about the Thames

Interesting facts about the Thames

Слайд 8Interesting facts about the Thames

Interesting facts about the Thames

Слайд 9Interesting facts about the Thames

Interesting facts about the Thames

Слайд 11Check yourself
Paragraph 1
Main idea: London would not be London

without the river Thames.
Heading – The rivers which makes England
Paragraph 2
Main idea: England had few roads in the past, so the Thames provided a major highway between London and many parts of the country.
Heading – The major highway
Paragraph 3 – Main idea: With the industrial revolution the Thames, became one of the busiest waterways in the world.
Heading – The importance of the river in many areas
Paragraph 4
Main Idea: Today the Thames became the symbol of London, just as much as Big ben or Buckingham Palace.
Heading – River for all times.
Check yourself Paragraph 1 Main idea: London would not be London without the river Thames. Heading –

Слайд 12Home task
Find information about the famous rivers of your region or

town and present it to the class.
Home taskFind information about the famous rivers of your region or town and present it to the

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