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Crowded CountryBritain is one of the most densely populated countries in the world: it is more than twice as densely populated as France, nine times as densely populated as the USA and 100 times as densely

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Головко Григорий Павлович

МИНИСТЕРСТВО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ СТАВРОПОЛЬСКОГО КРАЯ И МОЛОДЁЖНОЙ ПОЛИТИКИ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ БЮДЖЕТНОЕ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНРЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ «ГЕОРГИЕВСКИЙ РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫЙ КОЛЛЕДЖ «ИНТЕГРАЛ»

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Слайд 3Crowded Country
Britain is one of the most densely populated countries in

the world:
it is more than twice as densely populated as France,
nine times as densely populated as the USA
and 100 times as densely populated as Australia.
Crowded CountryBritain is one of the most densely populated countries in the world: it is more than

Слайд 5Multicultural Britain
If you walk down a street in Britain, especially in

the bigger cities, you will see people with different hair, skin and eye colours.
More and more people from different countries arrive in Great Britain each year.
Today, you can hear 300 languages in the streets of London!
But now those who want to live in Britain have to take a test on 'Britishness' to show their knowledge of British culture, history and laws.
Multicultural BritainIf you walk down a street in Britain, especially in the bigger cities, you will see

Слайд 6Kings and Queens
Great Britain's monarchy is over 1,000 years old.

The only time when there was no King or Queen in Britain was when the country was a republic between1649 and 1660. (In 1649 King Charles I was executed and Britain became a Republic for eleven years. The monarchy was restored in 1660.)
Kings and Queens Great Britain's monarchy is over 1,000 years old. The only time when there was

Слайд 8Monarchy without a Constitution

Britain doesn't have a written
constitution!

Of course,

there are rules and principles for the running of the country, but there is no single written document.

Nobody can refer to 'article 5' or anything like that, because nothing like that exists.


Monarchy without a Constitution Britain doesn't have a written constitution! Of course, there are rules and principles

Слайд 9The Royal Surname
The surname of the British Royal Family is Windsor. This

probably sounds very British, but the Royal Family's ancestors were German. The family name was changed from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1917 by George V because of strong British feelings against Germany during the First World War.
The Royal SurnameThe surname of the British Royal Family is Windsor. This probably sounds very British, but

Слайд 10Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle

Слайд 11Windsor Castle is the oldest royal residence in the world that

is still being used by the royal family!

It's almost 1,000 years old! It is also believed that the castle has lots of ghosts including those of Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, King George III, and Charles I.
Windsor Castle is the oldest royal residence in the world that is still being used by the

Слайд 13A Nation of Animal Lovers
Britain is famous for being a

nation of animal lovers, and many people in Britain keep pets.

The most popular pets are dogs, cats, hamsters, birds and rats. All in all, there are more than 27 million pets in the country.

According to a recent survey, half of pet owners let their cats or dogs sleep in their bed, 40% buy their pets Christmas and birthday presents, 10% of pets eat meals at the table with their owners.
A Nation of Animal Lovers Britain is famous for being a nation of animal lovers, and many

Слайд 15The London Eye
The London Eye is the tallest obser­vation wheel in

the world. It is 135m high. Since opening in March 2000 it has become a symbol of modern Britain.
The London EyeThe London Eye is the tallest obser­vation wheel in the world. It is 135m high.

Слайд 16The London Underground
The London Underground is the oldest underground railway

in the world!

It was built in 1863!

Londoners call it the 'Tube' because of the shape of the most tunnels.
The London Underground The London Underground is the oldest underground railway in the world! It was built

Слайд 18Britain’s Oldest Bridge
Britain's oldest bridge is thought to be Tarr Steps

in Somerset.
It possibly dates to around 1000 ВС! According to legend, the stones were placed by the devil who wanted to win a bet.
The bridge is 55 metres long.
Britain’s Oldest BridgeBritain's oldest bridge is thought to be Tarr Steps in Somerset. It possibly dates to

Слайд 19London Zoo
Founded in 1828, London Zoo is the oldest zoo in

the world.
More than 15,000 animals live there today.
One cage invites visitors to step inside, and the sign on the cage reads- 'London Zoo presents the most destructive animal in the world — Man'.
London ZooFounded in 1828, London Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world. More than 15,000 animals

Слайд 20The Tallest Skyscraper
In 2012, Britain will become home to the tallest

building in Europe.
The Shard (or London Bridge Tower) is being built in London.
The skyscraper will stand 330 m tall and have 72 floors. There'll be an open-air observation deck on the 72nd floor
The Tallest Skyscraper In 2012, Britain will become home to the tallest building in Europe. The Shard

Слайд 21Tea Drinkers
British people drink more tea than anyone else in the

world:
2.5 times more than the Japanese and
22 times more than
Americans!
Most Britons like their tea
strong and dark, but with a lot of milk.
Tea DrinkersBritish people drink more tea than anyone else in the world: 2.5 times more than the

Слайд 23The Narrowest| Street
The world's narrowest street ' - can be

found in Exeter.
Parliament Street is 50 metres long, but only 64 centimetres at its narrowest and 1.22 metres at its widest.
The street dates from the 14th century. It's so narrow that only one person can walk through it at a time
The Narrowest| Street The world's narrowest street ' -  can be found in Exeter. Parliament Street

Слайд 24The Narrowest Hotel
The Star Hotel in

Moffat, Scotland, is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's narrowest hotel.
It's only 6 metres wide. The hotel dates from the late 1700s.
The Narrowest Hotel      The Star Hotel in Moffat, Scotland, is listed in

Слайд 25A Nation of Newspaper Readers
More daily newspapers are sold per person

in Britain than in almost any other country.
Sunday papers are especially popular and some people spend all day reading them.
A Nation of Newspaper ReadersMore daily newspapers are sold per person in Britain than in almost any

Слайд 26Her Majesty‘s Subjects
Other countries have 'citizens'. But in Britain people are

legally described as 'subjects' - subjects of Her Majesty the Queen.
And criminals are sent to one of 'Her Majesty's' prisons.
Her Majesty‘s SubjectsOther countries have 'citizens'. But in Britain people are legally described as 'subjects' - subjects

Слайд 27Lampposts



There are over 7 million lampposts in Britain.

LamppostsThere are over 7 million lampposts in Britain.

Слайд 28The Smallest House
The smallest house in Great Britain is known as

the Quay House.
This 3.05 metre by 1.8 metre building stands on the quay in Conwy, Wales.
It was built in the 16th century and was lived in until 1900.
The last person to live in the Quay House was a fisherman named Robert Jones.
He was so tall (1.9 meters) that he was unable to stand upright in the house. So he moved out. Today, the house is a museum.
The Smallest HouseThe smallest house in Great Britain is known as the Quay House. This 3.05 metre

Слайд 29How Many Bridges?
The River Thames,

which flows through London, has over 214 bridges and 20 tunnels.
How Many Bridges? The River Thames,

Слайд 30The smallest Police Station

Trafalgar Square in London is home to the

smallest police station in Britain, and probably the world.

It's inside a lamppost!
There is room for just
one police officer.

The smallest Police StationTrafalgar Square in London is home to the smallest police station in Britain, and

Слайд 31The Rich
The richest people in Britain are pop stars, actors, writers,

inventors and members of the royal family.
Paul McCartney is the world's first pop star billionaire.
The RichThe richest people in Britain are pop stars, actors, writers, inventors and members of the royal

Слайд 32The Oldest Pub
Pubs are an important part of British life. People

talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there.
The oldest pub in Britain can be found in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
It was built in the 11th century
The Oldest PubPubs are an important part of British life. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends

Слайд 33Cricket
Cricket, the national sport of England, is terribly long. It can

take five days to play! It's terribly slow, too. Thirteen players are on the field, but ten of these stand still most of the time. Another strange thing about cricket is that both teams wear the same colour - white.
CricketCricket, the national sport of England, is terribly long. It can take five days to play! It's

Слайд 34Clubs and Societies
There are all sorts of clubs and societies in

Britain:
the Left-Handers Club, the Tall Person Club, the Talbot Association (only for people called Talbot), the Bald-Headed Club, the Spoon Collectors club, the Button collectors club, the Thimble Society, the Hat Pin Society ...
The list is endless
Clubs and SocietiesThere are all sorts of clubs and societies in Britain: the Left-Handers Club, the Tall

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