Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему Guy Fawkes Day

of the most cherished holidays in the country. Each year it’s celebrated with massive fireworks and bonfires. According to a calendar, the holiday falls on the 5th of November and commemorates the failure of Gunpowder Plot. Some historic facts prove that this evil project was led by a person named Guy Fawkes in 1605. He was a member of a Catholic group that tried to set some explosives beneath the Houses of Parliament while the king was in the building. The plotters were caught and convicted in high treason.

background, but is well connected with the idea of the holiday. As it’s almost the end of autumn people find it necessary to burn all their garden rubbish. In larger cities the authorities organize collective bonfires in a communal space. There are also professional fireworks at park zones. 

spooky thematic outfits. Children’s favorite part during Gay Fawkes Night is the tasty food sold in streets. For example baked potatoes, homemade toffee apples, sausage rolls, popcorn etc. However, not everyone favors this legendary holiday and certainly it’s not a public holiday. All schools and public organizations are open as usual. Transport works according to its habitual timetable. There were many cases of injuries, connected with fireworks. That’s why many people are against loud celebration.

Plot — Пороховой заговор
perpetrate — совершать (преступление)
anti-Catholic — антикатолический
Guy Fawkes Day — День Гая Фокса
to tunnel — проводить туннель
cellar — погреб, подвал
to conceal — скрывать
charge — заряд
conspirator — заговорщик’ ‘
fireworks — фейерверк
bonfire — костер
roast chestnut — жареный каштан

reason why gunpowder treason, Should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent To blow up the King and Parliament. Three score barrels of powder below, Poor old England to overthrow; By God’s providence he was catch’d With a dark lantern and burning match. Holloa boys, holloa boys, make the bells ring. Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King! Hip hip hoorah!