Презентация, доклад по английскому языку Spring holidays in Great Britain (Весенние праздники в Великобритании)

им. В.П. Чкалова Селезнева Екатерина Дмитриевна

учеников
3.Повысить мотивацию студентов к изучению иностранных языков
4.Воспитать толерантность, уважительное отношение к культуре народов страны изучаемого языка
5.Ознакомить с традициями и обычаями Великобритании и сравнить их с традициями родной страны.

другой страны недостаточно знать его родной язык, нужно хотя бы немного приобщиться к истории его страны и ее культуре.  В истории человечества феномену праздника принадлежит особая роль, ведь празднество - это важная изначальная форма человеческой культуры.

как международные праздники, отмечаемые людьми по всему свету, так и сугубо национальные, являющимися актуальными лишь для британцев. Многие из них связаны с монархической и христианской традицией, некоторые имеют языческое происхождение, другие отмечаются как памятные даты.

в то, чтобы вспомнить наших предков и черты прошлых времен. Празднуя что-либо мы показываем свое уважение к людям, игравшим роль в историческом процессе страны. Мы обогащаем наши знания, узнаем много нового из истории и культуры страны.

celebrated on February 14. It is the traditional day on which people express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery.
There were many Christians names Valentine. According to the Catholic Encyclopaedia, at least three Saint Valentines are mentioned who are associated with 14 February. One is described as a priest at Rome, another as a Bishop of Interamna (now Terni in Italy) and the other lived and died in Africa. The Valentine that most experts believe is the actual one remembered on St. Valentine's Day was a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity.

we spend around £503m on cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts for Valentine's Day. Traditionally these were sent anonymously, but nowadays we often make it clear who is sending each 'Valentine'.

this day, people send presents or flowers to those whom they love. Most people send «valentines», greeting cards, named after St. Valentine's letters written in the jail. Valentines can be sentimental and romantic, or funny and friendly. Valentines can be anonymous. Valentines can be heart-shaped. People buy valentines or make them themselves.

люди дарят подарки или цветы тем, кого они любят. Большинство людей посылают «валентинки», поздравительные открытки, которые названы в честь писем св. Валентина, написанных в тюрьме, «Валентинки» могут быть сентиментальными и романтичными, забавными и дружественными. «Валентинки» могут быть анонимными, могут иметь форму сердца. Их можно купить или сделать самим.

in Wales on 1 March, in honour of St David the patron saint of Wales. St David was a Celtic monk, abbot and bishop, who lived in the sixth century. He spread the word of Christianity across Wales. The most famous story about Saint David tells how he was preaching to a huge crowd and the ground is said to have risen up, so that he was standing on a hill and everyone had a better chance of hearing him.

Wales are daffodils and leeks. St David's Day is commemorated by the wearing of daffodils or leeks. Both plants are traditionally regarded as national emblems.

in Wales dress in their national costume, which consists of a tall black hat, white frilled cap and long dress. The national flag of Wales, depicting a fiery red dragon against a green and white background, is also flown.

is known as May Day. It is the time of year when warmer weather begins and flowers and trees start to blossom. It is said to be a time of love and romance. It is when people celebrate the coming of summer with lots of different customs that are expressions of joy and hope after a long winter.

is Morris Dancing. It is a traditional English form of folkdancing, performed by groups of men or women.  Morris Dancing has been danced for hundreds of years, and passed down through the generations in the villages of rural England. The dances are usually performed at festivals such as May Day, Whitsun and Christmas. 

accordion player, a melodeon or fiddle player (Cotswolds) or a noisy band with a drum

the country in which they dance. They are often dressed in white with coloured baldrics (coloured belts) across their chests.   Border Morris Dancers generally wear 'tatter jackets' and black their faces - probably originating as a form of disguise.

Shakespeare, who was one of England’s greatest poets and dramatists, celebrate National Shakespeare Day, also known as Shakespeare Day, on April 23 each year. April 23 is also St George’s Day and the United Nations’ World Book and Copyright Day, which was a natural choice to pay a worldwide tribute to writers such as Shakespeare.

where Shakespeare was born and where thousands of tourists go each year to see his plays performed. The bells of Holy Trinity Church ring out and the Mayor of Stratford leads a procession there to lay flowers on Shakespeare’s’ grave. The procession includes bands, civic dignitaries, costumed actors and actresses, Morris dancers, and the staff and pupils of some local schools.

Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 but was later destroyed by fire. A second Globe Theatre was rebuilt on the same site in 1614 and closed in 1642. A modern reconstruction of the theatre, "Shakespeare’s Globe”, is currently located in London. It consists of: The Globe Theatre, with a professional theatre company incorporating international artists playing a summer season of plays; Globe Education, which works with students of all ages; and Shakespeare’s Globe Exhibition, devoted to Shakespeare and his contemporaries in performance.

Kingdom remembers St George, England's patron saint. According to legend, he was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a dragon and saved a princess. According to legend, St George slayed a dragon. Many Christians observe St George's Day in the UK, although it is not a public holiday. 

England and many people do not even know the date on which it is marked. Flags with the image of St George's cross are flown on some buildings, especially pubs, and a few people wear a red rose on their lapel. Church services on the Sunday closest to April 23 often include the hymn 'Jerusalem', written by the poet William Blake. The words describe a supposed visit to Glastonbury, England, by Jesus Christ during his youth.

George's cross. This is a red cross on a white background, which is often displayed as a flag. It is used as England's national flag, forming part of the Union Flag, the national flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

the major Christian festivals of the year. It is full of customs, folklore and traditional food. However, Easter in Britain has it beginnings long before the arrival of Christianity.

Christian festival one of the main symbols is a cross, often on a hill. When Jesus was crucified, the cross became a symbol of suffering. Then with the resurrection, Christians saw it as a symbol of victory over death. In A.D. 325, Constantine issued a decree at the Council of Nicaea, that the Cross would be the official symbol of Christianity.

going to a time before Christianity. Eggs after all are a symbol of spring and new life. In the UK before they were replaced by chocolate Easter eggs real eggs were used, in most cases, chicken eggs. The eggs were hard-boiled and dyed in various colors and patterns. Nowadays people give each other Easter eggs made of chocolate, usually hollow and filled with sweets. 

have always been a symbol of fertility.The Easter bunny (rabbit) however may actually be an Easter hare. The hare was allegedly a companion of the ancient Moon goddess and of Eostre. In the UK children believe that if they are good the "Easter Bunny " will leave (chocolate) eggs for them.

Kingdom, the Queen's Official Birthday is now celebrated on the first, second, or third Saturday in June, although it is rarely the third. It is marked in London by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour, which is also known as the Queen's Birthday Parade. 

actual birthday privately, but the occasion is marked publicly by gun salutes in central London at midday: a 41 gun salute in Hyde Park, a 21 gun salute in Windsor Great Park and a 62 gun salute at the Tower of London. In 2006, Her Majesty celebrated her 80th Birthday in 2006 with a walkabout in the streets outside of Windsor Castle to meet well-wishers.

Королева Елизавета II с матерью Елизаветой I и отцом Георгом VI

ее отец - король Георг VI. С ранних лет Лилибет, как ее звали дома, была увлеченной и активной натурой. Ей очень нравилось изучать языки. Благодаря иностранным гувернанткам, она в детстве в совершенстве овладела французским. В 11 лет, еще будучи принцессой, Елизавета стала скаутом, а затем морским рэйнджером.

Елизавета II в форме скаута, 1942 го

королева очень любит животных. Она является заводчицей множества чистокровных скакунов, часто приходит посмотреть на соревнования по конному спорту, а также на скачки, в которых участвуют ее кони.

Елизавета II сидит на коне практически с самого рождения

любимая порода - вельш корги. Первого щенка ей подарил отец на день рождения, с тех пор у нее было больше 30 корги, каждый из которых является потомком ее первенца - Сюзи. Собаки живут с королевой в замке, путешествуют в лимузинах и живут в гостиницах.

Королева Елизавета II с собакой

Mothers' Day in other countries.
Mothering Sunday is a time when children pay respect to their Mothers. Children often give their Mothers a gift and a card.