Слайд 1Подготовили ученики
8б класса
Icons of England and Russia
Слайд 2The V – sign
The French captured English archers during the 100
Years’ War, they chopped off their first and second fingers. So before battle, they enjoyed taunting the French lines by sticking two fingers up at them.
Слайд 3As the symbol of peace, the V-sign has become universal. It
will forever remain associated with the wartime prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill. The V for Victory gesture is now understood and used worldwide.
Слайд 4The bobby
The image of the friendly British ‘bobby’ in a strange
looking helmet is known all over the world. In 1829, Sir Robert Peel founded new Metropolitan Police Force. The policemen were called ‘bobbies’ or ‘peelers’ after Robert Peel.
Слайд 5The bobbies of England's county police forces are respected throughout the
world for their professionalism.
Слайд 6The black cab
These taxis are a true symbol of London. London
taxis (often called ‘black cabs’) have a very long history.
Слайд 7These days, black cabs don’t have to be black – many
cabs are created in different
colours and are often covered in advertising!
Слайд 8The red phone boxes
The red phone box became the symbol of
London a long time ago. Long before the invention of the cell phones the public phones played the main role in public communication. Great Britain is one of the first countries which made street phones for citizens.
Слайд 9The number of red phone boxes in Great Britain is decreasing.
But a lot of boxes continue to be used in the streets of British cities and towns for their intended purpose, and some had been renovated and taken under protection because of their popularity among British people.
Слайд 10The Beatles
The Beatles were a legendary English rock band, which was
established in 1959 in Liverpool. The group consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
Слайд 11The Beatles had a profound influence on rock music and are
recognized by experts as one of the most successful groups of the XX century. This group has changed the lives of many people.
Слайд 13Samovar
The Russian Samovar is used to serve Russian Tea. The
Samovar is the most well known symbol of the Russian Tea Ceremony. Today, many people collect Samovars and they add grace to any tea party table.
Слайд 14Birch tree
The birch is close to Russian people. Everyone can agree
that a birch is one of symbols of our country. Perhaps, in Russia you will not meet other such tree about which proverbs and sayings would be composed so much, songs were sung so much.
Слайд 15There are violent herbage in birch forests rises almost to the
roots of trees, even photophilous meadow grasses here often visitors.
Слайд 16Ushanka
An ushanka is a Russian fur cap with ear flaps that can be tied up
to the crown of the cap, or fastened at the chin to protect the ears, jaw and lower chin from the cold.
Слайд 17The standard modern ushanka with a perfectly round crown was developed in
the 20th century. It was similar to the ushanka. The ushanka became a symbol and media icon of the Soviet Union and later the Russian Federation.
Слайд 18Bliny
Blini, or pancakes, are thin, flat cakes prepared from batter and
cooked on a hot frying pan - first on one side and then flipped to cook on the other side.
Слайд 19The origins of this traditional Russian dish, which recently celebrated its
thousandth birthday, can be traced back to ancient times. Since then blini have changed, but not dramatically – they are now made not only from oats but also wheat, rye, buckwheat and barley.