WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT 
        BRITISH CULTURE??? 

                    

PART 1

Answer the questions. Write the answers in your project's 2 blog.
1. How many independent countries are there in the British Isles? 
Write their names.

2. United Kingdom comprises four nations. 
Could you name them and their capitals?

3. Which important river goes along Oxford and London? 
Where is it wider? Why?

4. Where can you find these things? . 
Match them with these museums:
Natural History Museum /National Gallery/British Museum

    1. Egyptian mummies
    2. Dinosaurs
    3. Pictures by famous painters 

5.Where is the Lake Ness? Why is it famous?

6.Which is the political system in the two countries of the British Isles?

1.United Kingdom ( _____________________________________ )

2.Ireland ( ___________________________________ )

7.Can a person swim from Great Britain to France? How far is it? (3 / 30 / 300 km)

8.Can you find three similarities and three differences between Britain and Spain? 

You can look for information about history, political system, lifestyle, etc. 



















      
PART 2 

Answer the questions. Write the answers in your project's 2 blog. 
Get  to know geography, points of interest, gastronomy, currency, sports...


1. List five traditional British dishes

2. What currency would you use if  you were living in London?

3.  As you know, one of the most representative monuments of England is “Big Ben”,  could you mention at least five more?

4. What sports would you play if  you were living there? What do they consist on?

5. As we all know, British  are the only people driving on the left. Can you explain why?Because the feudal lords rode to the left, the same side that bore his sword. So, passing by an enemy, and defend could draw his right hand and Napoleon forced his subjects to driving on the right.

6. What are the main differences between British and American  English?
British English has a tendency to respect the pronunciation of many words of French origin. Americans often take away points ''that are not necessary'' and usually do not respect the pronunciation of words of French origin to give a pronunciation more '' American''. Here are some exemples:

- Colour                      - Color
- Centre                      - Center
- Honour                     - Honor
- Analyse                    - Analyze
- Fulfill                         - Fulfil


7. Could you mention the most famous  kings and queens of England? Could you add some dates?

8. Is Great Britain  a Republic or a Monarchy?

9. Why do you think it is called “Great Britain”  instead of “Britain”?

10. List the name of five rivers placed anywhere within  Great Britain.