A ROYAL ROMANCE, an everyday love story???
The British Royal family
Part 1:
Read pages 6-7 I love English magazine.
1. Answer the questions in the photocopies: 9,10,11,12.
2. Prepare a new post in your blog:
Write a summary about the article in the magazine: Prince William and Kate Middleton and do the activities in the worksheet.
The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is fast approaching.
On April 29 2011 the happy couple will celebrate their vows at the ancient and magnificent Westminster Abbey in London. King Henry I and Princess Matilda of Scotland were the first Royals to get married there when they tied the knot on Nov. 11, 1100. And of course it was the venue for the heart-rending but ultimately inspiring funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.
There have been a lot of column inches written about this most modern of couples, and their romance seems to have captured the imagination of the entire world.
Since meeting as students at St Andrew's University in Scotland, their love affair has had plenty of time to flourish and mature. There can be no doubt that both of them are absolutely in love and committed to a lifetime's partnership together.
And unlike Prince William's father, Prince Charles, who infamously replied to the question as to whether he was in love with Diana "Yes, whatever 'in love' means...", you can be certain that his son and future daughter-in-law know exactly what love is.
1. Prince William: Is the elder son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and third eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
2. Kate Middleton: Is the wife of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. William is second in line to the thrones of the sixteen Commonwealth realms. Catherine grew up in Chapel Row at Bucklebury, a village near Newbury, Berkshire, England.
3. The Royal wedding: The wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine Middleton took place on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London. Prince William, second in the line of succession to Queen Elizabeth II, first met Catherine Middleton in 2001, when both were studying at the University of St Andrews.
4. Vocabulary
Can you name the members of the British Royal family? Charles, Prince of Wales, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and third eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Which of them is the most popular? Prince Philip
Which of them died in a car accident? Queen Elizabeth II
Who's Prince William stepmother?Who's got married this year?
Where did they get married?
Who was William's best man?
Who was Kate's maid?
Help when there's a problem
Andreu : Albert, what's happened ? Are you OK?
Albert : No, I've cut my leg.
Andreu : How did that happen?
Albert : It was an accident. I fell while I was playing football in the stadium.
Andreu : Oh, right. Have you cleaned it?
Albert : Yes, I have, but it hurts.
Andreu : Do you need help?
Albert : Yes, I think it'll be OK.
Andreu : Mmmmmm. You need to see a good and specific doctor.
Talk about plans and arrangements
Andreu : Albert...Albert!
Albert : Yes? Oh, hi, Andreu.
Andreu : Are you doing anything this evening?
Albert : No, nothing special. Why?
Andreu : I'm going to a football match if you're interested.
Albert : Yes, great. What time does it start?
Andreu : It's on at ten o'clock at the Anfield stadium.
Albert : OK. Shall I meet you outside at about seven thirty?
Andreu : Yeah, OK. I'll see you there.
Albert : See you later, Andreu.
Get to know geography, points of interest, gastronomy, currency, sports...
1. List five traditional British dishes
fish and chips, bubble and squeak, black pudding and cottage pie.
2. What currency would you use if you were living in London? They use the pound Have a look at the following correspondences and say whether they are correct or not: The correct one is the third, because one pound is equivalent 1,20€. The fourth is false and the last one too.
3€ → 2₤, 8€ → 10₤, 15€ → 12₤, 30€ → 20₤, 75€ → 50₤
3. As you know, one of the most representative monuments of England is “Big Ben”, could you mention at least five more? the London eye, the Tower of London,...
4. What sports would you play if you were living there? The most important sports are cricket, tennis, rugby, golf... so if I live here I will to play tennis. What do they consist on? The objective is the ball has to cross network and enter to the other camp.
5. As we all know, British are the only people driving on the left. Can you add five aspects on driving in Britain? The steering wheel is on the drive and we have the steering wheel on the left and this is one of the five aspect the they drive on the left.
6. What are the main differences between British and American English? Give at least five
examples The most important difference is the pronounce the British people vocalist more than the American people. The accent is different too.
Some of the sames words have different meaning. And some words are use only in America and others only on Britain. And some times the words are spelling different.
7. Could you mention the most famous kings and queens of England? Could you add some dates? Elizabeth ll 1952 George V 1910 - 1936 and others
8. Is Great Britain a Republic or a Monarchy?Monarchy
9. Why do you think it is called “Great Britain” intead of “Britain”?
10. List the name of five rivers placed anywhere within Great Britain. The river Thames, the Brick Beck, the Ribble, the River Tial, ...
1. List five traditional British dishes
fish and chips, bubble and squeak, black pudding and cottage pie.
2. What currency would you use if you were living in London? They use the pound Have a look at the following correspondences and say whether they are correct or not: The correct one is the third, because one pound is equivalent 1,20€. The fourth is false and the last one too.
3€ → 2₤, 8€ → 10₤, 15€ → 12₤, 30€ → 20₤, 75€ → 50₤
3. As you know, one of the most representative monuments of England is “Big Ben”, could you mention at least five more? the London eye, the Tower of London,...
4. What sports would you play if you were living there? The most important sports are cricket, tennis, rugby, golf... so if I live here I will to play tennis. What do they consist on? The objective is the ball has to cross network and enter to the other camp.
5. As we all know, British are the only people driving on the left. Can you add five aspects on driving in Britain? The steering wheel is on the drive and we have the steering wheel on the left and this is one of the five aspect the they drive on the left.
6. What are the main differences between British and American English? Give at least five
examples The most important difference is the pronounce the British people vocalist more than the American people. The accent is different too.
Some of the sames words have different meaning. And some words are use only in America and others only on Britain. And some times the words are spelling different.
7. Could you mention the most famous kings and queens of England? Could you add some dates? Elizabeth ll 1952 George V 1910 - 1936 and others
8. Is Great Britain a Republic or a Monarchy?Monarchy
9. Why do you think it is called “Great Britain” intead of “Britain”?
10. List the name of five rivers placed anywhere within Great Britain. The river Thames, the Brick Beck, the Ribble, the River Tial, ...
THE UNITED KINGDOM: What do you know?
1. How many independent countries are there in the British Isles?
There are two , United Kingdom and Ireland
2. United Kingdom comprises four nations.
Could you name them and their capitals?
There are Scotland, the capital is Edinburgh, England the capital is London, Wales the capital is Cardiff , Northern Ireland and the capital is Belfast.
3. Which important river goes along Oxford and London?
Thames.
Where is it wider? Why?
Is around the Tower Bridge and the wider is around 870 feet (270 meters.)
4. Where can you find these thinks?
- Egyptian mummies: in the British Museum.
- Dinosaurs: in the National History Museum.
- Pictures by famous painters: in the National Gallery.
5.Where is the Lake Ness? Why is it famous?
There is in Scotland. It's famous because an old story says , a monster is living in there.
6.Which is the political system in the two countries of the British Isles?
- United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy It is governed by a parliamentary system.
- Ireland is a republican system.
7.Can a person swim from Great Britain to France? How far is it? (3 / 30 / 300 km)
Yes, the persons can and It's 30 km far . But to do it, you need a permission because it's difficult and dangerous to cross.
8.Can you find three similarities and three differences between Britain and Spain?
- You can look for information about history, political system, lifestyle, etc.
- The similarities are the technology but not much, the famous shops and the transport is different too.
- The differences are the meals ,the traditions and the education.
BRITISH HEALTCARE SYSTEM
Most of the time we feel well. But sometimes we just don't feel well. What happens then ?
Some people have medical insurance but most people can't afford it and rely on the National Health Service. This is provided by the government in Britain.
You must need to go to the chemist to buy cought misture or pills for a headache.
If you can't go to the doctor you can phone to National Healthy Service (NHS) where a trained nurse will suggest the best way to treat you.
Hopefully theses treatments won't be necessary. The best way to avoid getting ill is to have a healthy diet., get lots of exercise and take good care of yourself. You shouldn't then need to use the health care system at all!
Some people have medical insurance but most people can't afford it and rely on the National Health Service. This is provided by the government in Britain.
You must need to go to the chemist to buy cought misture or pills for a headache.
If you can't go to the doctor you can phone to National Healthy Service (NHS) where a trained nurse will suggest the best way to treat you.
Hopefully theses treatments won't be necessary. The best way to avoid getting ill is to have a healthy diet., get lots of exercise and take good care of yourself. You shouldn't then need to use the health care system at all!
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