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British traditions and customs
Every nation becomes special by means of its own traditions and customs. There is no other nation that clings to the past with the tenacity of the British. They are really proud of their traditions, they cherish them. When we think of Britain we often think of people drinking white tea, eating fish and chips, sitting by the fireplace or wearing bowler hats, but there is much more in Britain than just those things. Some British traditions are royal, such as the Changing of the Guard which takes place every day at Buckingham Palace. The Trooping of the Colour happens on the Queen’s official birthday. It’s a big colouful parade with hundreds of soldiers and brass bands.
British holidays (Christmas, Easter, Guy Fawkes Night, Remembrance Day) are especially rich in old traditions and customs. A traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey and potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet mince pies and Christmas pudding. On Christmas Eve children hang up their stockings around the fireplace for Father Christmas to fill with presents. At Easter chocolate eggs are given as presents symbolizing new life. Guy Fawkes Night is also known as Bonfire Night because English people burn stuffed figures on bonfires. On Remembrance Day red poppies are traditionally worn in memory of servicemen who lost their lives in wars. National Morris Dancing can be seen throughout the month of May in most of English villages. Groups of men and women wear coloured costumes, carry white handkerchiefs and perform their lively folkdance.
One of Englishmen’s traditions is their tender love for animals. Pets are members of English families and are protected by law. There are even special cemeteries for animals in Great Britain. Most English people love their gardens too. They enjoy gardening and decorating their houses with beautiful flowers and plants.
Sports play an essential part in the life of Britain and it is a popular leisure activity. Rugby, golf, cricket, polo and horse-racing are British national sports and they are played on village greens and in towns on Sundays.
Politeness and punctuality are typical features of all British people. They often say “Sorry”, “Please” and “Thank you” with a smiling face and they always try to arrive on time.
The British are also traditional about their breakfast. They usually eat bacon and eggs, a toast with orange jam, a bowl of cereals or porridge in the morning.
There are over 60 thousand pubs in the United Kingdom. Pubs are an important part of British life too. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax.
2. Ответь на вопросы:
1. How many pubs are there in the UK?
2. What are typical features of all British people?
3. Do English people love animals?
4. What British holidays do you know?
5. What British people like to drink with milk?
Выберите модальный глагол, исходя из его значения и контекста. Переведите предложения.
Когда кажется, что подходят оба глагола, выбирайте более типичную ситуацию.
1. You (must, can) go to bed now.
2. She (may, should) read this book.
3. I (must, may) go home.
4. He (can, may) speak English.
5. The students (must, may) use a calculator at the Maths lessons.
6. My mother (can, should) cook many delicious dishes.
7. My father (must, can) drive a car.
8. Jack (can, must) play the guitar very well.
9. You (should, must) ask his advice.
10. Kate (may, can) remember a lot of words.
4. Сделайте данные предложения, в которых есть модальные глаголы, отрицательными.
1. You must read in bed.
2. You can cross the road when the lights are red.
3. You should open the window. It is cold outside.
4. It is already late. She must go outside.
5. He should dress so formal if he goes to a picnic.
6. You must keep books at home so long.
7. You can park here.
8. Students may shout at the lessons.
9. Teachers may be late for school.
10. Parents must obey their children. (obey — слушаться)
Сделайте данные предложения вопросительными.
1. She can play chess.
2. He can play hockey.
3. They may go to the cinema.
4. I may open the window.
5. Children and adults must clean their teeth twice a day. (How often…?)
6. English learners must learn English words every day. (What…?)
7. Children should listen to their parent`s advice.
8. They should be polite.
Найдите ошибки.
1. You don’t can go to the party.
2. He musts take his dog for a walk.
3. I can to help you.
4. He not must be late.
5. Can his brother speaks French?
6. Paul must to go there.
7. You don’t must smoke here.
Практическая работа № 20
Тема: «Защита окружающей среды/ Машины и механизмы. Условное наклонение».
Цель: Проверить усвоение грамматической темы.
Поставьте глаголы из скобок в необходимую форму, обращая внимание на тип условных предложений.
0 тип
1. When my sister … (come) to town we … (go) to the cinema together.
2. If my kids … (run) in the playground they … (become) very thirsty.
I тип
1. If it … (cost) too much I … (not take) it.
2. She … (be) angry if you … (lose) this photo.
3. If you … (not eat up) the bread we … (feed) the birds in the garden.
II тип
1. If I … (have) free time now I … (watch) my favourite film.
2. If I … (be) you I … (not eat) fast food.
3. His job … (be) so hard if he … (not have) a secretary.
III тип
1. If you … (not smoke) so much you … (not be) in hospital now.
2. If we … (meet) him yesterday we … (call) you.
Раскройте скобки употребляя один из трех (1-ый, 2-ой, 3-ий) типов условных предложений.
1. If Molly and Paul hadn’t been misinformed about the train times, they (not be) __________ late.
2. If Ioannis (stay) _______ longer at the party, he would have had a good time.
3. If the government loses the next election, the Prime Minister (resign) ________ from politics.
4. If we hadn’t gone to your friend's party, I never (meet) _________ Alan.
5. If train fares (be) _________ cheaper, more people would use them.
6. If Molly (get) _______ that job she's applied for, she will be delighted.
7. It (be) ______ a disaster if the explosion had happened in the middle of the day.
8. If the talks (be broken) __________ down again, there will bea war between the two countries
9. If Ali had known anything about mechanics at that time, I'm sure she (help) _____ us.
10. He (have) ________ a bad accident last Friday if he hadn’t driven more carefully.
