1. ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES

2. The aim of the project: Our tasks:
Learn more about English-speaking countries.
Our tasks:
To find information about English-speaking countries from different sources
To select necessary material
To present this material in our project

3. The United Kingdom

4. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an island state. It lies on the British Isles.

5. People of many different nationalities live in Britain
People of many different nationalities live in Britain. London is the capital of the country. It’s one of the largest cities in the world. The official language is English. English is a mixture of Anglo-Saxon, French, Greek and even Russian.

6. Currency of the country is the British pound sterling.

7. The Flag of the UK.
The national flag of the United Kingdom is called the Union Jack.

8. The State Emblem of the UK.
The main National Royal symbol is Royal Coat of Arms, which identifies the person who is the Head of State.
The motto of the country is “GOD AND MY RIGHT”.

9. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has four historic parts:
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland

10. England is the part of the UK
The capital of England is London. The floral symbol is the Red Rose.

11. Scotland is the part of the UK.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. The thistle is the symbol of Scotland.

12. Wales is the part of the UK.
The capital of Wales is Cardiff.
The daffodil is the national symbol of Wales.

13. Northern Ireland is the part of the UK.
Northern Ireland is situated in the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Belfast. The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland.

14. Geographical and Cultural Table.
Name of the country
Capital
Location
Official language
Motto
Symbols
Currency
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
London
The British Isles
English
“God and my right”
The Red Rose is for England
The thistle is for Scotland
The daffodil is for Wales
The shamrock is for Ireland.
GBP

15. The USA or the United States of America.

16. THE USA IS ONE OF THE POWERFUL AND ADVANCED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
THE USA IS ONE OF THE POWERFUL AND ADVANCED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. IT LIES IN THE CENTRAL PART OF THE CONTINENT OF NORTH AMERICA . IT STRECHES FROM THE ATLANTIC OCEAN IN THE EAST TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN IN THE WEST AND FROM CANADA IN THE NORTH TO MEXICO IN THE SOUTH.

17. THE CAPITAL OF THE USA IS WASHINGTON,
THOUGH SOME PEOPLE THINK IT’S NEW YORK. THIS FAMOUS CITY IS THE FINANCIAL AND CULTURAL CENTER OF THE USA.
New York.

18. THE USA HAS THE THIRD LARGEST POPULATION IN THE WORLD.
ENGLISH IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN THE COUNTRY.

19. THE AMERICAN FLAG IS
CALLED “STARS AND STRIPES”.TODAY THE FLAG HAS 13 HORISONTAL STRIPES AND 50 STARS IN THE LEFT TOP CORNER. THE STRIPES REPRESENT ORIDINAL 13 COLONIES. 50 STARS REPRESENT CURRENT 50 STATES OF THE UNION.

20. THE NATIONAL SYMBOL OF THE USA THE BALD EAGLE IS THE ONLY EAGLE UNIQUE TO NORTH AMERICA. IT WAS CHOSEN AS AN EMBLEM BECAUSE OF ITS LONG LIFE.

21. ONE OF SYMBOLS OF THE USA IS «UNCLE SAM»
ONE OF SYMBOLS OF THE USA IS «UNCLE SAM». UNCLE SAM IS TRADITIONALLY A TALL WHITE-HAIRED MAN WITH A WHITE GOATEE AND STAR-SPANGLED SUIT.

22. Motto of the USA is:  In God We Trust.
 Currency of the country is United States dollar ($) (USD)

23. Geographical and Cultural Table.
Name of the country
Capital
Location
Official language
Motto
Symbols
Currency
The United States of America
Washington
In the central part of the continent of North America
English
“In God We Trust”
The Bald Eagle,
“UNCLE SAM”
USD
Name
capital
Location
Official language
symbols
currency
USA
Canberra
Between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean
English
kangaroo
AUD

24. Australia

25. Australia is the world’s largest island and its smallest continent
Australia is the world’s largest island and its smallest continent. It lies between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.

26. The capital of Australia is Canberra.

27. The east coast of Australia was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770.
History of Australia
The east coast of Australia was discovered by Captain Cook in 1770.

28. The official language in AUSTRALIA is English
The official language in AUSTRALIA is English. Its currency is Australian dollar(AUD).

29. The flag of Australia was chosen in 1901. It consists of many elements
The flag of Australia was chosen in It consists of many elements. In the left upper corner there is the British flag and six white stars on a blue field show the Southern Cross.

30. The native birds of Australia are very interesting
The native birds of Australia are very interesting. The emu, for example, which with kangaroo is represented on the Australian Coat of Arms.

31. There are 5 big cities in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.

32. Australian wildlife is unique. Some of its animals such as
the koala
the kangaroo
the dingo or wild dog
can not be found in any other countries of the world.

33. Geographical and Cultural Table.
Name of the country
Capital
Location
Official language
Symbols
Currency
Australia
Canberra
Between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans
English
The kangaroo and emu
AUD

34. Choose the right variant
1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is located on
a)The Bahamas b) the British Isles c) the Hawaiian islands
2 .The capital of Great Britain is
a) New York b) Wellington c) London
3. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of
a) Sydney b) Northern Ireland c) Tasmania d) Wales e) Scotland f) Melbourne g) England
England the shamrock
4. The symbol of Scotland is the red rose
Wales the thistle
Northern Ireland the daffodil
5.The country ‘s currency is
а)dollar b)Pound
6. The motto of the country is
a) «In God We Trust» b) «God and My Right» c) «From Sea to Sea»
the British Isles.
London.
Northern Ireland
Wales
Scotland
England
Pound
«God and My Right»

35. 1. The USA is one of the powerful and advanced countries in the world.
Decide if the sentences are true or false
1. The USA is one of the powerful and advanced countries in the world.
2. The capital of the USA is New York.
3. Uncle Sam is one of the symbols of America.
4. The flag has 15 stripes and 51 stars.
5. American people speak the same English as people in Britain do.
6. The USA’s neighbor is Australia.
7. People of many nationalities live in the USA.
8. The motto of the country is “In God We Trust”.

36. Match the parts of the sentences.
1. Australia is a) English.
2. The capital of Australia is b)Australian dollar.
3. Australia has c) located between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans.
4. The seasons in the country are d) Canberra.
5. The country’s currency is e) a unique wildlife.
6. The official language of Australia is f) the other way round

37. Canada is the second _______ country in the world.
Read the text and put the word in bracket in the right form
Canada
Canada is the second _______ country in the world.
( large) The __________ neighbour is the USA.(country) The capital of the country ____ Ottawa.(be) People of many ___________ live in Canada. (nation) The country ____ two official languages English and French. (have) The official emblem of Canada is the maple leaf. The red and white ________ flag shows a leaf of the maple tree.(Canada) Canada _______ the country of lakes. (call) The motto of the country is “From Sea to Sea”. The currency of the country is Canadian dollar (CAD).
largest
country’s is
nationalities
has
Canadian
is called

38. Geographical and Cultural Table
name
capital
location
official language
symbol
currency
English
French
Canada
Ottawa
on the
continent
North
America
a maple
leaf
CAD

39. Tell about New Zealand with the help of the table.
name
capital
location
official language
symbol
currency
the kiwi ,
a flightiness
bird
in the
Pacific ocean
English
New
Zealand
Wellington
NZD

40. Name of the country
Capital
Location
Official language
Motto
Symbol
Currency
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
London
On British Isles
English
“God and my right”
The Red Rose;
The thistle;
The daffodil;
The shamrock
GBP
The United States of America
Washington
In the central part of the continent of North America
“In God We Trust”
The Bald Eagle,
“UNCLE SAM”
USD
Australia
Canberra
Between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans
________
The kangaroo and emu
AUD
Canada
Ottawa
on the
continent
North
America
French
“From Sea to Sea”
The maple leaf
CAD
New
Zealand
Wellington
in the
Pacific ocean
the kiwi , a flightiness
bird
NZD