Английский язык. Открытые уроки и внеклассные мероприятия. Методическое пособие в помощь учителю английского языка - страница 2

We know that even nowadays the role of a monarch is great. What can you tell us about the role of a queen in British life?

Ученик: The present Sovereign of the UK is Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen is the symbol of Britain.

As the Head of the state, the Queen is informed and consulted on every aspect of national life. She is the centre of much of the nation’s ceremonial and, by ancient tradition, the leader of the society. Royal duties include visiting many parts of the UK each year to encourage scientific, industrial, artistic and charitable works of national importance.

Laws are not laws until they have received the Royal Assent. The Queen is the head of the Church of England.

She is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. She makes treaties and declares war and peace.

Учитель: Let’s remember the kings and queens who contributed much to the process of development of democracy. Now we’ll play a game «Who it is?»

You should guess what English Queen or King is mentioned.

Ученик 1: On the death of Edward the Confessor in 1066, I claimed the English throne. I led the invasion and defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. I crushed Saxon resistance and gave most of the land to my Norman followers. My reign marked the complete establishment of feudalism in England. Everybody knows me as a Conqueror.

(William the Conqueror)

Ученик 2: I am the youngest son of Henry the II. I came to the throne in 1199. I lost almost all English possessions in France. So, my nickname is Lackland. In England after the revolt of the barons I had to sign Magna Carta in 1215.

(King John)

I’m the eldest son of Henry III; I commanded the royal forces and defeated Simon de Monfort in 1265. I ascended the throne in 1272. In my reign English Parliament acquired roughly the form which it has today.

(Edward I)

Ученик 3: I am a daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. I confronted Catholic Spain, I defeated Spanish fleet, I encouraged arts. I never married. I can say that I have a body of a feeble woman but a heart and stomach of a Lion.

(Queen Elizabeth I)

Ученик 4: I ascended the throne in 1837on the death of my uncle William IV.

I married Prince Albert and had 4 sons and 5 daughters. My husband died and I left London. I was very sad. During my reign Britain’s colonial expansions reached its zenith.