Внеклассное мероприятие "Famous things in Great Britain"
методическая разработка по английскому языку (7, 8 класс)

The Beatles

The Beatles were a legendary English rock band, which was established in 1959 in Liverpool. The group consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. This was not the original composition of the group but those whom the entire world knows as THE BEATLES!

In 1963, the band began climbing to the world recognition and created a global phenomenon called Beatlemania. The quartet has become the first British band, which have had records which gained popularity and also gained first place in the U.S. charts. The group has also won seven Grammy awards.

The most popular songs of the Beatles are «Yesterday», «Let it be», «Yellow submarine», «Obladi-Oblada», «Girl», «Come Together», «Hey, Jude! ».

The Beatles had a profound influence on rock music and are recognized by experts as one of the most successful groups of the XX century. This group has changed the lives of many people. I personally believe that their music will never die and will continue to be played for generations to come!

Answer the questions:

1. What is the Beatles?
2. What is it consisted of?
3. When did the band receive a recognition?
4. What can you say about the band’s records?
5. Name popular songs.
6. What influence did the Beatles bring?

Harry Potter

Everyone heard about a hero of the series of books, a Boy-Who-Lived – Harry Potter. He is one of the most popular characters in the history of English literature. He is adored by everyone: children, adults and even some elderly people.

Harry Potter is an orphan, he has to live with his unkind uncle and aunt, because he has lost his parents. He starts to go to the Hogwarts School where he studies magic.

In total, there are seven books about the boy, all written by a very talented author - Joanne K. Rowling. Almost in every book Harry fights the evil Voldemort, who had killed his parents. But Harry Potter survived, that is why they call him Boy Who Lived.

Harry has two best friends as stated in the story. Their names are Hermione and Ron.

 “Harry Potter” books were written for people of any religion, race or nationality. Perhaps, that’s why it has become the world’s best-selling series.

Harry Potter

Answer the questions:

1. Who has a nickname – Boy Who Lived?
2. Why do people call Harry Potter that way?
3. Who wrote these books?
4. Who is the enemy of Harry Potter?
5. Does Harry Potter have friends?
6. Where does he study magic and wizardry?

London Bridge

London Bridge is two thousand years old. The first bridge was of wood. Then people built the bridge of stone and called it London Bridge. There were houses and shops on it and people paid money when they crossed the bridge.

In 1831 a new bridge rose on the place of the first bridge. But the city grew very quickly and in I960 the people of London wanted to build a large new bridge at that place.

A very rich American bought the old London Bridge as people buy old things. He wanted to show the old bridge in America to people for money. The people of London liked their old London Bridge. But the city needed money for the new bridge.

The American brought the parts of the bridge on a ship to Arizona in the USA. Workers built the old bridge but there was no river under it now, only a street. No ships pass under it now, only people walk along the street and look at the old bridge. In 1973 the new London Bridge was opened on the site of the old bridge over the Thames.

London Bridge

Answer the questions:

1. How old is London Bridge?
2. How many bridges were there?
3. What happened to the old London bridge in 1960?
4. What did a very rich American want to do with the bridge?
5. Why did the people of London have to sell their bridge?
6. When was the new London Bridge opened?

Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is a character of the works written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is the only “consulting detective” in the world.

People often come to him to find a criminal or to solve a problem. He doesn’t work in police though policemen sometimes apply to Sherlock for a help in the investigation.

This detective lives in an apartment at 221B Baker Street, London. Everybody knows this address and comes for help and advice. Later John Watson joins him in his adventures and starts to live with Sherlock.

One of the most interesting facts about Sherlock Holmes is that Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired by a real person – an inventor Joseph Bell. Moreover, Sherlock Holmes is the character with the biggest number of movies and series about him.

Among the numerous screen versions of the books about Sherlock Holmes the latest is very popular and very original – the series where Sherlock and John are living in present-day London.

Sherlock Holmes

Answer the questions:

1. Who is Sherlock Holmes?
2. Is he working in police?
3. Where did he live?
4. Did he have friends?
5. Who was the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle?
6. What is interesting about the latest version of Sherlock Holmes?

The Globe Theatre

The Globe Theatre (also known as the Shakespearean Globe Theatre) is one of the most recognized theatres in the world. It was built in 1599 and was one of four major theatres in London, including the Swan Theatre, the Rose Theatre, and the Hope Theatre. The original Globe Theatre held around 3,000 people and was made from oak. It was designed as a 3-story, open-air, circular amphitheater built near the Thames River on the South Bank of the Thames.

The Globe Theatre became a place where poor and wealthy people could enjoy entertainment together. All female roles were performed by young boys because theatres were considered improper for 'ladies.' During each performance, flags were used to advertise the type of play being performed; for example, a white flag depicted comedy shows, a black flag was used for tragedies, and a red flag for historical plays. There have been a number of plays performed at The Globe Theatre, including many of the plays written by William Shakespeare: Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth and others.

The Globe Theatre

Answer the questions:

1. When and where was it built?
2. How many people did the theatre hold?
3. What is the general description of the theatre?
4. What people could enjoy the performances?
5. Why were the flags used there?
6. What are the most popular plays performed in the theatre?

Answer the questions:

1. What is the most popular wax museum in the world?
2. What celebrities can you see there?
3. Where is it situated?
4. How many halls are there and what are they?
5. What can wax figures do?
6. Who was one of those refused to be wax?

                                        Madam Tussaud’s

Madam Tussaud's is the most popular and talked about wax museum in the world. There are wax models of the famous and infamous, both living and dead, from every walk of life.

Elvis Presley, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Marilyn Monro, Michael Jackson, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, the British Royal family, Bill Clinton, Jack the Ripper ... There is no other place where you can see all the celebrities at once, even if they are only wax figures.

The museum is situated in Marylebone Road, not far from the home of the first great detective in fiction, Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.

There are several halls at Madam Tussaud's. Highlights include the Grand Hall, the Chamber of Horrors and "The Spirit of London" exhibition.

The wax figures are standing and sitting, and sometimes even moving and talking.

Mother Teresa was one of the few who declined, saying her work was important, not her person.

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За каждый вопрос участник команды может получить максимум 2 балла, таким образом, максимальный балл команды за задание – 12 баллов.