Scotland the Beautiful Anna Gribova Grade 6 Б School #1 Alexandrov Teacher: E.R. Sibirina. - презентация

1 Scotland the Beautiful Anna Gribova Grade 6 Б School #1 Alexandrov Teacher: E.R. Sibirina

2 Scotland is a country in the United Kingdom to the north of England.Its symbol is a thistle, its patron saint is St. Andrew. The country is divided into Highlands and Lowlands. Scotland is a country in the United Kingdom to the north of England.Its symbol is a thistle, its patron saint is St. Andrew. The country is divided into Highlands and Lowlands.

3 1. Glasgow is its largest and busiest town. Glasgow is the heart of industry. It is a centre of business and trade.

4 1. Edinburgh is its capital. Edinburgh is rather cold but attractive, very proud but friendly and has a great past. Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the North.

5 1. The most interesting parts of the city are the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town lies between the Castle and Holyrood Palace.

6 1. The Castle hangs over the city like some Disney cartoon-but it is real.

7 1. The Edinburgh military tattoo takes place every August and September and is known throughout the world. The performers play military music and march to it.

8 1. One of the best known monuments in Edinburg is a monument to a dog called Bobby. The dog belonged to John Gray. When he died Bobby lived near his grave for twenty-six years.

9 1. Princes Street lies between the New Town and the Old Town.

10 Prince Charles Edward Stewart who was known as Bonnie Prince Charlie because he was young and good-looking (bonnie" means good-looking). Prince Charles Edward Stewart who was known as Bonnie Prince Charlie because he was young and good-looking (bonnie" means good-looking).

11 My Bonny lies over the ocean, my Bonny lies over the sea, My Bonny lies over the ocean, my Bonny lies over the sea, my Bonny lies over the ocean, o bring back my Bonny to me! my Bonny lies over the ocean, o bring back my Bonny to me! Bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me, to me; Bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me, to me; bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me. bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me.

12 Sir Walter Scott Born: 15 August 1771 Born: 15 August 1771 Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland Died: 21 September 1832 Died: 21 September 1832 Best Known As: The author of Ivanhoe Best Known As: The author of Ivanhoe

13 Walter Scott was a superstar novelist of the early 19th century, and a pioneer in the art of the historical novel. His special interest was Scotland's history and culture; his first literary success was a collection of Scottish ballads and narrative poems. Walter Scott was a superstar novelist of the early 19th century, and a pioneer in the art of the historical novel. His special interest was Scotland's history and culture; his first literary success was a collection of Scottish ballads and narrative poems.

14 Questions: 1. Where is Scotland situated? 2. What is its capital? 3. What other big cities in Scotland can you name? 4. What is the national symbol of the country? 5. Who is its patron saint? 6. What do you know about Walter Scott? 7. Who was known as Bonnie Prince? 8. What else do you know about Scotland?