T HE UK: M AJOR CITIES Mgr. Petr Kalus

Gymnázium a Jazyková škola s právem státní jazykové zkoušky Svitavy ANOTACE Kód DUMu: VY_32_INOVACE_2. AJ.07 Číslo projektu: CZ.1.07/1.5.00/ Vytvořeno: květen 2013 Ročník: 3. ročník a 4. ročník – čtyřleté gymnázium (RVP-G), Septima a Oktáva – osmileté gymnázium (RVP-G) Anotace: Vzdělávací oblastJazyk a jazyková komunikace Vzdělávací oborAnglický jazyk Tematický okruhTHE UK: MAJOR CITIES Tento materiál byl vytvořen jako osnova pro maturitní okruh: The UK: Major cities na Gymnáziu a JŠ Svitavy na několik tematicky propojených hodin (pro výklad i opakování – shrnutí učiva). Obsahuje základní fakta o vybraných městech, video pro rozšíření poznatků a procvičení receptivních poslechových dovedností. Znalost probraného učiva je testována komunikativním způsobem za pomocí „role play“. Materiál je primárně zaměřen na dva poslední ročníky gymnázia, i přesto se dá využít i v nižších ročnících osmiletého i čtyřletého studia vcelku nebo jeho jednotlivé části. Pomůcky: interaktivní tabule, Internet

The UK: Major cities ENGLAND Manchester Sheffield Birmingham Leeds

Manchester located in North West England in the past industrial city (mill town, trade and textile idustry), one of the worlds first industrial cities after London and Edinburgh the most visited UK's city offers a wide array of architectural styles from Victorian to modern architecture famous football clubs: Manchester United and Manchester City

Manchester Beetham Tower often nicknamed the Hilton Tower the highest skyscraper in Manchester, one of the highest residential buildings in the UK Manchester Town Hall built in Victorian Gothic style two impressive rooms well worth visiting: the Sculpture Hall: sculptures of famous Manchester's figures and the Great Hall: a glazed skylight

Beetham Tower Manchester Town Hall 1 2

Manchester If you are unsure what to visit in Manchester, ask the locals for advice. Top places in Manchester

Birmingham situated in the West Midlands the most populous city in GB except London the city with one of the youngest populations in the world (40pp under 25) believed to be one of the most energetic cities of the UK complex canal network: the city boasts more canals than Venice more Michellin-starred restaurants than any other city outside London

Tolkien and Birmingham renowned author of The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings despite being born in South Africa, JRR Tolkien moved to Birmingham in 1896 lived in the village of Sarehole inspired by the local countryside spent a lot of time playing around the water mill called Sarehole Mill: today, a museum visited by his fans

Birmingham Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery located in the heart of the city over 40 galleries: word-class collections of art, archeology, social history etc. valuable hoard of Anglo-Saxon Gold, the largest complete Indian bronze sculpture, Egyptian coffins and mummies Symphony Hall opened to public in 1991 world-class acoustics and auditorium: one of the finest concert halls in the world

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Watch a video and take some notes about the city and its attractions Culture and art in Birmingham

Leeds Sheffield situated in the northwest of England lies on the river Aire the major shopping center of the region: lots of independent retailers and shopping arcades landmarks: Leeds Town Hall, Harewood House, Kirkstall Abbey (one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the UK) situated in the north of England on the river Sheaf in the past steel industry flourished: nicknamed as a steel city top attractions: Kelham Island Museum (represents Sheffields industrial history), Winter Garden (over plants, one of the largest greenhouses in the UK), Sheffield City Hall (center of concerts and conferences)

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Winter Garden Sheffield 5

SCOTLAND Aberdee n GlasgowDundee

Glasgow the largest city in Scotland situated in the West Central Lowlands situated on the river Clyde from a little rural settlement to the world's largest seaports the third most populous city in GB the birthplace of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, an architect and designer top tourist attractions: Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Riverside Museum, Merchant City

Video section Watch the videos and take notes about the attractions: Top attractions in the city of Glasgow 1.Riverside Museum 2.Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 3.Merchant City + Charles Rennie Mackintosh

ABERDEEN located in the east of Scotland oil industry and major seaport nicknamed as the Granite City: its architecture is known worldwide for the use of granite offers great angling opportunities in the surroundings landmarks: National Bank of Scotland, Union Terrace Gardens, public statues of Robert Burns and William Wallace DUNDEE fourth largest Scotland city located near the mouth of the River Tay “the city of discovery”- many attractions to be discovered industry: jam making and jute milling visitor attractions: the Mills Observatory, Camperdown Wildlife Center, Dundee Ice Arena

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WALES Swansea a coastal city and second largest in Wales, south-west of Wales “Copperopolis”: copper industry Newport South-east Wales on the River Usk third largest in Wales Newport Transporter Bridge, Caerleon- fortress of the Augustan Legion (Roman Empire) NORTHERN IRELAND Londonderry lies on the river Foyle in a deep valley: steep streets renowned for its architecture: St. Eugene‘s Cathedral Lisburn southwest of Belfast on the river Lagan the birthplace of Irish linen industry venue for Ulster Grand Prix: motorcycle road race

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Role-play You are going to the UK with your best friend. She is interested in art and history and she is also a great lover of shopping. In contrast, you prefer outdoor activities such as hiking, boat trips or camping. Try to agree on two places/cities you will visit.  agreeing, disagreeing, explaining why, justifying your views, persuading, reaching a compromise, summarising

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