EU peníze středním školám Název vzdělávacího materiálu: West Bohemia Číslo vzdělávacího materiálu: AJ1-7 Šablona: II/2 Inovace a zkvalitnění výuky cizích jazyků na středních školách. Název sady vzdělávacích materiálů:Materiály pro přípravu k maturitě Autor: Mgr. Michala Nyklesová Datum vytvoření: Garant (kontrola):Mgr. Jarmila Jurečková Ročník: vyšší gymnázium, zejména oktáva, 4.ročník Vzdělávací oblast: Jazyk a jazyková komunikace Vzdělávací obor: Anglický jazyk Metodika/anotace:Powerpointová prezentace - maturitní téma West Bohemia– slovní zásoba a fráze, informace. Časový rozvrh:40 minut Zdroje: ( Možné uvést v závěru) viz. poslední slide Gymnázium Františka Křižíka a základní škola, s.r.o.

West Bohemia

Basic facts Pilsen region Karlovy Vary region West Bohemia covers the area of regions which are located in the western part of the Czech Republic – Pilsen region and Karlovy Vary region Karlovy Vary and Pilsen are the main centres The region is ideally positioned between the capital of Prague and western European countries, it borders Germany (Bavaria, Saxony) Machinery, building and food industry in Pilsen region Mining (brown coal), machinery, spa industry in Karlovy Vary region

Tourist regions of the Czech Republic

Nature natural borders The Šumava Mts, Český les Mts and Ore Mts (Krušné hory) form natural borders with Germany Hillybasins Hilly landscape (Brdy, Slavkovský les), basins (=pánve) around Plzeň, Sokolov, Cheb popular with Rivers Berounka, Ohře and Otava are popular with people – fishing, canoeing, camping Dams Dams (= přehrady) Hracholusky, Jesenice Protected Landscape Area Šumava National Park, PLA (Protected Landscape Area) Slavkovský les, PLA Český les

Šumava Mountains Declared a National Park in 1991 peak Velká Mokrůvka (1370 m) is the highest peak of Pilsen region Because of its extensive water sources, rich fauna and flora and clean air it is often referred to as ”the green roof of Europe”. Glacial Glacial (= formed by a glacier) lakes Laka, Černé and Čertovo Peat Peat vegetation (= rašeliniště) e.g. Tříjezerní slať resortsŽelezná Ruda, Špičák Kvilda, Srní, Modrava Popular resorts are Železná Ruda, Špičák Kvilda, Srní, Modrava – hiking, biking, skiing (downhill, cross-country)

Nature in Šumava ŠpičákČerné lake Vydra Jezerní slať

Ore Mountains range stretches The mountain range stretches along the border with Germany from Kraslice to Děčín The highest peak is Klínovec (1244m) Ore Ore = rock from which metal can be obtained Rich in curative springs Rich in metal ores and curative springs, which gave rise to numerous spa resorts Boží Dar, Jáchymov, Abertamy, Pernink, Bublava Popular resorts are Boží Dar, Jáchymov, Abertamy, Pernink, Bublava – downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, biking Soos Soos – national nature reserve. It is a complex of vast peat bogs (= bahenní rašeliniště) with numerous mineral springs and pure carbon dioxide in mofettes (= mud volcanoes)

Nature in Ore Mountains KlínovecBoží Dar PřebuzSoos

Spa resorts Spa Spa = a place where the water has special minerals in it, and where people go to improve their health by drinking the water or swimming in it Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary Mariánské Lázně Mariánské Lázně – the singing fontain Františkovy Lázně Františkovy Lázně – the statue of František baby Jáchymov radon Jáchymov - a free mining town since 1520 (silver), radon spa in the CR and its waters have the highest healing radon activity per litre in the whole world Kynžvart, Konstantinovy Lázně Kynžvart, Konstantinovy Lázně

Spa resorts Mariánské LázněFrantiškovy Lázně JáchymovKarlovy Vary

Pilsen Pilsen was established by King Wenceslas II in 1295 at the confluence of four rivers – the Radbuza, Mže, Úhlava and Úslava Currently the fourth-largest city in the Czech Republic (167,000 inhabitants). Business, industrial and cultural centre, the seat of the University of West Bohemia and the Bishop’s Residence. Pisner Urquel Brewery, St. Bartholomew Cathedral, Great Synagogue

Pilsen Pilsner BreweryGreat Synagogue St Bartholomew

Karlovy Vary Founded as a spa town at the confluence of the Ohře and Teplá Rivers during the reign of Charles IV Twelve mineral springs (drinking therapy) and Hot Spring (Vřídlo, 73 °C, jets up to 14 m in height) were important for development of the city – colonnades, spa resorts Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is held every year in July, horse-races and golf championships Becherovka liqueur, Moser glass, production of porcelain, spa wafers (= round biscuits made of mineral water) International Airport Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary Hot Spring Karlovy Vary airport Spa centre KVIFF

Other known towns Klatovy Klatovy – gate to the Šumava, the Black Tower, Baroque drug-store and the catacombs Domažlice Domažlice – centre of Chodsko region, with characteristic folklore traditions (folk costumes, distinct dialect, gastronomy, pottery) Cheb Cheb – historical centre (castle, medieval walls, Špalíček) Nepomuk Nepomuk - is the birthplace of St Jan of Nepomuk, the patron saint of waters, whose statues can be found in other Catholic countries all over Europe

Other known towns Cheb KlatovyChodsko

Historical monuments Bečov Castle and Chateau Bečov Castle and Chateau – above the Teplá river, St. Maurus Reliquary (with its significance it ranks right after the crown jewels) Loket Castle Loket Castle – above the Ohře river, Charles IV as a little boy was imprisoned here by his father John of Luxembourg, natural theatre opposite the castle Teplá Monastery Teplá Monastery - Premonstratensian Monastery was founded in 1193 by Bohemian nobleman Hroznata

Historical monuments LoketTeplá Monastery St Maurus Reliquary

Historical monuments Kozel Chateau Kozel Chateau - popular tourist destination, the hunters’ chateau near Šťáhlavy adjoining spacious park, riding-school hall, stables and a chapel RadyněKašperk the ruins of Royal castles Radyně and Kašperk with their characteristic scenic features Manětín Baroque chateau in Manětín with its statue gallery Mariánská Týnice Plasy provost’s residence in Mariánská Týnice or the monastery in Plasy (the huge monastery buildings were erected on a swamp land on 5,100 oak piles) built by J. B. A. Santini

Historical monuments Kašperk Plasy Kozel

Let´s speak! Introduce your favourite places in West Bohemia. Which places would you like to visit? Plan a weekend in West Bohemia for your English friend. He/She wants to get to know the historical highlights of the region and also enjoy it in an active way in the nature

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