All About BritainJulie Hart 1 B 1º ESO DBH 1 1r ESO Burlington Books T E A C H E R ’ S M AT E R I A L CONTENTS To the Teacher Before Reading After Reading Final Test Answers to Final Test Answers to Activities in the Reader Answers to Cross-Curricular Focus 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 Before using the following teacher’s material, we recommend that you visit the Teacher’s Zone at www.burlingtonbooks.es and consult the Burlington Activity Reader Series general information leaflet. The Final Test in this teacher’s material is also available in editable Word format from the website. The Student’s Zone on the site offers additional activities. After that. readers discover the ingredients of some traditional British food and learn how to order a meal. The tour starts in London. For example. the island of Iona and the Montgomery Canal in Wales. Charles Dickens and J. and some famous British personalities including Queen Elizabeth I. Sir Winston Churchill and the Beatles. Elizabeth. The Lambton Worm is a story about a frightening creature in a well. the O2 Arena in London is a fine example of modern British architecture and is the venue for many important concerts. the tour continues to Scotland. All these people have influenced British life and culture in different ways. cricket and tennis. the Jorvik Viking Museum and the Roman Wall. including the Houses of Parliament. A few of these traditions. Britain is a leader in wind turbine technology and has got the biggest wind turbines in the world. Finally. a funny television character. Readers can read about the rules of cricket and some of the traditions at the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Anne and Henry had a daughter. He was very cruel and he killed Anne because she couldn’t produce a male heir. it’s a tasty meal with sausages. BACKGROUND •R oman and Viking invasions: The Romans invaded Britain in 43AD.All About Britain to the teacher Summary All About Britain gives readers an overview of famous British people and places as well as exposing them to the history and culture of Great Britain. There is a Parliament with ministers and a Prime Minister. There’s a photograph of the creature but nobody knows if it’s real. Scotland has also got its own parliament and Wales has got an assembly. Chapters 3 and 4 describe some of the famous sites and attractions in Britain. George and the Dragon is a legend about a brave knight. Chapters 9 and 10 are about the great British writers William Shakespeare. are described in chapter 6. After enjoying the food chapter. Rowling. In chapter 2. but the Queen doesn’t rule the country. In chapter 7. there’s dried blood in black pudding. including making lanterns on Halloween. Chapter 1 offers a tour of the famous ghosts of Britain. Stonehenge. chapter 12 is about modern Britain. They built a capital in Jorvik. the recent royal wedding and some unusual royal traditions and ceremonies are the topics of chapter 5. a bagpipe player in Scotland and a British judge. It has got a royal family. In chapter 11. having bonfires to remember Guy Fawkes. There are many fascinating British legends. now called York. •K ing Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn: Anne Boleyn was the second wife of King Henry VIII of England. Henry VIII had six wives. readers learn about the national sports. You can still see the ruins of some Roman buildings today. They built the first towns in Britain and they built straight roads between the towns. in chapter 8. The Vikings started invading England in 789AD. You can see some of the Viking ruins at the Jorvik Museum in York. The chapter ends with Mr Bean. where the ghost of Anne Boleyn haunts the Tower of London and the ghost of an actor lives in the Covent Garden Underground Station. there is a cartoon of the Lambton Worm and then readers can read about the Loch Ness Monster and George and the Dragon. •T he Government of Great Britain: Great Britain is an island which includes England. and toad in the hole isn’t an animal. He is important because he is changing the British diet and making school meals healthier. After Henry died. Readers find out what happens at the State Opening of Parliament and the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London and on other special days. football. 2 . decorating a tree at Christmas and tricking friends on April Fool’s Day. a beefeater at the Tower of London. The Royal Family. The Loch Ness Monster is a legendary creature in the Loch Ness lake in Scotland. Elizabeth became Queen of England. readers learn about the jobs and unusual uniforms of a Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace. Scotland and Wales. Tourists still visit Loch Ness to look for the monster today. The knight saves a princess from a horrible dragon. its technology and popular British celebrities and shows. played by actor Rowan Atkinson. Chef Jamie Oliver is one of the celebrities in this chapter.K. Also. There are many unique traditions for British holidays and festivals. Lord Lambton kills the creature and saves all the children of the town. Some of the ingredients are very surprising. Rowan Atkinson. Prince Edward. Manchester. They help to activate the students’ background knowledge and ability to predict. She guards the Tower of London. What are some holidays you celebrate? What special things do you do on these days? 5. Prince Harry. Prince Charles. Look at the picture on page 12. Princess Anne. Students with a strong vocabulary can do some of these activities in English. Wales) b. Edinburgh. On page 22. Where do you think the man is from? (Scotland) Why? (Because he’s wearing a kilt and playing a bagpipe. Then find the name of the landmark on the page. three countries in Great Britain (England. Find a picture from a popular film. York) c. Which foods do you like / don’t you like? 7. Princess Anne. Name some traditional foods from your country. find seven members of the royal family. At this level. St Paul’s Cathedral. Find a picture of a famous landmark in London. Buckingham Palace. London Eye) 4. three British towns or cities (London. the Duke of Edinburgh. Princess Eugenie) What interesting facts do you know about them? 3. Read the lunch menu on page 31. Prince Andrew. List as many members of the British Royal Family as you can. Who is Moira Cameron and what does she do? (She is the first female beefeater. (Tower of London – page 11. David Beckham. Princess Beatrice. Prince Andrew. Prince Charles. Prince William) 6. Oxford. Ask the questions and elicit the answers from the whole class. Westminster Abbey.) 3. (Queen Elizabeth II. 2.) 4. Cambridge. scones) 6. What is the capital city of the United Kingdom? (London) Which famous buildings or landmarks do you know in that city? (Tower of London. (fish and chips.All About Britain Before reaDinG These activities are designed to help the students’ reading comprehension. Daniel Radcliffe. these activities will usually be conducted in the students’ mother tongue. (Queen Elizabeth II.) Describe what is happening in the picture. If you prefer. students can work in pairs or small groups. Some possible answers are provided in italics. Glasgow. Colin Firth. Scotland. Cardiff. Prince Edward. Prince Harry. three British celebrities (Paul McCartney. (Page 37 has got a picture from a Harry Potter film. Big Ben. Can you name … ? a.) 3 . Jamie Oliver. Yorkshire pudding. Suggestions for Lead-in Ac tivitie s 1. shepherd’s pie. cottage pie. Do you like British music? Which musicians do you like? Before R eadi ng Ac tivitie s 1. Big Ben – page 16) 5. Look at the picture and read the first two sentences on page 11. Liverpool. (Harry Potter and Hagrid are riding on a motorbike with a sidecar. Look briefly at the pictures in each chapter. Do you like them? Name some traditional British foods. Prince William. Which chapters look interesting to you? Explain why. Emma Watson) 2. All About Britain After reaDinG Drama Act ivitie s Work with a partner or a group. 1. I don’t. I haven’t. Write a short paragraph about him / her and read it to the class. 6. What do you recommend for breakfast today? Waiter: Y ou can have a traditional English breakfast with eggs. / No. You can only answer with: Yes. I have. The other students can ask 20 questions to try to guess who you are. 1. / No. sausages. Trace a map of Britain. 4 . Work in a group and play True or False. The rest of the group must decide if it’s true. It’s delicious. I am. It’s enormous! Lord Lambton: I must try. Work in a group. 3. Imagine you’re one of the people in the book.. 3. Can I take your order now? Tourist: Y es. please. Lord Lambton: Where’s the worm now? Old man: It’s at the well. Include pictures of places to visit and a sentence about each place. The Lambton Worm five years later. 8. Lord Lambton: W hat’s that horrible creature? It’s got teeth! Old man: It’s a type of worm. 4. Yes. Learn one of the dialogues below and act it out in front of the class. but I must kill it now! Old man: I remember you! You didn’t listen to me. It’s just a baby. Mmm! Those children look tasty! Mother: Help! That monster’s got my children! Townsman: T here’s a giant worm at the well. Tourist: Blood! No. Imagine you are a beefeater at the Tower of London. no! I’m responsible for this. sausages and beans. Make a true or false statement about a British festival. / No. The rest of the group must guess the ceremony. On your map. please? 2. Waiter: Good morning.. Then write a paragraph about it. PROJEC T SUGGESTI ONS You may want to present some of these activities in the students’ own language. but it looks dangerous! You must kill it! Lord Lambton: I can’t kill anything. Lord Lambton: Oh. write the names of three countries and three cities from the book. Tourist: Black pudding? What’s that? Waiter: It’s dried blood. Yes. but you can’t kill it now. I’m throwing you in the well. An American tourist is ordering breakfast. 7. I’m not. Choose a royal ceremony and mime something people do in it. 2. I do. Goodbye ugly worm. Look in an encyclopedia or search on the Internet for information about a famous British person. thanks – I’m not a vampire! Can I have the eggs. Write a short paragraph about your job. Draw a picture of a legendary monster from the book. Lord Lambton is fishing. Every day. black pudding and beans. Little Girl: A aah! There’s a monster in the well! Lambton Worm: I’m hungry. Design a page for a travel brochure about York and the North of England. I didn’t kill the worm five years ago. it comes into the town and steals our children. 5. Our house has got a red 6. Charles Dickens wrote stories about bad experiences / wizards. The British 2. 1. 9. This is my sister’s 5. 6. Lord Lambton killed a dragon / found a horrible worm. Britain wants to build an enormous arena / wind turbine. Guy Fawkes wanted to blow up Buckingham Palace / the Houses of Parliament. orange juice castle neck cow water heart factory worm ls Buildings ma of the Bo i s t r d a Drinks P An B Replace the pictures with words. They’ve got two children. The Romans built Hadrian’s Wall / Stonehenge. 3. 2. My 4. 5. We can see the 3. There are old coins in a bagpipe / Big Ben. (yek) 14 points (2 points each) 5 . Use the letters in brackets. 7. 10. The Queen sends a card / money to people on their 100th birthday. 1. white and blue. (onom) is on 5th April.All About Britain FINAL TEST A Write the words next to the categories below. 8. You need a C Choose the correct answer. (galf) at night. (tabyrhid) . Beefeaters guard Buckingham Palace / the Tower of London. The 7. (foro) rings every hour. 4. 20 points (2 points each) y 16 points (2 points each) is red. (lelb) to open the door. (shadunb) . The Beatles were from London / Liverpool. Sheffield was the town with the first tennis tournament / football club. uncle 3 1. Big Ben 3. moon 3. carry 5. b X X X 3O X 6O 9 O 8O X castle flag roof expensive train heavy CHAPTERS 5-6 ACTIVITIES (pages 28-29) 1 1. meeting 2. a card 5. Congratulations 5. soldier 4. weather 4. clock 6. husband 10. d 3. d. e 4 1 4 7 4. listen 3. birthday 3. soldier. castle 5. clock 4. sad 6. feet 4. cow 7. expensive 4. roof 6. c 2. poor 6. g tourist 4 1. queen CHAPTERS 3-4 ACTIVITIES (pages 20-21) 1 1. roof 3. flag 2. a. husband 2. Halloween 5. birthday 4. moon 2. b 3 1. football club 7. key B 1. c 2. c 5. bell 7. flag 2. England Food: egg. the Tower of London 2. e 5. flag 2. sausage Family: husband. c 5. died 8. d 6. son. e 3. Liverpool 9. the Houses of Parliament 6. husband sad safe cow killed husband uncle 2 1. b. four 3. judge Places in Britain: Scotland. a 6. found a horrible worm neck heart cow worm Buildings y Drinks orange juice water castle factory 5. f 4. bad experiences 8. dance 5. e 3. bell 3. f 3 1. e 2 Jobs: guard. b 7. b 4. c. wind turbine answers to activities in the reaDer PRE-READING ACTIVITIES (page 7) 1 1. lake 6. f dance marry died 2. g 4. beans. a 5. d 2. Hadrian’s Wall 4. wife 2 1. Wales. village 2 1. inside 2. neighbours wigs 4. April Fool’s Day 6 . d 2. a 2 5 CHAPTERS 1-2 ACTIVITIES (pages 14-15) 1 1. a 3. tree 6. coins 3. sun 5. bell 4.All About Britain answers to final test A P th ts of e Bod ar An als im C 1. h 3. b His name is ROMEO. T 3 1. T 6. leader 4. ✓ ✓ Football ✓ ✓ Cricket CHAPTERS 11-12 ACTIVITIES (pages 48-49) 1 1. F 5. children 3. F 4. 5. T 5. T (p) 2. 6. A 6. 3.All About Britain Answers to Activities in the Reader continued CHAPTERS 7-8 ACTIVITIES (pages 34-35) 1 butter dream breakfast hole CHAPTERS 9-10 ACTIVITIES (pages 40-41) 1 i k t h c n n c r u e l f l e a d e r a f d j o r e c e a o z c c t b u u h r e o r g r c t i r r h n d a v e t e s s e f e y i r i d r n g 1. 2. T 4. a answers to cross-curricular focus A United Nation (page 55) 1 1. cruel o k ice cream hit team order y w e y e beans orange juice water lunch 2 1. d 3. The British Isles 2. dragon 6. hungry 4. player ball strawberry win 3 1. daughter 5. a te et hn 3. C 2. d 3. 3. 2. 1606 3. D 3. T (u) 4. F Tennis The red team scores the goal. F 3. ugly 2. F 4. 1194 7 . T 2. 1707 4. 6. 1512 5. c ✓ ✓ 3 Sco an ddra n go ec kp rince ss ch en tl 1. e 5. F (n) 5. T 6. c 5. 2 1. F 3. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Wales England ✓ Scotland ✓ ✓ ✓ Ireland ✓ The British don’t use the euro. a 5. e 4. journey 3. The United Kingdom 4 1. 5. They’ve got the pound. Scotland 4. T (d) Flags (page 57) 3 1. B 4 1. b 2. c milk chicken a b c d e 1 P T R A E 2 K S B O N 3 D I C X M 4 E U Q H M 5 V O A Z G 2. teeth 2. round 2 1. 1801 2. receive 6. 2 1. e 5. princess 4 1. F (o) 3. factory 2. dangerous 2. b il dr 5. Great Britain 3. 4. 4. d 3. F 2. E 5. neck 4. dead 4.