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středa 3. září 2025

Summer holiday vocabulary


Crossword

My Summer Holidays

Last summer, I went on a ____________ to the ____________ with my family. We stayed in a small ____________ near the ____________. Every morning, we put on our ____________, took a ____________ and some ____________, and walked to the ____________. The ____________ was hot, and the ____________ were big, so we played in the water and sometimes found a beautiful ____________.

One day, we took a ____________ to a small island. It was an ____________! We had a ____________ near the ____________ and later went hiking in the ____________. In the evening, we made a ____________ at the ____________, where we stayed one night in a ____________.

I carried my ____________ with a ____________ and ____________ inside. We ____________ a lot, but it was always fun. After two weeks, we came back home, tired but happy. I really enjoyed my holiday – it was the perfect time to ____________.

True / False:

  1. The family stayed in a campsite near the sea. (T/F)

  2. They found shells on the beach. (T/F)

  3. They travelled to a small island by plane. (T/F)

  4. They had a picnic near a lake. (T/F)

  5. They cooked dinner on a barbecue. (T/F)

Open questions:
6. Where did the family stay at the beginning of the holiday?
7. What did they take to the beach every morning?
8. What did they do on the island?
9. Where did they sleep one night during their trip?
10. How did the family feel when they came back home?


An Unforgettable Holiday

Last July, my friends and I planned a long ____________ across the country. We packed our clothes into a big ____________ and also carried a detailed ____________ to help us find the way. On the first day, we travelled by train, but later we bought a ____________ for a bus that took us closer to the mountains.

We stayed in a small ____________ for two nights, and then we moved to a ____________ near a beautiful ____________. There we put up a ____________ and cooked dinner on a ____________. The food tasted amazing, and the evening felt like a real ____________.

The next morning, we went hiking in the ____________, and later we relaxed on the ____________ by the ____________. I lay on the ____________, used some ____________, and watched the ____________. My friend even found a shiny ____________, which she kept as a memory.

On the last day, we rented a ____________ and sailed across the ____________. The ____________ were strong, and it was a real ____________. After that, we returned home, happy and tired, but full of great memories.

An Unforgettable Holiday

True / False:

1.      The friends travelled only by train. (T/F)

2.      They stayed in a hotel for two nights. (T/F)

3.      They had a picnic near a lake. (T/F)

4.      The narrator used sunscreen on the beach. (T/F)

5.      The waves on the last day were very calm. (T/F)

Open questions:
6. What did they buy to travel by bus?
7. Where did they sleep after leaving the hotel?
8. What food did they cook on the barbecue?
9. What did the narrator’s friend find in the sand?
10. How did they feel when they returned home?


Find someone who…

  1. … went to the sea last summer.

  2. … stayed in a hotel.

  3. … slept in a tent.

  4. … carried a backpack.

  5. … used sunscreen every day.

  6. … wore a new swimsuit.

  7. … had a picnic.

  8. … made a barbecue.

  9. … went on a boat.

  10. … found a shell on the beach.

  11. … travelled with a map or tickets.

  12. … went hiking in the mountains.

  13. … swam in a lake.

  14. … went on a long journey.

  15. … had time to relax.


středa 12. března 2025

London

VisitLondon virtual tour

1.      Where would you start your day in London? (Find a famous landmark and write 3 facts about it.) Describe why you feel it’s the best to visit.

2.      Find an interesting place you didn’t know about before and describe it in 4 sentences. (you can include facts)

3.      State 2 squares and write something about them.

4.      State 2 examples of either art galleries, exhibitions or museums and state 2 facts about each. You can state 1 exhibition and 1 gallery for example.

5.      Write 4 sentences about the St Paul's Cathedral

Wordwall

https://wordwall.net/cs/resource/3775294

London - Výukové zdroje


Work in pairs and prepare a conversation between two friends going to London for one day.

Discuss:

·         what do you want to see? At least 2 places (argue which places are the best to see)

·         how will you get around the city and why you chose this option? (The Underground (fast, cheap, Bus (good for sightseeing, slower), Taxi (expensive but direct)

  • Do not forget the introduction, for example “Next month we are going to London, I am so excited”

Example conversation:

Alex: Next month we are going to London! I’m so excited!

Emma: Me too! Where should we go first?

Alex: Let’s visit Buckingham Palace. We can see the Changing of the Guard!

Emma: That’s a good idea, but I also want to see the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels are there!

Alex: Okay! We can go to Buckingham Palace in the morning and the Tower of London in the afternoon.

Emma: Great! And maybe we can go to the London Eye in the evening?

Alex: Yes! The view of the city will be amazing!

Emma: How should we travel around the city?

Alex: Let’s take the Underground. It’s fast and cheap.

Emma: That’s true, but the bus is better for sightseeing. We can see the city from the top deck!

Alex: Good idea! We can take the Underground in the morning to save time and the bus in the afternoon to see more of London


Brexit

Brexit is a word that combines "Britain" and "Exit." It means that the United Kingdom (UK) decided to leave the European Union (EU).

The European Union is a group of 27 European countries that work together. EU members can trade goods(things that people buy and sell) easily, travel without visas (A document allowing someone to enter a foreign country), and follow shared rules. The UK was part of the EU from 1973 to 2020.

In 2016, the UK had a referendum (a national vote) to decide whether to stay in the EU or leave. The results were:

  • 52% voted to leave
  • 48% voted to stay

People who wanted to leave thought the UK should make its own rules, control immigration, and stop paying money to the EU. Others wanted to stay because trade, travel, and working in Europe would be easier inside the EU.

The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020. Since Brexit, new rules for trade, travel, and immigration have been put in place. Some businesses have found it harder to sell goods to Europe, and UK citizens now need visas to work in EU countries.

Some people believe Brexit was a good decision because the UK has more control over its own laws. Others think it was a mistake because it has made travel and business more difficult.

Exercise 1

1.      What year did Britain officially leave the EU?

 

2.      How long was Britain part of the EU?

 

3.      Why do some people believe it was a mistake to leave the EU?

 

4.      What changed for UK citizens after Brexit?

 

5.      What does the UK have more control over after leaving the EU?

 

6.      What was the purpose of the 2016 referendum?

 

7.      What two words does Brexit combine?

 

What year did Britain officially leave the EU?

  • 2020 (January 31, 2020).

How long was Britain part of the EU?

  • From 1973 to 2020, so 47 years.

Why do some people believe it was a mistake to leave the EU?

  • Because Brexit made trade, travel, and working in Europe more difficult.
  • Some businesses found it harder to sell goods to Europe.

What changed for UK citizens after Brexit?

  • They need visas to work in EU countries.
  • New rules for trade, travel, and immigration were introduced.

What does the UK have more control over after leaving the EU?

  • Its own laws.
  • Immigration rules.
  • Trade policies.

What was the purpose of the 2016 referendum?

  • To decide whether the UK should stay in or leave the European Union.

What two words does Brexit combine?

  • Britain and Exit.

středa 5. března 2025

Project: Life in Britain

 

Project: Life in Britain

1.     School and Education – What does a typical school day look like? What are the key differences between British and other school systems? What types of schools are there? Primary, secondary etc.

2.     Pop Culture in the UK – What are some popular British films, TV shows,  songs and celebrities? How has British pop culture influenced the world?

3.     Sports in the UK – What are the most popular sports? How important are football, rugby, and cricket in British culture? What are some teams?

4.     Geography of the UK – What are the main regions, landscapes, and important cities? How many people live in the UK etc.

5.     Holidays and Traditions – What are the most important holidays and celebrations? How do British people celebrate Christmas, Bonfire Night, and other events?

 

Some sources (feel free to use your own):

United Kingdom

UK Boarding School and University Guardianship service | Bright WorldEncyclopedia

Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

středa 19. února 2025

British vs. American English

 Cvičení

American vs. British Pronunciation

Rhotic vs. Non-Rhotic Accents

  • American English is rhotic, which means speakers pronounce the "r" at the end of words.
    • Example: car → /kɑr/
  • British English (especially Received Pronunciation, RP) is non-rhotic, meaning the "r" is silent unless followed by a vowel (a,e,i,o,u etc.)
    • Example: car → /kɑː/

Different Accents in Each Country

  • 🇺🇸 American Accents:
  • General American

Clear and Even Speech – No strong regional accent
Rhotic (Pronounces "R")Car"Car" (not "Cah")
Flat "A" SoundCat sounds the same as in most English dialects
No Dropped Letters – "T" and "H" are clearly pronounced

https://youtube.com/shorts/w3uFToLMYTQ?si=GGZCdUAeGd3E96pu

 

  • Southern drawl
    Slow & Relaxed Speech – Words are stretched out

Long Vowel Sounds"ride""raaahd"
Dropping "G""Going""Goin’

https://youtube.com/shorts/Y9DoWYuhmvg?si=k6XEVyAqc5KGg40Q

 

  • Boston, New England

 Non-Rhotic ("R"-Dropping)"Car""Cah"
 Broad "A" Sounds"Park""Pahk"
 "Ah" Instead of Short "O""Boston""Bahstin"
Fast, Clipped Speech – Sounds quick and direct

https://youtube.com/shorts/q3Ji8UVLPNU?si=oO4cMG1CSCIx4Lz_

 

Noah Webster and American Spelling

Noah Webster simplified American spelling, making words shorter and easier to write. This also influenced pronunciation!

  • 🇬🇧 British: Colour
  • 🇺🇸 American: Color

 accents: https://wordwall.net/play/86992/316/281

cutlture: https://wordwall.net/play/86985/161/402