- •Министерство образования рф
- •Part I. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Unit1. Cultural aspects of geography
- •United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- •National flag of the United Kingdom `Union Jack`
- •Physical Features, landscape.
- •England
- •Basic facts:
- •National flag of England
- •Dover Task 2. Read the description of counties and concentrate on cultural associations that geographical names have. While reading make a table:
- •Scotland
- •Basic facts:
- •National flag of Scotland
- •Edinburgh
- •Northern Ireland
- •Basic facts:
- •National flag of Northern Ireland
- •Basic facts:
- •National flag of Wales
- •Task 6. Check yourself questions:
- •Unit2. Population of the uk basic facts:
- •Migration
- •The English
- •The Welsh
- •The Scots
- •The Irish
- •The History and Structure of Immigration
- •Nationality Legislation
- •Culture
- •Asylum seekers bring many benefits
- •Britain opens door for skilled immigrants to fill hi-tech jobs
- •Race row hits Tories
- •Unit 3. Monarchy basic facts:
- •History
- •The Royal Coat of Arms and the Anthem
- •Kensington Palace
- •Task 3.Check yourself questions:
- •50 Facts about the queen's reign
- •50 Facts about the duke of edinburgh
- •Unit 4. Parliament
- •Basic facts:
- •Layout of the Palace of Westminster
- •The House of Lords
- •The House of Commons
- •Conduct of debates in the Commons
- •A typical day's business in the Commons Chamber.
- •Unit 5. Political Parties and Government basic facts:
- •Political Parties
- •The Party System in Parliament
- •Financial Assistance to Parties
- •Local Government
- •The iron lady
- •Tribute to john major
- •Theme 6. Law system
- •Types of Courts
- •High Court CoCourt basic facts:
- •Types of Schools
- •Entry requirement to British universities, colleges or jobs
- •Higher Education
- •Theme 8. Ways of Life in uk basic facts:
- •3. Parks in Great Britain
- •Ingredients:
- •Student d. Scotch Broth
- •Theme 9. Customs and traditions
- •Basic facts:
- •Christmas Traditions
- •Pearly Kings and Queens
- •Scotland’s symbols and traditions
- •The Night of Hogmanay
- •The New Year
- •Highland Games
- •Burns’ Night
- •Gretna Green Marriages
- •Welsh symbols and traditions
- •St David’s Day
- •Wishing Wells and Love Spoons
- •The Red Dragon of Wales
- •Eisteddfod
- •Noson Lawen
- •Cymanfa Ganu
- •Halloween
- •Symbols and traditions of northern ireland
- •The Red Hand of Ulster
- •Shamrock
- •White Ribbon
- •St Patrick’s Day
- •Easter Customs in Northern Ireland
- •Theme 10. Going out
- •Basic facts:
- •English Pubs
- •Pubs in Scotland
- •Irish pubs
- •Welsh pubs
- •January/February/March/April 2003
- •Part II. Republic of Ireland Unit 1. Land and People basic facts:
- •St Patrick’s Cathedral
- •Task 6. Check yourself questions:
- •Task 7. Match up the names of counties and their peculiarities.
- •Task 8. Choose a holiday in Ireland. Discuss the tours with a partner and choose one.
- •Theme 2. History of Ireland
- •Basic facts:
- •A Brief Outline of History
- •Theme 3. Political Life, Economic and Cultural Development of Ireland basic facts:
- •Contents
- •Theme 6. Law system. Skills developed: reading (interpreting facts, summarizing), classification.
- •References:
Asylum seekers bring many benefits
I AM happy to report to Colin Stubbs that the figures about immigration stated in my original letter do have some foundation and that we are indeed living in a more Utopian society than he gives credit for (Letters, Sunday Express, October 27). The assertion that 90 per cent of immigrants have no qualifications is simply not correct. I would suggest looking at the Refugee Council website for more details. I can also reassure him that pensioners are probably the biggest beneficiaries of increased immigration, as those who become increasingly dependent on others for their welfare need to have more younger people in the population to care for them.
As for David Larkford's worries about criminality amongst asylum seekers, the Association of Chief Police Officers has reported that there is no evidence of a higher rate of criminal behaviour by refugees and asylum seekers compared with the general population.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said when tliey are the victims, as they are much more likely to suffer at the hands of criminals themselves, Christian McArdle, Reading, Berkshire (Sunday Express, November 10, 2002)
Task 6. Do you know anything about the situation with migration in Russia?
Task 7. Read the article from the Daily Mail and speak about new developments in British Immigration Policy.
Britain opens door for skilled immigrants to fill hi-tech jobs
THOUSANDS of foreign hi-tech workers may soon be heading for Britain after the Government put out the welcome mat yesterday.
Ministers announced that they will lower entry barriers for qualified staff as part of their campaign to turn Britain into a world centre for e-commerce. Skilled specialists from places such as Eastern Europe, India and Israel will be welcomed to help solve a desperate shortage of staff in a number of crucial areas, including e-commerce. It is estimated that hi-tech employers could be short of nearly 330,000 workers by 2003. There are fears that small and medium firms will struggle to recruit staff as demand sends wages soaring. Some could be forced out of business. The Government's response -streamlining employment rules for workers from outside the European Union - follows a review by the Department for Education and Employment. The time for processing a work permit renewal is to be slashed by up to three months. The aim is to cut the time for 80 per cent of all applications to one week by March 2001. The system will include a fast-track work permit route for employers in recognised shortage sectors, such as information technology. Officials will quickly identify any sectors with shortages of skilled staff. 'Season ticket' work permits will be brought in for employees who need to work for short periods on a regular basis. The maximum permit period will be increased from four to five years. The Government's initiative follows similar moves in the U.S. It is being spearheaded by employment minister Margaret Hodge. Her boss. Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett, said: 'What we are delivering is nothing less than one of the world's most flexible, modern work permit systems, fit for the 21st century.' The scheme was welcomed by information technology firms and others involved in hi-tech work. John Higgins, direct or-general of the Computing Services and Software Association, said: 'This will put us ahead of the game compared to other European countries.' Chris McGrath, principal partner at City law firm McGrath and Co, commented on the new arrangements for handling work permit applications: 'My clients will see this as a welcome response.' Vince Lammas, human resources manager at Newham Healthcare, an employer of doctors and nurses from overseas, said: 'Being able to get a quick response to our applications through one department will be a great help.'
By Paul Eastham Deputy Political Editor The Daily Mail, May 3, 2000
Task 8. Read the article from the “Week” and speak about the political aspect of racism.