The most romanitc holiday is in two weeks! Let's get ourselves ready!

Tomorrow is the first of  February. What does it mean for you? Some of you  may think about the beginning of the last winter month. And that is true and inspiring, really.

However, there is something even more inspiring!I have no doubt that some of you have just thought about St. Valentine's Day. Despite the fact that this holiday hasn't got Ukrainian origin, still most Ukrainians find it nice and good idea to say some more warm words to their dearest and nearest, show their love and appreciation.During the fortnight we'll try to get you acquainted with the traditions and symbols of this holiday. There will be a contest connected with it, too.So, don't lose the chance to become more romantic! 

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Environment

You have read the article "Why worry? The problem of population growth". 
Here is the crossword puzzle for you to recollect the vocabulary

The picture is taken from https://www.google.com.ua
The dictation is waiting for you, so don't waste your time! 

What did you do yesterday?

Look at this picture. The children discuss what they did yesterday. And what did you do yestersday?

What did you do yesterday in the morning?
When did you get up?
What time did you have breakfast?
Did you make your bed?
Did you clean your teeth?
What did you do after breakfast?
Did you clean your room?
Did you water the flowers yesterday?
What did you do in the afternoon?
Did you go to the  cinema?
What film did you watch?
Did you read any books yesterday?
Did you help your parents about the house?
What did you do?
Did you do the ironing?
Who did the laundry?
What did you do in the evening?
Did you go out?
Where did you go yesterday?
When did you go to bed?

Are you happy to be at home?

Hey, boys and girls! How are you? What are you doing now? Are you glad to stay at home? These questions are for you to work with the verb " to be" in the Present Simple Tense and The Past Simple Tense. Read them, translate and answer. 

You are at home now. You aren't at school. You aren't at the lessons.You aren't busy with your homework. I hope you are not ill. I hope you are OK.

Are you busy with anything interesting? 

What are you busy with?

What were you busy with yesterday?

Were you outside yesterday?

Were you in your room all the time?

Was there anything interesting on?

Were you  in the park or in the yard yesterday?

Was the day frosty?Was the weather cold?

Was it snowy?

Was it boring for you  to stay at home?

Were your friends with you?             

 As for me, I was at work  last Friday. I was at work yesterday, too. It wasn't warm  but quiet in the classroom. I was busy with your copybooks. They were on my desk.             Our English classroom is empty now. It is quite cold in it . There are no pupils in the classroom. There are no snowflakes on the walls, too. There are no Christmas decorations on the door. There are no more winter holidays. 

"to be" or "not to be" It's not a question!

Learn the rule and open the brackets.
Then translate the sentences into Ukrainian

1. He ( to be) ill last week.
2. We ( to be) at home yesterday.
3. The woman ( to be) at work last week.
4. The pupils ( to be) at school last Monday.
5. They ( not to be) at the cinema last weekend.
6. Helen ( not to  be) happy with her presents last year.
7. The teachers ( not to be) in the classroom a minute ago.
8. The dog ( not to be ) in the yard an hour ago.
9. They ( to be ) in London last year?
10. You ( to be) sad yesterday?
11. Sam ( to be) on the bridge last week?
12. The children  ( to be) hungry two hours ago?

"To be" in the Past Smple Tense

Look at these tables. Learn the rules and read the examples.

Я була в школі вчора.

I was at school yesterday.

Ми були в парку минулого вихідного.

We were in the park last weekend.

Вони були в музеї минулого тижня.

They  were at the museum last week.

Ми не були вдома вчора ввечері.

We weren't at home last night.

Він не був сумний вчора.

He wasn't sad yesterday.

Ви не були готові на минулому уроці.

You weren't ready at the last lesson.

Ви були на уроці англійського?

Were you at the English lesson ?

Вона була на ігровому майданчику вчора?

Was she on the playground?

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Government in words

Here is a crossword puzzle for you to revise the topic " British Government". Good luck!

You should or you shouldn't....

Look at these pictures and write what you should or shouldn't do, when you see this notice.

For example:
Don't feed the animals -
You shouldn't feed the animals.

Clean the desk!
You should clean the desk.

Present & Past

Open the brackets. Choose the tense - The Present Simple Tense or The Past Simple Tense 

1. She ( to borrow) a very interesting book from the library yesterday.
2. I ( to buy) bread at the supermarket.
3. The man ( not to post) a letter last week.
4. We usually ( to learn) something new at the lessons every day.
5. They often ( to play) with their friends in the afternoon.
6. She sometimes ( to wait) for the bus at the bus stop.
7. The pupils ( not to talk ) loudly at the lessons.
8. My sister ( to listen) to loud music every day.
9. We ( not to play) computer games two days ago.
10. My cousin ( to help) her mother every weekend.
11. The boys ( to make) a mess in the room an hour ago.
12. He ( not to jump) in the classroom.
13. I ( to make) my bed every morning.
14. I ( not to switch off ) my mobile phone a minute ago.
15. She ( to be ) late for school yesterday.
16. The children ( not to be ) in the park yesterday.  

British institutions

http://www.cglearn.it/mysite/maps/british-government

The Poiltical System of GB

Unit 3: The Political System from British Studies

The System Of Government In Britain from tarzanol

British Government

You are expected to know the meaning of these numbers and terms

1. hereditary
2. 650 
3. constituency
4. Tory
5. Whigs
6. M.P.
7. 326
8. 20
9. bill
10. 55
11. 200-300
12. county
13. the monarch
14. The Prime-Minister
15. The House of Lords
16. The House of Commons

The Government of GB. The Flag of the UK

1. Is there the flag of Wales on the flag of The UK?
   

   
2. Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
   

   
3. Who is the patron saint of England?
   

   
4. Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
   

   
5. Whose cross is red on a white background?
   

   
6. Whose cross is white on a blue background?
   

   
7. When was St.Patrick's cross added to the flag?
8. What is the animalistic symbol of Wales?
   

   
9. What colour is the flag of Wales?
   

   
10. What is The Cabinet of Ministers?
11. Who heads the Cabinet?
    

    
12. How is the Cabinet formed?
13. What kind of role does the monarch have?
14. How is this building connected with the government?
    
15. What is its official name?
16. What party has the majority in the government now?
17. Who is the leader of it?
18. Where does the Prime Minister live ?
    
    
    
19. Who is the last person to sign a new bill?
20. Who is represented in the government? ( 3)
21. How many hereditary rulers are there in the UK?
22. What is the nickname for the liberal party?
23. What is the nickname for the Conservative Party?

The Present Simple Tense

1. The dog ( to sleep) on the sofa.
2. I ( to do ) my homework every day.
3. She always ( to buy) popcorn at the cinema.
4. We ( to send) letters to our relatives every month.
5. He often ( to forget ) his money at home.
6. My cat often ( to fight).
7. Sam ( to make ) his bed every morning.
8. She ( to be ) polite.
9. The boy ( to chew) bubble gum.
10. The children ( to go) to bed late.
11. We ( to help) our parents every day.
12. The pupils often ( to listen) to the teacher at the lessons.
13. My cousin ( to play ) computer games.
14. The kitten ( to make) a mess in my roon.
15. We ( to keep ) our money in the piggy bank.
16. They ( to swim) in the sea in summer.
17. My friend ( to watch) cartoons in the evening.
18. You ( to borrow) books fron the library.
19. Artem ( to read) books at the weekends.
20. We ( to be ) at home on Sundays.
21. Mark ( to paint) pictures on Saturdays.
22. My mother ( to help) me with my schoolwork.
23. My brother ( to get up) early every morning.
24. Our teachers alwys ( to write ) on the blackboard.
25. She ( to have) coffee for breakfast.
26. My classmates ( to be) friendly.

The Past Simple Tense

Check the spelling!

The verb "to be" in the Past Simple

Regular and irregular verbs

Opent the brackets

Make the sentences affirmative ( +), negative (-) and interrogative(?).

1. We ( to go) to school yesterday.
2. He ( to run) in the yard last week.
3. I ( to turn ) to the left.
4. The teacher ( to read ) the book last week.
5. His friends ( to feed) the cat yesterday.
6. He ( to walk) in the park.
7. They ( to come) to school two hours ago.
8. The cat ( to jump) on the sofa a minute ago.
9. The boy ( to take) his piggy bank to tht bank last week.
10. I ( to do ) my homework.
11. She ( to be) at the cinema last Saturday.
12. My parents ( to be) at home last Sunday.
13. My cousin ( to wait) for te bus last Thursday.
14. The girl ( to borrow) this book from the library last month.
15. We ( to buy ) popcorn at the cinema yesterday.
16. Sam ( to see) nice clowns at the circus last year.
17. He ( to watch ) TV in te living-room last Wednesday.
18. My brother ( to visit) a zoo last spring.
19. The woman ( to be ) at hospital last winter.
20. You ( to be) in Kyiv last month.
21. I ( to want ) to buy a new bag last week.
22. My husband ( to cook ) dinner last night.
23. The girl ( to be ) hungry yesterday.
24. We ( to ski ) last winter.
25. They ( to skate) last week.

British English - American English

Дулєбов Ілля, 9-А

British English - American English

Булка Олександра, 9-А