Project Fair
British customs and
traditions
Позакласний захід для учнів 10-11класів
Вчителі: Чернобривець Л.М.
Нагорна Н.А.
Цілі:
навчальні:
- розвиток мовленнєвих навичок та вмінь;
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удосконалення
артикуляційних навичок;
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розвиток
уміння вести діалоги;
освітні:
-
прилучення
учнів до культури країни, мова якої
вивчається;
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розширення
філологічного кругозору;
розвиваючі:
-
розвивати
мовленнєву реакцію учнів;
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розвивати
естетичне сприймання дійсності;
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розвивати
культуру спілкування;
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розвивати
творчість учнів;
виховні:
-
прищеплювати
любов до мови, яка вивчається, та
зацікавленість в її вивченні;
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виховувати
взаємоповагу та бажання взаємодопомоги;
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виховувати
самостійність.
(The sound of fanfare)
Compere I: Good morning, dear teachers and guests! Hello, dear
friends!
Compere II: We welcome you to our show “Project Funfair’’.
Compere I: It is fully devoted to British customs and
traditions.
Compere II: Can you explain why this theme has been chosen?
Compere I: Well, it’s obvious. A good start to gaining some
understanding of the lives of people is to look at their customs and
traditions. These illustrate not only what is important to the people living
there, but also how they relax and have fun.
Compere II: We all know that Britain is full of culture and
traditions which have been around for hundreds of years. British customs and
traditions are famous all over the world. When people think of Britain, they
often think of people drinking tea, talking about the weather and wearing
bowler hats, but there is more to Britain than just those things.
Compere I: So, what shall we start with, then?
Compere II: Try to guess. What do such colours as red, white and
blue remind you of?
Compere I: Aren’t they the colours of the British flag?
Compere II: You are right, but not only this. Let us learn about
their meaning in the UK symbols.
Project “Colour
Symbolism in the British and the Ukrainian Cultures”
Student: Colours have always been important and used in both
household traditions and culture. Many colours are of great information
significance. The aim of my work is to analyze the meaning of colours in the
British and Ukrainian cultures and history and to make a conclusion about the
prevalence of different colours in Britain and Ukraine.
I’d
like to start with red colour in British
culture:
1.
The national emblem of England is red or scarlet rose.
2.
The red flag in the British Navy exists from the 17th century and symbolizes
the "call to battle“.
3.
Buses and telephone booths in England are red.
4.
British soldiers wear red uniforms.
5.
In England there is a celebration called "Red Friday" in honor of the
victory of the miners over the businessmen.
Red colour in Ukrainian culture is believed to be a symbol of beauty, health, joy,
prosperity, love.
In
Ukrainian embroidery it symbolizes the inseparable blood relationship, love, and
family.
One more colour I’ve researched about is green.
Green colour in British culture is one of the most symbolic colours.
1.
There is a belief in England that if there is some greenery on the stage it
will fail the performance.
2.
According to the English beliefs, if the bride wears at least one green object,
this will bring bad luck.
3.
Green was used on the flags of several revolutionary groups in Ireland.
4.
The festival in honor of St. Patrick's Day, which is turned into the
personification of the whole Ireland, is green.
Green colour in Ukrainian culture:
1.
Green is a symbol of the awakening of nature, eternal youth.
2.
A green embroidery is used mainly in Ukrainian weaving and it is quite common
in the shoulder and waist clothes.
Another colour I want to tell you about is white.
White colour in British culture:
1.
White is traditionally perceived as a color of purity, innocence.
2.
White is the color of generosity, nobility, greatness, a sign of higher status
in society.
3.
White dress is usually for young girls, because it is a symbol of innocence. It
is a wedding dress.
4.
White tablecloth is a sign, a solemn and a ceremonial occasion. However, in the
culture of modern England, a white tablecloth is almost out of use.
5.
White dove is a symbol of peace.
White colour in Ukrainian culture:
1.
White color symbolizes innocence, purity and virginity. That is why only
unmarried girls were able to wear shirts with white embroidery.
2.
The white colour symbolizes Christianity. Birth, baptism, wedding, death are
symbolized with white colour and have the appropriate finery. The clerics wear
white robes.
To sum up, red and green are quite widespread in
Britain and Ukrainian cultures. They can be seen in national symbols of these
countries. However, their meanings differ. In the British culture, red
symbolizes blood, fire, anger, war, revolution, strength and courage. In the
Ukrainian culture it means inseparable blood relationship, love and family. In
Ireland, green is the colour of spring and all that is connected with hope and
nature. In England it can be considered as a negative colour that brings bad
luck. In Ukraine, green colour is the symbol of nature awakening, eternal
youth, pleasure and peace. In England and in Ukraine, white colour is the
symbol of innocence and purity. These colours are used in national clothes both
in Britain and Ukraine. In Ukraine, they are used in embroidery and egg
colouring. In Britain they are part of flags, festival costumes and some
tourist’s attractions.
Now we invite you to enjoy a traditional Irish dance.
(A traditional Irish
dance)
Compere I: Every culture across the ages
has been defined by the concept of etiquette. However, it is the British
who have historically been known to place a great deal of importance in good
manners. Whether it be in relation to speech, timeliness, body language
or dining, politeness is the key.
Compere II: British etiquette dictates
the rules of behavior practically in every sphere of life. Manners are
important!
Compere I: An English proverb says: ”When in Rome, do as the
Romans do”. So, if you hope to travel to Britain one day, you are bound to know
the basic dos and don’ts of their etiquette.
Project “Dos
and Don’ts of the British Etiquette”
Student I: It is well-known all over the
world that the English strictly follow the rules of their etiquette.
While
working at our project, we have collected and analyzed hundreds of dos and
don’ts of the English etiquette.
Student II: It would take hours, if we
talked about it in detail. That is why we have chosen only the most important
rules and are now ready to share them with you.
The
English are said to be reserved in manners, dress and speech. They are famous
for their politeness, self-discipline and especially for their sense of humour.
Basic politeness is expected.
The major dos of the English etiquette are:
Do stand in line
In
England they like to form orderly queues and wait patiently for their turn. 'Queue jumping' is frowned upon.
Do take your hat off when you
go indoors
It is
impolite for men to wear hats indoors especially in churches.
Do say "Excuse Me", “Please” and “Thank you”
If
someone is blocking your way and you would like
them to move, say excuse me and they will move out of your way. It is very good
manners to say "please" and
"thank you". It is considered rude if you don't. You will notice in
England that people say 'thank you' a lot.
Do Pay as you Go
Pay
for drinks and meals as you order them in pubs, cafes and
other types of bars.
Do cover your Mouth
When
yawning or coughing always cover your
mouth with your hand.
Do Shake Hands
When
you are first introduced to someone, shake
their right hand with your own right hand.
Do Smile
A
smiling face is a welcoming face.
Do open doors for other people
Men
and women both hold open the door for each other. It depends on who goes
through the door first.
Now let us take a look at the major don’t of the
English etiquette
Do not greet people with a
kiss
The English only kiss people who are close friends and relatives.
The English only kiss people who are close friends and relatives.
Avoid talking loudly in public
It
is impolite to stare at
anyone in public.
Privacy is highly regarded
Privacy is highly regarded
Do not ask a lady her age
It is considered impolite to ask a lady her age
It is considered impolite to ask a lady her age
Avoid doing gestures such as backslapping and hugging
This is only done among close friends.
This is only done among close friends.
Do not spit
Spitting in the street is considered to be very bad mannered.
Spitting in the street is considered to be very bad mannered.
Do not ask personal or intimate questions
The English like their privacy. Please do not ask questions such as "How much money do you earn?" "How much do you weigh?" or "Why aren't you married?".
The English like their privacy. Please do not ask questions such as "How much money do you earn?" "How much do you weigh?" or "Why aren't you married?".
Student
II: Women in Britain are entitled to equal respect and status as men (and
indeed vice versa) in all areas of life and tend to have more independence and
responsibility than in some other cultures. Women are usually independent and
accustomed to entering public places unaccompanied. It is usual for women to go
out and about on their own as well as with friends. Men and women mix freely.
The famous British singer Adele
is considered to be a perfect example of politeness and mannerism. Now we will
enjoy one of her most wonderful songs.
(Song “Set Fire to the
Rain”)
Compere II: Do you know that we can
classify British traditions into several groups: family traditions, state
traditions and traditional holidays, festivals and ceremonies?
Compere I: Really? What group do the
wedding traditions belong to?
Compere II: They are family traditions,
of course. And you can learn about them just now. Let us watch and listen.
Compere I: You are full of surprises!
Project “British
and Ukrainian Wedding Customs”
Student: Today I’m going to present my research concerning British and Ukrainian
wedding customs. My aim is to show the differences and similarities of the
national weddings in Ukraine and Great Britain.
I’d like to start with the wedding ceremonies as they are rather different but have a lot of
similarities.
Before the British wedding ceremony, the usher has to
present the guests with a flower, correct books and the order of the service.
He also has to ensure that the guests sit in the correct places. The seating
arrangement depends on the guest’s relationship with a bride or a groom. The
first seats are reserved for the bridal party, and the front row is reserved
for close friends and family members. The bride with her entourage arrives in a
sophisticated horse drawn carriages or cars. The bride walks down the aisle,
escorted by her father. This is usually accompanied with the wedding march.
This marks the beginning of the ceremony. The priest, vicar or registrar then
makes the bride and groom take vows for marriage. After the vows the ring
exchanging ceremony begins. The wedding ring is put on the third finger of the
left hand, which is also called the ring finger. After the registrations, the
guests throw confetti, flower petals, birdseed and rice at the newly married
couple for a prosperous marriage.
The first part of the Ukrainian wedding begins at the
bride’s home, where the closest relatives and guests gather, waiting for the
traditional wedding activities. The most important wedding customs and rituals
that have been honored by our ancestors are still in use. Some customs, such as
"matchmaking" and "buying out the bride" are heavily
modified .Other wedding rituals, such as the "betrothal" are
performed strictly because of the religious connection. During the
"betrothal", the priest gives the couple two burning candles, as a
symbol of joy and warmth. He then puts the rings on. Later the bride and groom
follow to RAGS (city hall) to register their marriage legally.
Traditions
Wedding
traditions of Ukraine differ from the British ones.
In
the UK the 29th of February (in a leap year) is said to be the one day when a
woman can propose to her partner.
Most
wedding vows are taken from traditional religious ceremonies, but nowadays in
the UK many couples choose touching love poems or lyrics from a love song .The
other tradition is when the bride stands with her back to all the guests and
throws her bouquet over her head to them; whoever catches the bouquet is the
next person to get married.
Ukrainian
wedding traditions are even more interesting. In some regions of Ukraine there
is a tradition, where the groom should bring the bride her wedding shoes, often
filled with treats or candies. The bride and groom stand in the room together
and ask for the blessing from both parents. The bride and groom then kiss the
icons and hold them in their hands. Parents and godparents of the bride and
groom bless them with wedding bread (korowai) and icons.
According
to my research Ukrainian and English couples have got quite similar wedding receptions.
A
wedding is usually followed by the reception, which could be on the same day or
the next day in Britain and usually lasts for 2 or 3 days in Ukraine.
A
number of speeches and toasts are raised in honor of the couple. More often
than not, the couple selects their favorite music to dance. A dance between the
bride and her father is also customary in both countries. The groom often cuts
in halfway between the dance, which symbolizes the bride has now left the
father and will join the husband.
After wedding
Usually
both Ukrainian and British weddings are finished with special wedding night.
It`s common for the couple to go away on holiday together. This is called the
honeymoon. On arriving back home, it is traditional for the husband to carry
his wife into their new home in the UK. This is called carrying the bride over
the threshold.
Conclusion
All
in all, I may say that both British and Ukrainian weddings have much more
common, than different. For sure some differences in the weddings ceremonies
make the national wedding special, full of mentality, showing best sides of
traditions of Ukraine and Great Britain.
Wish
you to become guests in both of them!
(A Role-play “Getting
Ready for a Wedding Ceremony”)
(Marilyn and Ellen are
helping Susan get dressed. Susan is wearing a wedding gown.)
Marilyn: (to Susan) And now for something old, something new, something
borrowed, something blue.
Susan: OK. Let’s see. Something borrowed. That’s this dress.
Borrowed from Marilyn.
Ellen: Something blue. My wristband. I wore it when I married
your father. (She puts it on Susan’s left
wrist.)
Susan: Oh, mother. I forgot you still had it. It’s just so
lovely.
Ellen: I bought it in an antique shop when I was about
eighteen years old. I saved it for my wedding day.
Susan: And you saved it for me, didn’t you, Mother?
Ellen: Yes, honey, I did.
Marilyn: Are we ever going to finish? (They all laugh and cry)
Ellen: All right. OK. Something borrowed.
Marilyn: The wedding dress. And something blue.
Susan: The wristband. Something old?
Ellen: Something old. Right. What’s old?
Susan: Of course! Something old. I had planned to wear them.
(She gets something from the dresser)
Ellen: Grandma’s pearls! Oh, Grandpa will be so pleased that
you’re wearing them. I’m sure he misses Grandma on a day like this.
Susan: Help me with them, Marilyn. (Marilyn puts the pearls around Susan’s neck.) I’ve never worn them
before. I’ve been saving them for today.
Ellen: Saving them for today? Oh, you are a real Stewart!
Marilyn: (She finishes helping Susan with the
pearls) Oh, there you go.
Lovely!
Ellen: Lovely!
Susan: (She looks in the mirror.) Lovely! Something old.
Marilyn: Something old, something blue, something borrowed,
and now for something new. (She picks up
the veil)
Susan: The
veil. Oh, it’s so beautiful, Marilyn!
Ellen: You really are a fabulous
designer, Marilyn.
Marilyn: (She puts the veil on Susan’s head) Does
it look just right on Susan?
Ellen: Perfect!
Marilyn: And
when you both say, “I do”, Harry will lift this veil over your head and kiss
the bride.
Ellen: Oh,
I’m so excited!
Susan: When
you said, ‘I do’, Marilyn, it suddenly became real.
Marilyn: That’s
all right, Susan. You’ve got the wedding day jitters! In less than two hours,
you will be Mrs Harry Bennett.
Ellen: Oh,
that reminds me. If we don’t get dressed, we won’t be there to see Susan become
Mrs Harry Bennett.
Susan: Before
you leave – do I look all right?
Ellen: You
never looked better!
Susan: Mom! (She hugs Ellen)
Marilyn: She’s
right! (She hugs Susan)
Susan: What
am I supposed to do?
Marilyn: (She and Ellen are about to leave.) Take off the veil, kick off your shoes, and sit down.
Ellen: We’ll
come upstairs and get you in a little while.
Marilyn: Richard’s
going to take some wedding pictures before the ceremony. So just relax.
Susan: Are
you kidding? Relax?
(Ellen and Marilyn leave)
Susan: (She hums the wedding march.) Susan Stewart … you are about to become Susan Bennett
- Mrs Harry Bennett.
Compere I: Family life is an extremely
important issue in every culture, isn’t it?
Compere II: I guess, it is.
Compere I: What is family life like in
Britain?
Compere II: The values and norms of the
British family are changing. In the past, people got married and stayed
married. Divorce was very difficult, expensive and took a long time. Today,
people’s views on marriage are different. If you are really interested, let’s
watch one more project of our fair.
Compere I: With great pleasure!
Project “British
Family Traditions”
Student I: Good morning/afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My
name’s Polina Pogribna and I’m Vladislava Ksheshevska. We’re Year 10 students
here at Kirovograd Collegium. Today we’d like to tell you about family
traditions of the British.
Student II: I’d like to start with an ancient tradition to give a
newborn few personal names. Nowadays there are usually two: the first and the
middle. Sometimes, as a middle name stands a geographical name or common noun.
This tradition is now extended to all English-speaking countries. The middle
name is rarely used in everyday life. It is only known by members of a family.
It is said that the custom of giving a man two names was associated with a
large number of similar names, but with the help of the middle name, it was
easy to distinguish one child from another. The middle name often goes from
some of the older members of the family, or is chosen from one of the king's
name, for example, Margaret and Charles.
Student I: Everyone says that English people keep to their
traditions even in meals. Porridge is the dish Englishmen are very fond of.
Many of them eat porridge with milk and sugar for breakfast. As for the Scots,
for example, they never put sugar in their porridge, they always put salt in
it.
By the way, breakfast time in England is between seven and nine. Then, between 12 and 2 there comes lunch time. In some English houses lunch is the biggest meal of the day — they have meat or fish, vegetables, fruit or pudding.
In the afternoon, at tea-time the English like to have a cup of tea with milk.
Some Englishmen have their dinner late in the evening.
The English are tea-drinkers. They have it many times a day. Some Englishmen have tea for breakfast, tea at lunch time, tea after dinner, tea at tea-time and tea with supper. Some English families have “high tea” and no supper. For high tea they may have cold meat, bread and butter, cakes, and, of course, a lot of tea. The Englishmen always drink tea out of cups, never out of glasses.
By the way, breakfast time in England is between seven and nine. Then, between 12 and 2 there comes lunch time. In some English houses lunch is the biggest meal of the day — they have meat or fish, vegetables, fruit or pudding.
In the afternoon, at tea-time the English like to have a cup of tea with milk.
Some Englishmen have their dinner late in the evening.
The English are tea-drinkers. They have it many times a day. Some Englishmen have tea for breakfast, tea at lunch time, tea after dinner, tea at tea-time and tea with supper. Some English families have “high tea” and no supper. For high tea they may have cold meat, bread and butter, cakes, and, of course, a lot of tea. The Englishmen always drink tea out of cups, never out of glasses.
Student II: English people are the
nation of couch potatoes. They say: "My home - my castle" and do not
like the neighbours to interfere in their lives. The British prefer small
houses designed for one family. A fireplace is the heart of the English home.
While people of other countries go to cafes or cocktail bars in the evenings,
the British prefer to gather in the living room and sit by the fire, discussing
the events of the day. In many homes today, you can find fireplaces, sometimes
with columns at the sides and the top shelf, where there are clocks, mirror or
family photos. Also, British people are fond of animals, that's why there is an
animal in every British house. In the entire population accounts for about five
million dogs, about the same number of cats, three million of parrots and other
birds and aquarium fish - as well as millions of exotic animals, such as
reptiles.
Student I: Another curious tradition reminds us of our country.
Fun and jokes are very common on April Fool’s Day. All family members are
usually making fun of each other on this day. In Scotland an old name for April
Fool is April-cuckoo. For some reason the cuckoo is a symbol of daftness. The
return of the cuckoo and the arrival of spring are connected with all this
fooling.
As the rest of the
world the British love to dance. Morris dancing is their national tradition.
However, for now perhaps we have to accept that British contemporary dance is
more likely to produce elite dancers than the one which is called
“traditional”.
(A modern dance)
Compere II: Are you fond of holidays?
Compere I: Who is not? It goes without
saying that all people enjoy celebrating and having fun!
Compere II: Yes, and the British people
are not an exception.
Compere I: I’ve heard that in Great
Britain there are public holidays that are called “bank holidays”. What does
this term mean?
Compere II: The term “bank holiday” dates
back to the nineteenth century. At that time all the banks were closed on these
holidays. Now many other firms and offices are closed too.
Compere I: Let me suppose that the most
popular bank holiday is Christmas Day.
Compere II: You’ve got it!
Project “Christmas
Traditions”
Letters and Stockings
It is very common for school age children to write
letters to Santa Claus. But, the Brits take it a step further and burn the
letters in the fireplace so the ashes fly up the chimney and Father Christmas
can read the smoke. If, like many, you don’t have a fireplace/chimney … surely
you can find alternative means. Just be safe!
Rather than hanging stockings above the
fireplace, British children hang them at the end of their bed hoping they will
be filled by Christmas morning. That would be a nice surprise to wake up to. At
the same time it might be difficult for “Santa” to fill without waking the wee
ones.
Crown
Everyone is a king on Christmas! The paper crowns are
made of tissue paper and unfold into an actual crown. The paper hat was
added to the crackers in the early 1900s and the tradition has carried on.
Mid-Day Dinner
Christmas dinner is similar to that of the U.S. with a
roast turkey, goose or chicken and trimmings. But, there are some specialty items
that aren’t as common such as parsnips which are a root vegetable
similar to a carrot. It’s a familiar taste but it’s fun to incorporate a new
veggie to the table. Brits love their pudding but Yorkshire Pudding
isn’t pudding-pudding like you would think. It’s more like a flakey,
deflated biscuit with the center just waiting to hold your
gravy.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day follows Christmas day and is a
nationally recognized holiday in the UK, also called a bank holiday. It was
originally the day for servants and tradesman to receive presents from their
employers but it’s now basically a big shopping day for Brits. It’s similar to
Black Friday in the U.S. Your boss may wonder why you didn’t go into the office
as it’s not an official holiday in the U.S. Maybe celebrate this one after work
and get your shop on?
Next Year
Brits say you need to take your tree and decorations
down within 12 days of Christmas or you’ll have bad luck for the next
year. Don’t be that house on the street with blinking lights that go on through
Valentine’s Day! Get that stuff down and get on with the New Year!
(Song “Last Christmas”)
Compere I: It was sensational, wasn’t
it? Are there any other festivals reflecting interesting traditions and
customs?
Compere II: Lots of them! There are many
celebrations in May, especially in the countryside.
Compere I: Are any of them well worth
paying attention to?
Compere II: Actually, all of them. But it
will take us days to get to know all British celebrations.
Compere I: What shall we choose then?
Compere II: I would definitely choose May
Day with its Morris dancing, crowning of a May Queen and dancing around a
Maypole.
Compere I: Why are we wasting time, then?
Let us invite the next participant of our Project Fair!
Project “May
Day Celebration”
Student
I: The first day of the month of May is known as May Day. It is the
time of year when warmer weather begins and flowers and trees start to blossom.
It is said to be a time of love and romance. It is when people celebrate the
coming of spring with lots of different customs that are expressions of joy and
hope after a long winter.
Student
ІI: May Day is a public holiday. It
is an ancient spring festival that
is still traditional in many
cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the celebrations that
the day includes.
Student
I: May Day is celebrated in such countries as France, Germany, Italy,
Greece, Spain, Poland, the USA, Canada and many more.
Student
ІI: While doing our
research work we’ve realized that the brightest May Day celebrations take place
in Britain. Now, we will tell you about them.
Student
I: Traditional
English May Day celebrations include Morris dancing,
crowning a May Queen and dancing around a Maypole.
A traditional dance seen throughout the month of May is Morris Dancing.
It is a traditional English form of folkdancing,
performed by groups of men or women.
Morris Dancing has been danced for hundreds of years, and passed down
through the generations in the villages of rural England.
Student ІI: The dancing is very lively and
accompanied by an accordion player, a melodeon or fiddle player or a noisy band with a drum
There are usually six or eight dancers arranged in two lines or in a circle
facing each other. The dancers may carry white handkerchiefs that they shake,
or short sticks that they bang against each other as they dance. Some dancers
have bell-pads tied at their knees, which make a loud and cheerful rhythm as they dance.
Student
I: The rest of the day is given over to various
festivities. There is dancing on the village green, archery contest and exhibitions of strength. The highlight of the
day is the crowning of the May
Queen, the human replica of Flora. By tradition she takes no part in the
games or dancing, but sits like a queen in a flower-decked chair to watch her
'subjects'.
Student ІI: A traditional May Day dance is Maypole
Dancing.
On May
Day, people used to cut down young trees and stick them in the ground in the
village to mark the arrival of summer.
People
danced around the tree poles in celebration of the end of winter and the start of the fine weather that would allow planting to
begin.
The
end results would be either a beautiful plaited pattern of ribbons round the pole or a tangled cat's cradle, depending on how much
rehearsing had been done.
Student I: Maypoles are still a part of
some village life and on May Day the
villagers dance around it.
Student ІI: Now we are going to watch and
enjoy traditional Morris Dancing.
(Morris Dancing)
Compere II: It’s amazing! But I think we
have utterly forgotten about the most famous and well-known English tradition.
What comes on your mind when you think of England?
Compere I: I at once start to feel like
having a cup of tea with a marmalade toast.
Compere II: You can’t be more right! The British is a nation of
tea-drinkers. Afternoon tea has been always thought to be a very important
tradition in the UK.
Project “Tea Drinking Traditions”
The basis of my work is the hypothesis that there are old traditions of tea
drinking in Britain and these traditions have really passed through the ages. My
aim was to analyze English tea
traditions and their history.
History
of Tea in England
Many stories end with a marriage, but the story about
tea is different. It starts with the marriage… In 1662, Prince Charles II
married the Portuguese Princess, Catherine of Braganza. The princess was very
fond of tea and accustomed her royal spouse to this new drink. I must say that
tea was familiar to the English before this marriage. Garway's Coffee House,
for example, traded in tea in London since 1657. However, tea was mostly known
as a medicinal drink, and was much less popular than coffee.
After Charles II became the king, tea became the Drink
of the Queen. This fact secured the success of tea first among aristocracy, and
then among other English citizens. This popularity was formed slowly but
forever.
By 1700, tea was on sale by more than 500 coffee
houses in London. Tea drinking became even more popular when Queen Anne chose
tea over ale as her regular breakfast drink.
One more interesting fact is that according to the
legend, one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, Anna Maria Stanhope, the
Duchess of Bedford, is known as the creator of afternoon teatime. That is
because the Duchess suffered from "a sinking feeling" at about four o'clock
in the afternoon.
At first she asked her servants to give her a pot of
tea and a few breadstuffs. After a while she started to invite her friends to
join her for an additional afternoon meal at five o'clock in her rooms at
Belvoir Castle. The menu centered around small cakes, bread and butter
sandwiches, some sweets, and, of course, tea. That summer practice became so
popular; the Duchess continued it when she returned to London, sending cards to
her friends asking them to join her for "tea and a walk in the fields."
The practice of inviting friends for tea in the afternoon was quickly picked
up.
Traditions of tea drinking in
England
The British drink tea 6 times a day.
"Early morning cup" - An early cup of tea
before washing and dressing. Because of the wet climate, England is famous for
its morning fog. The British wake up early. They need a cup of strong tea to
wake up.
For breakfast English people have another cup of tea.
Lunch. This tradition appeared during the reign of
Queen Victoria as a small meal with a cup of tea.
5 o’clock tea. Traditional snacks for tea are warmed
sandwiches and toasts.
Tea at 7-8p.m. is called High Tea
The last cup of
tea is before sleeping.
And of course they can have some tea breaks during the
day.
The
Traditional Way of Making English Tea
1. Boil some fresh water into the teapot.
2. Put some hot water into the teapot to make it warm.
3. Pour the water away.
4. Put one tea spoon of tea-leaves per person, and one
extra tea-spoon into the pot.
5. Pour boiling water into the tea.
6. Leave for a few minutes.
7. Serve.
The Do’s And Don’ts of 5
o’clock Tea:
+ Try a little of each food served at the tea.
+ Spread a scone with cream first, then jam.
+ Wait until you have swallowed your food before you
take a sip of tea.
+ Look into your teacup when sipping. It’s polite!
+ Place your napkin on the chair if you must leave the
table during the event. If you must leave for some important reason, simply say
"Excuse me."
– Avoid talking with your mouth full.
– Don’t place phones on the table.
–Don’t use milk and lemon together.
– Don’t place lemon in the cup before tea. The tea is
always poured first.
– Don’t leave your spoon in the cup. Place it on your
saucer instead.
– Don’t
remove food from your teeth.
– Don’t move your plate to the edge of the table when
you’re done eating.
– Don’t talk about personal food likes or dislikes
during the tea.
– Don’t place your napkin on the table until you are
ready to leave the table.
– Don’t smoke, the smoke will be absorbed into the tea
and ruin the taste.
Summary
Britain should thank their women for their status of famous
tea lovers. The first was Catherine of Braganza. She made tea to be the Drink
of the Queen. Queen Anne chose tea over ale as her regular breakfast
drink. And at last Anna Maria Stanhope, the Duchess of Bedford, is known
as the creator of afternoon teatime.
(A dance to the song “Tea for
Two” )
Compere
II:
As you can see, Britain is full of customs and traditions. A lot of them have
very long histories. Some are funny and some are strange. But they are all very
interesting.
Compere
I:
They are all part of the British way of life. We sincerely hope that you liked
our project presentations about British customs. Celebrate your life!
(The
final song “Celebrate your life”)
Ireland
Let the Music Play…
British music of the 20th
century
Позакласний
захід для 7-го класу
Вчитель: Нагорна Н.А.
Цілі:
навчальні:
- розвиток мовленнєвих навичок та вмінь;
-
удосконалення артикуляційних навичок;
-
розвиток уміння вести діалоги;
освітні:
-
прилучення учнів до культури країни, мова
якої
вивчається;
-
розширення філологічного кругозору;
розвиваючі:
-
розвивати мовленнєву реакцію учнів;
-
розвивати естетичне сприймання дійсності;
-
розвивати культуру спілкування;
-
розвивати творчість учнів;
виховні:
-
прищеплювати любов до мови, яка
вивчається, та
зацікавленість в
її вивченні;
-
виховувати взаємоповагу та бажання
взаємодопомоги;
-
виховувати самостійність.
(A student is reciting a poem on the musical background)
Student:
Musings on Music
What did people do before the advent of music?
How did they stay calm throughout a long,
nerve-wracking day?
How did they relax after a long, hard day at work?
What did they sing to – and what did they dance to –
when at play?
Music is a common language spoken round the world;
Music builds a bridge between all peoples and all
lands;
Music is the link which holds us close together;
Music is the bond of love in which we all clasp hands.
What did people do before the advent of music?
Compere
1: Good morning, dear
students and teachers! We are happy to see you here.
Compere
2: Can you think of a day without music? We can hear
music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the
shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They
listen to music, they dance to music, they learn to play musical instruments.
Compere
1: Music plays a very important role in people’s
lives. It shows our moods and emotions. Listening to music is the perfect way
to spend free time. You cannot find a person who doesn’t like music and who
never sings or dances.
Compere
2: Famous people of all the times
loved music. This is what they said about it.
(A PowerPoint presentation with the quotations. Two
students are saying the quotes)
Quotations:
If a
thing isn’t worth saying, you sing it.
Pierre Beaumarchais
My
personal hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence.
Edith Sitwell
I think
I should have no other moral wants, if I could always have plenty of music.
Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.
George Eliot
Music is
well said to be the speech of angels.
Thomas Carlyle
Music is
the universal language of mankind.
Henry Longfellow
Music is the only language in which you cannot say a
mean or sarcastic thing.
Lord Erskine
Life
without music would be a mistake.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Music
is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.
Martin Luther
(The sound of fanfare)
Compere
1: Dear friends! We
welcome you to our musical show “Let the Music Play…”
Compere 2: Today we are going to tell
you about modern British music.
Compere 1: Its history starts as early
as 1930s. Young people listened to
ragtime and jazz. Such dances as swing and jive became popular in Britain. They
came from America. We invite you to watch a jive dance by Ilona and Ilya.
(A jive dance)
Compere 2: 1940s - The Second World War brought fast dance
music - boogie-woogie. Dances were
held in church halls, village halls, clubs, Air Force bases - everywhere!
Compere 1: The song “Boogie-Woogie Bugel Boy” was
everybody’s favourite one. Now you can listen and enjoy it, too.
(The song “Boogie-Woogie Bugel Boy” )
Compere
1:
1950s - Rock and Roll became very popular. It
came from America and a lot of young people soon became interested in it.
Compere
2: Now
you have an excellent opportunity to enjoy or even to join this fast and jolly
dance.
(A rock-n-roll dance)
Compere
2: 1960's - The Beatles began their career. They
became famous almost overnight. Their songs were on top the charts. Young
people were crazy about their music.
Compere
1: I’m
not an exception. I’m crazy about their songs, too. I hope you will like their
song “Yellow Submarine” as well as
it is one of their best and most famous songs.
(The song “Yellow Submarine”)
Compere 1: The first big new sound of
the 1970s was “Glam Rock”, the main
figure of this was of course Elton John.
Compere 2: I suggest we should listen
to some facts about his career.
(A PowerPoint presentation. Two students are telling
the audience about Elton John’s career)
Student 1: Sir Elton John
is one of the most successful artists of all time. He has achieved 37 gold and
27 multi-platinum albums, has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, and
holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time. Elton has played
more than 3,500 concerts in over 80 countries.
Student 1: Elton was born
on March 25, 1947, in Pinner, England. At the age of three he astonished his
family by sitting at the piano and playing The Skater’s Waltz by ear. At the age of 11 he was
awarded a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music.
Student 1: Elton’s live shows
began in 1962 when he played weekend pub piano at The Northwood Hills hotel and
joined his first band, Bluesology.
Student 2: Elton’s touring
career in Great Britain began in 1970. On August 25 he played his debut concert
in America, in Los Angeles. Elton became famous
overnight.
Student 1: Many of Elton’s
greatest hit singles were released during the 1970s: Crocodile Rock, Goodbye Step Into Christmas, and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest
Word.
Student 2: Elton
established the Elton
John AIDS Foundation, his charity organization. It raised more than $300 million in 55 countries
around the world.
Student 1: In 1998, Elton
received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for “services to music and
charitable services” and became Sir Elton John.
Student 2: This millennium
has seen Elton at the top of his game, continuing to play concerts all over the
world. Elton John continues to create superb music.
Student 1: On March 25,
2007, he celebrated his 60th birthday with the 60th concert at the legendary
Madison Square Garden in New York.
Compere
2: At
that time a lot of British rock bands
started to appear.
Compere
1: That’s
true. The band “Pink Floyd” was one of them. It was admired by millions of
young people worldwide. Their song “Another
Brick in the Wall” is still popular nowadays.
(The song “Another Brick in the Wall”)
Compere
2: The
1980s saw the rise of hip hop and
rap music.
Compere
1:
Do you fancy watching a hip-hop dance.
Then you are welcome.
(A hip-hop dance)
Compere
2: Rock continued to be popular. It
was the time when all young people were great fans of “Led Zeppelin”
Compere
1: Their
composition “Staircase to Heaven”
was a number one hit.
(A guitar composition of the song)
Compere
2: Britpop. This was the general name given in the 1990s to a new wave of successful British bands who made a big
impact in the United States and Europe, as well as in England. The most
successful have been Radiohead, Oasis, and The Spice Girls.
Compere
1: Let
us watch a presentation about “The Spice
Girls”
(A PowerPoint presentation. Two students are telling
the audience about the band)
Student 1: Spice Girls is a
British pop group whose dance songs
dominated the global charts in the late 1990s. The band’s members were Ginger
Spice, Sporty Spice, Posh Spice, Scary Spice, and Baby Spice.
Student 2: The group was
formed when these girls saw an advertisement in a magazine for a girls’ pop
group. The five, who could dance and act, were chosen from the hundreds of
women.
Student 1: The Spice Girls’
first single, “Wannabe,” was released in July 1996. It was at the top of the
British chart for most of the summer. “Wannabe” became a number one in 30
countries, and the music video made the Spice
Girls an international sensation.
Student 2: The single, “Say
You’ll Be There,” was the first song in the debut album, Spice, which sold
more than 20 million copies worldwide.
Student 1: In 1997 the
Spice Girls made their debut in the United States. The Spice Girls’ final album
Forever, was released in 2000. In February 2001 the
band officially broke up.
Student 2: In 2007 the Spice Girls once again took the
stage for a world tour. The group also reunited for a show at the closing ceremony
of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Compere
1: Ask
anyone about the most loved singer in Britain nowadays and everybody will
answer: Adele.
Compere
2: This
charming young soul singer has already received a lot of awards for her
wonderful voice and brilliant songs.
Compere
1: “The Skyfall” is one of her best compositions. We hope you will love it too.
(A final song. At the end all the participants come
onto the stage.)
Rhythms &
Melodies
Позакласний
захід для 9-го класу
Вчитель: Нагорна Н.А.
Цілі:
навчальні:
- розвиток мовленнєвих навичок та вмінь;
-
удосконалення артикуляційних навичок;
-
розвиток уміння вести діалоги;
освітні:
-
прилучення учнів до культури країни, мова
якої
вивчається;
-
розширення філологічного кругозору;
розвиваючі:
-
розвивати мовленнєву реакцію учнів;
-
розвивати естетичне сприймання дійсності;
-
розвивати культуру спілкування;
-
розвивати творчість учнів;
виховні:
-
прищеплювати любов до мови, яка
вивчається, та
зацікавленість в
її вивченні;
-
виховувати взаємоповагу та бажання
взаємодопомоги;
-
виховувати самостійність.
(A student is reciting a poem on the musical background)
Student:
Musings on Music
What did people do before the advent of music?
How did they stay calm throughout a long,
nerve-wracking day?
How did they relax after a long, hard day at work?
What did they sing to – and what did they dance to –
when at play?
Music is a common language spoken round the world;
Music builds a bridge between all peoples and all
lands;
Music is the link which holds us close together;
Music is the bond of love in which we all clasp hands.
What did people do before the advent of music?
Compere
1: Good morning, dear
students and teachers! We are happy to see you here.
Compere
2: Can you think of a day without music? We can hear
music everywhere: in the streets and at home, over the radio and on TV, in the
shops and in the parks. People all over the world are fond of music. They
listen to music, they dance to music, they learn to play musical instruments.
Compere
1: It goes without saying that music plays a very
important role in people’s lives. It reflects our moods and emotions. Music
appeals to our hearts and transforms our feelings. It conquers our souls and
enriches our minds. Besides, listening to music is the perfect way to spend
free time and not to feel bored. You can hardly find a person who doesn’t like
or need music and who never sings or dances. Music is beauty in sounds; it is
our magic source of inspiration.
Compere
2: Yes, music inspires everyone.
Famous and prominent people of all the times loved music. This is what they
said about it.
Quotations:
Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few
seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the
body.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
If a thing isn’t worth saying, you sing
it.
Pierre Beaumarchais
My
personal hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence.
Edith Sitwell
I think
I should have no other moral wants, if I could always have plenty of music.
Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.
George Eliot
Music is
well said to be the speech of angels.
Thomas Carlyle
Music is
the universal language of mankind.
Henry Longfellow
Music is the only language in which you cannot say a
mean or sarcastic thing.
Lord Erskine
Life
without music would be a mistake.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Music
can be all things to all persons. It is like a great sun which sends out its
rays and inspiration in every direction.
Leopold Stokowski
Music is
one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.
Martin Luther
Compere
1: Don’t you think it’s high time to meet our
teams?
Compere
2: Yes, two teams are going to contest in the musical
ring today. We will see what modern teenagers know about music and how talented
they are. We also have the justest jury in the world. They will watch and
listen carefully and give points to the teams.
Compere
1: Let us start then.
First, the teams will introduce themselves. Their task was to think of the name
and the credo. If they are good at it, they can get 5 points.
Team:
“Funny Notes”
Credo: Little song that we’re singing today
Brightens up the
mood of the day.
Song-video: Muffin Songs: Musical Trip.
Team:
“Music Rainbow”
Credo: Rainbow, Rainbow’s so high.
It’s the music of the sky.
Song-video: The Rainbow Song.
Compere
2: Did you like the teams’ introductions?
Compere
1: Sure, I did. Shall
we see if the jury enjoyed their performance?
Compere
2: Yes, let’s ask them about the marks for this task.
Compere
1: Dear friends, your
marks are high. You did well. Thank you very much.
Compere
2: The second round is the video question. Look at the
screen. You will see some musical instruments there. Your task is to name them
in turn.
Compere
1: You will get two
points for every correct answer. We wish you luck!
Video
Questions (a harp, a
guitar, an electric base, a violin, drums, a banjo, a xylophone, a piano, a
royal piano, a harmonica)
Compere
2: Well done! Honorable jury, what is the total score of
the Funny Notes? And what about the Music Rainbow?
Compere
1: We all know that
there are a great number of music styles and genres in the world. Some of them appeared long ago and some are
modern. For example, folk music appeared long ago, but it is still alive. Folk
songs are very tuneful and pleasant to listen to.
Compere
2: Classical music is often associated with the music of
the past. However, this style also includes music being written now and we may
speak of modern classical music. Do you like classical music?
Compere
1: As for me, I enjoy
listening to it. I find it nice and appealing. Classical music is always a
complex of emotions. It gives me delight, pleasure and a sense of happiness.
Some pieces of classical music are really wonderful. Not long ago I listened to
the First Piano Concerto, composed by Tchaikovsky. The power of his music
captivated me. The impression was overwhelming. What’s your favourite kind of
music?
Compere
2: I don’t mind listening to dance music, especially when
I go to disco clubs. This style of music is very catchy and I like catchy
tunes. Dance music makes me more energetic.
Compere
1: Do you think our
classmates know the kinds of music well?
Compere
2: We will see it now as the next round is the audio
task. The teams will listen to short pieces of music and will name their
styles. If they are right, they will be given two points for every answer.
Audio
Task (country music,
classical music, reggae, pop music, heavy metal, rap, folk music, jazz, blues,
dance music)
Compere
1: Funny Notes have …
points and Music Rainbow have … points. The results are excellent. The
contestants did their best and now can have a rest an listen to a very
nice song performed by …
(Song “Listen to Your Heart”)
Compere
2: It was amazing, wasn’t it? I think that after the
relaxation, it’s high time to wreck your brains a little bit.
Compere
1: The quiz is
called “Are you a musical genius?”. I’m going to read the questions. Listen
carefully and answer them. One point is given for every correct answer.
Music Quiz
1. Who is the composer of the ballet “The Swan Lake”? (P.
Chaikovsky)
2. How many notes are there in a music scale? (8 notes)
3. What composer is a famous King of Waltz? (Shtrauss)
4. What is an odd word in the following list of words:
piano,
violin, accordion, concert piano, clavecin? (Violin)
5. What music masterpiece gives us a possibility to
listen to beautiful music about summer, spring, autumn and winter? (“The
Seasons”)
6. What famous music band was from Liverpool ?
( “The Beatles”)
7. What string instruments do you know? (Violin, guitar,
harp)
8. What wood is the violin made of? (Fir-tree)
9. What great composer wrote music for churches?
(Bach)
10.
How many members are there in a quartet? (4
memebers)
11.
What
kind of music came to us from Jamaica
12.
What
is the Motherland of Country music? (America
13.
What
is the main instrument of Country music? (Banjo)
14.
Where
does Celtic music come from? (Scotland
15.
What
are the songs in Reggae style about? (Problems of people)
16.
How
do we usually call films with a great number of songs? (Musicals)
17.
How
do the Ukrainians call the fifth note of a music scale? (Sol)
18.
What
is the name of the very important national ceremonial song? (Anthem)
19.
Who
is the father of rock-n-roll? (Elvis Presley)
20.
When
did electronic instruments appear? (the 20th century)
21.
What
did Sting do before he became a singer? (a teacher)
22.
What musical
instrument does Elton John play?(a piano)
23.
How
long were the Beatles together? (10 years)
24.
Whose
real name is Faroukh Bulsara? (Freddy Mercury)
Compere 2: You are interested in your scores, aren’t you? Dear
jury, will you tell us the results of the competition.
Compere
1: Recently I’ve
read an article that music has lost its importance nowadays. The author tries
to convince us that some 10 or 20 years ago there were real masters writing
real songs. And the only thing we can get now is synthesizers and dance music.
Compere 2: I don’t share this opinion
because among young people there are many fans who think that pop and rock
music is better today than ever before. There are a lot of music stars in the
world who represent different styles and images. And it is splendid!
Compere 1: Yes, the great popularity of
modern music speaks for itself. It is very important in youth’s culture. Young
people are united by it and communicate through it, express their thoughts,
hopes, dreams, sorrows and joys. Music attracts many young people all over the
world.
Compere
2: Our teams had a hometask. They were to prepare presentations about their
favourite singers and now they are ready to show them to us. The highest mark
is ten.
The teams’ presentstions
Compere
1: You did a great
job. Let us ask the jury what marks you
deserve.
Compere 2: Our congratulations! It was
really interesting to listen about your favourite singers. And now you are
going to be real singers. So, your task is to compose your own rap songs with
the key words given to you and to perform your song in the best possible way.
If you are a success, you will get 5 points. Good luck!
1. o’clock, rock, all right, at night
Hello,
friends! It’s 8 o’clock.
I’m
switching on my player to listen to rock.
My
friends are coming. Everything will be all right.
It is so
funny! It is so funny to dance at night! To dance at night.
2. there, everywhere, leisure, pleasure
We are
standing here.
You are
sitting there.
Listen
to music! It’s playing everywhere!
If you
have time for leisure,
Dance
and sing with pleasure!
Compere 1: We enjoyed your rap songs
very much. You were brilliant.
Compere 2: It was the last contest of
our Musical Ring. Now the jury need some time to count the total scores. But we
won’t get bored as … and … have prepared some interesting and odd facts about
music. Let us listen to them.
Interesting and odd facts about music.
John Lennon wrote Good morning, good morning after
hearing a Corn Flakes commercial.
Duran Duran was named after a mad scientist from the
Jane Fonda movie Barbarella.
Before composing Beethoven dipped his head in cold
water.
Mozart was five years old when he wrote his first
piece.
In the year 1988 tenor Luciano Pavarotti received a
record 165 curtain calls at a Berlin
Make music not war : Monaco
The British anthem was performed the most times in a
single performance. In 1909, while waiting for King Edward VII who was getting
dressed a German band played the anthem 17 times.
The world’s largest disco was held at the Buffalo
Convention Centre, New York
In August 1983, Peter Stewart of Birmingham , UK
Final song.
Music & Me
We’ve been together for such a
long time now
Music, music and me
Don’t care whether all our songs rhyme
Now music, music and me
Only know wherever I go
We’re as close as two friends can be
There have been others
But never two lovers
Like music, music and me
Grab a song and come along
You can sing your melody
In your mind you will find
A world of sweet harmony
Birds of a feather will fly together
Now music, music and me
Music and me
Сценарій позакласного заходу
для учнів 10-11 класів
UKRAINE HAS TALENT
Вчителі: Красова О.Г.
Нагорна Н.А.
Цілі:
навчальні:
- розвиток мовленнєвих навичок та вмінь;
-
удосконалення артикуляційних навичок;
-
розвиток уміння вести діалоги та полілоги;
освітні:
-
прилучення учнів до культури рідної країни та країни,
мова якої вивчається;
-
розширення філологічного кругозору;
розвиваючі:
-
розвивати мовленнєву реакцію учнів;
-
розвивати естетичне сприймання дійсності;
-
розвивати культуру спілкування;
-
розвивати творчість учнів;
виховні:
-
прищеплювати любов до мови, яка вивчається, та
зацікавленість в її вивченні;
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виховувати почуття патріотизму та
гордості за батьківщину;
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виховувати взаємоповагу та бажання взаємодопомоги;
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виховувати самостійність.
Two comperes
appear in the assembly hall
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Compere
I: Sweet Ukraine, I can’t
explain, how very much you mean to me.
Azure
sky, golden grain, you’re everything I dreamed that you would be.
Compere
II: I feel the force
of heaven in the faces of the men,
And the power of the women in the wind,
The promise of tomorrow in the student and the child,
Like the heroes of the past, we’ll rise again!
Compere
I: For I hear the
voice of Lesya, of Shevchenko and Ivan,
I feel the roar of history in the air.
The thrill of independence and the Trident call me
home.
There is nowhere in this world that’s half as fair!
Compere
II: Sweet Ukraine, may
freedom reign,
While the rivers run into the sea.
Through joy and pain, my sweet Ukraine,
You’ll be everything you dreamed you’ll be!
Compere
I: Azure sky, golden
grain.
Ukraine,
you are love to me!
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Compere II: Dear ladies and gentlemen! We are happy to greet you
at our gala-show “Ukraine Has Talent” that will be conducted by a beautiful and
elegant girl Valeria…
Compere I: And a real gentleman who is good at compliments – Vlad.
Compere II: Today the most gifted of the most gifted students will
display their talents to you, dear audience!
Compere I: And just now you will enjoy listening to a romantic
waltz melody and watching a fabulous dance! Greet our brilliant dancer Ruslan
Hitya and his charming partner Alina Ivanets
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Waltz
Compere II: It was amazing,
wasn’t it? I wish I could dance! And what’s your greatest wish?
Compere I: I wish I had wings and could fly. That’s particularly
why I like Lina Kostenko’s poem “Wings” so very much.
Compere II: Oh, Lina Kostenko is one of the brightest
representatives of modern Ukrainian poetry. Her verses are absolutely wonderful
and meaningful. I know that you are keen on reciting poems. What is more you do
it well. Can you recite for our guests?
Compere I: Well, if you ask…
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Poem “Wings” by Lina Kostenko
Compere II: It was very touching, thank you.
Compere I: 1. It’s my pleasure. We all know that Ukraine is rich
in talented singers. Today we are lucky to have a special guest star Karina
Chentsova with her song “Bust the Window”.
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Song “Bust the Window”
Compere II: Wasn’t it majestic?
Compere I: I lack words to express my feelings. But we still
have a lot of brilliant performers in store. Now we invite our audience into
the world of emotional and breathtaking dancing.
Compere II: Enjoy a Rumba
dance and greet Daria Misko and Alex Puzanov!
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Rumba
Compere I: “The poetry of Earth is never dead” once said John
Keats, the famous British author.
Compere II: Britain has
produced a great number of talented poets whose works are well-known all over
the world. Meet Julia Hrinchenko with the poem “Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns.
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Poem “Red Red Rose” by Robert Burns
Compere I: As you see, Ukrainian people strictly follow the
words of Taras Shevchenko who said “ Learn from the foreigners yet do not
reject your own”
Compere II: The students
of the 11th D form are ready to prove it with their dramatizing of
the American song “Red River Valley”
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Dramatizing of the song “Red River Valley”
Compere II: Did you see
that beautiful girl behind the curtains? I couldn’t take my eyes off her.
Compere I: She’s not only
pretty but sings well, too. In a few seconds you’ll see her on our stage. Alina
Borshchenko with the song “Shake it Off” is here!
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Song “Shake It Off”
Compere II: Absolutely magnificent,
wasn’t it? Do we have any other talented performers to bring joy to our
audience?
Compere I: Sure we do. I think it’s high time to invite a
couple of great vibrant dancers Dasha Misko and Maksim Shemet and marvel at
their Tango.
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Tango
Compere II: What does the
future of our country depend on, I wonder. How do you think, Valeria?
Compere I: I think it
depends on young people and children.
Compere II: I completely
agree with you. Let us greet Kate Petrova and Tetiana Khmelenko with their song
“We are the world, we are the children”.
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Song “We Are the World, We Are the Children”
Compere I: What wonderful
and gifted people live in our country.
Compere II: But unfortunately Ukraine is living through a
very difficult period nowadays.
Compere I: You are right. The struggle for peace and
freedom is shown in the next performance.
Compere II: . Meet Vlada
Nosko and Liana Karapetian with their inspiring composition.
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Free callisthenics
Compere I: The girls have
shown to us that we should never give up.
Compere II: We must
firmly believe that in the nearest future our country will overcome everything
and will become a rich and prosperous European country.
Compere I: Let us pray
for Ukraine!
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Song “Prayer” performed by all the participants of the
concert. Two boys raise a little girl dressed in a national costume symbolizing
the rise of Ukraine.
Compere II: Let us all love our country and believe that soon it
will be peaceful, rich and independent! Thank you for your attention!
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