March,18 th Classwork
New vocabulary words
English
Palace
Қазақша
Сарай
На русском
Duke
Герцог
Queen
Дворец
Патшайым
Герцог
King
Королева
Royal
Патша, хан
Патшалық
Король
Residence
Королевский
Monarchy
Резиденция
Резиденция
State rooms
Монархия
Монархия
Throne room
Мемлекеттік бөлмелер
Государственные комнаты
Тақ бөлмесі
post office
Пошта бөлімшесі
police station
Комната трона
почтовое отделение
domestic servants
Полиция бөлімшесі
Үй қырметкерлері
полицейское отделение
footmen
домашние служители
cleaners
лакеи
plumbers
уборщики
gardeners
водопроводчики
бақшашылар
guests
садовники
Guard
қонақтар
гвардия
гости
гвардия
Buckingham Palace
The palace was built in 1705 by the Duke of Buckingham. During the 19th century the house was enlarged and became the official royal residence. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to reside in the palace. At the moment British monarchy is led by Queen Elizabeth II. Each time the royal family is in the palace, a flag flies on the roof. Buckingham Palace has nearly 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool, a throne room, a ballroom, a dining-room, picture gallery. It also has its own post office and police station. About 700 people work at the Palace, including domestic servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, plumbers, gardeners, chauffers, electricians, and two people who look after the 300 clocks.
Some of its rooms can be visited in summertime, only when the Queen is not at home. One of the most interesting parts of the palace is the Queen’s Gallery, where works of art of the royal collection can be seen. Royal garden and stables are also curious sights. Every year more than 50 000 invited guests are entertained at garden parties, receptions and banquets. Many tourists come here to see the Queen Victoria Memorial which is set right in front of the Buckingham Palace. Every day at 11 am Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place. It is the time when colorfully dressed New Guard parades along the building and replace the existing Old Guard. The ceremony is accompanied by music and attracts a lot of viewers.
Questons
- When was built Buckingham Palace?
- Who was built this Palace?
- Who was the first monarch to reside in the palace?
- Who lives in Buckingham Palace at this moment?
- How many rooms has Buckingham Palace?
- What kind of rooms do you know in Buckingham Palace?
- How many people work at the Palace?
- When can be visited some of rooms in Palace?
- When Changing of the Guard ceremony?
Read the sentences and fill in the gaps.
1.The queen Elizabeth II ______(to be ) be 89 in next month
2. Buckingham Palace ____ (to be) built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham.
3. In 1762 the English King George III ____(buy) this palace.. He _______(restor) this building.
4. I ________(to be) travel to Britain in next summer.
5. Queen Victoria _______ (live) there for 64 years.
6. The present fa ç ade _______(to be) __________ (plann) by Sir Aston Webb in 1913.
7. Omar _______(to be) in England now.
8. In 1993 the palace ______(to be) __________(open) for the tourists for the first time
9. Buckingham Palace (to be ) the official residence of the Queen.
10. In 1994 British people _______(go).to the Palace for the first time.
11. You _________ (to be) going to london to see Buckingham Palace.
12. London _________ (to be) the capital of Great Britain
13. Buckingham Palace ________(to be) the home for the Queen.
Лондон - Букингемский дворец
Royal home
Известный всему миру Букингемский дворец является официальной лондонской резиденцией английской королевы — Ее величества Елизаветы II.
- London is one of the few places in the world where you can visit a real royal place. Buckingham Palace is where Queen Elizabeth II lives much of her time.
Букингемский дворец – официальная лондонская резиденция британских монархов, расположенная в Вестминстере. Во дворце проводятся пышные государственные торжества и принимаются королевские гости; к тому же здание – один из основных туристических центров страны. Букингемский дворец – символ единства нации в трагические периоды страны и в дни радости.
- When the Queen is in the residence, you can see the Royal Standard flag above the palace. When she is away, the Union Jack flies instead.
- Buckingham Palace was originally a grand house built by the Dukes of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began transforming it into a palace in 1826
Первоначально Букингемский дворец построили в качестве дома. Здание, которое теперь составляет основу дворца, было построено для герцога Букингемского, известного в Англии поэта и государственного деятеля, а в 1703 году приобретено Георгом III в 1761-м
в качестве частного места жительства для королевы Шарлотты, ставший известным как "королевский дом".
- Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live at Buckingham Palace. She came to the throne in 1837 at the age of eighteen .
Последние крупные изменения были сделаны в конце XIX - начале XX века, в том числе перестройка фасада здания. Ещё одно изменение произошло при бомбардировке Лондона во время Второй Мировой войны – была разрушена церковь при дворце.
- When the Queen is on holiday in summer, the Palace opens to the public. You can visit it and see a lot of interesting things.
Inside Buckingham Palace
The Palace has 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station.
About 700 people work at the Palace, including domestic servants, chefs, footmen, cleaners, plumbers, gardeners, chauffers, electricians, and two people who look after the 300 clocks.
Парадная лестница дворца
- Some of the rooms are named and decorated for special visitors.
В 19 веке дворец часто был местом музыкальных развлечений. Там трижды играл свои произведения Феликс Мендельсон, неоднократно выступал со своим оркестром Иоганн Штраус.
При Виктории в дополнение к обычным церемониальным мероприятиям часто устраивались дорогие костюмированные балы.
Жемчужина Букингемского дворца – Парадные апартаменты, открытые для посетителей, предназначены для официальных церемоний, банкетов и приемов.
Парадные комнаты расположены анфиладами, центральной из которых является Зеленая гостиная.
После Зеленой гостиной следует Тронный зал
- The royal wedding party pose for a photographer in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.
Картинная галерея
- The balcony of Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous balconies in the world. The members of the Royal Family appear on the balcony on special occasions to great the people.
- The Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. It was created by sculptor Sir Thomas Brock in 1911.
Мемориал королевы Виктории
- There is a beautiful park-like garden around the palace. It is home to 30 different kinds of birds and more than 350 different wild flowers .
- The most famous of the royal coaches is the Gold State Coach, which is used only on very special occasions, such as a coronation .
- There are always crowds of people waiting patiently outside Buckingham Palace. They come to see the ceremony of Changing the Guard.
- Being a Queen’s guard is not an easy job. You can’t scratch your nose, you can’t cough or sneeze.
Дворец охраняет Придворный дивизион, состоящий из полка гвардейской пехоты и Королевского конно-гвардейского полка. Каждый день в 11:30 с апреля по август (в остальные месяцы – через день) караул Букингемского дворца проходит церемонию смены.
- This ceremony hasn’t changed since 1660, believe it or not!
