Exercise 4. Read the texts below and find the answers to the questions given above.
The British Parliament and Her Majesty's Government
The Queen
Until the seventeenth century, kings and queens of England had enormous political power. But now the Queen is the only Head of State in a ceremonial sense. She signs new laws and sees the Prime Minister every week, but has no direct political influence.
One of her most important official functions is the State Opening of Parliament. In this traditional ceremony, the Queen rides in a gold coach from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament. There she opens the new session of Parliament each year and reads a speech. But the Queen doesn't write the speech. It's written by the government ministers and only it's read aloud by her.
Parliament
Britain's Parliament is divided into two houses. Both of these are in the Palace of Westminister in London. The House of Commons is for elected members of Parliament. The House of Lords is for non-elected members.
The House of Commons
Every five years in Britain, there is a general election. Voters choose members of Parliament (or MPs as they're known) from local areas. On average, there are between 600-700 MP's in Westminister. The Commons debates new laws. These 'bills', as they're called, don't become laws or 'acts' until the House of Lords and the Queen have accepted them. In theory, the House of Lords can refuse to pass a bill, but in practice this hardly ever happens.
IV.Practise
Exercise 5.Read the diagram and mark the information which is new to you: Talk to your partner then to your class.
Exercise 6.Read the text (exercise 4) again and correct the statements:
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The British Parliament is in 10 Downing Street. - -
The House of Commons makes the laws. --
The People in the House of Commons are
Members of Parliament (MPs).
V.Home task
Exercise 4Retelling the text
VI.Reflection
VII.Marking
VIII.Conclusion
Вы уже знаете о суперспособностях современного учителя?
Тратить минимум сил на подготовку и проведение уроков.
Быстро и объективно проверять знания учащихся.
Сделать изучение нового материала максимально понятным.
Избавить себя от подбора заданий и их проверки после уроков.
Exercise 4. Read the texts below and find the answers to the questions given above.
The British Parliament and Her Majesty's Government
The Queen
Until the seventeenth century, kings and queens of England had enormous political power. But now the Queen is the only Head of State in a ceremonial sense. She signs new laws and sees the Prime Minister every week, but has no direct political influence.
One of her most important official functions is the State Opening of Parliament. In this traditional ceremony, the Queen rides in a gold coach from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament. There she opens the new session of Parliament each year and reads a speech. But the Queen doesn't write the speech. It's written by the government ministers and only it's read aloud by her.
Parliament
Britain's Parliament is divided into two houses. Both of these are in the Palace of Westminister in London. The House of Commons is for elected members of Parliament. The House of Lords is for non-elected members.
The House of Commons
Every five years in Britain, there is a general election. Voters choose members of Parliament (or MPs as they're known) from local areas. On average, there are between 600-700 MP's in Westminister. The Commons debates new laws. These 'bills', as they're called, don't become laws or 'acts' until the House of Lords and the Queen have accepted them. In theory, the House of Lords can refuse to pass a bill, but in practice this hardly ever happens.
IV.Practise
Exercise 5.Read the diagram and mark the information which is new to you: Talk to your partner then to your class.
Exercise 6.Read the text (exercise 4) again and correct the statements:
