Testmoz - The Test Generator index If British food has come in for a bit of mockery over the years, it isn’t because the recipes are wrong, it’s because they’re misunderstood. We call sausages “toads.” We cover offal in gravy, wrap it in pastry and call it a “pudding.” We eat eels! Real, no foolin’ eels! None of it really makes sense to the casual observer. Eating British food is not just eating: it is a surrealist expedition into a magical parallel universe that will challenge almost everything your eyes, your palate and your gut know to be right and proper. These are some of the classic British dishes: We’re not about to claim that we’re the only nation that eats eggs and fried pork products in some form for breakfast. But we would humbly suggest that we’ve taken the whole notion of the “cooked breakfast” to more ambitious places than anyone else would probably dare. See also: The Full Scottish. Pudding, for you non-Brits, is what we in the UK call dessert. But the Yorkshire pudding is a liar. Proust had his madeleines.
Super Teacher Tools Shakespeare William Shakespeare was a poet and a playwright and is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, in central England, in 1564 and he died in 1616. His surviving work consists of 38 plays, 154 sonnets and some other poems. He is best known for his plays, which have been translated into every major language and are performed more than those of any other playwright in the world. When William Shakespeare was 18 years old he married Anne Hathaway, and they had three children. Shakespeare’s work is still very popular today. Here is a selection of Shakespeare’s plays. The Merchant of Venice This play is about the idea that people usually get what they deserve in the end, good or bad. Hamlet This play is about revenge and also about how difficult it is to take action sometimes, even when it is important. As You Like It This play is a comedy about romantic love. Henry V Which play would you like to see?
États-Unis : les 50 États - Quiz de géographie Vous pouvez zoomer sur la carte à l'aide de CTRL + Molette de défilement États-Unis : les 50 États test Mode de jeu : Réviser Filter: Seterra est un jeu cartographique gratuit qui vous permet d'apprendre les pays, états et capitales du monde entier. The game États-Unis : les 50 États is available in the following 42 languages: This game in French (Français) was played 1,167 times yesterday. Keywords: Géographie, jeux, jeux de quiz, cartes muettes, jeux de géographie, jeux éducatifs, sporcle, études sociales, devoirs
William Shakespeare Biography William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April (see When was Shakespeare born), which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616. Shakespeare was a prolific writer during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages of British theatre (sometimes called the English Renaissance or the Early Modern Period). Shakespeare's Family Life Records survive relating to William Shakespeare’s family that offer an understanding of the context of Shakespeare's early life and the lives of his family members. William Shakespeare would have lived with his family in their house on Henley Street until he turned eighteen. For an overview of William Shakespeare's life, see Shakespeare's Life: A Timeline Shakespeare in London Shakespeare's career jump-started in London, but when did he go there? During his time in London, Shakespeare’s first printed works were published. Shakespeare's Works
Upper Intermediate English Listening - Banksy Banksy is a controversial contemporary British artist and illustrator. This video quiz about an exhibition of his work will help you practise your English listening skills. Task 1 - First Listening Click on the play button in the centre of the screen to watch the video. Listen to get the main idea of what the video is about, the first time you watch it. Task 2 - Dictionary Skills Activity Here is a list of English words and expressions from the video. Use a dictionary to find the meaning of any new words and phrases. • museum• reception• traditional • institution• burnt out • exhibit• display (noun) • depiction• installation• landmark• guerilla • mainstream• sell out Task 3 - Listening Comprehension Watch the video again to find the answers to questions 1 - 10. If you get stuck on any of the questions, watch the video again to help you with the answers.
British Life and Culture in the UK - Woodlands Junior School