Číslo projektu: Číslo šablony: Název materiálu: Ročník: Identifikace materiálu: Jméno autora: Předmět: Tematický celek: Anotace: Gymnázium a Střední odborná škola, Rokycany, Mládežníků 1115 CZ.1.07/1.5.00/34.0410 II/2 The Czech Republic 3. a 4. ročník SIL_II/2_The Czech Republic Mgr. Alena Silbernáglová Anglický jazyk Maturitní témata SOŠ Datum: 10. 12. 2012 Materiál obsahuje prezentaci pro 3. část maturitní zkoušky SOŠ. Prezentace se skládá z osnovy k danému tématu, výkladové části a konverzačních otázek.
THE CZECH REPUBLIC
The Czech Republic T1: Basic facts Geography Politics (e.g. Political system) Famous Czechs Culture (e.g. Cuisine, Sport, Music) Other T2: Describe the following places Šumava Karlštejn Pilsen South Moravia
T1 -Geography situated in Central Europe population about 10 million area about 79 000 sq km consist of three parts: Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia divided into 14 regions capital city Prague (largest city) four bordering countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Poland mountain ranges around the boarders inland: highlands, lowlands, valleys
moderate climate cold winters, warm summers highest point: Sněžka (1 603 m) main rivers: Vltava, Labe (Elbe), Odra, Morava natural spots Czech Paradise, Czech Switzerland, Boubín virgin forest, Koněprusy caves, Macocha abyss important cities Pilsen, Carlsbad, Český Krumlov, Brno, Olomouc, Ostrava industries metallurgy, mechanical engineering, chemical industry, food industry, breweries, glass, jewelleries, porcelain...
1993 new constitution T1 -Politics Political system: Parliamentary democracy Form of government: Republic Head of state: President (elected for 5 years) Head of government: Prime Minister (usually from winning party, appointed by president) Parliament consists of two chambers: The Chamber of deputies (200 MPs, 4 years term) The Senate (81 members, 6 years term) Elections: every four years - right to vote from 18
Politics Václav Havel T1 -Famous Czechs Sport Jaromír Jágr, Dominik Hašek, Jan Železný, Martina Navrátilová, Emil Zátopek, Věra Čáslavská Art Karel Čapek, Milan Kundera, Miloš Forman, Karel Zeman, Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana
T1 -Culture Cuisine roasted pork, sauerkraut, dumplings world known beer: Pilsner Urquell, Budweiser Sport ice-hockey, football, tennis, athletics Music classical music, opera, musicals Pastimes hiking, cycling, gardening, country houses
Šumava T2 Places of interest situated along the boarder with Germany and Austria Plechý (1378) the highest mountain of Šumava on the Czech side National Park of Šumava protects typical ecosystems (forests, glacial lakes, mountain meadows, fauna and flora ) summer and winter activities: ski slopes, ski trails, cycling paths, hiking trails, rafting places of interest: Black Lake, Vltava spring, Kašperk Castle, Vydra River, Poledník (viewing tower)
Karlštejn large Gothic castle located about 30 km southwest from Prague founded by Charles IV in 1348 built for safekeeping of crown jewels and royal treasures famous paintings of saints by Master Theodoric in the Chapel of Holy Cross popular place with moviemakers e.g. musical Noc na Karlštejně, fairy tales cultural events, wedding ceremonies
Pilsen metropolis of West Bohemia on the confluences of four rivers (Úhlava, Úslava, Radbůza, Mže) fourth largest city in the Czech Republic important industrial, commercial and cultural centre Pilsen Brewery, Skoda engineering company 2015 European Capital of Culture seat of University of West Bohemia places of interest: Gothic St. Bartholomew's Cathedral (angel for good luck), Renaissance City Hall, Great Synagogue of Pilsen
South Moravia southeast corner of the Czech Republic boarders with Austria and Slovakia agricultural region - famous for vineyards and orchards folklore: architecture, traditions - e.g. Kings Ride nature: caves (e.g. Punkva Caves) and karstic spots (e.g. Moravian Karst) history: UNESCO sights - e.g. Lednice-Valtice Area, Tugendhat Villa in Brno culture - e.g. Brno (theatres, galleries, museums ) wine tourism wine cellars, wine trails
QUESTIONS 1. Which part of the Czech Republic do you live in? 2. Which part of the Czech Republic do you live best and why? 3. What interesting cities do you recommend to tourists? 4. What natural spots are most visited in your country? 5. Which souvenirs can tourists buy in the Czech Republic? 6. What is the Czech Republic famous for in the world? Who are some famous Czechs? 7. Are you interested in politics? What is political situation like in your country? 8. What are the Czech people like? What are some typical stereotypes about our nation? Do you agree with them? 9. Would you like to stay in your country for the whole life? Why?/ Why not? 10. What do you think the Czech Republic will be like 50 years from now?
Obrazový materiál Zdroje Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 klipart Publikace SMITH-DLUHÁ, Gabrielle. Angličtina: otázky a odpovědi nejen k maturitě. 1. vyd. Dubicko: INFOA, 2007, 231 s. Zrcadlový text. ISBN 978-80-7240-489-6. Webové stránky Www. npsumava.cz [online]. [cit. 2012-12-10]. Www. hradkarlstejn.cz [online]. [cit. 2012-12-10]. Www. pilsen.eu[online]. [cit. 2012-12-10]. Www. jizni-morava.cz [online]. [cit. 2012-12-10]. Vytvořený materiál pochází z vlastních zdrojů autora, není-li uvedeno jinak.