Queen Elizabeth (see Appendix 1) was one of the most remarkable leaders in English history. She was born on September 7‚ 1533 at Greenwich Palace. Her birth was a “bitter disappointment to her father” (Help Me 1) ‚ King Henry VIII‚ who was “highly expecting the birth of a son” (Help Me 1). Her mother was executed for treason shortly after her birth. Elizabeth was a woman of largely expanded horizons. The three aspects bellow demonstrate parts of her personality that emphases her image as a Great
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The Queen The Queen is a movie that shows a great display of the death of Princess Diana‚ and reveals what really happened in the house of Windsor‚ and how Diana’s death almost abolished the monarchy. The movie starts with Tony Blair who is running for Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1997 walking up to the voting stations with his family. Tony Blair is a modernist‚ and many people admire him for his fresh views‚ people believe he is going to bring a modern change to the British
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Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh was a famous British Explorer and poet that rapidly gained power by courting Queen Elizabeth I with sweet words‚ earning the spot of becoming one of the Queen’s favorites. Sir Walter Raleigh was born sometime between 1552 and 1554 in Devonshire‚ a country that specialized in sheepherding and farming (Aronson 13 and Jolsinen). Raleigh was very tall considering the time he was born in being over six feet tall and had a very thick Devonshire accent (Batten)
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the beginning of her reign) (Elizabeth I.org). Most people‚ in England‚ believe that there has always been only one queen to stand above all the rest. Under her rule Britain began to gain strength because her policies laid the groundwork for the future rulers to build upon. Queen Elizabeth l has made many accomplishments during her reign. Queen Elizabeth was immensely popular Queen. She is still one of the best-loved monarchs‚ and one of the most admired rulers of all
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Раздел «Чтение» (30 минут). Задания В2‚ В3‚ А15-А21 1. The House of Commons 2. Parliamentary Procedure 3. The House of Lords 4. Westminster 5. The System of Government 6. Parliamentary Committees 7. Whitehall 8. The Crown A. Her Majesty’s Government‚ in spite of its name‚ derives its authority and power from its party representation in Parliament. Parliament is housed in the Palace of Westminster‚ once a home of the monarchy. Like the monarchy‚ Parliament is
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“Art for Heart’s Sake” “Art for Heart’s Sake” is a short story written by Reuben Lucius “Rube” Goldberg‚ an American cartoonist‚ sculptor‚ author‚ engineer‚ and inventor‚ who lived between 1883 and 1970. He is best known as a cartoonist and a founding member of America’s National Cartoonists Society. Collins P. Ellsworth is a wealthy 76-year-old businessman who is being treated for a form of compulsive buying disorder‚ otherwise known as oniomania: His uncontrollable buying habits—he can hardly
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5. “eight dancers dressed as swans.” – Mary Cornish Numbers 6. “Always wants a hug and never gets enough”- Ronald Koertge Sidekicks 7. “whose perfume swayed in the air‚ turning the modest flowers scarlet and loose.” –Peter Meinke Love Poem 8. “Their whisper rises from beneath the stones to fuse into a single… light.” – Yves Bonnefoy Passer-By‚ These are Words… 9. “He wanted to go inside them and live.” Naomi Shihab Nye Rain 10. “But listen harder‚ use your imagination…”
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Summary – „How school kills creativity“ by Sir Ken Robinson Yolanda Kaptein 12/11/14 The talk „How school kills creativity“ given by Sir Ken Robinson in February 2006 focuses on the crackdown of creativity within the educational system. He thereby puts special emphasis on the hierarchy of subjects and the importance to change it. His opening statement refers to creativity as being as important as literacy in education. Sir Ken undermines his position by giving two examples
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t Narrative Poetry .ne A summary of ‘The Inchcape Rock’ by Robert Southey These are in the right order‚ as numbered. 1. 10. One day‚ out at sea‚ when there was no wind The bell sank and Sir Ralph said‚ ‘The next person who comes to the rock won’t thank the water. the Abbot’. 2. 11. The day was so still that there were no He then rowed back to his boat and sailed sounds or signs as the water moved around away. He was gone a long time‚ during and over
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The reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603) is often referred to as the Elizabethan or “Golden Age” in English history. She was responsible for English exploration of the New World and the flourishing of the economy. The reign of Queen Elizabeth I was also noted for the English Renaissance. It was during this time period‚ that there was an outpour of poetry and drama. Her court became a center for poets‚ musicians‚ writers (including Shakespeare) and scholars. The Queen was very fond of Shakespeare’s
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