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Follow these stages. 2. Read the text “National Parks of Great Britain” and search the Internet to find more information about national parks in Russia. Make presentations in front of the class and discuss the issue with the audience.
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Follow these stages.
a) Find history books, encyclopedias and the websites on the Internet that could be useful.
b) Copy and complete the table below with your own notes. Do not write any more than the notes below.
| Period | Important events | Important people | Big economic/social changes |
| Britain in the 19th century | Naval victory at Trafalgar 1805 - British sea power Battle of Waterloo (1815) – defeat of Napoleon Imperial expansion – India/ Africa/ Canada/ Australia and New Zealand | Queen Victoria (1837-1901) Charles Darwin – scientist Charles Dickens novelist | Industrial revolution – Britain the world’s biggest economy People move to the cities higher life expectancy with better sanitation Emigration to the colonies (especially from Ireland after the potato famines) |
c) Use your notes to write a short essay. It should have the following format:
· General Introduction.
· Main Body (Important political events /big economic / social changes/ Important people/ cultural changes).
· Your Point of view.
· Conclusion.
Part 2 and 3 of your essay may consist of more than one paragraph, depending on the number of ideas, or theses that you would like to introduce.
2. Read the text “National Parks of Great Britain” and search the Internet to find more information about national parks in Russia. Make presentations in front of the class and discuss the issue with the audience.
National Parks of Great Britain
National Parks are extensive areas of countryside which have been given this status to ensure they are protected to sustain their special qualities. The conservation of the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of these parks is paramount, yet they also provide opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the great British countryside. In total, there are 15 National Parks in Great Britain. Ten of these are in England, two are in Scotland and three are in Wales. The size of the parks varies from 305 to 3, 800 square kilometres and they constitute 9% of English land.
A lot of the land within the National parks is privately owned by farmers and the many people who live in the villages and towns there. Landowners also include organisations such as the National Trust. The government-funded National Park Authorities (who work alongside the landowners to preserve the landscape and protect its natural beauty, wildlife and historic sites) sometimes own parts of the land, too. It is also the responsibility of park authorities to educate visitors about the parks and facilitate their enjoyment of them.
English National Park and Broads Authorities are funded by the government. Lottery and European grants and collaborative projects also help to pay for the upkeep of these unspoilt areas. Any planning or decisions made to make changes to areas designated as National Parks is closely controlled and the conservation of the natural beauty of the countryside is paramount. Only under exceptional circumstances major development is allowed to take place.
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The first National Parks, which were designated in 1951, include the Peak District, Lake District, Snowdonia and Dartmoor. The most recent National Park to gain its status was the South Downs in 2010.
The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is a network of rivers and lakes in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. It is Britain’s largest protected wetland and it is the third largest inland waterway. As such, it is not technically a designated National Park, however it was given equivalent status and is considered part of the ‘National Park family’.
National Parks are good places to visit. Lots of people like to get involved in outdoor activities like walking, cycling, sailing and adventure sports. Whether you want a peaceful, relaxing break, or an action-packed holiday, you can be assured that you’ll see beautiful scenery and remarkable wildlife.
Useful words:
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