Social science:The British Parliament.

The British Parliament

The world parliament comes from the French verb parler, to talk. The British have used this name since the 13th century. It represents the idea tht the monarch should talk with and listen to ordinary people.
The British Parliament has developed over hundreds of years. It started with a group of nobles to advise the king. Today it consists of the monarch and two houses of Parliament-the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Commons has got 646 members, known as Members of Parliament (MPs). Local residents vote for an MP to represent them. The House of Lords consists of noblemen. Until recently,membership to the House of Lords passed from father to son-when a nobleman died, his eldest son took his place in the House. At the beginning of the 20th century the monarchy and the House of Lords began to get weaker. In 1999, the Houses of Lords Act Changed the parliamentary system so that most nobles lost their contribution to society and it isn't a hereditary honour any more to sit in the House. Over the years, Parliament has become more representative of the people. Today, everyone over the age of 18 has got the right to vote for an MP to represent them in Parliament.

1. Answer the questions.

1. What is the root of the word parliament?

Is the French verb parler, to talk.

2. what was the job of the earliest Parliament?

Was it represents the idea tht monarch should talk with and listen to ordinary people.

3. how does someone become an MP?

Does local resident vote for an MP to represent their.

4. How did the House of Lords Act change the parliamentary system?

Did most nobles lost their right to sit and vote in the House.

5.From what age can people in Britian vote?

Con people vot over the age of 18.

2. Why do ou thind the governament changed the law for membership of the House of Lords?

Because people change their mind.

Social Science: Reading a Map

1. Look at the map of the United Kingdom and answer the questions, using the key to help you.

1. Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.

2. Which country is north of England?

Is Scotland.

3. In which country is Mount Snowdon?

In Wales.

4. What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

Is Belfast.

5. Name a river in London.

River Thames.

6. Which islands are north of Scotland?

Are Outer Hebrides and Orkney Islands.

7. Which sea separates England from Ireland?

Irish sea.

8. Name a city in Scotland.

Edinburgh.

2. Circle teh correct answer.

1. Wales is west of England.

2. The English Channel is south of England.

SOCIAL SCIENCE: THE RSPCA

THE RSPCA

Most countries in the world have got organisations to protect and take care of animals, but the first animal protection society was founded in the nineteenth century in England.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was started in1824 in London. In those days, the SPCA was unusual because many people thought it was strange to care about animals. Two years earlier, in 1822, the Houses of Parliament passed a law prohibiting cruelty to cattle, horses and sheep. Because of the new law and the SPCA, people began to change their ideas about the way they should treat animals. In 1840, Queen Victoria gave her support to the SPCA. She changed the name of the SPCA to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
Today, there are nearly 200 branches of the society in England and Wales, as well as similar organisations in Scotland, Australia, South Africa and the USA. Every 20 secons someone contacts the RSPCA with a question about animals. The RSPCA prepares educational material for schools and looks after abused animals. RSPCA inspectors check circuses and zoos to make sure the animals are treated properly. The RSPCA's goal is to improve the lives of animals around the world.

1. Answer the questions.

1.Where and when was the first animal protection society started?
In London in 1824.
2. Why was the SPCA considered unusual?
Because many people thought it was strange to care about animals.
3. What made people change their ideas about the way animals were trated?
About the way they should treat animals.
4. Why did Queen Victoria change the name of the SPCA?
Because Queen Victoria gave her support to the SPCA.
5. Name at least two jobs the RSPCA does today.
They prepares educational material for schools and looks after abused animals.

NATURAL SCIENCE: THE NUTRIENTS WE NEED

When our body digests food, the nutrients go to all parts of the body. These nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fats and water.
Every type of food contains different nutrients, so it's important to eat a helthy and varied diet.
Proteins help us groy and repair our body. We find them in meat, fish, milk, eggs and legumes.
Carbohydrates include starches and sugar and give us energy. They are found in bread, potatoes and rice.
Vitamins and minerals in vegetables and fruit help us to grow and keep our body healthy because they protect us from many illnesses.
Fats give us energy. There are two types of fat: animal fats in eggs, butter, fish and meat, and vegetable fats in olives and nuts.
Waters is also essential for our body because blood is mostly water. Water dissolves the nutrients and takes them to all parts of our body. Although humans can survive for an extended period wthout food, we can only survive for about three days without water.

1.Match the different nutrients to their function.

1. Proteins-help us grow and repair our body.
2.Vitamins and minerals-help us grow and keep us healthy.
3. Carbohydrates-give us energy.
4. Water-transports nutrients around our body.

2. Make a list of the food you eat on a typical day. write if you think you are following a healthy diet.

Breakfast: bread, cocoa, milk and cocoa and fruit. At school one sandwich.
Lunch: Pasta, meat, letuce and fruit
Dinner: Soap and actimel
"Drink 2,5 l water" This is healthy diet.

SOCIAL SCIENE: THE HISTORY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

After World War I, many people began tot talk about a politically unified Europe. The firs Pan-European Congress was held in 1926. In 1929, the French prime minister proposed a federation of European nations for economic and social co-operation. Many people supported this idea, but the star of World War II interrupted the process.

In 1957, the European Economic Community (EEC) was founded. It began with six members: France, Belgium, the Netherlands, luxembourg, West Germany and Italy. Their objective was to increase economic development and prevent another war.

In 1973, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark joined the EEC, making nine member states in all. Greece joined in 1981, and Spain and Portugal joined in 1986. The EEC now had twelve member countries and changed its name to the European Community (EC).

In 1992, the EC changed its name a third time and became the European Union (EU).

Austria, Finland and Sweden joined in 1995. In 2002 most of the countries in the EU began using Europe's single currency, the euro.

By the year 2004, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus were also members of the EU, making a total of 25 member states. In the same year, Bulgaria and Romania completed their negotiations to joint teh Union in January 2007.

Today, the responsiblilities of the EU include agriculture, fishing, industrial and social development, culture, environmental issues, external trade, human rights, public health, justice and security.

1. Answer the questions.

1. Which were the first countries to crate a European Economic Community?

France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, West Germany and Italy.

2. Wat were the aims of the founding members of the EEC?

Their objective was to increase economic development and prevent another war.

3. How many member states did the EEC have in 1973?

EEC had nine members states.

4. What was significant about 2002?

EU, Europe single currency the euro.