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.