U.S. Holidays and traditions I.
What happened in 1905
First pizza place opened
What was the main reason of Civil War (1861-1865) in the USA
slavery
Is secondary education compulsory in the UK?
Is secondary education compulsory in the CZ?
YES till the age of 18
NO till the age of 15-16
What does the abbreviation “RE” stand for?
Religious Education
What is ‘signposting’?
“Let’s start by… / Next, we’ll see… / Finally, I want to show…”
Who discovered America, and when?
Christopher Columbus in 1492
What did Pilgrim Fathers drink when being on the Mayflower ship to North America?
Is it free to attend public schools in the UK?
Bonus: Do you know the name of a famous public school in the UK?
NO
Eton College - an all-boys school
Do you take entrance exams to get into universities in the UK?
No
What is animation in a presentation?
when text, images, or objects move or appear in a special way
When did the ship called ________ with Pilgrim Fathers arrive in North America?
- name of the ship + year
Mayflower, November, 1620
The native Americans helped the settlement of Pilgrim Fathers to grow ______ and catch _____.
taught them how to plant corn. He taught them how to catch fish - eels
What is the equivalent of Czech gymnasiums?
Grammar schools
After their important exams at the age of 16, students in the UK continue studying at _______ (the name of the place in general)
college(s)
What is "glossophobia"?
fear of public speaking
Which president established Thanksgiving as a national holiday?
Bonus - why?
President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the Civil War, to unify the country
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
4th July 1776
What exams do students take in the UK at age 16?
GCSEs - General Certificate of Secondary Education,
Core subjects: English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science (Combined or Separate: Biology, Chemistry, Physics) + Optional (History, Geography,...) - Students usually choose 4–6 of these
What are the exams called for students in further education? at the age of 17/18
A-levels
Full name: Advanced Levels
Usually 3–4 subjects depending on the university a student plans to attend. Students in vocational colleges instead take final vocational examinations.
What is the Golden Rule? in terms of life/ethics and in terms of presentation
Hint:In presentations keep your presentation s - - - - e and c - - - r.
Presentation: keep it simple and clear for your audience.
Ethics: Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Who took part in the Boston Tea Party and What goods were destroyed ?
American colonists, disguised themselves as Native Americans (Mohawks) to hide their identities and to symbolize their rejection of British rule.
destroyed British tea belonging to the British East India Company, throwing it into Boston Harbor.
What was the name of the native American that helped the settlement of Pilgrim Fathers to survive the second winter?
Squanto /ˈskwɒntəʊ/
There are four stages of education in the UK. What are they?
1st P________ at the age of ___ - 11
2nd S_________at the age of 11-___
3rd F________ at the age of
4th H_________ at the age of
1) Primary education – ages 4/5 to 11
2) Secondary education – ages 11 to 16 (compulsory)
3) Further education – ages 16 to 18 (optional; includes sixth form or college)
4) Higher education – 18+ (university or vocational degrees)
Which three types of secondary schools exist in the UK?
1) C - - - - - - - - - - - E SCHOOLS
2) G - - - - - R SCHOOLS
3) P - - - - C SCHOOLS
1) Comprehensive schools (komplexní)
2) Grammar schools
3) Public / Private / Boarding schools
What does the 1–6–6 rule refer to in terms of ideas, bullet points, and words per bullet?
1 → Use 1 idea per slide
6 → Use no more than 6 lines of text
6 → Use no more than 6 words per line