Week 4. The Royal Family

Task 1

Read and translate the text (James Driscoll “Britain for Learners of English”, p. 80-84)
Answer the following questions:

• Why does the British Prime Minister continue to "advise" the Queen when everybody knows he or she is really just telling her what to do?
• The attitude of the British people towards the Royal family has changed over the last thirty years or so. Why do you think this has happened?
• Would you advise the British people to get rid of their monarchy?

Task 2

The Royal Family Quiz time!

Task 3

Watch the video and answer the following questions:

What are the main duties of the Royal Family? Why don’t a lot of people like the Royal Family? What do the Republicans think of the Royal Family? Task 4 There are 2 cards in different class corners.                               One says: "I would love to be a member of a Royal Family" (Group 1) The other one says:  "I would hate to be a member of a Royal Family" (Group 2) Choose which one is most suitable for you and join either Group 1 or Group 2. Then make up a line of argumentation within your group to present your choice. Share it with another group.