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SPEAKING
1. Read the following dialogue after the teacher:
THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
A: Now we are in the centre of London. You see the Houses of Parliament.
B: Why do you say the Houses of Parliament and not the House of Parliament?
A: The fact is there are two Chambers in the British Parliament and they are called Houses.
B: I see.
A: I think we’ll start with the House of Lords.
(A few minutes later)
A: Here we are now. Do you see that woolsack over there? This is where the Lord Chancellor sits. For hundreds of years wool had been known as one of the most important exports of the country.
B: But today, I suppose, he must sit on a piece of machinery, although that won’t be so comfortable.
A: Yes, you are right. Well, and now let’s go to the House of Commons.
(In the House of Commons)
B: I can say it doesn’t look as splendid as the House of Lords with its beautiful red benches.
A: Right. And this is the Stranger’s Gallery of the House of Commons.
B: Why is it called the Stranger’s Gallery?
A: It’s easy to explain. Each Chamber has galleries. Seats in the galleries are reserved for the use of the public who are called “strangers” in the language of Parliament.
B: I see.
A: Look at the green chair over there. That’s where the Speaker sits. It has been given to the Commons by Australia. On the Speaker’s chair there is a switch that puts on the light in the Clock Tower above “Big Ben” to the Londoners that Parliament is in session.
B: And where does the Prime Minister sit?
A: His seat is on the Government front bench which is on the Speaker’s right. And on the Speaker’s left you can see the Opposition front bench. These are the most interesting places I could show you, gentlemen.
2. Answer the questions on the dialogue:
1. Why do the English say “the Houses of Parliament” and not “the House of Parliament”?
2. Where does the Lord Chancellor sit?
3. Who are called “strangers” in the language of Parliament?
4. The Speaker’s chair was given to the House of Commons by America, wasn’t it?
5. How do the Londoners know that Parliament is in session?
6. Where does the Prime Minister sit?
7. Do the Opposition sit on the Speaker’s right or left?
3. Complete the remarks of the dialogue:
| 1) Why do you say…? 2) The fact is there are… 3) This is where… 4) But today, I suppose… | 5) I can say it doesn’t look… 6) Seats in the galleries are reserved for… 7) The Prime Minister’s seat is on… 8) On the Speaker’s left you can see …. |
Play the dialogue in the roles.
SUPPLEMENTARY READING
1. Read and translate the text:
The House of Lords is Back at Work Next Week:
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