The American Literature

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:28 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 2048 krát

Although the roots of American literature reach to 16th century, the real history of American literature begins in the time of the American fight for independence. 
1) The Middle Ages 
James Fenimore Cooper – describes American wilderness and wrote Indian novels of adventure. His masterpiece is The Last of the Mohicans. It is about a war between England and France in an Indian colony. Some tribes of Indians were with France and some with England. On of English fortresses, called William Henry, is surrounded by French army and Hurons (Indian tribe). Two dau

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History of Great Britain

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:12 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 1861 krát

Britain was part of the continent of Europe until about 6000 BC. Stone-age people arrived 3000 ago. In the 1st century BC arrived Celts. They worshipped many gods, and their priests were called druids. They believed the soul is immortal and offered human sacrifices. 
England was added to the Roman Empire in 43 AD, the Romans army was lead by Julius Caesar. The Romans built camps, fortresses and roads. Another Roman emperor, Hadrian, made on the border between today’s Scotland and England a wall as a protection against the invasion of the Celtic tribes from the North. I

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London

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:10 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 7986 krát

London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is the 9th largest city in the world, its population is about 10 million. London is situated on the river Thames in south-east England. It was founded as a Roman settlement. The great fire in 1666 destroyed almost all the city. London is as well as our Prague important industrial city. To London we can get by various means of transport – aeroplane (there are three airport, the most important ones are Heathrow and Gatwick), bus (Victoria Coach Station), train, car or ship. This city is famous for its red double-deckers and old fashione

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Prague

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:09 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 2114 krát

General information: 
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and the biggest city in our republic. It is in the centre of Bohemia and it spreads out on both banks on river Vltava. It covers area of 500 square kilometres and has 1.2 million inhabitants. It is divided into 10 districts. It is seat of the President, government and it isn't only a political centre but also culture centre, traffic centre and the centre of industry. 
History: 
Prague was founded in the 6th century by Slavs. This foundation is connected with Princes Libuše,

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My Village, Town My

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:05 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 5373 krát

Prušánky is a small village in the edge of Hodonín district. It lies just between two district towns, Hodonín and Břeclav. Prušánky was founded many years ago by German tribe called Prusové. They built a small wooden village called Prusy. But there was a disaster and more than half of houses burnt in the fire. The settlement was recalled as Prusanky, which meant small Prusy. By the developing of Czech language, also this name developed from Prusanky to today’s name Prušánky. 
Prušánky is a qu

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Hobbies and Leisure Time

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:04 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 3440 krát

There are many types of hobbies. Some of them are rather expensive. For example some Hollywood actors like collecting cars, which is a very expensive hobby. Some of the hobbies are dangerous (rock climbing, bungee jumping or paragliding). Some are romantic and some very time/consuming. It also depends on do you mean by the world hobby. Somebody admires his work and says that it is his greatest hobby. But in general we can say that hobby is some activity, which we do for our pleasure and we like doing it. When we are bad tempered it cans change our temper positively. 
At the

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The United States of America

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:03 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 2059 krát

Geography 
area: 9,372,614 sq km 
population: 253,887,000 
the USA are situated in southern part of North America being the 4th largest state in the world after Russia, Canada and China; they border on Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and the Pacific Ocean; USA have two lying off the continental part - Alaska and Hawaii 
the country can be divided into five parts: 
Appalachian Highlands (Mt. Mitchell - 2,037 m) 
Appalachian Plateau - river valleys 
Mississippi Basin (Interior Plains) 

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Canada

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:02 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 2428 krát

Geography 

area: 9,976,139 
population: 27,297,000 
capital city: Ottawa 
other cities: Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver, Halifax 
Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world after Russia and occupies the northern part of North America, borders with the USA, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean 
lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Great Bear Lake, Great Slave Lake, Lake Winnipeg 
rivers: the St. Lawrence River, the Winnipeg, the Sa

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Australia

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:01 | 0 komentářů | Přečteno: 1958 krát

Geography 
area: 7,686,848 sq km 
population: 17,336,000 
capital city: Canberra 
other towns: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle 
Australia = the smallest continent, 6th largest state 6 states and 2 territories 
Western Australia - 1/3 of Australia, city of Perth 
South Australia - middle, capital Adelaide 
Queensland - tropical north-eastern corner 
New South Wales - the most populous state 
Victoria - 2nd smallest state 
Tasmania

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The Czech Capital Prague

Autor: Kamča Nová | 14.9.2010 20:00 | 2 komentářů | Přečteno: 2512 krát

The capital city of the Czech Republic, the seat of President, government, parliament 
lies on the Vltava river in central Bohemia, has 1.2 million inhabitans 
some important districts: the Old Town, The Lesser Town, the New Town, Josefov, Hradčany, Vyšehrad 

History 
a legend about Princess Libuše of Přemyslid dynasty - she prophesied the future glory of Prague which "would touch the stars" 
9th century - Prince Bořivoj founded Prague Castle, the seat of Přemyslid dynasty 

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