Шотландия

Bring back, bring back
Oh, Bring back my Bonnie to me

9. Scotland is known as the country of great inventions. John Logie Baird invented the television in 1926. Alexander Fleming got the Nobel Prize for the discovery of penicillin. The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell who was born in Scotland. James Watt invented the Steam engine. David Livingstone discovered the Victoria Falls.

10. Scottish Festivals
Which of the following festivals below is described?
A. the Edinburgh Military Tattoo B. Hogmanay C. the Edinburgh Festival of Music and Drama D. the Highland Dancing E. the Highland Games
1) Since the Second World War the cultural highpoint of Scottish life has been this famous annual festival that is held during the latter part of August and early September. The citizens of the capital join with the visitors in the pleasure of hearing and seeing great works of art.
2) On the Saturday afternoon before the opening of the International Festival each year, they are held. Athletes from all over the world take part in track and field events. Traditionally Scottish dressed in kilts take part in track and field events, such as tossing the caber and throwing the hammer.
3) This is a traditional celebration of New Years Eve. It begins with the arrival of the guests for dinner which follows the ceremony of piping in the haggis (Scotlands national dish). At midnight people sing Auld Lang Syne song.
4) Its a traditional custom and sometimes the steps are made between crossed swords. The participants wear their picturesque Highland dress. This includes a smart jacket worn with coloured buttons and a sporran or purse made of fur. The music is provided by the bagpipes.
5) It takes place every August or September. For 90