Humanitarian Contest 2010-2011. English part

1.

Humanitarian Contest
2010-2011
English part

2.

It is a well-known fact that there were active
negotiations between English Queen Elizabeth I and
Russian Tsar Ivan IV.
But the countries had different problems at that
period in their history and, so, pursued different aims.
If you are aware of the political and cultural
situations in both countries, you can say the
difference in the interests between these monarchs.

3.

Queen Elizabeth was
interested in commercial ties
between England and Russia and
asked for privileges for the
Muscovy Company established in
1555.
Ivan the Terrible needed
political and military support.
That is why the correspondence
was active but not always
successful.
The answer
Russia at the Close of the Sixteenth Century
Авторы: Giles Fletcher,Sir Jerome Horsey,Jerome Horsey (Sir)

4.

There was active correspondence between
English Queen Elizabeth I and Russian Tsar Ivan
IV. Apart from high interests for both countries,
some historians suppose that there were
matrimonial plans on behalf of the Russian Tsar.
The proposal of marriage was sent secretly
through the English ambassador Jenkinson. The
queen refused.
Could you think of possible reasons why?

5.

The answer
There is historical proof that Ivan IV
looked for an English wife of Royal blood
for himself.
British historian and writer Daryl W.
Palmer in his book “Writing Russia in the
age of Shakespeare” suggests that the
style of Ivan’s letters “questions her
capacity to rule” which was offensive to
her.
She even didn’t give her permission
Ivan IV to marry her relative Mary
Hastings.
Writing Russia in the age of Shakespeare
Авторы: Daryl W. Palmer стр 67

6.

From medieval times, these schools were in churches and taught
Latin (and later other classical languages). During the English
Reformation in the 16th century, most cathedral schools were replaced
by civil schools, but they had the same name.
Children studied
there until the age of 14
and then the education
could be continued in
the universities.
How are these
schools called?

7.

From medieval times, a grammar school was a
school for the teaching of Latin (and later other
classical languages). Although the term scolae
grammaticales was not widely used until the
14th century, the earliest such schools
appeared from the sixth century. With the
foundation of the ancient universities from the
late 12th century, grammar schools became the
entry point to a liberal arts education, with
Latin seen as the foundation of the trivia.
Pupils were usually educated in grammar
schools up to the age of 14, after which they
would look to universities and the church for
further study.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammar_school_(United_Kingdom)
The answer

8.

Traditionally the
creative work of
Shakespeare is divided
into three periods.
The first (1590-1600)
is marked by youthful
optimism and the
second (1601-1608) is
the period of tragic
attitude to life.
How do historians
explain the difference
in mood of the great
playwright?

9.

The answer
His first period is
marked by youthful
optimism, his
comedies are full of
jokes, joyful remarks
and humour. Even the
historical dramas and
chronicles of that
period have a happy
end. Historians explain
it by Shakespeare’s
confidence in the
ideals of
the renaissance. …

10.

Give the Russian
equivalents to the titles of
Shakespeare’s plays:
1. Taming of the Shrew
2. Midsummer Night’s
Dream
3. As you like it
4. Much Ado about Nothing
5. Measure for Measure
6. All’s Well That Ends Well.

11.

1. Taming of the Shrew –
Укрощение строптивой
2. Midsummer Night’s Dream –
Сон в летнюю ночь
3. As you like it – Как вам это
нравится
4. Much Ado about Nothing –
Много шума из ничего
5. Measure for Measure – Мера
за меру
6. All’s Well That Ends Well – Все
хорошо, что хорошо
кончается
The answer

12.

How many
sonnets were
written by
Shakespeare?
Whom are the
sonnets
addressed to?
What is the
common theme
of the sonnets?

13.

The answer
154 sonnets

14.

Almost all tragedies
and comedies by
Shakespeare were
staged at the Russian
theatres.
What plays were
performed as operas or
ballets? Who
composed music?

15.

The answer
The opera “Taming of the Shrew”
by V. Shebalin
The ballet “Romeo and Juliet”
by S. Prokofiev
The ballet “Othello”
by A. Machavariani
The ballet “The Merry Wives of Windsor”
by V. Oransky

16.

They are the two oldest universities in Britain. Both were founded
more than 800 years ago, and between them they have produced a large
number of Britain's most prominent scientists, writers and politicians, as
well as noted figures in many other fields.
Although competition between them has a long history, they have a
collective name .
What is this name? What are the names of the univercities?

17.

The answer
Oxbridge is a term which collectively refers to the
universities of Oxford and Cambridge, which are seen
as the most prestigious in the United Kingdom.
The word is a portmanteau, combining Oxford and
Cambridge, which can be used as a noun referring to
the universities or as an adjective describing them or
their students, and is often used with implications of
perceived superior social status.

18.

This three-letter abbreviation
is an Internet textual tradition.
While the name may be recent,
the format itself is the invention
of the Renaissance time.
For instance, Matthew
Hopkins wrote “The Discovery
of Witches” in 1647 in this
format. He introduced it as
"Certain Questions answered."
Many old catechisms are in a
question-and-answer format,
such as “Summa Theologica”,
written by Thomas Aquinas.
What is this format called
now?

19.

The answer
FAQ –
Frequently
Asked
Questions