The Yeoman Warders

The Yeoman Warders,

Beefeaters

The Yeoman Warders

• Look at the title of our lesson and the picture. What do you think who are these men?

Vocabulary

• to date back to-
• to be guarded-
• bodyguards-
• duties-
• prisoners-
• guides-
• ravens-
• armed forces-
• striking uniform-
• formal occasions-

датироваться

быть охраняемым

телохранители

обязанности

заключенные

гиды

вороны

вооруженные силы

яркая униформа

формальные случаи (официальные мероприятия)

Answer to follow questions:

1.Who is guarded the Tower of London?

The Yeoman Warders.

2.In which year King Henry Vlll introduced the Yeoman Warders?

King Henry Vlll introduced the Yeoman Warders in 1485.

3.Did they have the duties? What are duties?

Yes, they had the duties. Their duties included looking after the prisoners in the Tower and guarding the Crown Jewels.

4.What is their main role nowadays?

Nowadays their main role is to act as guides for the tourists.

5.Who live in the Tower with Yeoman Warders?

The ravens and Yeoman Warders' families live with them.

6.Why they have got two uniforms?

They have striking red and gold uniform for formal occasions. Also they have a dark blue uniform for informal occasions.

7.Explain why the Yeoman Warders are called Beefeaters .

There are two theories. One of them says that the warders used to be paid with meat instead of money. Other says that the name comes from the French word buffetier who protected the King’s food.

Relative pronouns & adverbs

Relative pronouns

• who\that ( people )
• which\that ( things)
• whose (possession)

Relative adverbs

• when (time)
• where (place)
• why (reason)

Culture Corner

• Read the text again. Choose the correct word to complete the gaps.

who

1.

when

where

2.

that

who

3.

that

whose

4.

who

when

5.

where

Now we know!

The Tower of London.

Culture Corner

Beefeater's uniform

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Beef

+ eaters

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King Henry VIII

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Black ravens live in the Tower.

Speaking

Tell your partner three things you remember about “ Beefeaters ”