CLIL Lesson in Lithuiania

Match the words and definitions

1	Bagpipe	A	A heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.
2	Trade	B	The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
3	Ecotourism	C	A statue or structure established to remind people of a person or event.
4	Folklore	D	The action of buying and selling goods and services.
5	Orthodox	E	An instrument composed of a bag and pipes. The player blows air into the bag and it comes out of the pipes. Notes are changed by covering the holes of a pipe that is under the bag.
6	Sanctuary	F	A large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead.
7	Tomb	G	An adornment made of white and red yarn and worn on the wrist or pinned on the clothes.
8	Memorial	H	Tourism directed towards exotic natural environments, intended to observe wildlife.
9	Burial mound	I	Accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion.
10	Martenitsa	J	A holy place, a temple;

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 Welcome to Bulgaria – an enchanting destination for all year round tourism. The mild climate, the beautiful and diverse nature, azure, fine, sandy beaches and the breathtaking mountain scenery create a diversity, which can rarely be seen on such a small territory. Numerous mineral water springs around the country provide excellent conditions for spa and wellness tourism. 

Wide range of tourism opportunities are offered in Bulgaria.

Read the texts and match them with the correct photo and fill in the table below

1.    Rural tourism in Bulgaria

A

Bulgaria offers magnificent and breathtaking countryside, offering virgin nature and organic fruits and vegetables. The Bulgarian village is attractive all year round as each season has its own charm. Recently many family hotels and houses opened doors for tourists who want to relax in the pleasant atmosphere and crystal clear air in the Bulgarian rural resorts. 

2.    History tourism in Bulgaria

B

The geographical position of Bulgaria on the crossroad between the East and the West, where throughout history paths of world civilizations have crossed, is influenced to the country’s rich and colourful historical heritage.

3.    Religion tourism and monasteries in Bulgaria

C

Bulgaria has a great number of monasteries situated over the unapproachable peaks or enclosed by mountains and surrounded by incredible nature. The Bulgarian monasteries are unique, because of their rich architecture, icons and wall paintings, as well as with the legends and sagas, bringing a mythical outlook to some of them.

4.    Wine Tourism in Bulgaria

D

Bulgaria is famous for its traditional wine grape varieties. The country’s climate, landscape and soils are exceptional for vine – growing and winemaking. According to the different soils and climate conditions, the country is divided into several wine- growing and winemaking regions, each with particular grape varieties and wines.

5.    Customs and traditions in Bulgaria

E

If you’re eager to get immersed in rural Bulgarian lifestyle, the hosts are more than happy to oblige, from unveiling the secrets of loom weaving, knitting and other crafts to entertaining you with folk tales, songs and dances. For some outdoors action, the eco-trails through surrounding mountains are a true hiking, cycling and horse-riding playground.

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Watch the video ”BULGARIA - CULTURAL HERITAGE”, answer the questions and fill in the table below

1.      Where is Sozopol located?

а) on the seaside                b) in the mountains            c) by the Danube

2.      Begliktash is a:

a) megalithic compound      b) an old tree           c) a recipe for a Bulgarian dish

3.      What can happen if a sick person spends the night at Krastova Gora

a) nothing will happen  b) he can get even sicker         c) he can be healed

4.      Boyana church is a 

a)  fast food restaurant  b) UNESCO site            c) a village

5.      Who are the creators of the Bulgarian alphabet 

a) the Romans               b) the Thracians            c) Cyril and Methodius

6.      What are kukery

a) masks used to scare evil spirits                        b) a kind of Bulgarian bread

                                      c) a casual traditional outfit

7.      The bagpipe is a

a) traditional instrument                                      b) a traditional dish     
c) a region in Bulgaria 

8.      What is the Madara horseman 

a) a statue created in the 1920's                          b) a mountain 

c) the only rock carving in Europe that dates back to the early middle ages

9.      Veliko Tarnovo is 

a) a monastery                                                    b) a Thracian tomb
c) a town in Bulgaria and it's former capital

10. Plovdiv has a 

a) Roman theater                              b) the oldest tree in Bulgaria 

                              c) a statue of Alexander the great

11. Where is the valley of Thracian Kings

a) Kazanluk                   b) Kazakhstan                c) Velingrad

12. What are martenitsy the symbol of 

a) spring                        b) summer                      c) winter

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