http://www.2pass.co.uk/ages.htm — information about minimum driving ages in the UK, the USA and other countries of the world
http://www.carwale.com/research/autoshows/ - information about the most famous auto shows in the world
http://www.ridelust.com/the-50-most-famous-cars-of-all-time/ - the 50 most famous cars of all time
Section 5. Out and about in Moscow — Какие самые популярные достопримечательности Москвы стоит увидеть? Какие театры, музеи и цирки есть в Москве? Где найти сайты московских цирков? Как живут животные в цирке?
http://www.moscow-hotels-russia.com/sights.htm — places to see in Moscow
http://goeasteurope.about.com/od/moscowtra...attractions.htm — Moscow attractions for children
http://all-moscow.ru/theaters.en.html — all theatres of Moscow with links to their websites
http://www.moscow-taxi.com/museums/index.asp — a list of major Moscow’s museums, with descriptions
http://www.circusnikulin.ru/lang/eng/file/main/index.html — the website of the Old Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard
http://all-moscow.ru/entert/mskfchld/bmc/ebmc.html — information about the Bolshoi Moscow Circus
http://www.circusonice.ru/ - the website of the Moscow Circus on Ice
http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?...amp;pg=circuses — how RSPCA (the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) fights against using animals in circus
http://www.idausa.org/facts/circusfacts.html — some facts about the life of animals in the circus
Section 6. Dio you mind video and TV? - Где найти информацию о создании телевидения и его истории? Какие телевизионные жанры существуют? Какие телевизионные каналы самые популярные в Британии , России? Почему телевидение сейчас так популярно? В чем его достоинства и недостатки? Каковы аргументы «за» и «против» телевидения? Где прочитать историю мультипликации? Как создаются мультфильмы? Как написать сценарий фильма? Где можно прочитать образцы сценариев?
http://www.freebase.com/view/tv/tv_genre – information about TV genres with their descriptions and examples
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Television_genres – list of television genres with links to them
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality_television - encyclopaedia entry about the genre of TV shows called "Reality TV"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in...sion_Programmes - encyclopaedia entry about television in the UK, includes information about 100 greatest British TV Programmes
http://www.mediauk.com/tv – a full directory of British television channels addresses and details
http://www.russia-ic.com/business_law/Russian_companies/643/ - information about the most popular and highly-rated TV channels in Russia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_in_Russia - encyclopaedia entry about television in Russia
http://www.russia.com/tv/ - a guide to Russian television, TV stations and channels
http://www.indiastudychannel.com/resources...advantages.aspx — an opinion article about the advantages and disadvantages of television
http://www.amuseline.com/what-everybody-sh...hing-television - what everybody should know about the advantages and disadvantage of watching television
http://www.allfreeessays.com/topics/advant...ing-tv/0— a collection of essays on the advantages and disadvantage of watching TV
http://animatedcartoons.blogspot.com/ - history of cartoons with video clips to watch online
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon - encyclopaedia entry about cartoons
http://digitaldreamdoor.nutsie.com/pages/m..._animation.html - a list of 100 greatest animated cartoons
http://ezinearticles.com/?Cartoons---How-T...e&id=180180 — a short article on how cartoons are made
http://necromanc.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-...s-are-made.html — a about how cartoons are made
http://www.sci.fi/~animato/cartoon/cartoon.html — an illustrated case on how an animated cartoon is made
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Feature-Film-Script — some tips on how to write a feature film script
http://www.screenwriting.info/ - basic information on how to write a screenplay
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol...icle3336775.ece — a short article on how to write a good script for a short film
http://www.simplyscripts.com/movie.html - film scripts online
http://www.imsdb.com./ - film scripts online
http://www.script-o-rama.com/table.shtml - a comprehensive film scripts archive
Unit 2. It's a big world! Start travelling now!
Section 1. Why do people travel? - Почему многие люди так любят путешествовать? С чего началась история путешествий? Какие существуют способы, средства для путешествий? Какие из них самые необычные? Какие места на Земле самые загадочные и непредсказуемые? Где найти дополнительную информацию о Бермудском треугольнике?
Где найти иллюстрированную информацию о трагедии Титаника? Какие фильмы были сняты на эту тему? Какие самые знаменитые путешественники? Где найти биографическую информацию о Беринге?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Do-People-Tr...?&id=749851 — a short article on why people travel
http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Reasons-Why-P...&id=2710271 — 10 reasons why people travel
http://www.articleclick.com/Article/Reason...e-World/1011053 — some reasons why people travel around the world
http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2007/09/17...-people-travel/ - a history of travelling, why people travel
http://www.travelhistory.org/ - a website dedicated to the history of travel
http://www.independenttraveler.com/resourc...mp;category=42- the 7 cheapest way to travel
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/ch...-across-europe/ - some cheap ways to travel across Europe
http://rides.webshots.com/album/560050476oMyRba — different means of transport in pictures
http://www.adventure-travel-tales-and-tips..._transport.html — some alternative means of transport for adventure travel
http://www.markermap.com/2008/09/top-10-wo...s-destinations/ - top 10 world's most mysterious destinations
http://www.wired.com/video/mystery-spots/19837698001 — a video tour of the world's mysterious places
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Triangle - encyclopaedia entry about the Bermuda Triangle
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8248334.stm — a BBC investigation uncovering the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSpqVpfFTAI — video about a mystery of the Bermuda Triangle
http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/titanic/_home/index.shtml — full information about the tragedy of the Titanic from Dicovery Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpaqmow4WCQ — slide show about the history of the Titanic and its tragedy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_(1953_film) - encyclopaedia entry about the film ”Titanic”(1953) by J. Negulesco
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanic_(1997_film) - encyclopaedia entry about the film ”Titanic”(1997) by J. Cameron
http://www.lonejourneys.com/famous.html —information about famous travellers
http://www.forbestraveler.com/adventure/mo...ures-story.html — a short aticle about the world's most famous adventure travels, including Odysseus, Marco Polo, Lewis and Clark, Che Guevara, and more
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitus_Bering - encyclopaedia entry about Vitus Bering
http://www.vulkaner.no/t/kamchat/bering.html — illustrated information about the expeditions of Bering
Section 2. Is it easier to travel nowadays? - Что необходимо обязательно взять с собой в дорогу путешественнику? Где найти информацию о структуре и об основных службах аэропорта? Какие аэропорты являются самыми крупными в Европе и мире? Какие правила существуют в аэропорту? Что запрещено ввозить в те или иные страны? Какими знаниями должен обладать каждый путешествующий за границу?
http://essentialtravelguides.net/essential...r-travel-guide/ - 10 essential things for travel guide
http://www.thetravelerszone.com/travel-ess...l-survival-kit/ - most essential things to include in a travel survival kit
http://www.articlepool.com/essential+thing...vacation-148268 — essential things to remember while packing for a vacation
http://www.hotels2stay.net/things-to-carry.html — essential things to carry while you travel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport - encyclopaedia entry about the airport , its structure and services
http://www.flyingabroad.co.uk/biggest-and-...-the-world.aspx – the biggest and busiest airports in the world
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_busiest_airport – information about the world's busiest airports
http://www.atwonline.com/channels/routesAi...?articleID=1319 – Europe's biggest airports
http://www.world-airport-codes.com/uk-top-20-airports.html – the 10 biggest UK airports (by total passenger numbers) in 2002
http://ezinearticles.com/?Guide-to-Russian...&id=2049802 – a guide to Russian airports
http://studenttravel.about.com/od/planyour...ortsecurity.htm — airport security rules
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTrans...ravel/index.htm - information about UK flight services, in-flight safety, baggage rules , etc
http://www.roadandtravel.com/airlines/airlinerules.htm - learn more about the latest in airline rules, security regulations
http://1000tips4trips.com/travel-tips/Air_Travel/ - here you can find the answers to all questions about air travel
http://www.independenttraveler.com/resourc....cfm?category=1 - air travel resources including airport security rules, airfare deals, tips for finding cheap airfare and much more
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html — tips for travelling abroad
http://www.go-today.com/site_gtweb/tips-for-traveling.asp — some more tips for travelling abroad
http://ezinearticles.com/?Handy-Tips-For-T...&id=2960094 — short article on handy tips for travelling abroad
http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guid...ing_abroad.html — safety tips for travelling abroad
http://www.ehow.com/topic_109_traveling-abroad.html — useful information for travelling abroad
Section 3. Is travelling worth the effort and money? - Какие достоинства и недостатки у путешествий по турпутевке и путешествий самостоятельно? Какие путешествия являются самыми дорогими? Где найти список самых дорогих городов мира? Какие соревнования, конкурсы проводятся для людей, изучающих английский язык?
http://www.lifestylechange4u.com/all-about-tour-package.html — all about tour package, its advantages and disadvantages
http://www.shoppingtrolley.net/travel.shtml — an article about the pleasures and pitfalls of all-inclusive package holidays
http://www.pure-adventures.com/tours/self-guided-tours.php — what is a self-guided tour, what are its advantages and disadvantages
http://www.journeyetc.com/travel-destinati...e-destinations/ - the most expensive destinations
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/20...onomy-economics — the top 50 most expensive cities according to the Guardian
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learning...mpetition.shtml — information about a competition for English language learners organised by BBC
http://www.ieera.org/assessment/English_Competitions.htm — information about the International English Language competition from IEERA (International English Education Research Association)
Section 4. We are in a global village? - Где взять экономико-географическую информацию о Великобритании, США и России? Каковы неофициальные названия некоторых американских штатов и почему они так называются? Как выглядят государственные гербы Великобритании, США и России? Что символизируют их элементы? Какие цветы являются символами 4 частей Объединенного Королевства Великобритании и Северной Ирландии и какие легенды об этом существуют?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom - encyclopaedia entry about the United Kingdom
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_...les/1038758.stm - the United Kingdom profile
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/.../United-Kingdom — illustrated information about the United Kingdom from Britannica Online Encyclopedia
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/countr...les/1217752.stm - an overview, key facts and events, current news from the USA life
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_the_United_States - encyclopaedia entry about the geography of the United States
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_United_States - encyclopaedia entry about the economic position of the USA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia - encyclopaedia entry about Russia, includes full economic geographical information
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3183.htm — Russia profile
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_nicknames — list of US state nicknames
http://www.miketodd.net/encyc/statenicks.htm — the origin of American states’ nicknames
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_coat_of..._United_Kingdom - encyclopaedia entry about the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/cu...ions/motto.html — illustrated information about UK Royal coat of arms, what symbolizes each of its parts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seal_of_the_United_States - encyclopaedia entry about the Great Seal of the United States, its history, design, symbolism
http://www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1.../1bfc_seal.html - illustrated information about the Great Seal of the United States
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Russia - encyclopaedia entry about the current coat of arms of the Russian Federation
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/cu...ns/flowers.html – floral emblems of Britain
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbols_of_th...the_Isle_of_Man — a list of main symbols of the United Kingdom
http://blossomofflowers.com/flowersndashnationalsymbols.html –information about the floral symbols of some countries
Unit 3. Can we learn to live in peace?
Section 1. What is conflict? - Что такое конфликт и какова природа конфликта? Почему люди часто спорят друг с другом? Какие конфликты бывают? К чему приводят конфликты? Какие существуют способы избежать конфликта? Как разрешить конфликт? Каковы главные причины конфликтов родителей и детей? Где найти информацию о самых глобальных конфликтах XX века? Где прочитать сюжет драмы Шекспира «Ромео и Джульета»?
Какие основные экологические проблемы существуют во всем мире? Как эти проблемы влияют на развитие человечества?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict - encyclopaedia entry about conflicts and types of conflicts
http://www.ppu.org.uk/learn/conflict/st_conflict.html — an article about the conflict, its causes and issues, varieties of conflicts
http://www.publicbookshelf.com/nonfiction/...text/conflict-1 — information about different kinds of conflict
http://managementhelp.org/intrpsnl/basics.htm — the basics of conflict management
http://www.kellyscientific.ru/web/ru/ksr/e...ngconflict.html — 12 rules on how to conquer conflicts
http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/en/informed/su...?sec=3&sb=2 — an article about school conflicts, their types and how to avoid them
http://www.co-operation.org/pages/conflict.html — an article about conflicts in schools, how to manage a school conflict constructively