1. Welcome to
the
unit

2. These policemen are a famous peacekeeping force.
Look at the pictures below and try to guess which country they represent.
Picture 1:
These policemen are a famous peacekeeping force.
Canada

3. They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
They are Mounties, or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They are also known as the RCMP. The Mounties is one of the most recognizable Canadian symbols as it was always featured in Hollywood movies, especially between the 1920s and 1940s.

4. What other things can you think of to represent Canada?
Maple trees

5. Niagara Falls

6. the UK
Picture 2:
This man guards the Queen’s jewels.

7. The man is a beefeater, or the Yeomen Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London.

8. Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms
Beefeaters are also famous for their uniforms. One is the red and gold ceremonial uniform, which dates back to 1552 and can still be seen on important occasions. The other one is the blue dress uniform, which is more commonly worn.

9. What other things can you think of to represent the UK?
Big Ben

10. Stonehenge

11. Sherlock Holmes

12. Australia
Picture 3:
This modern opera house has become the symbol of a modern city.

13. The Sydney Opera House represents both achievements in modern architecture and performance.

14. What other things can you think of to represent Australia?
Koala bears

15. Kangaroo

16. Gold Beaches

17. Picture 4:
the USA
Everything is bigger in this country, including the skyscrapers!

18. What other things can you think of to represent the USA?
The Statue of Liberty

19. The White House

20. Hollywood

21. Japan Can you think of any symbols for any other countries? kimonos
cherry blossom

22. Egypt
pyramids
Italy
The Colosseum

23. France
Acropolis
Greece
Eiffel Tower

24. If you had to choose a symbol to represent China, what would you choose?

25. China

26. How did these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries?
All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respected and loved by its people.