Упражнение 4. Complete this text about Great Britain and learn it by heart. Use the words: mild, large, falls, rain, signtseeing, Western, Atlantic, temperature, pound,…

Упражнение 4

Great Britain is a (1) large country, a kingdom in (2) Western Europe. It lies on several islands and has a (3) population of about 57 min people. Great Britain's capital is (4) London and the national currency is a (5) pound. (6) English is the language that people speak in the country.

The climate in Great Britain is very (7) mild. There are a lot of (8) rain falling out all the year round. The wind brings rain from the (9) Atlantic Ocean. Snow only (10) falls occasionally and doesn't stay for long except in the (11) Highlands of Scotland. The usual (12) temperature in England and Wales are + 4°C in January and + 16°C in July and August. A lot of tourists come...

Упражнение 5

Match the places to their descriptions:

1. Heathrow - the biggest airport in England
2. Stonehenge - a group of huge stones of pre-historic times
3. Land's End - the fact it is the most westerly point in the country
4. Hadrian's Wall - the fact that it was built by Romans
5. Cambridge and Oxford - its 12 century universities
6. the Lake District - its lakes and beautiful scenery
7. Liverpool - the fact that it is the home town of the Beatles
8. Stratford-upon-Avon - the fact that it is Shakespeare's place of birth
9. Greenwich - Greenwich Observatory, the zero meridian of longitude passes through it

Упражнение 6

1. What is the official name of Great Britain now?

   • The official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

2. What parts does the UK consist of and what are their capitals?

   • The UK consists of England (capital: London), Scotland (capital: Edinburgh), Wales (capital: Cardiff), and Northern Ireland (capital: Belfast).

3. What is the national symbol (emblem) of England (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)?

   • England: Rose; Scotland: Thistle; Wales: Daffodil; Northern Ireland: Flax flower.

4. What is the British flag called? Why?

   • The British flag is called the Union Jack. It combines the flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

5. What are the names of two main islands of the British Isles?

   • Great Britain and Ireland.

6. What separates Great Britain from the continent?

   • The English Channel separates Great Britain from the continent.

7. What do we call the narrowest part of the English Channel?

   • The Strait of Dover.

8. Why is the UK called an island state?

   • The UK is called an island state because it is made up of islands.

9. What do we call people who were born in Britain? In Scotland? In Wales? In Ireland?

   • People born in Britain are called Britons; in Scotland, they are called Scots; in Wales, they are called Welsh; in Ireland, they are called Irish.

10. Is English the only language people speak in the UK?

    • No, there are other languages spoken, including Welsh in Wales, Scots Gaelic in Scotland, and Irish in Northern Ireland.

11. What is the Union Jack? What does the Union Jack look like and what does it symbolize?

    • The Union Jack is the national flag of the UK, combining the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland), and St Patrick (Ireland). It symbolizes the union of these countries.

12. What language is spoken in Scotland? In Wales? In Ireland?

    • In Scotland: English and Scots Gaelic; in Wales: English and Welsh; in Ireland: English and Irish.

13. How big is London compared with other cities?

    • London is one of the largest cities in the UK and often ranks among the largest cities in the world.

14. How does the scenery change across the country?

    • The scenery varies from urban areas in the south, including London, to rural landscapes, mountains in Scotland, and rolling hills in the Midlands and Wales.

15. What is the British climate like?

    • The British climate is generally mild, with frequent rainfall and moderate temperatures.

16. What is the English weather like?

    • The English weather is often changeable, with periods of sunshine and rain throughout the year.

17. What is Stratford-upon-Avon famous for?

    • Stratford-upon-Avon is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

18. What is Oxford famous for? Cambridge?

    • Oxford is famous for its university, the University of Oxford; Cambridge is famous for the University of Cambridge.

19. What is Liverpool famous for?

    • Liverpool is famous for being the home town of The Beatles and its rich maritime history.

20. What is the Lake District famous for?

    • The Lake District is famous for its stunning lakes, mountains, and beautiful scenery, making it a popular destination for hiking and tourism.