6. Give Russian equivalents to the following English ones.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; Scotland; Wales; Northern Ireland; is used to mean the United Kingdom; a surface varies very much; Highlands Lowlands; the whole year round; reigns but does not rules.

7. Use English equivalents instead of Russian ones.

1. The UK is made up of four countries (Англии, Уэльс, Шотландии и Северной Ирландии).

2. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales (и не включает Северную Ирландию).

3. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by (Северным морем и Ла-Маншем).

4. The North and West of England are mountainous (но все остальное – это огромная равнина).

5. The warm waters of Gulf Stream (влияют на климат Британских островов).

6. The United Kingdom is (высокоразвитая промышленная) country.

7. In law (глава государства) is the Queen.

8. The government is ruled by (избираемым правительством).

9. The British Parliament consists of (двух палат).

8. Answer the following questions.

1. The UK is an island state, isn’t it? Where is it situated?

2. What countries is the UK made of? What are their capitals?

3. What Channel separates the British Isles from the continent?

4. What is the north of Scotland called?

5. Are there a lot of long and deep rivers in Great Britain?

6. Why is the climate of the British Isles mild?

7. Is the UK a large country?

8. What is the UK’s population?

9. What does the UK produce and export?

10. What does a constitutional monarchy mean?

9. Choose the right variant.

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated:

1. on the British Isles;

2. in Africa;

3. on the continent

2. The UK is made up of four countries:

1. England, Wales, Scotland and Canada;

2. England, Wales, Scotland and Cardiff;

3. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

3. The British Isles are separated from the continent by:

1. the North Sea and the Black Sea;

2. the North Sea and the English Channel;

3. the strait of Dover.

4. The North of Scotland is:

1. mountainous;

2. a plain;

3. a valley.

5. There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain but they are:

1. deep

2. long

3. not very long

6. The most important river is:

1. the Severn;

2. the Thames;

3. the Mersey.

7. The climate of British Isles is influenced by:

1. the Atlantic Ocean;

2. mountains and the Atlantic Ocean;

3. mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream.

8. One of the chief industries of the country is:

1. machinery;

2. electronics;

3. shipbuilding.

9. the UK is:

a) a democratic republic;

b) a socialist state;

c) a constitutional monarchy.

10.The British Parliament consists of 2 chambers:

1. the House of Lords und the House of Commons

2. the House of Lords and the State Duma;

3. the Senate and the House of Representatives.

10. Find the wrong statements and correct them.

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles.

2. The United Kingdom is made up of 3 countries.

3. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

4. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

5. The North of Scotland is mountainous and is called the Lowlands.

6. There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain.

7. The climate of Great Britain is continental the whole year round.

8. One of the chief industries of the country is electronics.

9. The country is ruled by the government with the Secretary at the head.

10. There are three main political panties in Great Britain: the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties.