III. Перепишіть наступні речення, які містять різні форми порівняння і перекладіть їх на рідну мову.

1. The highest mountain in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis in Scotland.

2. The newer industries in Great Britain are electronics, electrical, engineering, chemicals.

3. Britain forms the greater part of the British Isles.

4. Great Britain is less rich in mineral resources than Ukraine.

5. Better late than never.

IV. Перепишіть і письмово перекладіть речення на рідну мову, звертаючи увагу на переклад неозначених і заперечних займенників.

1. There are no high mountains in Great Britain.

2. Unemployment means no income.

3. On the border between England and Scotland there are some hills called the Cheviot Hills.

4. Are there any new industries in Great Britain.

5. They sent some letters to foreign firms yesterday

V. Перепишіть наступні речення. Визначте в них видо-часові форми дієслів і зазначте їх інфінітив. Перекладіть речення на рідну мову.

1. The rate of inflation fell sharply in the early 1980s in the United Kingdom.

2. Until the nineteenth century the universities in England offered no place to girls.

3. British firms and academic institutions will participate in European community and other international programmes.

4. The climate of Great Britain is typically maritime.

5. The faculty offers three-year courses leading to the degree of bachelor of engineering.

VI. Прочитайте, перепишіть і письмово перекладіть текст. Great Britain

Great Britain formally known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles, beautifully decorated by nature.

The total area of the United Kingdom is 244,027 square kilometres. Great Britain is divided into 55 administrative counties. It is seventy-fifth in size among the countries of the world.

The surface of England and Ireland is rather flat. There are many rivers in Great Britain but they are not very long. The rivers are deep and do not freeze in winter. The chief rivers are the Severn and the Thames.

Great Britain is known for its typically maritime climate with frequent rains, strong winds and continuous fogs.

The population of Great Britain is nearly 56 million people. England has more people than the other parts of the British Isles. About four fifths of the population are urban and only one fifth is rural.

Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the state. The country is governed in her name by the government. Parliament is the supreme legislative body. It consists of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The prime minister is usually the head of the party, which is in the power.

Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country. Coal is the main source for the development of British industry. The biggest centres of iron and steel industries are situated in the neighborhood of coal basins. They are Cardiff, Glasgow, and Sheffield. The products of Britain economy such as automobiles, textile, machinery, electronic equipment and many others are exported to many countries of the world.