Great Britain.

1.Read and memorize the following words:

situated [ `sitjuˎeitid] расположен Great Britain is situated on the British Isles.

consist (of) состоять  The British Isles consist of Great Britain, Ireland and some 5,500 smaller islands.

divide разделять Great Britain is divided into 92 administrative counties.

chance [ʧa:ns] случай, возможность, шанс It seems we've got a chance.

(to) fail [feil] пропускать возможность One should not fail to see this city.

prosperous[ `prospərəs] процветающий London became a prosperous trading center.

urban [`ɜ: bən] городской About four fifths of the population are urban.

rural [`ruərəl] сельский Only one fifth of the population is rural.

(to) reign [rein] царствовать In practice Queen reigns but does not rule.

(to) govern [ `gʌvэn] управлять The country is governed by the Government.

tombstone [`tu:mstoun] надгробие There are many tombstones, monuments associated with the history of this country.

(to) equip [i`kwip] оборудовать The new industries are equipped to meet present technical demands.

(to) crown [kraun] короновать For nearly 1000 years all kings and queens have been crowned here.

double-decker [`dʌbl`dekə] двухэтажный автобус The red double-decker is an important part of the public transport system.

cradle [kreidl] колыбель London is the cradle of British traditions and culture.

  2.Learn the following word-combinations:

(to) be known for быть известным

(to) have the opportunity иметь возможность

maritime climate морской климат

grain crops зерновые культуры

masterpiece of architecture шедевр архитектуры

peace and quiet мир и тишина

hand in hand бок о бок

the House of Commons палата общин

the House of Lords палата лордов

Trafalgar Square Трафальгарская площадь

Westminster Abbey Вестминстерское аббатство

Hyde Park Гайд-парк

3.Make up sentences:

a highly developed industrial country.

situated on the British Isles.

divided into 55 counties.

a parliamentary monarchy.

washed by the North Sea (Irish Sea).

Great Britain is known for its fogs and frequent rains.

London is situated in the Atlantic Ocean.

one of the greatest cities in the world.

situated on the banks of the River Thames.

the capital of Great Britain.

the cradle of British traditions and culture.

divided into four main parts.

4. Fill in the blanks with the necessary words:

1. Great Britain … on the British Isles. (is situated, lie, stands) 2. Agriculture is one of the largest and most important … in Great Britain. (work, activities, occupation) 3. The language spoken here is English, but Welshmen, Scotsmen, and Irishmen … their own language in addition to English. (talk, say, tell, speak) 4. The British museum is … for its library reading-room and the collection of manuscripts. (well-known, famous, marvelous) 5. Big Ben, the famous … is in one of the Towers. (square, monument, clock)

5. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the capital of Great Britain? 2. What is the total area of Great Britain? 3. What is its population? 4. What is the climate of Great Britain? 5. What are the main industrial centers? 6. Where is London situated? 7. Where is Great Britain situated? 8. Where does the Queen live when she is in London?

6. Complete the following sentences:

1. Great Britain is formally known as … . 2. Coal is the main source for the development of … . 3. The main centre of cotton and woolen industries is … . 4. Great Britain is known for its typically maritime climate with … . 5. The Parliament is the supreme legislative body and consists of two … . 6. Shipbuilding is one of the principal … of Great Britain.

7. Translate into English:

1. Лондон є важливим адміністративним, промисловим, науковим і культурним центром. 2. Англія славиться своєю історією і красою. 3. Я знаю, що ви цікавитеся церквами та історичними місцями. 4. Здається, в нас є можливість подивитися визначні місця Лондона. 5. Англія поділяється на 92 адміністративні графства. 6. Ця країна відома своїм типовим морським кліматом з тривалими дощами. 7. Лондон, як і Рим, будувався не один день, і оглянути його за один день неможливо.

8. Give synonyms to the words in bold type:

1. One of the well-known museums is the British museum with its library and the collection of manuscripts. 2. London consists of four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End. 3. Westminster is a good place to start sightseeing. 4. Londoners spend their week-ends in the parks. 5. Great Britain has a common border only with Ireland. 6. On the border between England and Scotland there is a range of hills, called the Cheviot Hills.

9. Read and dramatize the following dialogues:

• This is the map of the world. What can we see on it?

• We can see oceans and continents. There are six continents on this map.

• What are they?

• They are Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, America and Antarctica.

• What else can you see on the map?

• We can also see seas and rivers, mountains and valleys.

• What countries can you show us?

• This is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is a highly developed industrial country. In the 19^th century it stood the first in the world and the biggest colonial power. But after World War II it lost some of its prestige as well as its colonies.

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• Would you kindly tell us something about North England and England’s most important industrial areas?

• O.K. The centres of English industry lie in the Midlands around Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and Newcastle.

• The area around Birmingham is called the Black Country, isn’t it?

• Yes, the very name tells us what it means: smoke, dust and shoot.