V. Complete the following sentences:

1. The UK is a small country _________________ with an area of 244,100 square kilometers.

2. The UK is inhabited_____________________, they constitute the British nation.

3. It is known as ___________and __________ of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment.

4. Its attractions include__________, such as ___________________and scenic landscape.

5. Britain’s chemical industry is __________ in Europe and the __________ in the western world.

6. The main principles of British legislation are expressed in _______________________

7. The Conservatives, _________, have always been the party of the Right, the party of __________________.

8. At the end of the 19^th century the Liberals lost the support of _____________________

9. The Labour Party has always had ________________ and received financial support from them.

10. There are also some other parties: ________________.

VI. Match the line in a with the line in b:

a small country one of the world’s

largest producers

to occupy most all colours and races

in the UK

the population live in other documents like

many people of a wide variety of interests

they have contributed to most widely spoken language

it is known as elected to the House of

Commons

its attractions include the multiracial nature of

British society.

to play a significant role the trading and

manufacturing classes

are expressed mostly in towns and cities the Liberal Party represented in the economy of the

country

the country is ruled by of the territory of the

British Isles

the second the elected government

the only parties with an area of 244,100

square kilometers

VII. Ask questions to the italicized words:

1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is an island state.

2. The western coast of the country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

3. The population of the United Kingdom is over 57 million people.

4. The UK is inhabited by the English, the Scottish, the Welsh and the Irish, they constitute the British nation.

5. They have contributed to the multiracial nature of British society.

6. English is the official and national language of the United Kingdom.

7. One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.

8. Its attractions include a wide variety of interests, such as rich architecture, archaeology, arts and culture, its horticulture and scenic landscape.

9. In law, the Head of the state is the Queen.

10. In practice, the country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head.

11. The main principles of British legislation are expressed in other documents like “Magna Charta” and “the Bill of Rights”.

12. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

VIII. Answer the questions using the text above as well as other sources of information:

1. What is the full name of the UK?

2. What territory does it occupy?

3. How many parts does it consist of?

4. What is the United Kingdom washed by?

5. What kind of country is the UK?

6. What are the main branches of the country’s economy?

7. What is the population of the United Kingdom?

8. Who is the Head of the state in law? In practice?

9. In what documents are the main principles of British legislation expressed?

10. What is the political system of the United Kingdom?