I. Complete the sentences.

1. English is…

2. The weather in Great Britain changes very often because…

3. One of the chief industries of the country …

4. The head of the country…but…

5. The Parliament consists of…

II. Answer the questions.

1. Where is the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland situated?

2. How many parts does the UK consists of? What are they?

3. What can you say about the climate & the weather of Great Britain?

4. Is Great Britain highly developed industrial country? What does it produce & export? What are the main industrial centers?

5. What is a political structure of Great Britain?

III. Retell the text. London

London is the capital of Great Britain, its political, economic & commercial center. It is situated on the river Thames. The city is very old & traditionally London is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End & the East End. They are very different from each other.

The City is the oldest part of London, it is the business & the commercial heart of London. Very few people live here but over a million come to work in numerous banks, offices & firms. In the centre of the City there is the Tower of London & St. Paul’s Cathedral. The Tower was built in the 11-th century & it was used as a fortress, a palace & a prison. Now it is a museum.

Westminster is the aristocratic official part of London. It includes Buckingham Palace, the royal residence & the House of Parliament. It is a beautiful building with two towers: The Clock Tower with Big Ben & the Victoria Tower with the national flag over it. Opposite the House of Parliament there is Westminster Abbey, the place where nearly all kings & queens were crowned.

The West End is the richest & most beautiful part of London. It is a symbol of wealth & luxury. The best hotels, restaurants, shops, clubs, parks & houses are situated there. English aristocracy lives in this region. Trafalgar Square is the geographical center of London. It was named in the memory of Admiral Nelson’s victory at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Also there is the National Gallery with its wonderful collection of works. Not far from it there is the British Museum famous for its rich library. Another interesting sight in the West End is Hyde Park, the largest of London parks.

The East End is an industrial district of London. There are many factories here. Old residents of the East End are proud to be called cockneys which means true Londoners.

London is the home of many famous Englishmen such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare & so on, who spent most of life in London.

I. Complete the sentences.

1. London is the capital of…

2. The City is…

3. ...& it was used as a fortress, a palace & a prison.

4. … the place where nearly all kings & queens were crowned.

5. …is the geographical center of London.

6. …the largest of London parks.

7. Old residents of the East End are proud…

II. Answer the questions.

1. How is London divided traditionally?

2. What is the oldest part of London? What places of interest are there?

3. What is Westminster?

4. What do you know about Trafalgar Square, British Museum & Hyde Park?

5. What district of London is the center of industry?