III. Say what sentences are true/false:

1. The official name of Great Britain is "Union Jack".

2. The UK includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

3. The territory of the UK is rather large.

4. There are 2 official languages in the UK.

5. Great Britain is a country with new traditions and customs.

6. This country is the world largest producer of different machinery and electronics.

7. The head of the state is the Queen.

8. The British Government is also headed by the Queen.

9. The capital of the country, London, is one of the world largest ports.

10. The UK has a single-party system.

IV. Answer the questions:

1. What is the official name for Great Britain?

2. What are the two large islands that lie to the north-west of Europe?

3. What countries is the UK made up? What are their capitals?

4. What is the capital of the UK?

5. What channel separates the British Isles from the European continent?

6. What is the size of the English Channel?

7. What is the highest mountain on the British Isles?

8. What is the longest river?

9. What do you know about the national flag of the UK?

10. What is the flag of the United Kingdom called?

11. Is the UK rich in mineral resources?

12. What are the main industrial branches in England?

13. Is Great Britain a monarchy?

14. Who has more real power: the House of Lords or the House of Commons?

15. What are the main political parties?

16. Who chooses the Cabinet of Ministers?

V. Find the English equivalents in the text:

Соединенное королевство, конституционная монархия, высоко развитая промышленная держава, мягкий климат, крупнейший в мире производитель и поставщик оборудования, культурный и промышленный центр, официальный язык государства, символизировать власть и могущество, влиятельные политические партии, иметь большинство.

VI. Fill in the gaps:

1. Great Britain has the official name … .

2. The total area of Great Britain is … .

3. The British Isles are separated from European continent by … .

4. The north of Scotland is called … and the south of Scotland is called … .

5. … is the deepest river.

6. The climate of the British Isles is … .

7. The highest mountain of the UK is … .

8. The national symbol of the UK is … .

9. The largest cities of the UK are … .

10. … symbolizes power and might.

11. The British Parliament is divided into two … .

VII. Speaking:

1) What is the first country you think of when you think of the United Kingdom?

What's the difference between England, the UK and Great Britain?

What images represent England to you? Work in groups to decide on your top 5 English icons.

2) What icons represent your country? What do you think a British person would put as the top 5 icons of your country?

3) Many cities and towns are closely connected with the names of famous people or things below.

The home town of William Shakespeare –

The home town of the Beatles –

The two most famous universities –

The second largest city after London –

A Viking museum or a Viking festival –

The most South-Westerly point in England –

Stonehenge –

The home of one of the richest football clubs in the world -

Cambridge/ Manchester/ Liverpool/ Salisbury Plain/ Birmingham/ York/ Stratford-upon-Avon/ Oxford/ Land's End

Do you know where all the places are?

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