SOME GEOGRAPHICAL FACTS ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN.
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.
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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.
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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 19th 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.
SOME GEOGRAPHICAL FACTS ABOUT 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 British Isles consist of Great Britain, Ireland and some 5,500 smaller islands. The total area of the United Kingdom is244,027 square kilometres. Great Britain is divided into 92 administrative counties. It is 75th in size among the countries of the world and it was less than two percent of the world’s land area. The largest island in north-west Europe – Great Britain – is separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea, and from the Continent by the English Channel and the Strait of Dover.
The surface of England and Ireland is rather flat. The highest mountain in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis in Scotland (1343m). 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 (220 miles) and the Thames (215miles).
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. In practice she reigns but does not rule. 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 power.
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Find these words in the text:
Великобритания, Объединенное Королевство, Северная Ирландия, Британские острова, природа, площадь, графство, страна, Ирландское море, Ламанш, Па-де-Кале, поверхность, гора, река, Шотландия, Темза, климат, дождь, ветер, туман, население, Англия, парламентская монархия, королева Елизавета ІІ, глава, государство, парламент, правительство, верховный законодательный орган, палата лордов, палата общин, партия, у власти. Красивый, маленький, большой, ровный(равнинный), высокий, длинный, глубокий, морской, частый, сильный, продолжительный. Знать, располагаться, украшать, состоять (из), делить(ся), разделять, замерзать, править(царствовать), управлять.
Answer the questions:
1. What is the formal name of Great Britain?
2. Where is the United Kingdom situated?
3. What islands do British Isles consist of?
4. What is the total area of the United Kingdom?
5. Into how many counties is Great Britain divided?
6. What is the largest island in north-west Europe?
7. What is the surface of England and Ireland?
8. What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?
9.What are the chief British rivers?
10. What is the climate of Great Britain?
11. What is the population of the United Kingdom?
12. What is the political structure of the United Kingdom?
13. Who is the head of the state?
14. What is the country governed by?
15. What is the supreme legislative body?
16. What is the structure of the Parliament?
17. Who is the Prime Minister?
Translate in English :
1. Объединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии находится на Британских островах.
2. Площадь страны 224тысячи 27 квадратных километров.
3. Великобритания делится на 55 графств.
4. Великобритания известна типичным морским климатом с частыми дождями, сильными ветрами и продолжительными туманами.
5. Население Объединенного Королевства – 56 миллионов человек.
6. Великобритания – парламентская монархия.
7. Королева Елизавета ІІ – глава государства.
8. Страной управляет правительство.
9. Парламент состоит из палаты лордов и палаты общин.
10. Премьер министр – глава партии, которая находится у власти.
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