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What languages are spoken in the UK?

5. What is the population of Great Britain?

6. Where is the country situated?

7. What is the total land area of the UK?

8. What seas and oceans is Great Britain washed by?

9. The surface of Great Britain varies much, doesn’t it?

10. What are the main rivers in the country?

11. What river does London stand on?

12. Which part of Great Britain is known for its lakes?

13. Why is British climate mild?

14. What is characteristic of the Britain’s climate?

15. What kind of state is the UK?

16. Who rules Britain officially? Who rules Britain in practice?

17. What is the difference between the House of Lords and the House of Commons?

18. Who won the last general election? Who is the PM now?

19. What mineral resources can be found on the territory of the country?

20. What can you say about the economy of the country?

21. Do you know any famous Englishmen? Who are they?

Ask your neighbour :

1) what parts Great Britain consists of;

2) if English is the official language of Great Britain;

3) what the biggest cities of the UK are;

4) what it is separated by from the continent;

5) what the highest mountain in Great Britain is;

6) if there are a lot of long and deep rivers in Great Britain;

7) if he (she) knows some Scottish lakes;

8) what the main political parties of Great Britain are;

9) if the Queen rules the country in practice;

10) what Great Britain produces and exports.

Exercises

Fill in the blanks with prepositions if necessary.

1. The United Kingdom …Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated … the British Isles … the north-western coast … Europe.

2. The British Isles consist … two large islands.

3. The East Coast is washed … the North Sea.

4. England is separated … Scotland … the Cheviot Hills, running … east … west.

5. The Severn is flowing … England and Wales.

6. Scotland is widely known … the number and beauty …the lakes.

7. The mountains and the warm waters … Gulf Stream influence … the climate of the British Isles.

8. The rivers do not freeze … winter and snow never lies … the ground … a long time.

9. Thick fogs … autumn are typical … the climate … Great Britain.

10. The legislative power … the country belongs … the British Parliament.

11. Great Britain is rich … coal and iron ore.

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