The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is made up of four countries,
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The capital of England is London, The capital of
Scotland is Edinburgh. The capital of Wales is Cardiff and the capital of
Northern Ireland is Belfast. Each country has their own flag but when you
combine the flags of England, Scotland and northern Ireland it makes the Union
Jack which is the flag of the United Kingdom.
1. Circle the correct answer
1. The U.K. is made up of ………… countries a.
three b. four c .five
2. The U.K. flag is called the Union …………… a.
John b. Jane c .Jack
3. The Union flag is red, white and ……………. a.
blue b. green c. black
4. London is the capital of ……………………… a. America
b. England c .France
2. Complete the sentences
1.
The United Kingdom is ……………………………., Scotland, ……………………. and
Northern ……………………….
2.
The capital of Scotland is ……………………………
3.
Cardiff is the capital city of ……………………….
4.
The capital city of Northern Ireland is ………………………….
London
London is the capital of Great Britain,
its political, economic and commercial centre. It’s the main port of Great
Britain. It is one of the greatest cities of the world. Its population is about
9 million people.
The city was founded by Romans in the
1st century AD and it was called Londinium. The English are very proud of
the long history of their capital. The city became very rich in the
16th century. Then in 1665 and 1666 two catastrophes occurred: epidemic of
plague which killed 100,000 citizens, and the Great Fire which destroyed the
City.
London is a real museum of architecture.
Traditionally London is divided into: the City, the West End, Westminster and
the East End.
The City is the heart of London, its
financial and business centre. Few people live in this part of London but over
a million come here to work. There are a lot of famous ancient buildings in the
City, for example St.Paul’s Cathedral.
Westminster is one of the most famous
historic areas in London as it contains both the seat of Government (the
Houses of Parliament) and the crowning place of kings and queens (Westminster
Abbey).
The West End is the centre of London.
There are historical palaces, museums, beautiful parks, large
department stores, hotels, restaurants, theatres and concert halls in this part
of London. One of the most beautiful palaces is Buckingham Palace,
the official residence of the Queen. The oldest of all the royal residences in
London is the Tower of London. The broad Mall leads from Buckingham
Palace to Trafalgar Square.
If you go to the east of the City, you’ll
find yourself in the East End. This is an industrial part of London. The Port
of London is also in the East End.
1. Translate into English
Коммерческий центр, главный порт, был основан, стал очень богатым,
эпидемия чумы, разделен, сердце Лондона, мало людей, старинные здания,
содержит, официальная резиденция королевы.
2. Finish the sentences…
1. London is the main port of …
2. It was founded by …
3. The Great Fire destroyed …
4. London is divided into …
5. There are a lot of … in the City.
3. Ask questions to the given answers.
1. 9 million people
2. Londinium
3. in the 16th century
4. the seat of Government
5. Buckingham Palace
Open the brackets using
Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.
1.
Tom always (to ask) at the lessons.
2.
I (to ask) at the last lesson.
3.
Our country house (to finish) next year.
4.
The dog (to find) by my sister yesterday.
5.
This work (to do) tomorrow.
6.
This text (to translate) at the last lesson.
7.
These trees (to plant) every autumn.
8.
Many interesting games always (to play) at our P.E. lessons.
9.
This bone (to give) to my dog tomorrow.
10. We (to
invite) to a concert last Saturday.
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