10. Read and retell the text:
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.
11. 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.
12. 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?
13. 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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