HOW MUCH DO WE KNOW ABOUT BRITAIN?

The United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousands small islands. Their total area is over square kilometers. Its population is over 57 million. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast. The British Isles are separated from the Continent by the North Sea and the British Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

London is the capital of the United Kingdom, its economic, political and cultural centre. It is one of the world's most important ports and one of the largest cities in the world. London has a population of about 11 million people. London has been a capital for nearly a thousand years. Many of its ancient buildings still stand. The most famous of them are the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Most visitors also want to see the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace (the Queen's home with its Changing of the Guards) and the many magnificent museums.London

Westminster Abbey Ancient buildings

St. Paul's Cathedral Ancient buildings

THE TOWER OF LONDON Ancient buildings

Buckingham Palace

THE CITY The City of London is the district where most offices and banks are concentrated. 3 PARTS OF LONDON

THE WEST END The West End is a rich man world of shops, offices and theatres.

THE EAST END The East End is the district where mostly working people live.

THE THAMES

Wales Northern Ireland Scotland England The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. Where is the United Kingdom of Great Britain situated? 2. What was the original name of the British capital? 3. What parts does Great Britain consist of and what are their capitals? 4. Name the famous ancient building in London. 5. Name the parts of London.

What countries does the UK consist of?  A England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland  B Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Luxemburg  C England, Scotland, Wales, Luxemburg  D England, Wales, Northern Ireland Luxemburg The London home of the Queen is A Westminster Abbey B Tower of London C Buckingham Palace D Houses of Parliament What river is the capital of Great Britain situated on? A Thames B Great Ouse C Spey D Trent The flag of the UK is A red, white and green B blue, red and yellow C red, white and blue D white, blue and green “ DO YOU KNOW BRITAIN WELL?”

What was the first prison in Great Britain? A The Tower of London B Buckingham Palace C The House of Parliament D National Gallery What country in Great Britain has rose as national flower emblem? A Wales B Northern Ireland C Scotland D England What is Queen’s name? A Catherine B Elizabeth I C Elizabeth II D Victoria Who defeated the combined French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar? A Admiral Nelson B Aston Webb C Charles Berry D William Wilkins

HOW MUCH DO WE KNOW ABOUT BRITAIN?

LITERATURE: O.V.Afanasyeva, I.V. Mikheeva “English” 6 form student’s book L. I. Kaminskaya “What to say and how to behave in Great Britain” Pearson “An Illustrated History of Britain” Web-site: Web-site: Web-site:

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