2. The Objects and Tasks Newspapers and television bring news and opinions from all over the world. From this information we start to build up pictures in our minds of other countries and other people.

3. Which is correct? Great Britain England The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

4. Read and understand the text To the North-West of the continent of Europe there lie two big islands, called The British Isles. One of these islands consists of England, Scotland and Walls. The smaller one is Ireland. The Northern Sea separates England from Germany and Scandinavian countries, while The English Channel separated England from France and Belgium. There are many rivers in Britain, but none of them are very long. The Thames, and the Severn are the longers rivers. Many rivers have been joint by the channels. So, it is possible to travel to any part of the country by water. The climate of Great Britain is mild. It is not too hot in summer or too cold in winter. It often rains in England. The U.K. is the parliamentary monarchy. The British Parliament consist of two Houses: the House of the Lords and the House of the Commons. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. The largest city of the country are London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin.

5. Answer the questions Where is Great Britain situated? What is the capital of the country? What is the official language in England? What can you tell about the climate of Great Britain? How many rivers are there in Great Britain? What does the British Parliament consist of? Name the largest city of the country.

6. Find the right word 1. To be situated 2. Island 3. Mountain 4. To flow 5. The climate 6. The weather changes 7. The inhabitants 8. The population 9. The industrial country 10. Highly industrialized 11. A parliamentary monarchy 1. Остров 2. Протекать 3. Высокоразвитая страна 4. Климат 5. Население 6. Жители 7. Погода изменяется 8. Промышленная страна 9. Парламентская монархия 10. Горы 11. Находится

7. A Parliamentary Monarchy Great Britain is a Parliamentary Monarchy. Officially the head of the state is the king or queen. The power of the monarch is not absolute, but constitutional. The monarch acts only on advice of the ministers.

8. A Parliamentary Monarchy The official birthday is observed on the second Saturday in June. It seems strange but the Queen Elisabeth II has two birthdays. The Queen’s actual birthday is celebrated on April 21 st.

9. London  The Tower of London is the most famous of all historical buildings in London. In the past it served both as a palace and as a state prison, but it is museum now. It is interesting to know…

10. The Houses of Parliament  The Houses of Parliament in London, known also as the Palace of Westminster, is the palace, where members of Parliament (M.P.) gather to make lows.

11. Trafalgar Square  Trafalgar Square is the center of the West End of London. On the north side there is the National Gallery, in the north-east corner there is the National Portrait Gallery and in the centre there is Nelson’s Column with the figure of the great seamen.

12. Piccadilly Circus  Piccadilly Circus is a square in the central part of London. London’s best-known theatres and cinemas on the Piccadilly Circus.

13. Big Ben  Big Ben is the name of the great bell which strikes the hour. It is the Clock Tower of the Houses of Parliament.

14. Westminster Abbey  Westminster Abbey is the historic building in London to which every visitor sooner or later goes. The Abbey was founded in the 11 th century. Many of Great Britain’s famous men are buried in Westminster Abbey

15. Who are They?  One of the greatest poets of England.  His first round the world voyage took place in 1768-1771.  One of the most famous of England sailors and pirates.  The great Scottish poet.  The famous English writer, who built a theater.  France Drake  William Shakespeare  Robert Burns  James Cook  George Byron Great Britain gave the world a lot of talented people. Many famous writers and poets were born and lived in Great Britain.

16. Can you think of words and phrases that are typical for the British people?  Nice  Kind for foreigners  Friendly  Honest  Quiet  Serious  Polite  Reserved  Well-mannered  Love familiar things  The world’s greatest tea drinkers