Great Britain.Great Britain.London.London.

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Great Britain.Great Britain.London.London.

Welcome toWelcome to the the United Kingdom!United Kingdom!

London is the capital of the United Kingdom of Great

Britain and Northern Ireland.

Here is the map ofHere is the map ofthe UK:the UK:

There are 4 parts in the United Kingdom:There are 4 parts in the United Kingdom:1.1. EnglandEngland2.2. ScotlandScotland3.3. WalesWales4.4. Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland

Every part of the UK has its own Every part of the UK has its own symbol:symbol:

Daffodil -Daffodil -

Rose -Rose -

Thistle -Thistle -

Shamrock-Shamrock-

WalesWales

EnglandEngland

ScotlandScotland

Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland

Make up the right combination of following parts, Make up the right combination of following parts, flags and cities of the United Kingdomflags and cities of the United Kingdom::

1.Cardiff1.Cardiff

2.London2.London

3.Edinburgh3.Edinburgh

4.Londonderr4.Londonderryy

a. Englanda. England

b. Walesb. Wales

c. Northern Irelandc. Northern Ireland

d. Scotlandd. Scotland

Check yourself:Check yourself:

1.Cardiff1.Cardiff

2.London2.London

3.Edinburgh3.Edinburgh

4.Londonderr4.Londonderryy

a. Englanda. England

b. Walesb. Wales

c. Northern Irelandc. Northern Ireland

d. Scotlandd. Scotland

Great BritainGreat Britain The British Isles lie in The British Isles lie in

the north-west of the north-west of Europe. Great Britain Europe. Great Britain includes England, includes England, Scotland, Wales. It is Scotland, Wales. It is separated from Ireland separated from Ireland by the Irish Sea, and by the Irish Sea, and from continent by the from continent by the English Channel and the English Channel and the Straits of Dover. Great Straits of Dover. Great Britain and Northern Britain and Northern Ireland form the UK.Ireland form the UK.

1.1.The highest mountain The highest mountain in the UK is Ben Nevis in in the UK is Ben Nevis in Scotland (1343 m).Scotland (1343 m).2.2.The longest river is the The longest river is the Severn. It is in the south-Severn. It is in the south-west of England.west of England.3.3.The main industrial The main industrial centres are Sheffield, centres are Sheffield, Birmingham and Birmingham and Manchester.Manchester.4.4.The important ports of The important ports of the country are London, the country are London, Liverpool, Glasgow and Liverpool, Glasgow and others.others.

Answer the questions using the Answer the questions using the map:map:

1. Where do the British Isles lie? (in .?.of Europe)1. Where do the British Isles lie? (in .?.of Europe)a. south-west. b. north-west. C. west-north.a. south-west. b. north-west. C. west-north.2. What does Great Britain include?2. What does Great Britain include?a.a. Northern Ireland . b. Northern Iceland.Northern Ireland . b. Northern Iceland. c. Scotlandc. Scotland. 3. What is the highest mountain in the UK?3. What is the highest mountain in the UK?a. Ben Nevis. b. Big Nevis. c. Big Ben. a. Ben Nevis. b. Big Nevis. c. Big Ben. 4. What is the longest river in the UK?4. What is the longest river in the UK?a. the Volga. b. the Severn. c. the Thames. a. the Volga. b. the Severn. c. the Thames. 5. What is the main industrial centre of the UK?5. What is the main industrial centre of the UK?a. Exeter. b. Sheffield. c. Brecon. a. Exeter. b. Sheffield. c. Brecon. 6. What city is the port of the UK?6. What city is the port of the UK?a. Manchester. B. Nottingham. C. Liverpool .a. Manchester. B. Nottingham. C. Liverpool .

1.1. bb

2.2. cc

3. a3. a

4. b4. b

5. b5. b

6. c 6. c

Look the right Look the right answers: answers:

London is the capital of Great London is the capital of Great Britain.Britain.London lies on both banks of the London lies on both banks of the river Thames.river Thames.

More than eleven million people More than eleven million people live in London.live in London.

It is the largest city in Europe and It is the largest city in Europe and one of the largest cities in the one of the largest cities in the world. world.

Welcome to LondonWelcome to London

The most important parts of London are: the The most important parts of London are: the City, the West End, the East End and City, the West End, the East End and

Westminster. Westminster.

the East End the East End the West Endthe West End

the Citythe City WestminsterWestminster

The big clock on the The big clock on the tower of the Palace of tower of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster in London is called Big London is called Big Ben.Ben.

Big Big BenBen

It weights 13.5 tons. The It weights 13.5 tons. The clock tower is 318 feet high.clock tower is 318 feet high.

Tower of Tower of LondonLondon

•The Tower of London was built in1066. The Tower of London was built in1066. • Hundreds of years ago the Tower was a castle. Hundreds of years ago the Tower was a castle. • For many years the Tower was a state prison.For many years the Tower was a state prison.• At present many people visit the Tower as a At present many people visit the Tower as a museum.museum.

Great Britain is more than Great Britain is more than London. It has more living London. It has more living symbols of its past than symbols of its past than many other countries But many other countries But London is a heart of Great London is a heart of Great Britain. Britain.

See you, London!See you, London!

Test yourself 1

I. What sentences are I. What sentences are truetrue (T)(T) oror false (F) false (F)??a. London is the capital of Wales.a. London is the capital of Wales.

b.b. The most important parts of London are: the City, the West End, theThe most important parts of London are: the City, the West End, the East End and Westminster. East End and Westminster. c. Big Ben weights 14.5 tons. c. Big Ben weights 14.5 tons. d. The Tower of London was built in1166.d. The Tower of London was built in1166. e. Tower Bridgee. Tower Bridge was built in 1894 was built in 1894.. f. There are two houses in the Parliament: the House of Lords and the f. There are two houses in the Parliament: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.House of Commons. gg. . Westminster Abbey was built by the King William. Westminster Abbey was built by the King William. h. On the column in the centre of Trafalgar Square there is a statue ofh. On the column in the centre of Trafalgar Square there is a statue of Admiral Nelson.Admiral Nelson. i. Buckingham Palace is the Lord’s London residence. i. Buckingham Palace is the Lord’s London residence. j. The Changing the Guards happens every day at 11.30 a.m.j. The Changing the Guards happens every day at 11.30 a.m. k. The London Eye is k. The London Eye is a giant bicycle wheela giant bicycle wheel,,135 meters (443 feet) in135 meters (443 feet) in diameter.diameter.

Now check yourselves:Now check yourselves:

a. London is the capital of Wales. ( false )a. London is the capital of Wales. ( false )b. The most important parts of London are: the City, the West End, the b. The most important parts of London are: the City, the West End, the

East End and Westminster. East End and Westminster. c. Big Ben weights 14.5 tons. ( false )c. Big Ben weights 14.5 tons. ( false ) d. The Tower of London was built in1166. ( false )d. The Tower of London was built in1166. ( false ) e. e. Tower BridgeTower Bridge was built in 1894 was built in 1894.. f. There are two houses in the Parliament: the House of Lords and the f. There are two houses in the Parliament: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.House of Commons. g. g. Westminster Abbey was built by the King William. ( false ) Westminster Abbey was built by the King William. ( false ) h. On the column in the centre of Trafalgar Square there is a statue ofh. On the column in the centre of Trafalgar Square there is a statue of Admiral Nelson.Admiral Nelson. i. Buckingham Palace is the Lord’s London residence. ( false )i. Buckingham Palace is the Lord’s London residence. ( false ) j. The Changing the Guards happens every day at 11.30 a.m.j. The Changing the Guards happens every day at 11.30 a.m. k. The London Eye is k. The London Eye is a giant bicycle wheela giant bicycle wheel,,135 meters (443 feet) in135 meters (443 feet) in diameter.diameter.

1. Cardiff1. Cardiff 2. Shamrock2. Shamrock 3. the Thames3. the Thames 4. the big clock4. the big clock 5. a royal palace, a state prison5. a royal palace, a state prison 6. the symbol of London6. the symbol of London 7. the House of Lords 7. the House of Lords 8. the King Edward 8. the King Edward 9. a statue of Admiral Nelson9. a statue of Admiral Nelson 10. the Queen of the UK, Elizabeth 10. the Queen of the UK, Elizabeth IIII

Test yourself 2 II. Which places of the UK (Great Britain and London) do youII. Which places of the UK (Great Britain and London) do you associate with the following words?associate with the following words?

1.Wales1.Wales2.Northern Ireland2.Northern Ireland

3.London3.London

4.Big Ben4.Big Ben

5.5.Tower of LondonTower of London

6.Tower Bridge6.Tower Bridge

7.The Houses of Parliament 7.The Houses of Parliament

8.Westminster Abbey8.Westminster Abbey

9.Trafalgar Square 9.Trafalgar Square

10.Buckingham Palace 10.Buckingham Palace