Britain and its people at a glance Britain and its people at a glance

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Фонетическая зарядка [r ] – Britain, British,the British; [ [t ] – town, city, tourist, Scotland, historical, political; [l ] – emblem, London, Ireland, England, Wales;

Finish the sentences 1. Britain consists of….. 2. The official name of……. 3. Each part has its own…… 4. The English flag is called….. 5. When I think of Britain I imagine…..

The flag of the UK The flag of the UK, known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses. The upright red cross on a white background is the cross of the 1 St George, the patron saint of England. The white diagonal cross on a blue background is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross on a white background is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

The United Kingdom The United Kingdom is the political name of the country which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (sometimes known as Ulster) The United Kingdom is the political name of the country which consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (sometimes known as Ulster) EnglandScotland, Wales Northern Ireland EnglandScotland, Wales Northern Ireland Total territory is 244,820 sq km. Total territory is 244,820 sq km. The population of the United Kingdom is over 58 million people. The population of the United Kingdom is over 58 million people. The main nationalities are: English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish. The main nationalities are: English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish. Official languages are English, Welsh and Scottish. Official languages are English, Welsh and Scottish. The Chief of the state is Queen Elizabeth II since 6 February 1952; the Heir of the Crown is Prince Charles, the son of the queen. The Chief of the state is Queen Elizabeth II since 6 February 1952; the Heir of the Crown is Prince Charles, the son of the queen.Queen Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth

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England England is the largest and richest country of Great Britain. England is the largest and richest country of Great Britain. The capital of England is London. The capital of England is London. A red rose is the national emblem of England from the time of the Wars of the Roses. A red rose is the national emblem of England from the time of the Wars of the Roses.the Wars of the Roses.the Wars of the Roses.

Scotland Scotland is the northern part of Great Britain. Scotland is the northern part of Great Britain. Scotland is full of mountains and lakes. Scotland is full of mountains and lakes. Five million people live in Scotland. Five million people live in Scotland. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. The Scottish flag is a white cross on a blue background. The Scottish flag is a white cross on a blue background. A thistle is a national symbol of Scotland A thistle is a national symbol of Scotland

Wales Wales is the country in the west of Great Britain. Wales is the country in the west of Great Britain. It is a country of lakes and mountains. It is a country of lakes and mountains. It is about a half size of Switzerland and it has the population more than three million inhabitants. It is about a half size of Switzerland and it has the population more than three million inhabitants. The capital of Wales is Cardiff. The capital of Wales is Cardiff. The Welsh flag, called the Welsh dragon, represents a red dragon on a white and green background. The Welsh flag, called the Welsh dragon, represents a red dragon on a white and green background. The national symbol of Wales is a yellow daffodil or a leek. The national symbol of Wales is a yellow daffodil or a leek.

Northern Ireland Northern Ireland, also known as Ulster, is still a part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland, also known as Ulster, is still a part of the United Kingdom. It is made up of six countries: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone. It is made up of six countries: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone. The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast. The capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast. The national emblem of Ireland is shamrock. The national emblem of Ireland is shamrock.

Complete the proverbs and sayings: 1. My home is….. 2. Queueing is….. 3. If you want to eat well in England,…. 4. I do not desire to change anything in England…. 5. Every Englishman is….

Welcome to Russia National symbol is an eagle The national flag of Russia is made up of white, blue and red stripes.

Choose the correct variant: 1. Russia has an….as its symbol. a) eagle b) frog c) worm 2. ….is the capital of England. a) Moscow b) Liverpool c) London 3. The symbol of Wales is…. a) the red rose b) the daffodil c) the thistle 4. The UK consists of England,…and Scotland. a) Northern Ireland b) Greenland c) Highland 5. Big Ben is a symbol of….. a) London b) Liverpool c) Oxford 6. The capital of Scotland is…. a) St. Petersburg b) Edinburgh c) Cambridge The UK is situated on the…. a) Canary Island b) British Isles c) Isle of Man

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