1. The UK have 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northen Ireland.
2. 58 million people live in the UK.
3. London is the capital city. It stands on the river Thames.
London was founded by Romans in 55 ВС.
4. The head of the State is the Queen.
5. In fact the elected government rules the country with the Prime Minister at the head.
6. Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.
7. Liverpool is a very important port and the home of the Beatles.
8. It is the birth place of William Shakespeare. The great English writer was born in Stratford in 1564.
9. In both cities Cambridge and in Oxford a lot of people travel around by bike.
10. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British.
11. The climate is damp but mild: winter is not very cold, summer is not very hot. It is due to the warm current of Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean. It often rains in Britain.
12. No, this climate isn't for me. I like very hot and sunny weather.
13. I would like to live in Britain. My favourite city is London because its a heart of Britain and it has a lot of historic places and sightseeings.
14. The flag of the UK has three crosses: the red upright cross is the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England. The white diagonal cross is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
15. The currency of the country is the pound which consists of a hundred pence.
Ukraine is one of the oldest and most beautiful countries in East Europe. The country has a fascinating history and rich culture. Apart from historic monuments, churches, museums, palaces, Ukraine is full of natural wonders, such as mountains, beaches, rivers, and simply beautiful landscapes. Perhaps most of all the locals like visiting the Carpathian Mountains region, especially in summer. It's considered to be the Green Pearl of Ukraine. This place is a mix of green areas, forests, meadows and humans living in a harmony with nature. The largest and the most beautiful city of sights is Kiev, of course. Millions of tourists visit it every year to see the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, the Dnipro River, St. Sophia's Cathedral, the Mariyinsky Palace, the Khreschatyk and other places of interest. The oldest church in the country is St. Sophia's Cathedral, which was built in 1037. For many centuries it was an important cultural and political center of Kiev. It is highly recommended to the visitors of Kiev to stroll along the ancient street of Adriyivsky Uzvis which is now the home to numerous art galleries, cafes and exhibits. People say that one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine is Lviv. It is a very poetic city of ancient and relatively new architecture. The city was once the part of Austro-Hungarian Empire and then Poland. One of the most interesting places in Lviv is the 16th century market with its square – Ploshcha Rynok. Another old city of great cultural importance is Kamyanets-Podilsky. It is striking for the harmonious blend of landscape and architecture. Although the city suffered from destruction and rebuilding the old section has preserved its unique charm.
1. The UK have 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northen Ireland.
2. 58 million people live in the UK.
3. London is the capital city. It stands on the river Thames.
London was founded by Romans in 55 ВС.
4. The head of the State is the Queen.
5. In fact the elected government rules the country with the Prime Minister at the head.
6. Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom.
7. Liverpool is a very important port and the home of the Beatles.
8. It is the birth place of William Shakespeare. The great English writer was born in Stratford in 1564.
9. In both cities Cambridge and in Oxford a lot of people travel around by bike.
10. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British.
11. The climate is damp but mild: winter is not very cold, summer is not very hot. It is due to the warm current of Gulf Stream in the Atlantic Ocean. It often rains in Britain.
12. No, this climate isn't for me. I like very hot and sunny weather.
13. I would like to live in Britain. My favourite city is London because its a heart of Britain and it has a lot of historic places and sightseeings.
14. The flag of the UK has three crosses: the red upright cross is the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England. The white diagonal cross is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
15. The currency of the country is the pound which consists of a hundred pence.
People say that one of the most beautiful cities in Ukraine is Lviv. It is a very poetic city of ancient and relatively new architecture. The city was once the part of Austro-Hungarian Empire and then Poland. One of the most interesting places in Lviv is the 16th century market with its square – Ploshcha Rynok. Another old city of great cultural importance is Kamyanets-Podilsky. It is striking for the harmonious blend of landscape and architecture. Although the city suffered from destruction and rebuilding the old section has preserved its unique charm.