. Many people think that the famous Big Ben is the name of the whole tower, but it's just the name of the bell inside the tower. The very same building is called the St. Stephen's Tower. 2. Detective of the English writer Agatha Christie "Ten Little Indians" came out in the US under the title "And there was no one". This was done because of political correctness, and in the very same countenance, the Negroes were replaced by small Indians. 3. During the colonial occupation of India, the British decided to reduce the large number of cobras in the country. To this end, the British announced a reward to the local population for each killed cobra. The Hindus were delighted with easy gain by beginning to kill cobras and getting money, but an interesting fact is that the Indians started breeding these dangerous snakes in order to have a steady income. But the British abolished this reward and the Indians released the snakes to freedom. Thus, the number of cobras not only did not decrease, but also increased. 4. In England, in many houses there are two separate cranes - one for hot water and one for cold water. 5. The favorite resting place for the English is the pubs. There they relax, drink beer, etc. And no one ever bothers that the pub is packed to capacity, all the same everyone goes there and is having fun. 6. It's not a secret that the English are very fond of tea and drink a lot, but it's not so easy to find good large-leaf tea in England. Most people drink it packaged. 7. In spite of the fact that in English there is the word "pupil", which means "pupil", this word is practically not used. To denote all students (both schoolchildren and students) the general word "Student" is used. 8. Children go to school as early as 5 years, and not with 7 as we do. 9. In England you will not find homeless animals. They are well cared for there, and the animal protection society even has the status of "Royal". Although sometimes you can meet real foxes who are digging in garbage dumps and even climb into houses. But foxes are not domesticated animals, but rather objects of hunting. Yes, the traditional type of hunting is still popular - Hunting for foxes. 10. In England there is a tax on television. Those. if you want to watch TV at home, you have to pay (about 10 pounds a month). All the money goes to the BBC. 11. If the Russians are popular holiday in Turkey and in Egypt, the British prefer to choose to relax in Spain (most). 12. The first public-public zoo in the world was opened in England in 1829. 13. In England, there is almost no snow in the winter, and if it does, then it is considered something incredible and immediately hampered by the whole movement. 14. There is no constitution in the UK. 15. In 1952, the readers of Time magazine called the English queen the man of the year. 16. The hats of the English guardsmen are made of the fur of the Grizzly bear, and the caps of officers are made from the furs of males (they are more spectacular), and the caps of the rank and file are made of fur of females. Weigh such headgear about 3 kg.
1 The official name of the whole country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland but it is often referred to as Great Britain. 2 The capital of the country is London.
3 Population of Britain is more than 60 million people.
4 People living in Britain are called British. English is the main language. 5 What are the capitals of Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland, which comprise the UK? 6 The capitals of these parts are Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast. 7 The national flag is called the Union Jack.
8 The UK is a constitutional monarchy.
9 Queen Elizabeth II is 91 years old now. She is the head of the state from 1952.
The head of the government is the Prime Minister.
10 British national currency is a pound. (British banknotes are called pounds. One hundred pence make one pound.)
11 The British Isles are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the Irish Sea. The English Channel separates Great Britain from the continent.
12 The surface of Great Britain varies very much.
The north of Scotland is mountainous. All the rest – east, centre and south-east of the country – is a vast plain.
13 The British climate is mild. It’s never too cold or too hot in Britain.
14 Britain is a highly developed industrial country.
15 The British are proud of their customs and traditions and carefully keep them up.
16 A lot of tourists come to Great Britain every year to do some trip in its big and small towns.
1 Официальное название страны -Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии, но её часто называют Великобританией.
2 Столица страны - Лондон.
3 Население Великобритании составляет более 60 миллионов человек.
4 Людей, живущих в Британии, называют британцами. Основной язык- английский.
5 Какие столицы стран Шотландии, Уэльса, Англии и Северной Ирландии,
из которых состоит Великобритания?
6 Это столицы: Эдинбург, Кардифф, Лондон и Белфаст.
7 Национальный флаг называют Юнион Джек.
8 Великобритания является конституционной монархией.
9 Королева Елизавета II, которой сейчас 91 год, глава государства с 1952 года.
10 Британская национальная валюта – фунт стерлингов
( Британские банкноты называются фунтами. Сто пенсов составляют один фунт.)
11 Британские острова омываются Атлантическим океаном, Северным морем и ирландским морем. Ла-Манш отделяет Великобританию от континента.
12 Поверхности Великобритании очень сильно варьируется.
Север Шотландии -гористый. Всё остальное – восток, центр и юго-восток страны – это обширные равнины.
13 Британский климат мягкий. Никогда не бывает слишком холодно или слишком жарко в Великобритании.
14 Великобритания является высокоразвитой индустриальной страной.
15 Британцы гордятся своими обычаями и традициями и бережно хранят их.
16 Множество туристов приезжает в Великобританию, чтобы побывать в её больших и малых городах.
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1 The official name of the whole country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland but it is often referred to as Great Britain. 2 The capital of the country is London.3 Population of Britain is more than 60 million people.
4 People living in Britain are called British. English is the main language. 5 What are the capitals of Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland, which comprise the UK? 6 The capitals of these parts are Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast. 7 The national flag is called the Union Jack.8 The UK is a constitutional monarchy.
9 Queen Elizabeth II is 91 years old now. She is the head of the state from 1952.
The head of the government is the Prime Minister.
10 British national currency is a pound. (British banknotes are called pounds. One hundred pence make one pound.)
11 The British Isles are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the Irish Sea. The English Channel separates Great Britain from the continent.12 The surface of Great Britain varies very much.
The north of Scotland is mountainous. All the rest – east, centre and south-east of the country – is a vast plain.
13 The British climate is mild. It’s never too cold or too hot in Britain.14 Britain is a highly developed industrial country.
15 The British are proud of their customs and traditions and carefully keep them up.
16 A lot of tourists come to Great Britain every year to do some trip in its big and small towns.
1 Официальное название страны -Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии, но её часто называют Великобританией.
2 Столица страны - Лондон.
3 Население Великобритании составляет более 60 миллионов человек.
4 Людей, живущих в Британии, называют британцами. Основной язык- английский.
5 Какие столицы стран Шотландии, Уэльса, Англии и Северной Ирландии,
из которых состоит Великобритания?
6 Это столицы: Эдинбург, Кардифф, Лондон и Белфаст.
7 Национальный флаг называют Юнион Джек.
8 Великобритания является конституционной монархией.
9 Королева Елизавета II, которой сейчас 91 год, глава государства с 1952 года.
10 Британская национальная валюта – фунт стерлингов
( Британские банкноты называются фунтами. Сто пенсов составляют один фунт.)
11 Британские острова омываются Атлантическим океаном, Северным морем и ирландским морем. Ла-Манш отделяет Великобританию от континента.
12 Поверхности Великобритании очень сильно варьируется.
Север Шотландии -гористый. Всё остальное – восток, центр и юго-восток страны – это обширные равнины.
13 Британский климат мягкий. Никогда не бывает слишком холодно или слишком жарко в Великобритании.
14 Великобритания является высокоразвитой индустриальной страной.
15 Британцы гордятся своими обычаями и традициями и бережно хранят их.
16 Множество туристов приезжает в Великобританию, чтобы побывать в её больших и малых городах.